book reviews
Reviews of books that explore the complexities of family throughout history and across cultures.
Top 5 Books on Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential as an Effective Leader . Content Warning.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (McKinsey & Company) The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is a book written by John C. Maxwell, who was the chairman and CEO of The Maxwell Institute from 1994-1996. This book is one of my personal favorites because it covers so many important aspects of leadership that I’ve learned throughout my career.
By Nexus Narrator2 years ago in Families
Exploring Kiddle.co: A Child-Friendly Search Engine
Kiddle.co is a web search engine and online encyclopedia designed for kids. It offers safe web, image, and video search results. The search results are vetted by editors and filtered to ensure that they are appropriate for children.
By Ogoh Emmanuel 2 years ago in Families
An Eight-Year-Old's First Journey into Imagination
Once upon a time, in a small suburban house nestled on the edge of a leafy neighborhood, lived an eight-year-old aspiring writer named Sarah. She was a bright-eyed, imaginative girl with a deep love for animals and a wild, unruly imagination. Her first venture into the world of storytelling would come in the form of a short story, one that would forever hold a special place in her heart.
By Daniel Felipe Ramos2 years ago in Families
Rejuvenation through Rose
Emily stood in her backyard, gazing at the neglected rose garden that had once been her mother's pride and joy. The vibrant colors had faded into a chaotic mass of thorns and wilted petals, mirroring the grief that had engulfed her since her mother's passing. It had been a year, but the void left by her mother's absence felt as vast as ever.
By Abolarinwa Adeboye2 years ago in Families
Kids story . Content Warning.
The Tiger and the Traveller One day the villagers caught a tiger by setting a trap, and placed him inside a cage. They placed the edge by the side of the road for the people to see the wicked tiger who had so far killed many cattle and children by suddenly attacking the villagers.
By Kuldeep Rajawat2 years ago in Families
A Journey of Loss and Redemption
In the charming town of Willowbrook, nestled among rolling hills and lush green meadows, John and Juliana lead the enviable lives of many. Their love is legendary and warms the hearts of everyone around them. Day by day, their love grows stronger as they enjoy the simple joy of being together.
By Badaruddin Vlogs2 years ago in Families
Breaking Chains of Silence: Hilda's Resilience in the Shadows
In the heart of Cape Coast, a coastal town teeming with history, a young soul named Hilda found herself entangled in a web of circumstances beyond her control. At the tender age of 14, she was married off to a taxi driver, her dreams put on hold as the weight of societal norms pressed heavily upon her delicate shoulders. Little did she know, her journey would become a beacon of hope, shining light on the pressing issues of child marriage, gender-based violence, and the exploitation of domestic workers.
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in Families
Skip Sleeping Beauty
As a novelist, I'm always thinking of the best medium for a story to be told. Epic fantasy should be in video game format so that you can kill the monsters yourself. That would be far more satisfying than watching someone else do it. Mysteries should be in movie format because a cozy mystery should never take more than one night to complete. It's even better if you can cuddle with someone on the couch. Opera should not be played on the radio in the car. You should only listen to opera in an opera house. Outside its context, it's hollow and strange. I can understand the presentation of fairy tales in different formats, but Sleeping Beauty should be used in only one way. Let me take you there.
By Stephanie Van Orman2 years ago in Families
Old School New Body
Early morning exercise for burns belly fat: Nothing inspired me more than observing how I actually appeared in a bathing suit following the birth of my two daughters. The adage goes...As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words". In my instance, my image sparked a wide range of feelings...mainly contempt and sadness Additional to thatThe denial may be reinforced through clothing. You don't appear to be obese at all when you wear a loose-fitting shirt and jeans. Amazingly, hiding it from oneself is very simple. But when you look directly at a photo of yourself in a bathing suit...That's a harsh reality check.My daughters continued saying things, which made it even more heartbreaking:Mom, you're overweight.Sometimes their frankness is energizing, but not this time.40 seconds melts fat like crazy There’s a NEW type of home routine you can do at any age to burn off a crazy amount of fat in just minutes, and… Here’s how it works: Day #1: Those first few pounds start to melt off Day #7: You’re down a quick 5-10lbs, maybe even more… Day #10 - Your belly starts to flatten out and you have more energy than you’ve had in years. That’s what happened to Kelly Smith. Check it outI don't usually phone strangers, but deep down I felt compelled to...In contrast to my regular practice, I listened to that inner voice this time.We spoke for what seemed like hours...And in the conclusion, she showed me a special 40-second exercise she performed.every day at the same time.According to an old proverb, your teacher will show up when you're ready.Well, I suppose I simply took a long time to prepare.I'm simply relieved that I trusted my instincts and contacted her since I don't knowwhere I'd be right now if I hadn't...I initially thought the essay she forwarded to me sounded much too simple.Sincerely, I didn't believe it would.I apologizeSTOP practicing cardio (here's why), subjectAfter all, the pandemic was difficult for everyone I just learned that the typical person put on about 17 pounds of fat.
By Nalutoogo Josephine2 years ago in Families
