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Title: SignificanceAuthor: Tab EdwardsGenre: Nonfiction; Self-helpYear Published: May 13, 2022 Date Started: June 20, 2022Date finished: June 21, 2022 This book focuses on life philosophies and how one should focus on the way they think and the things they do. The examples provided forces the reader to look at situations differently and to think about... Continue Reading →
Title: Silence in the Face of Injustice: A Vision of Mercy and HopeAuthor: Gary W. HardyGenre: Nonfiction; Religious; PoliticsYear Published: March 8, 2022 Date Started: June 25, 2022Date finished: June 26, 2022 This book is about the injustice done to those who were wrongfully convicted of crimes involving sex. There is a ton of research... Continue Reading →
Title: Outsmart Your AddictionAuthor: Jason Giles M.D.Genre: Nonfiction, Substance Abuse, MedicalYear Published: September 12, 2020 Date Started: July 7, 2022Date finished: July 9, 2022 This book is about substance abuse and how to get a handle on it. It goes pretty in-depth on the psychology of the human behavior, the medical breakdown of how addiction... Continue Reading →
Title: The Maestro MonologueAuthor: Rob WhiteGenre: Self-helpYear Published: September 9, 2021 Date Started: July 12, 2022Date finished: July 14, 2022 This is a self-help book to guide you to a more productive and satisfied life. It’s broken up into four parts and is very thorough about its purpose in each part. There are exercises in... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Washington’s ArmyAuthor: Phillip Thomas TuckerGenre: Nonfiction; HistoryYear Published: May 10, 2022 Date Started: August 13, 2022Date finished: August 16, 2022 This book covers a section of American history that wasn’t mentioned or was barely mentioned in school. It’s about General John Glover, a sea captain before becoming general, who tactically lead his army... Continue Reading →
Title: The Future of Disruptive TechnologiesAuthor: Dr. Srikanth GaddamGenre: Non-fiction; General Technology & ReferenceYear Published: November 25, 2020 Date Started: October 26, 2022Date finished: October 28, 2022 This book covers technology that can benefit as well as hurt humanity. It’s very informative and provides insights into the main types of technology that has the most... Continue Reading →
Title: The Story of HumanityAuthor: Ishi NobuGenre: NonfictionYear Published: September 26, 2022 Date Started: November 14, 2022Date finished: November 18, 2022 This is a fascinating book about the beginning of humanity and all the things humans have done to destroy themselves and the planet. It provides a ton of insights into everything that’s happened in... Continue Reading →
Title: When All Else FailsAuthor: Mark LagesGenre: Nonfiction; Memoir; AutobiographyYear Published: March 24, 2023 Date Started: April 3, 2023Date finished: April 9, 2023 This is a memoir of sort about the author, Mark Lages. There’s a bit of autobiography and researched information throughout the story as well. However, overall, I’d say it leans more toward... Continue Reading →
Title: And I Love You Still…A Thoughtful Guide and Remembrance Journal for Healing the Loss of a PetAuthor: Julianne CorbinGenre: Nonfiction; Self-help; PetsYear Published: January 12, 2020 Date Started: March 30, 2023Date finished: April 2, 2023 This book has two parts to it. The book itself is not split into two parts, but rather, it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Higher Connections: Humor and Inspiration from a Certified Public PotheadAuthor: Eric Right and Alexandra RightGenre: Nonfiction; Addiction; MemoirYear Published: July 27, 2022 Date Started: March 15, 2023Date finished: March 19, 2023 This book is about the author, Eric Right, and his addiction to cannabis. The book was written while he was high on cannabis... Continue Reading →
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