Books

I always like to pick out a bunch of books to bring with me where ever I go. I like old school hardcovers and paperbacks, but I also use other ways of reading. Mostly it depends on my mood. Scroll through this section to see what I’m currently reading, or go directly to Book lists or Book reviews

The Nightingale Book Review

The Nightingale Book Review What a WWII Novel Taught Me About Invisible Courage I don't read much fiction. When I do, it's usually because someone I trust won't stop talking…

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My personal list of christmas books

The holidays are almost here. I always love taking a moment this time of year to catch up on reading, and I know a lot of people feel the same…

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Self-Help Books Every Woman Should Read

These are the self help books for women I keep coming back to. If you’re looking for something that speaks to the experiences so many of us face, find it here.

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My 10 Favorite Spiritual Books

This is my list of the 10 best spiritual books. These are the pillar books that have helped shape my thinking and approach to life. In my opinion, these are…

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This Book Challenges the Conventional Wisdom That Creativity Is Only for Artists

Rick Rubin challenges the conventional wisdom that creativity is something exclusive to artists. This is my book review of The Creative Act.

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What Readers Are Saying About The Creative Act

Reviewed by insiders. Coming soon.

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

Our Women on The Ground Book Review In

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Remarkable women: My list of Women’s History Month books

March will be Women’s History Month again; a time to honor and celebrate women who have dared to transform history and inspired others to do the same. Women's History Month…

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Four of my favorite books on creativity

I’ve handpicked some of the best books on creativity that have personally resonated with me. These books have taught me something about what it means to be creative. It's a…

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The Best Absurdism Books — From Camus to Contemporary

Absurdism is a lens through which we can better understand the chaos, randomness, and sometimes ridiculousness of life. Absurdism starts where nihilism stops. Both philosophies agree that life has no…

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