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The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
4.75
Spectacular.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and War
Moderate: Pregnancy
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Enjoyed this a lot more than I was expecting to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Medical trauma, Death, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Just…weird.
Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose by Rebekah Lyons
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World by Richard Rhodes
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Suicide attempt
Defend the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 by Christopher Andrew
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
A big too dense for my attention span
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 57%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 57%.
I appreciated the character backstories but the pace was too slow for a light novel.
Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Teach Us about the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.25
Overall, I enjoyed this book. A lot of the concepts can also be seen in the “conscious parenting” movement - primarily, being calm around your child and not letting your own frustration escalate a situation. I appreciated how the author showed how she incorporated principles into her own family, and how they helped her bond with her child.
A big limitation of many of the concepts she discusses is cultural. As the author notes in one of the last chapters, so many of these concepts are doable because families have a village of people around them who help to care for the child and guide them in the same fashion. It may feel defeating to try to implement these strategies without much support.
To my fellow perfectionist moms: this book is great, but don’t beat yourself up when you can’t implement everything. You are already loving your kid well and doing a good job. 💜