Book reviews

In this section I’ve listed my book reviews. Pick one if you would like to know my thoughts on it. To discover all of my recommended books visit My Bookshelf

Our Women on the Ground takes readers to places few dare to go

Our Women on The Ground Book Review Our Women on the Ground takes readers to places few dare to go, like the eastern Aleppo home of Zaina Erhaim. The Syrian journalist’s…

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Infectious Generosity is an inspiring read on philanthropy in the digital age

Infectious Generosity is an invitation to rethink and reinvent philanthropy for the digital age. If you want to help create a more generous world this book is for you.

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Truly invaluable wisdom from a poet to an artist

A collection of insightful correspondence from renowned poet Rainer Maria Rilke, offering guidance and wisdom to a young aspiring poet.

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Why everyone should read the book What Happened To You

An exploration of how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad – influence the people we become.

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What The War of Art Taught Me About Creating

This tiny little book called The War of Art is basically a pep talk for anyone trying to create something — whether it’s writing, painting, building a business, or just showing…

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The voices of real people on the meaning of work

"Working" is a fascinating look at people in ordinary jobs, who share how they think and feel about their work.

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This story from Silicon Valley is almost too wild to believe

Recently I read the book Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. Read on for my thoughts.

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Building a life after losing all your memories

Book review: Tell me who I am is a tragic real-life story about two twin brothers from which one gets a car accident. Read on for my thoughts on this unusual story.

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Educated by Tara Westover is an inspiring book about the value of self-education

I truly loved Tara Westover’s journey from her Mormon survivalist family in rural Idaho to the halls of Cambridge.

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