nonfiction

An Altar in the World

my take: A lot of sentences in this book are worth reading several times. Seriously. the introduction alone is worth …

The Happiness Project

my take: This book is right up my alley: self-improvement; resolutions; introspection. All from a slightly pessimistic view point. Gretchen’s …

The Brain That Changes Itself

my take: I’m a bit of a brain nerd. I’m (maybe overly) interested in self-improvement, and very hopeful that the …

"Open"

my take: I wasn’t a huge fan of the original Andre: the brash, garish, angry early Andre. I was a …

Everything Must Change

my take: This is one of those books I hope I never forget: never forget the shift in the universe …

Committed

my take: I initially had a hard time getting into this book, but was warmed eventually by her folksy, friendly …