book review
Book reviews for the self-help enthusiast to help you conquer obstacles and achieve goals.
August's Virtual Book Club Choice Announced
August's Virtual Book Club Choice Join us for the August’s Virtual Book Club as we read Awaken Your Inner Fire: Ignite Your Passion, Find Your Purpose, and Create the Life That You Love by Heather Ash Amara. The first meeting is Thursday, August 6 at 8:00 am central time.
By Spirit Guide Communication through the Art of Divination5 years ago in Motivation
Burn Zones
Burn Zones by Jorge P. Newbery is a brilliantly written story about the author himself. He wrote this autobiography about his financial and business endeavors. It includes how he received all of his gains as well as his losses. The title is based on the term "burn zones" which is where you either reach your biggest gain or loss. In order to reach those gains and losses one has to be willing to take risks and learn from those risks whether they result in a negative outcome or a positive one.
By Tangerinehippiestudios5 years ago in Motivation
The Best Self Help Books to Read Today
When some people hear the term “self-help,” they roll their eyes with the thought of yet another person with over-inflated self-worth who believes they know something no one else does about life. However, when it comes to self-help, there really are some books that are worth reading and that can give anyone a new perspective on challenging situations.
By Mikkie Mills5 years ago in Motivation
Review of Idiot by Laura Clery
If you haven't heard of Laura Clery, perhaps you've heard of Helen Horbath or Pamela Pumpkin. If you haven't, you need to watch this comedian in action. She's all over social media (linked below). Seriously, go check out her content, she's hilarious! After you're done reading this, of course.
By Evie Sinclair5 years ago in Motivation
Best Book Club Questions for "Not Cancelled"
Many of us are just emerging from lockdown measures due to COVID-19. Slowly moving towards our new normal, we are starting to re-engage in pre-pandemic activities such as eating out, playing sports or visiting with friends.
By Heather Down6 years ago in Motivation
What does death teach us about being alive?
Have you ever read a book written by someone that came back to life? The back of When I Woke Up by Paul Evans gave the short synopsis of the major events that took place during Evans's life—dying in the midst of a life-saving surgery, fighting for his life in a coma, living a completely different life in the midst of his coma (with its own traumatic event), being a fugitive, losing his business and rebuilding it, being held in prison (twice) and experiencing childhood bullying and chronic dyslexia.
By Kirk Pineda, LMHC (aka "DEUXQANE")6 years ago in Motivation
Motivational Reading That Inspires And Keeps You Laughing
Motivational Reading That Inspires And Keeps You Laughing Kristyn Meyer is on a journey to make herself the best human that she can be. These posts are a reflection of that. She welcomes your support via reading and through commissioned affiliate links within her posts! To stay up to date on all of her shenanigans, please subscribe to her email list! (psst…there’s a free gift involved)
By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in Motivation
The Stories That Helped Shape my Life
Many Kids grow up getting Bullied or criticized for how they dress, act, look, or even sound. Face it nearly everyone either has be bullied or stood with the bully. Then there are all of those little issues that you think about when you were in school and just make you cringe. All those things either make for a bad time in that moment or make for a bad childhood.
By Riley Rain6 years ago in Motivation
Learning To End Racism
I Am Still Here Black Dignity In A World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown, has taught me so much about the way that prejudice infiltrates a black person’s life starting from childhood. I never considered how much black parents have to teach their children at an early age such as, to not to look suspicious by putting their hands in their pockets in a store or not to wear a hoodie in a store. Unfortunately, racism only seems to get more prevalent in adulthood in all areas of life. It was particularly eye opening to follow along with the author as she revealed how even when white people, like myself are saying or doing something with good intentions in church settings or work settings, we still may very well be contributing to the problem. It is only through educating myself about white privilege and the ways in which prejudices and oppression functions can I truly be part of the solution.
By Melissa Hevenor The Psychic In Your Pocket6 years ago in Motivation
"Talking To Stanger" By Malcolm Gladwell, A Book For The Moment
"Talking To Strangers", a book for the moment Malcolm Gladwell has become known to explore topics, both gravely serious and as well as more light and entertaining, right before or at the time that they become resurgent in society. In some cases it appears it is his books that may make them popular, in others he just so happens to explore them and release a book at exactly the time society is ready for it. Having brought to popular culture many individual stories that are not always well popularized, then knitting them together into well constructed larger concepts that can shift the thinking of many, or a majority of society, is something to Malcolm Gladwell has become known for. Gladwell has again successfully devised, researched, and released such a book in time for it to be truly needed. At a moment where the United States wrestles with questions of how can we better understand policing practices, with some people are questioning if there is a problem and others believe that the future of policing requires getting rid of everyone who is currently an officer, "Talking To Strangers" is a great book to focus that thinking.
By Michael Hanson-Metayer6 years ago in Motivation
Learning How To Be An Author from "Dear Mr. Henshaw"
Throughout my years, I have read many books that have taught me insightful and wonderful things. However, one book that taught me important lessons is Beverly Cleary’s Dear Mr. Henshaw. This book has given me some meaningful writing advice. For starters, Mr. Henshaw wrote to Leigh Botts that in order to become a great author, he must “read, look, listen, think, and write” (14). For instance, he mailed Leigh a list of questions to answer so he could practice writing, although Leigh was not happy about it. As for me, I have followed some of Mr. Henshaw’s tips. I sometimes read my favorite books and write during my spare time. Journaling and reading books from authors such as Barbara Park, Annie Bryant, and Ann M. Martin are especially my go-tos. Additionally, I have gotten similar advice from authors that I have met like Ruth Ozek, the woman behind A Tale For The Time Being. I have yet to follow the rest of Mr. Henshaw’s tips. Inevitably, most of us get distracted by other aspects of life that we enjoy such as television and mobile games.
By Lordy Belance6 years ago in Motivation
Changing perceptions
Let’s start this story with a story.... Riding home from work, listening to one of Abraham Hicks’ podcasts. I was feeling pretty down, not knowing what to do. Decided to stop by the library and pick up a book. Never would I have imagined finding this particular book so easily.
By Beauty of Menlei6 years ago in Motivation
