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As a Man Thinketh by James Allen My rating: 5 of 5 stars As A Man Thinketh is a great book if you wish to change your ways of thinking and come to the realization that your thoughts govern and produce results within your life (law of attraction/manifestation). I would say that this is a … Continue reading “Book Review #47 – As a Man Thinketh”

Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It by Shad Helmstetter My rating: 3 of 5 stars There are excellent points in this book on how to change negative self-talk, that could positively change lives. And it is worth the money and a good read. However, this author coined the term Negative Self-Talk Disorder. Negative self-talk … Continue reading “Book Review #46 – Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It”

Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book while reading it. The plot was simultaneously outrageous and believable, the narrator was relatable, and I thought it did justice to the topic of mental illness which not all books can pull off well. I was shocked to … Continue reading “Book Review #45 – Dear Evan Hansen”

The Blackhouse by Peter May My rating: 5 of 5 stars When one has finished a perfectly mediocre book it’s a profound relief to find the next one a pleasure to read. ” The Black House” scores points on many levels and Peter May is an accomplished storyteller. I expected to read a classic murder … Continue reading “Book Review #44 – The Blackhouse”

Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my first excursion into the worlds Robert MacFarlane shares through his writing. I am appreciating the breadth of material from which he draws from in order to create a picture of the world under the soil. He succeeds in … Continue reading “Book Review #43 – Underland: A Deep Time Journey”