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Pearl, MD by Marie Bartlett (Book Review #29)
This book revolves around the time where a woman was not welcome to have a profession other than being a housemaid. Men were dominating and made decisions for them, and if one decided to beat the social norm, such as Pearl, they choose to make her life unbearable, in hopes to push her into just giving up. Even women were jealous of Pearl’s success for doing something different.
Pearl is a physician in the nineteenth-century society. It is at the time and age where women doctors are not taken seriously, and African Americans are not treated with the same right as others. Treating them as a patient is unacceptable and hiring them as an assistant is profound upon and bad for business. Read More
Ian, CEO, North Pole by Eric Hansen (Book Review #37)
This review is written for Online Book Club.
“I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.”
Eric Hansen educates you on this journey of discovery with everything that has to do with Christmas. This book is really like a biography for Christmas, how Santa works and where the toys are all made from? What cultural differences are there? How many departments does Santa have? And any possible question, slightly tempting your mind regarding this yearly celebration is explained in detail in this book.
Black and White by Nick Wilford (Book Review #288)
Earth; The Death Chronicles Trilogy Book 1 by Jon D. Zimmer (Book Review #450)
Earth; The Death Chronicles Trilogy Book 1 by Jon D. Zimmer
Earth is the first book for the Death Chronicles Trilogy. The story focuses on Michael who is a scientist, returning to earth. Angelica who is an attractive hallucination, and Dominic who’s seeking domination of the earth. Read More
Two Sons Too Many by Aidan McNally (Book Review #22)
Two sons too many is a 498-page book written in the format of a memoir expressing everything that has happened to the Author in his lifetime so far. This utterly truthful tale of Aidan not only touches the coldest of hearts but also infuriates you to an extent where you just wish to scream. Read More
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s SUPER-reader! by Rod, A. Walters
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s SUPER-reader!
[from “Captain [OF] America,” t.b. published summer 2018, Rod A. Walters]
A recent book reviewer* posted her own short essay about how she managed her business by reviewing a book a day. You did hear that right, one every day. She told me that she goes by the “rule” that a book shouldn’t take her longer than five hours to read. I had never thought about it that way! Simple: look at the book’s last page #, then divide by five. That tells me how many pages to get through each hour, more or less. I have heard that the average American reads between 200-250 words per minute. Read More
No one has to die alone by Dr. Lani Leary (Book Review #23)
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“Caring for a terminally ill loved one can be the single biggest challenge of your life. Drawing from her experience sitting with over 500 people as they died and caring for her own terminally ill father, Dr. Lani Leary gently guides caregivers, family, and friends through the difficult transitions of illness, death, and bereavement.
No One Has to Die Alone offers the practical skills, vocabulary, and insights needed to truly address the needs of a dying loved one while caring for yourself through the process. Dr. Leary shows both patient and caregiver how to rise above feelings of fear and isolation to find peace and meaning in each person’s unique end-of-life experience.” – by Lani Leary
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Dr. Leary shares some wise words in this book. Ever thought to yourself if how we die matters? Or if we can make a difference to anyone we know that is dying? In this book, we not only learn more about having a better perspective but we also come to terms with finding meaning in the loss we feel.
What I mostly loved about this book was that the Author’s journey starts with her personal experience of losing her own father. I felt sorrowful reading her story and once finished, I had to take a couple of minutes to pull myself together. From this experience, the Author then begins to give us a meaningful insight into how this feels and how we should act. You will be shocked to know that this book will change your perspective and will create a better ‘YOU’ for when it’s needed.
“Dying may be painful; death is not” Dr. Leary informs us. We can cope, and we can process ways to grief in our own ways, but she emphasizes that validation is the key to resolving pain.
Also, the Author discusses that children grieve differently than adults. This is a very sensitive topic, and very few have the right answer. I believe this book does give a very insightful idea on how it can be processed.
In summary, I recommend this book to people that are interested in the psychology of death and dying and anyone that is going through grief or has a loved one that is terminally ill.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Guardian of Paradise by W. Lawrence (Book Review #28)
This review is written for Onlinebookclub.
“I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.”
Kira is an orphaned girl raised in a jungle set like paradise by the people of its village. Due to losing her parents at such a young age and not having a parent figure growing up, Kira has her set of ways when dealing with things. He naivety concerning the opposite sex is explored, and her protectiveness towards the only thing she knows as ‘home’ is threatened by the arrival of an Australian merchant ship.
The story and the romance written in this book are like the one from Disney Pocahontas meeting John Smith. There are many sweet and enjoyable interactions with Kira and Trevor in this tale. Trevor is a doctor and joins the crew with the aim to explore and learn new medical discoveries and falls for Kira, his guide to the jungle. Kira’s feelings are more hot and cold with Trevor, which was delightful as it consistently makes the reader doubt about the relationship.
Things take a turn when Kira suspects that the Captian is not being honest and is abusing the recourses he has been freely given by the villagers. This brave and intelligent girl is determined to make sure that this does not happen and risks her own life and the people she loves, trying to guard her paradise.
The general expectation is that when you are raised and live in a small village for your entire life, then your character is known and people trust you. However, this does not happen for Kira. Not only does the chief banish her from the village, but the chief’s son, Kupe, also does nothing regarding her concerns. Even Kupe’s wife, Kira’s best friend, has to be persuaded right up until the end of the story. It was sorrowful to see that Kira’s continuous efforts in protecting the very own village she loved and cared, was giving back so little.
I found this book to be very enjoyable. There are many drama scenes, romance, background story and character building in the plot. The style of writing was very clear and easy to understand. The pace of the story was in such a way that it did not make the reader become dis-interested or have them skip pages to find out what happens. The story did contain many sexual references and content that would not be suitable for everyone, and that is a shame because the book does possess a very attractive plot for younger readers.
I recommend Guardian of Paradise to anyone that likes a good old historical romance book. It does not disappoint and definitely draws you into this wonderful world of love, sacrifice, friendship and discovery of oneself.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Effective Treatments for Depression – Part One by Sharon DeVinney, Ph.D.
Effective Treatments for Depression – Part One – by Sharon DeVinney, Ph.D.
Last month I discussed the symptoms of depression. So, what if you’ve accepted you may be “depressed” in the clinical sense, which means you need to pursue treatment for it? For most people, this is a scary step. When you have depression it’s hard to get motivated to do things. To do something new which involves making yourself very vulnerable feels impossible. But, going forward without doing something different, feels even more impossible. You are ready to “suck it up” and talk to a professional about your symptoms. Good for you! Read More
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