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9 reviews

Doppelganger by Naomi Klein

challenging emotional tense slow-paced

4.5

Definitely a challenging read. An unapologetic command to look at the part we perso ally play in the world's tragedies.

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I listened to this story as an audiobook. It was read by Tom Hanks. Again, a good companion book while walking the dog. Delightful story, not too heavy. Interesting family. Well written. TBH I may not have liked it as well if I had read it vs listened. It served a purpose for me. 

Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story by Leslie Jamison
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

sadly another dnf. sad, a bit boring. alcoholism and recovery along with divorce 
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Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

Brainlessly name dropping stars and musicians. I listened while walking the dog, but didn't bother to finish. 

A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber, Elizabeth Kerri Mahon, Andrea Janes

5.0

The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

dark sad fast-paced

5.0

Mentioned in Suzanne Scanlon's book, Committed, a short story about a woman's mental health issue during the 19th century. A very fast read, but quite interesting.

When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut

challenging informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Reading this book made me feel smart. Recognized the non-fiction characters; scientists and mathematicians, and learned a great deal about their lives and contributions. What I believe to be the fictional stories woven in to the history of these characters helped make the book more enjoyable. Take it or leave it, it's a slow moving book, but worth the read. 

Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Embracing the Imperfect and Loving Your Flaws by Tomás Navarro

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

As humans we experience so many levels of adversity throughout our lives. While I started reading this book to address my current situation, l was also able to apply many chapters to other situations and challenges. This is not just your average self-help book; the one we've all read over and over again. This one is highly recommended by this reader!

Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen by Suzanne Scanlon

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

An intensely personal account of a young woman's experience navigating college and then hospitalization for mental illness. She references the authors and books that are crucial to her understanding of mental illness and returning to life outside the hospital. Highly recommend!