The Salt Stones (Book Review)
This lyrical, but grounded, literary nonfiction about shepherding is about being in relation to the land, but also to a daughter and a mother.
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An Altar in the World (Book Review)
Her point is for us to notice and appreciate the holiness of right where we are, and I love that message.
Think Again (Book Review)
Getting yourself to “think again” is one thing, but getting someone else to do so can be quite another…
You Are Here (Book Review)
You too might like this story about a 10 day hike, which expands possibilities.
Our Missing Hearts (Book Review)
Let us rejoice in all our differences and celebrate all our uncomfortable disruptions, before they are outlawed.
Oak Flat (Book Review)
I give Oak Flat five stars for fairly presenting the facts, in a humane and engaging way.
Mirror Work (Book Review with Quotes and Affirmations)
If you actually do what she says here you will have some epiphanies and will make progress in your life and in your relationship with yourself.
The Grand Sophy (Book Review)
This novel has more going for it – great writing, fabulous vocabulary, terrific repartee, endearing characters– than most chick-lit.
Picasso’s War (Book Review)
This is a remarkable book describing in detail how two men in succession championed the coming of abstract art to America.
Sapiens (Book Review)
This book is a major achievement; it is very readable while simultaneously being the work of rare brilliance.
Once Upon a River (Book Review)
A bit of a moody, misty mystery, slightly fantastical, and with totally excellent and satisfying writing, I give this unique read 5 stars.
The Bodyguard (Book Review)
It’s a perfect read for August, when you need to kick back a bit, and not expect too much of yourself.
The Bookshop of Second Chances (Book Review)
This book’s only true fault is its frothy unimportance, but I love a feel good ending.
How to Hide an Empire (Book Review)
This book was phenomenal. It was engaging and accurate, dense with information and full of ah ha realization, all while still being incredibly readable.
The Big Leap (Book Review with Quotes)
This is an insightful book which can lead you to some ah ha moments.