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Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward by Gemma Hartley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.
She had many valuable things to say, and she wasn't necessarily wrong. But I do think she got a little whiny, and overall I found the book completely unhelpful to me in my own attitudes as I try to maintain the world that I have created. It's easy to shift the blame on society or men, or even our upbringing as women, but we make daily decisions that have supported the carrying of the work, and we are good at it. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, and so I found the book unhelpful to me in who I am choosing to be in character and attitude. I had to stop the book.
Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
In Search of Memory: The Emergence of a New Science of Mind by Eric R. Kandel
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
4.5
His narrative and the science combine well for readability. But as a psychotherapist, it was really over my head.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
The One Thing You'd Save by Linda Sue Park
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I read aloud in a classroom but the trick of that is to not pick books with that intentionality. Middle schoolers see through that. This is good, but one of those.
Dogs on the Bed by Anne Wilsdorf, Elizabeth Bluemle
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I have been reading this book to both school aged children and to teens for years. Everyone loves it (even my students who are self-described "cat people"). This is my personal favorite read aloud.
Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't by Henry Cloud
Perhaps because I was using an audio format, but it did not hold my interest. I am a therapist, and I found it too basic and anecdotal for my taste. With that said, I think it could be very beneficial for many people.
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved the historical content and fast paced storyline. Excellent character development as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, War, and Child death
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautifully written, conveying truth through story.
The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-But Some Don't by Nate Silver
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
The author applies the same principles to a variety of different subjects, which improves readability for anyone easily bored by an in-depth analysis of any one particular thing (i.e., baseball, stock markets, natural disasters, etc).
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The language is rich and elegant, the imagery drew me in. The author gave voice to the main character's thoughts in a believable way. The story was gldark and gruesome, but still wholesome. It reads like a fairy tale (the original ones, not the sanitized modern ones). And there is a lot to be learned. I only held off half a star because of the gruesome nature of a few scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, War, and Violence