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The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Suzanne Stabile, Ian Morgan Cron
5.0
I read this over a summer trip & had fun reading the different types to my parents trying to figure out what they were. My Mom really pondered & thought about the statements a lot. I suspected that she would!
I would read statements to my Dad and he answered so quickly, to the equivalence of me putting my hand out and gesturing “boom, boom, boom”. The guy is certain about his answers, which is exactly part of his enneagram type! We had so much fun with it!
But honestly the enneagram fascinated me & if anything it helps describes our inner-selves to ourselves & our loved ones just a little more.
I would read statements to my Dad and he answered so quickly, to the equivalence of me putting my hand out and gesturing “boom, boom, boom”. The guy is certain about his answers, which is exactly part of his enneagram type! We had so much fun with it!
But honestly the enneagram fascinated me & if anything it helps describes our inner-selves to ourselves & our loved ones just a little more.
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
4.0
This story is about a Mom and her Son escaping the Cartels in Mexico. American Dirt is emotional, an adrenaline rush (I was physically grinding my teeth during some parts) and a story of survival! ⠀
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Some of the characters' stories are hard to read and picture, but that's what makes you root for them so much!
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Some of the characters' stories are hard to read and picture, but that's what makes you root for them so much!
Play with Fire: Discovering Fierce Faith, Unquenchable Passion, and a Life-Giving God by Bianca Juarez Olthoff
3.0
I knew this book had a lot to do with religion & if I'm being honest about it the main reason I decided to read this book was to read something that put me outside of my comfort zone. Some parts I couldn't relate too & some parts I found myself tearing up over the words. It was interesting to be retold the stories I learned when I was child at church by someone who relates them back to her everyday life. It definitely put me outside of my comfort zone & taught me some different perspectives on things. I found myself thinking about several people that I knew I could recommend this book too while reading it even if at times some parts I did not relate too. That is what is great about reading, if you open yourself up to things you may not know well, you can still get a lot out of it!
The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey by Derick Lugo
5.0
I read this in the Spring and learned about his amazing thru-hike as well as his passion to inspire more people of color to hike, get out in nature & to the mountains. Truly an awesome read to learn & be entertained & hear more about the Appalachian Trail. If you are looking for a story that represents a beginner in hiking mountains, this is a great one! ⠀
One Station Away by Olaf Olafsson
4.0
I finished One Station Away by Olaf Olafsson in one week in January. It was such a good read & different from what I normally would pick up. I couldn’t put this story down! A story about a neurologist who was beginning a study on comatose patients. He studied to find out if they still had cognitive thinking when being spoken too & if they could communicate to him by picturing certain scenes in their minds while getting an MRI. It was interesting getting to read the thoughts of a doctor trying to do some good for patients that on the surface look like they can’t tell you what they are feeling or battling. If science & the medical field interest you this would be a great book for you!
To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret by Jedidiah Jenkins
5.0
I have not been able to put this book down!⠀
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While we all are social distancing - Jedidiah Jenkins' book has given me a taste of adventure that I need reading his story. I'm counting down the days for more hikes and adventure once our country gets past this but until then getting lost in books for a little break from the news is going to be so important. ⠀
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While we all are social distancing - Jedidiah Jenkins' book has given me a taste of adventure that I need reading his story. I'm counting down the days for more hikes and adventure once our country gets past this but until then getting lost in books for a little break from the news is going to be so important. ⠀
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Dirt: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful by Mary Marantz
5.0
You won't be able to put Dirt down! Beautifully written, Mary writes as if she's painting a picture with her descriptive words. She captivates us with her story telling. She doesn't just set a scene from her childhood with a few words to place us there, she transports us there with each detail. Her book was like reading in a calm sea, each current/wave taking us smoothly and seemingly effortless to the next chapter, the next part of her story. This book is for anyone who needs the reminder that you can stop running. You can be both someone who loves and appreciates their roots and someone who has learned from them to grow.