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Retrograde by Peter Cawdron
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This is an mysterious and exciting tale about a group of around 100 astronauts from various countries in a habitat on Mars. The environment and characters are very well drawn out. It's realistic and engaging. I did enjoy Andy Weir's book, but I think I liked this one even more.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Guide by Carson Robertson
informative
slow-paced
4.0
This book explains Plantar Fasciitis in detail and those details were helpful to my understanding of why doing the exercises and stretches helps heal the problem. I'm glad I read the first few chapters first rather than skipping to the exercises. There were many exercises and stretches that I'd seen in internet searches. I had used the night splint in the past with good results. But I learned much more. The author does seem to know his subject and gives good info with the kind of motivation a good doctor also gives. I recommend the book to those with the problem, especially if it is recurring.
Coming Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work that Reconnects by Joanna Macy, Molly Young Brown
5.0
This is an in-depth guide on The Work that Reconnects with many activities and meditations to use in gatherings as well as explanations for their purpose. The book explains in detail what this work is and how important it is. Joanna Macy a brilliant thinker with a big heart for life on this earth. This is the first book of hers that I've read. I think _Active Hope_ will cover the same material, but will be more for a beginner like me. This book was a guide for those who are involved in leading these workshops, etc.
The Artifact by Peter Cawdron
4.0
A fascinating adventure story with an artifact that has a purpose. What might that be?
The Contemplative Heart by James Finley
5.0
Fantastic, heartfelt book on contemplation. There is a big chapter on how to meditate that gives simple direction. But the book explains more than that. I'd say that he tells us in truth why we meditate and what is going on when we do. His examples and stories are enlightening and gentle. I have new hope and understanding of something that has been so problematic for me. This book is the voice of humble experience.