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The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story by Christie Watson
3.0
Being in health care myself I of course eagerly got my hands on to this just read. I think it is a very good read for those outside the profession but the only bit that appealed to me was reading about the differences in training. This book straddles being technical for those in the know, and being a book for for Joe public.... this means the style sells both sides short and the link to the title is sometimes lost.
All in all, there's no harm in a nursing memoir being in the public eye as this does briefly explore beyond the hand holding angelic hand maiden narrative of the misrepresented modern nursing image
All in all, there's no harm in a nursing memoir being in the public eye as this does briefly explore beyond the hand holding angelic hand maiden narrative of the misrepresented modern nursing image
You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine by Alexandra Kleeman
2.0
Erm.
Hmmm.
The style of this was ok for the first few chapters and then got repetitive. The messaging about the beauty market and body image was clever to begin with but then randomly the direction of the story and character made not much sense.
It ends in a questionable but not exciting unexplained way for the character.
Didn't leave me with the impact I thought it would do when I was onky a few chapters in.
Hmmm.
The style of this was ok for the first few chapters and then got repetitive. The messaging about the beauty market and body image was clever to begin with but then randomly the direction of the story and character made not much sense.
It ends in a questionable but not exciting unexplained way for the character.
Didn't leave me with the impact I thought it would do when I was onky a few chapters in.
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
4.0
Re-read this so many times. Favourite book. When I was younger I liked the fun the characters had and you could forget there was a war on. The book flips in places to show poverty, loss and the hardships of war & a string community spirit.
This will always be on my bookshelf (unless I'm reading it)
This will always be on my bookshelf (unless I'm reading it)
A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets by James Bowen
4.0
I felt this book remained true to its purpose- it was about Bob not James. The gratitude shows through the writing & makes this an emotional read.
Not an action packed majorly adventurous story but that would have completely lost the point.
Looking out for the 2nd book in the charity shops
Not an action packed majorly adventurous story but that would have completely lost the point.
Looking out for the 2nd book in the charity shops
Twitchhiker: How One Man Travelled the World by Twitter by Paul Smith
1.0
Starts of super witty so you think it'll be a hilarious journey to follow- it isn't. Felt weary of the travel probably more so the the writer did.
Great concept- just not worth the read.
Great concept- just not worth the read.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
4.0
Reading this 10years after doing a gsce exam on it.... I probably should have read it before the exam! It's an interesting book with character arcs and brutal realities of humanity. There's a lot to pick apart for scholarly analysis.
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
5.0
5 stars for how important this book is rather than my personal opinion.
I don't like first person really. Diary style isn't my thing.
But when you think about the goings on that made her father want to publish this it is powerful
I don't like first person really. Diary style isn't my thing.
But when you think about the goings on that made her father want to publish this it is powerful
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
4.0
Incredible trilogy... but so descriptive it took me years to read! Great if reading makes you sleepy.
I preferred the hobbit in terms of ease of reading
I preferred the hobbit in terms of ease of reading
Stuffocation: Living More with Less by James Wallman
3.0
Nit my usual type of book. Happened upon this in a charity shop & I'd been feeling stressed by clutter for a while. I found the latter part of the book identified with me.
Repetitive in places and perhaps now out dated but still relevant enough. Would be interesting to see a simular take post covid
Repetitive in places and perhaps now out dated but still relevant enough. Would be interesting to see a simular take post covid
How to Save the World for Free: (guide to Green Living, Sustainability Handbook) by Natalie Fee
4.0
Read this in one sitting. For some this will be a list of things to try changing, of which there are a great number of blogs, articles & simular books for.
However, i chose this one for the authors back story. This book isn't for the quick buck, Fee has fronted a number of great campaigns and there's sincerity to this book.
What struck me was how much Fee has achieved in a relatively short period of time. The message that you can't do everything is really important.
For me the book is a reference starting point- a check list of further areas to research & a quick reference guide. And a reminder that doing something is better than doing nothing at all. We can't afford not to.
However, i chose this one for the authors back story. This book isn't for the quick buck, Fee has fronted a number of great campaigns and there's sincerity to this book.
What struck me was how much Fee has achieved in a relatively short period of time. The message that you can't do everything is really important.
For me the book is a reference starting point- a check list of further areas to research & a quick reference guide. And a reminder that doing something is better than doing nothing at all. We can't afford not to.