After reading this book, I have decided to skip the review to enjoy the extra time. Oh? I have to write it? That’s “wage slavery!” according to author Tom Hodgkinson who uses that term for “jobs.” He reveals his life changed for the better once he trashed his alarm clock. By the way, I’m not … Read more
.1984. What do you think of when you see that year? What if I add the term “Apple?” For me, the famous Orwellian Super Bowl commercial comes to mind. Do you even remember who won the Super Bowl that year? Or even who played in it? Super Bowl commercials had yet to become the subject … Read more
Writer’s Market 2006 has arrived. I’ve written a review on past editions and it’s tough coming up with something new to say about it. The articles that appear prior to the markets are helpful especially, “How Much Should I Charge?” Providing quotes is my second least favorite thing… well, maybe first. The other one being … Read more
“But why???” the child asks. “Because I said so,” says Mom. I’ve been on both sides of this conversation. This second answer, however, doesn’t satisfy my oldest, who presses for details. Then, I have to respond, “You don’t have to know everything.” Still, I’m sure every mother has said this famous phrase. This book has … Read more
The Dance of Fear is the book formerly known as Fear and Other Uninvited Guests. The name change most likely came as the result of author Harriet Lerner’s other Dance book titles — Dance of Anger, Dance of Intimacy, Dance of Deception and so on. It’s catchy and good book marketing. Lerner uses her experiences, … Read more
This book is a collection of 27 essays written by men on the topics of love, honesty, lying, desires, family, and needs. Most of the essays provide a fascinating read, some more riveting than others. Only a couple are tedious. The essays evoke many emotions with the funny, heartwarming, sad, curious, and intriguing tales. Human … Read more
Considering the book is categorized as business and self-help, the reader gets treated to an unexpected tale rather than what most expect when reading a business book. Some business books have used this approach and have been successful by teaching through a tale. The tale in Free the Beagle is open to many interpretations. The … Read more
This inspirational book, with short chapters that tell a story and teach a lesson, pulls in the reader from the start. We meet the holy man who offers advice in a manner like a minister, a Rabbi, a priest, or any spiritual leader you know without focusing on any particular religion. Though some resources categorize … Read more
The book is about becoming successful in investing and Moglia uses sports analogies to explain concepts that are complicated or a puzzlement to people like me. As soon as I learned about the book, I figured it was custom-made for me. I can be obtuse when it comes to financing and investments, partly because it … Read more
The Art of Undressing is set in New York City begins as conservative twenty-something Ginger Levine moves back in with her uninhibited former exotic dancer mother, Coco. Though Coco is 43, Ginger finds men including her own boyfriend ogling over her mother. While Coco wears anything and everything that appears daring, sexy, and outrageous, Ginger … Read more