A book review of Bent But Not Broken: Living Boldly with Chronic Pain by Sigrid MacDonald Stars: **** Self-Published (2025)Memoir>Health160 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Following a head-on collision with a drunk driver 44 years ago, Sigrid Macdonald has lived with chronic…
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Paramedic
A book review of Paramedic: One the Front Lines of Medicine by Peter Canning Stars: **** Fawcett Columbine (1997)Emergency Medicine368 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In this unforgettable, dramatic account of one man’s experience as an EMT, Peter Canning relives the nerve-racking seconds that can mean the difference between a patient’s death…
Illustrated History of the Snowman
A book review of The Illustrated History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein Stars: **** Globe Pequot (2018)Art History210 pages Disclosure: This review contains affiliate links. Summary: A thoroughly entertaining exploration, this book travels back in time to shed light on the snowman’s enigmatic past — from the present day, in which the snowman reigns…
There But For the Grace of God
A book review of There But for the Grace of God: Survivors of the 20th Century’s Infamous Serial Killers by Fred Rosen Stars: **** HarperCollins Publishers (2007)True Crime278 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: They stared into the faces of pure evil . . . and survived! Ted Bundy . . . Jeffrey…
Human Again in the AI Age
This is a book review of Human Again in the AI Age: Are you using AI or is AI using you? by J.D. MacPherson Stars: **** Cairnstone Press (2025)Technology>AI266 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In a world where algorithms…
The Modern Monk
A book review of The Modern Monk: Walking The Path to an Elevated Life, a Step-by-Step Journey to Long Term Health, Fitness and Well-Being by Hayden McComas Stars: **** 1° Publishing (2025)Health>Nutrition254 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What if becoming your best…
Shaking in the Forest
A book review of Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness by Lori R. Hodges Stars: ****KoehlerBooks (2024)Inspiration & Personal Growth172 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What do you do when faced with trauma? Shaking in the Forest opens with a…
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
A book review of How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School: What Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Stars: **** Fireside (1995)Childcare & Family Education272 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how…
Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond
A book review of Real Talk: Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond: Unveiling Secrets to Thrive at Life by Ali Qasam Stars: **** Q Publishing (2024)Teen Nonfiction (Education/Careers)120 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Perfect for those in high school, college and early careerists. It would make a…
Ours to Tell
A book review of Ours to Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger Stars: **** Annick Press (2025)Teen Nonfiction>Indigenous134 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed…