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

22 May

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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6 Jul

The voices of real people on the meaning of work

Working by Studs Terkel is full of interviews with people in ordinary jobs, who share how they think and feel about their work.

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17 Feb

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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26 Jan

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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16 Dec

Book Review: Educated by Tara Westover

Educated by Tara Westover is an inspiring book about the value of self-education and life journeys. Read on to get to know my thoughts on the book.

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