book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
Book Review: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
In every person’s story, there is something to hide... Four strangers in the Reading Room at Boston Public Library are introduced by a scream. Caught up in the subsequent murder investigation, each one finds themselves revealing more than they intended about their pasts as they race to solve the murder before one of them gets hurt. Whilst their stories unfold, so does another. Dear Hannah... As correspondence between the author and an avid fan becomes interwoven with the core tale, the boundaries between what is fiction and what is real life begin to blur, highlighting the lengths people will go to keep their secrets. Through these entwined narratives, Gentill delves into the complicated nature of friendships, the lives we show versus the lives we lead and the ways in which art can imitate life. Or perhaps it’s the other way around?
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan
Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive. The world is coming to an end. Dragged from her bed in the middle of the night and forced to leave her beloved puppy behind, Natasha has no idea if she’ll ever return home. Growing up in the shadow of the ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan need to learn how to live wild - and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, scythe-like claws and yellow eyes lurk in the overgrown woods. And they’re watching the brothers… But will the dogs survive without humans? And can humans live without them?
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in Humans
Learning To Cultivate The Appropriate Mental Attitude.
To get into this routine, though, you need to have the correct mental attitude. You can try to push things and keep your old perspective while adopting new habits, but in the end, neither of these strategies will be effective.
By Estalontech3 years ago in Humans
Animism
At the beginning of the eighth chapter, Taylor briefly discusses the question of the universality of religion: "Is there any obscurantist tribe of any religion?" He believes that the obscurantist people who are incompatible with the concept of religion may also have the possibility of religion. Not only did the Australian-born have no notion of a supreme god, creator, arbiter, or object of worship -- that is, no idols, no temples, no sacrifices -- but they had no trace of any religion or ritual, Dr. Langer declared; And it is religion or ritual that distinguishes them from the unspiritual animals. At the same time, however, he left details in the book that the Aborigines' belief that smallpox was the result of evil works contradicted their belief. There are also inconsistencies in Moffat's account of the Bejuan people in Africa and in Azara's denial of religion in South America. So what people like Lange do not recognize is a religion that is not similar to the so-called civilized national theology. So what is religion? According to Taylor, the basic definition of religion is the doctrine of spirits, "animism".
By XinJing Gao3 years ago in Humans
The Negative Feedback Loop: How often do teachers give negative feedback to students?
Negative feedback doesn’t have to be reserved solely for the boss at work or your cranky neighbor who hates everyone’s music being too loud. In fact, it’s an integral part of our lives, and one that you can use to improve your own life. Negative feedback has the potential to help us overcome challenges and achieve more than we imagined possible, but only if we face it head-on instead of taking the easy way out and avoiding it altogether.
By Subhan Ahmed3 years ago in Humans
Post-pandemic, the 4th Annual South Asian Literature, and Art Festival commit to making a lasting impact through programs.
SALA aims to examine and celebrate different points of view but also recognize that, ultimately, humanity triumphs. Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum SF present the festival in partnership with Stanford Center for South Asia and UC Berkeley Institute for South Asian Studies.
By Tushar Unadkat3 years ago in Humans
Best Quotes from Persuasion
After the catastrophe that was Netflix's new adaptation of Persuasion (read more here), I revisted the novel and found some dog-eared pages with quotes that I adored (I mean if I could I'd probably just dog-ear the whole book- or all of Jane Austen's books).
By The Austen Shelf3 years ago in Humans
"On Death And Dying"
Kubler-Ross referred to five stages of grief in her book "On Death And Dying" published in 1969. These stages are just as applicable to the normal range of feelings people experience when they are handling change on personal level or in the workplace.
By Iqra Malik3 years ago in Humans
3 Pillars of Shame
Friendzoned I was the one that wanted to be your exception. The one that made the difference for you. You closed your heart to everyone and yet, once you entertained dating, I wasn’t even on the list. Friend zoned again only to be someone’s braids maid but never the bride. You laid your statement so it’s clear to me, yet I’m still led on like Nicolas cage to bees.
By The Kind Quill3 years ago in Humans
WOMEN'S HISTORY AS REPORTED IN THE NEWSPAPERS
Women’s History as Reported in the Newspapers Trivia, Firsts & Musings: The Early Years 1700-1799 I wanted to put together a book on women’s history. But from a different angle. This article includes excerpts from Book One which covers 1500-1799 but the core years covered are 1700-1799. The reason is that newspapers, where I did most, not all, but most of my research were only available as far back as 1700. Here in the United States it was around the year 1700 that newspaper publications became commonplace. They reported arrests, protest, obituaries, legislation and women’s firsts like their accomplishments. I searched for anything and everything that was about the women of the day. The following are just a few excerpts from this Book One. I made every effort to include women of all races, backgrounds and ethnicities. The book includes news articles, legislation, trivia, women’s first and musings. The book also includes lots of actual, real newspaper clippings from the 1700s.
By Paula C. Henderson3 years ago in Humans
