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Esoteric, But Interesting

Revisado: 01-12-25

A Philosophy and Theology text. The questions were probing, and insightful. It is less a self-help and more a college text written to prompt self-reflections. Overall, I liked it, but probably not the book I was looking for at this moment.

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A Walkabout, throughly enjoyed this story

Revisado: 08-03-24

I was attracted to this story by the coast to coast hike, but the complicated, flawed and real characters keep me going. I loved the first person alternating narration by our two main characters. These two characters are broken by love, and searching for their next love. I especially enjoyed the ending. Buy this book and thank my later.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy on Rye

Revisado: 07-20-24

This is a great summer read. The narrator does a great job of bringing the story to life. Lots of relatable topics for women in their 50s, trying to juggle young adult kids and aging parents. At times I laughed out loud and at other times I wanted to cry.
Good story, worth a listen.

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Fall in Love with Alua, listen to this book!

Revisado: 05-10-24

I listened to this book after seeing Alua Arthur’s Ted Talk (which was excellent).
This book was so honest, insightful and beautiful in the messiest sort of way. She is so vibrant and alive, and she found a way to be of service in our society that avoids and repels any discussion of death.
With Alua’s help, I started a Death journal for my family, filled with wishes, hopes and love. I have lived my life with vibrancy (like Alua), but I plan to step it up a notch;) I have worked hard to let people in my life felt seen. I want to be a friend to Alua, and this book was her offering to all of us, young, old and curious. Our brief, precious, messy life is limited, this book helps you focus on living well and dying on your own terms when you exit this realm. Download the book, you won’t regret it.
With love, Patricia

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This Book Knocked Me Off My Feet

Revisado: 10-13-23

Lessons in Chemistry was so much more than I expected. I was completely drawn in by the characters they were rich and human, asked questions, made mistakes, and tried again like the scientific method. The author deftly delved into so many topics and was able to weave these topics together in a cohesive storyline: sexism, illegitimate children, sexual assault, love, homophobia, chemistry, abandonment and my personal favorite, chosen family. As a dog lover, 6:30 was an added gem to the phenomenal list of characters, a personal favorite. As a woman of 58, I have seen decades of sexism and it is good to remember how far we have come, but how much farther we have to go to gain actual equality. Thank you Bonnie Garmus. I see you and I like you. Please don’t hesitate to download this book!
~Patricia

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Good Beginner Book on Letting Go

Revisado: 10-06-23

This was a good, basic book about minimalism. I didn’t hear any new ideas in this book, but I did feel it was a refresher course. I felt some of his ideas were juvenile. This is a person that doesn’t have children and doesn’t live with a partner. So it’s much easier to remove things from your life, especially sentimental items when you are the only one you have to consider.

Philosophically I had some problems with a few things he said, using Steve Jobs and Marcus Zuckerberg as examples. These are not minimalist people, they should be role models, even if their wardrobe is simple.

In the end, if you want a basic book to get you started, this could be helpful. I’ve been following theminimalist.com for years and I hadn’t heard anything new in this book. It was an easy listen on my walks. For my minimalist journey, I have found that slow and steady wins the day. Less is more, and spending time with people and creating experiences is where it is at. Good luck on your journey.

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Great for beginners to the Gut Microbiome

Revisado: 08-07-23

This is a great book if you are new to the microbiome and gut health. It is a beginners guide on the why and how to keep your gut immunities healthy.

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I wanted to love this book

Revisado: 08-07-23

The Covenant of Water is a sweeping tale set in India and covers over 70 years and multiple generations. I found the first half of the book interesting, especially the details of daily life in this region of India. In my mind, the story started getting repetitive near the middle and the length of the book can wear the reader down. I was putting the narrative strands together and found the second half of the book predictable. If you want a tomb of a story that reads more like a fable, this may be the book for you, he lost me as a reader at about 60% of the way into the book and I jumped to the end, which I almost never do. It is an homage to his family and native country wish was endearing, just too long.

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Nice Follow-up to “How to Change Your Mind”

Revisado: 07-10-23

If you enjoyed “How to Change Your Mind” by Micheal Pollan, this is a nice continuum. Thanks for being respectful to the indigenous people, and their traditions and religions.

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Hooray for Nature, Hooray for Rewilding

Revisado: 05-19-23

Lovely text and narration, this book doesn’t shy away from all the perspectives of Rewilding. Isabell Tree has done a lovely job explaining and not simplifying their efforts to fight for our wild areas. 3% of meadows remain in the UK, hard to believe, but makes me want to try my hand at Rewinding. Listen to this book, it is fascinating and educational at the same time.

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