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Are You Really 'Destined' to Be a Writer?
The idea of an ineluctable destiny—something people are incapable of resisting because it is ordained—is appealing indeed. It feeds our hunger for a sense of control and order; it gives the illusion of a clear plan, a map through the already difficult maze of life.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in Writers
"I Will Teach You to Be Rich", by Ramit Sethi, Review
The complete title is: “I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No B.S. Just a 6-Week Program That Works” And Ramit Sethi's “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” really stands in sharp contrast to the usual half-voiced, traditional financial advice.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in BookClub
"We Are Legion (We Are Bob)": Bobiverse, Book 1, a Review
We Are Legion (We Are Bob) is Dennis E. Taylor's captivating blend of high-concept science fiction and wry humor. Narrated by the inimitable Ray Porter, it offers a thought-provoking exploration of consciousness and identity: the concept of which somehow seems bolder and more audacious when Taylor's scenario is constructed in Carl Sagan's backyard.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in BookClub
Review of "The Truths We Hold: An American Journey" by Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris' memoir, "The Truths We Hold," is more than an autobiography; it is a narrative of a woman who has navigated the intricacies of American politics with grace and determination.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in BookClub
"Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," Review
"Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," Matthew Perry's memoir, presents a gripping narrative. Perry is best known for his work as Chandler Bing on the hit television series "Friends." However, Perry's life was not all laughter and success. He has battled addiction for more than half his life. He invites readers into the dark places of this addiction, and reading (or listening) to his memoir is a captivating experience because of the beautiful prose, but also because of the harrowing intensity of the story.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in BookClub
Tough and Tender: The Carnivorous Appeal of Lee Child's "Jack Reacher" series
Masculine Dominance at It's Greasy, Salty Best An unlikely cultural dominance has been achieved by the “Jack Reacher” novels—those monolithic beefy, gristly slabs of prose that Lee Child crafts.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in BookClub
Listen for the Lie, Review
Predictability Isn't a Good Thing "Listen for the Lie", by Amy Tintera, is a young adult novel that seeks to incorporate elements of the psychological thriller. In theory, the book ought to work well in that genre because, after all, it has all the familiar and demanded ingredients: suspense, character development, and narrative tension. Yet in practice, the novel falls far short of being a psychological thriller and instead offers a predictable story with flat characters.
By The Cosmic Bardabout a year ago in BookClub
