Rating: 5/5 Rising Strong takes Daring Greatly up a notch. Brown has this trajectory to her research on vulnerability that she begins in Daring Greatly, progresses in Braving the Wilderness, and culminates in Rising Strong. Likely there will be more, and variation on the same vulnerability research, but for now this is the way the … Continue reading Rising Strong ~ Brene Brown
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Talking to Strangers ~ Malcolm Gladwell
Rating: 4/5 Talking to Strangers is not necessarily what you think it's about if you're just reading this title. This is not about how to learn to talk to new people better, or tips for coping with anxiety when meeting new people. This is more a book exploring some of the reasons why we as … Continue reading Talking to Strangers ~ Malcolm Gladwell
Grit ~ Angela Duckworth
Rating: 5/5 Grit 1 : firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck:She has a reputation for grit and common sense. - Dictionary.com 2: firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or dangermanaged to survive by his grit and guile - Mirriam-Webster Dictionary This deep dive into what it means to have grit, how to … Continue reading Grit ~ Angela Duckworth
The Soul of an Octopus ~ Sy Montgomery
Rating: 4.5/5 Montgomery has a way with words that shines in this story. She is clearly in love with octopuses, and has a plethora of knowledge about what makes them tick that she has gathered from her own observations and from her talks with aquarium staff and other professionals. This is a book mostly about … Continue reading The Soul of an Octopus ~ Sy Montgomery
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams ~ Matthew Walker
Happy Book Birthday to Why We Sleep! I'm always looking to learn more about my sleep patterns and how I can improve them, since I spent a good chunk of my life unable to sleep. This book has a lot of information, but a lot of what's there is the common sense kind of stuff … Continue reading Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams ~ Matthew Walker
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry ~ Neal DeGrasse Tyson
Rating: 8/10 I am the target audience for this book. I know very little about how the universe works since the last science class I took was College Chem I, but I enjoy the idea of science and want to learn more. This book took concepts that I knew the basics about, such as light, … Continue reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry ~ Neal DeGrasse Tyson
The Martian ~ Andy Weir
Date Completed : 8/6/2016 Rating: 8/10 I LOVED The Martian. I had watched the movie and expected the book to be well-written and interesting, but it exceeded my expectations by far. Weir's use of first person was so beautifully executed, very personable and believable. Mark's character was so well-rounded. I don't know much about space … Continue reading The Martian ~ Andy Weir
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports ~ James Patterson
Date Completed: 5/26/2016 The third installment starts out with a bang. Max is on the quest to save the world with new leads on how to even begin. They have visited the Site headquarters in Florida, but that's not the body of the Hydra, so to speak, just one of many heads. However, tensions are … Continue reading Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports ~ James Patterson
The Eagle Tree ~ Ned Hayes
Date Completed: 5/13/16 Rating: 9/10 A compelling read, this story will captivate and inspire readers to greater goals. The Eagle Tree is one of the first books in a while for me that has captivated my attention and helped me feel alongside the main character. Enter March Wong. A teen on the autistic spectrum, March … Continue reading The Eagle Tree ~ Ned Hayes
