book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
Book Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a book about a person and a discovery that changed the face of science. Henrietta Lacks was a simple woman born in a time of Jim Crow laws that limited African Americans in society. This is a story of a woman with cervical cancer whose cancer cells were taken and made into a multimillion-dollar research industry. Henrietta lived with hardship and died young buried in an unmarked grave. This book includes her voice retelling her history, the voices of her family who were in the dark to what happened, and facts about those who used her cells without her permission to shape medical research that changed lives around the world.
By Erika Wood4 years ago in Humans
Spirits of the Sun
Spirits of the Sun by Sydney Philippe is a story of survival, love, soul searching, and family. This novel is a true testament to how far one will go to protect their loved ones. Below is a brief summary of this novel along with my recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
The Good Sister: 4 Stars
Fair warning, The Good Sister by Wendy Corsi Staub is a chilling psychological thriller that could be unsettling for some readers. There is teen bullying, murder, and child abuse. I'd highly recommend being prepared for all of this before reading. Having said that, below is a brief summary of the novel followed by my overall thoughts and recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
The Last Girl
The Last Girl Author : Nadia Murad and Jenna Krajewski A few composed words void us such a great amount from inside, press such a lot of that we arrive at a condition of shock. At the point when such words meet up as a book like 'The Last Girl' before you, it is regular that we will stay in a condition of shock for quite a while. You more likely than not found out about the notorious association ISIS. Numerous narratives have been made on how it spread its fear in West Asia, yet this book has more effect than any narrative. The US attack of Iraq and the insecurity and mayhem made after the Arab Revolution in West Asia gave the association the ground to extend. This book is a shocking, sickening image of how the association has made the regions under its influence more awful than damnation for the sake of Islam and Jihad. Not just Nadia Murad, a young lady of Iraqi beginning, who was granted the Nobel Prize for The Last Girl Peace.
By Prince Singh4 years ago in Humans
3 books that will change your relationships
In my work with couples and families, I am often asked about reading material that would supplement or sometimes replace therapeutic work around relationships. There is a lot that can change through reading, reflecting and taking action and it’s far cheaper than most therapies around.
By Gemma Parker4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall
I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Freya Scott is getting married. Her wedding to Matthew, her long-term boyfriend, is the first of eight in her calendar this year, and as someone who prides herself on being meticulously organized, Freya is intent on making it the perfect day to remember.
By Caitlin Gonya4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: A Dish to Die For by Lucy Burdette
I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Peace and quiet are hard to find in bustling Key West, but Hayley Snow, food critic for Key Zest magazine, is taking the afternoon off for a tranquil lunch with a friend outside of town. When she comes home, she discovers her husband Nathan’s dog, Ziggy, has disappeared. She follows his barking, to find him furiously digging at a shallow grave with a man’s body in it. Davis Jager, a local birdwatcher, identifies him as GG Garcia, a rabble-rousing Key West local and developer. Garcia was famous for over-development on the fragile Keys, womanizing, and refusing to follow city rules—so it’s no wonder he had a few enemies.
By Caitlin Gonya4 years ago in Humans
6 Self-Help Books to Motivate You to Live Best Life
Self-help is a broad phrase that refers to a wide range of books. Some are geared at mental health and overall well-being, while others are more focused on specific themes like relationships and finances. The most important thing to know in terms of self-help is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to life success. However, finding the proper self-help book to meet your needs is not straightforward. Here are six self-help books that can improve your life to assist you.
By Anup Joshi4 years ago in Humans
