It’s about that time to start reflecting on the year that has passed — and my very favorite way to do that is by reviewing the books I’ve read… Read in 2013 2013 has been a year full of really wonderful books. Although I only read eight, I fell in love with nearly every single …
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Zen Under Fire | A Review
Hi all, I had planned to share with you about my trip to Finland this week, but the universe has conspired against me. My smart phone was stolen on Thursday, and unrelatedly, since yesterday my work computer and Macbook have been under quarantine. But as soon as I’m able to get back onto my Mac …
The Emperor of All Maladies | A Review
Like a lot of people, I’ve watched too many friends, family members, and acquaintances deal with cancer. Breast cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, Hodgkin’s, leukemia. Most have won their battles for now, suffering bravely through treatment — chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or all of the above — and have become survivors. But sadly, others have not. Despite …
Gone Girl
I know I’m way behind the times and that everyone has read Gone Girl already — but it’s not my usual type of book, so it took me awhile to jump on the bandwagon. But since I’ve been reading some rather heavy books lately (literally and figuratively), I was searching for something entertaining that I …