Tag: book review
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The Light We Carry, by Michelle Obama
In a world struggling with recession, war, social and political turmoil, and the lingering after-effects of the pandemic, Michelle Obama’s new book shines a light that soothes.
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”I thought it was just me (but it isn’t)”, by Brené Brown
This book by Brené Brown is about helping you rediscover your faith in yourself. And that process begins, the author tells us, with coming to terms with our shame.
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“Turtles All The Way Down” by John Green, and “I Have Lost My Way’ by Gayle Forman
These Young Adult novels offer hope and the prospect of healing, across the generations.
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A funny thing happened on the way to chemo: A rather unusual memoir
Finding out that you’re not alone when it comes to staring at a doctor in horror is a massive relief. Giving yourself permission to laugh about it is an even bigger relief.
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“Becoming”, by Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama’s extraordinary spirit and calm personality emerge from the pages with every sentence.
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The Longevity Book, by Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bark
This is not an anti-ageing book. It’s a book that tells you not to fear getting older, but rather to reframe how you talk about ageing.
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I Was Better Last Night, by Harvey Fierstein
In 1959, when he was just five years old, Harvey Fierstein earned his first theatrical role, in a grade-school production of Sleeping Beauty. But he wasn’t happy to be typecast as the king.
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Bite-sized reads for people in a hurry
Enjoy this selection of short and captivating books in a variety of genres.
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