There are three chapters that are super well written but the rest falls a little flat. I would have been interested to understand the mechanisms of thThere are three chapters that are super well written but the rest falls a little flat. I would have been interested to understand the mechanisms of the virus further. The chapter on Louis Pasteur in particular was fantastic. ...more
Nice writing style and palatable chapters make this a helpful and easy read. There were some good tips in here for setting boundaries and scenarios whNice writing style and palatable chapters make this a helpful and easy read. There were some good tips in here for setting boundaries and scenarios which enabled the reader to see how the principles could be supplied.
There was some repetition at times and I think some of the language could have been tightened up a little. ...more
Definitely the “Dressage Bible” - essential reading for folks like me at the lower levels. Awesome examples, great exercises, and amazing visualizatioDefinitely the “Dressage Bible” - essential reading for folks like me at the lower levels. Awesome examples, great exercises, and amazing visualizations of how to improve your dressage game, this book is a must! ...more
Absolutely necessary for a blossoming or senior witch! Amazing historical and multi-cultural references, well written, and the guided meditations wereAbsolutely necessary for a blossoming or senior witch! Amazing historical and multi-cultural references, well written, and the guided meditations were absolutely amazing! A new fav on my bookshelf. ...more
Definitely slow at times- the beginning was a big slog and the final chapter felt disjointed. However, the middle was exceptionally well written and aDefinitely slow at times- the beginning was a big slog and the final chapter felt disjointed. However, the middle was exceptionally well written and absolutely fascinating. As someone who didn’t grow up in Seattle, I relished the opportunity to learn more about the historical facts and figures behind the city. The “name-dropping” of the famous people behind the city’s famous landmarks was the highlight for me. ...more
Absolutely INCREDIBLE and exceptionally well done. It is clear the amount of research Lewis has done. As a reader with an advanced degree in public heAbsolutely INCREDIBLE and exceptionally well done. It is clear the amount of research Lewis has done. As a reader with an advanced degree in public health, Lewis is using classic epidemiology/One Health/emergency preparedness terms and concepts that go far and above just “research” - he has mastered the application of the principles as it applies to the current COVID 19 outbreak.
Hands down my favorite book I have read this year. Run, don’t walk, to pick this one up. ...more
Thanks Mary for doing the Lord’s work and providing the psychological backdrop of our “beloved” ex-POTUS to properly illustrate his insanity, malice, Thanks Mary for doing the Lord’s work and providing the psychological backdrop of our “beloved” ex-POTUS to properly illustrate his insanity, malice, and ineptitude. ...more
As a public health person and a true crime enthusiast, this was the perfect marriage of the two. Great information, and the two prevailing themes wereAs a public health person and a true crime enthusiast, this was the perfect marriage of the two. Great information, and the two prevailing themes were masterfully crafted to intertwine with each other. A little slow at times but highly enjoyable. ...more
While I have found myself upholding “cancel culture” in the past, this has made me realize the extreme dangers of resorting to this tactic, especiallyWhile I have found myself upholding “cancel culture” in the past, this has made me realize the extreme dangers of resorting to this tactic, especially with people one disagrees with on social media. I understand now that this is toxic and unhelpful. An excellent resource in a pocket sized package. ...more
This one was just "OK" - I really enjoy these non-fiction books which focus on food, history, etc. (I know, I'm a weirdo) but this was definitely not This one was just "OK" - I really enjoy these non-fiction books which focus on food, history, etc. (I know, I'm a weirdo) but this was definitely not the best one I've ever read.
It kind of meanders - the book talks about the plights and growth of students enrolled at the Sushi Academy in Los Angles, and throughout the course of their study, inserts historical/ecological/gastronomic information based on what they are learning to make.
It was meh. I don't think the author did a great job of fleshing out the folks he was "following", but I found the tidbits about the sushi to be fascinating (this is coming from a major sushi/Japan fan).
Interesting read to an extent, but I'm sure there are better books on the topic elsewhere. ...more
Love nonfiction generally- this, however, was confusing, messy, and seemed to be a smear campaign against Mark Zuckerberg, which is fine, cuz he’s a bLove nonfiction generally- this, however, was confusing, messy, and seemed to be a smear campaign against Mark Zuckerberg, which is fine, cuz he’s a butthead.
Honestly very blah. I learned a little, but not that much....more
Of all of the anti-racism books I’ve consumed over the past year, as a resource, and for its readability, I would recommend this one to folks just staOf all of the anti-racism books I’ve consumed over the past year, as a resource, and for its readability, I would recommend this one to folks just starting their journey and HIGHLY recommend it.
Acho does a great job of speaking of his experiences being a black man with Nigerian immigrant parents in the US, and also is highly skilled in basically answering “uncomfortable questions posed by white folks” in an extremely thoughtful way. Acho does this by looking into historical contexts, and applying them in modern day to explain the underlying systemic racism and other mechanisms in this country.
I cannot recommend this book enough - I only wish I had read it sooner. Extra points to Acho because you can hear his voice and sincerity throughout this piece, and it is much appreciated. As a white person “doin’ the work” as our society moves towards positive change and taking their first steps, grab this book ASAP....more
I was pleasantly surprised by this one - I had listened to the Podcast of Ann and Aminatou and was (kind of) unimpressed actually. I dunno, I listen tI was pleasantly surprised by this one - I had listened to the Podcast of Ann and Aminatou and was (kind of) unimpressed actually. I dunno, I listen to a lot of pods and this just didn't do it for me!
But, I was pleasantly surprised by the honesty in this book. In fact, I think the candid way these ladies spoke about the ups and downs in their friendship made their podcast MAKE SENSE - I understood now why I felt that way about the podcast when I listened to it. Overall, the relationship between the two women (through the podcast, anyway) seemed contrived and strained, and now reading the book, I understand why.
I rated this book so highly because it is unique - I have never come across anything quite like it. It perfectly illustrates 1) changes in friendships and why they happen 2) uses data to back that up (love data) and 3) speaks about the uniqueness of female friendships which are valuable, painful, and important all at once! Both ladies spoke so honestly about the changes in their friendship, and how "big friendships" are so valuable (and take effort to maintain!)
Really enjoyed this one - obviously not a MASTERPIECE, but that isn't what it is striving to be. Just a good look at something which I don't feel like is talked about with frequency ("big friendships") and what they mean to us....more
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