Review from A View from the Lake →
I love Greg Gifune’s writing style. Even with A View from the Lake, but the story itself was not my fave. The characters weren’t interesting. The plot was… hmmm….I don’t even know. It felt repetitive, like it kept cycling in circles, leading no where. There was no build up or climate nor were there any..
Review from Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman →
This would have been useful to me 20 years ago – wish I’d read it then! There are more contemporary books now for women in the workplace. I recommend the Confidence Code.
The book series was ok I felt like it dragged on. I really enjoyed the reader her voice is pleasant. The first book of the series was the bed to me.
I really enjoyed this book, it’s a wonderful guide to helping you remember your worth. My favorite part of this book is the example list of questions to ask yourself prior to getting into a relationship. Frankly, I’ve never been clear about what I want out of a relationship or from a partner. This book..
Review from Main Street (Annotated): 100th Anniversary Edition →
In what is considered his early masterpiece, #mainstreet by #sinclairlewis was initially chosen to receive the #pulitzerprizefornovels in 1920. The novel jury’s decision was overturned by the #pulitzerprizeboard for vague reasons, suggesting it didn’t meet the standard of “wholesome American life” with the prize board who, instead, gave the prize to #edithwharton for #ageofinnocence …
Review from Eve’s Daughters →
I Liked the emphasis on making marriage a lifetime commitment. no matter what cost.
I love very detailed books that explain exactly how things work. This book is that. As one example, the book helped me realize that fighting the stress response backfires because once the adrenaline is released, it has to work it’s way through the body for the stress response to be over. I used to freak..
Short and to the point. The book is easy to understand with clear language and narration. I will likely come back to this book again.
I know progress is slow but we have made some headway In the last 100 Years. I found myself impatient with her, but it was a 100 years ago. Small towns are still gossipy.
Review from Eve’s Daughters →
Had I known this book was THIS religious, I would not have bought it.