on August 17th 2015 I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Victim by Eric Matheny Amazon Goodreads In the spring of 2003 on a desolate stretch of Arizona highway, Anton Mackey’s life was changed […]
on December 22nd 2015 I received this book for free from Bewitching Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.A Whisper of Death by Paul Barrett Genres: Fantasy Source: Bewitching Book Tours Amazon Goodreads Born into ultimate evil, he is […]
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads ‘My mind is like the willow; it flexes and springs. My heart is […]
on July 2nd 2013 I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Letter by Kathryn Hughes Genres: Contemporary Fiction Source: Publisher Amazon Goodreads Kathryn Hughes’ new ebook The Letter offers readers a chance to […]
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Resilience Reflex: 8 Keys to Transforming Barriers into Success in Life and Business by Zaheen Nanji Genres: Body, Mind & Spirit, Inspiration & Personal Growth Source: […]
on November 10th 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Big Data Is Watching You! by Bruce Hartman Genres: Dystopian Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads It’s way past 1984. Your toothbrush, your coffee maker […]
on December 8th 2015 The Art of Good Habits: Health, Love, Presence, and Prosperity by Nathalie W Herrman Genres: Body, Mind & Spirit, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Self-Help Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads Take ownership of your happiness through simple but effective changes to the way you approach health, love, presence, and prosperity. Organized by those […]
on September 14, 2015 The Conduit by Evan Bollinger Genres: Young Adult Amazon Goodreads Fact is Stranger Than Fiction When a couple friends decide to explore a tunnel in hopes of uncovering the truth about a missing girl, their search comes up bare. But what they do find, is something far, far worse. For somewhere […]
on October 9th 2014 Mechalarum by Emma Larkins Genres: Science Fiction Amazon|Smashwords Goodreads Under a dust storm spawned by nature and sustained by technology, a hidden Citadel protects humanity’s final hope. Sciencers toil to execute Serl Aris Jolorn’s last-ditch plan to defeat the offworld Losh, who have rained death from the skies for twenty years. […]
on August 1st 2015 I received this book for free from Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Also by this author: The World Below Hazard of Shadows by Mike Phillips Series: Goblin King Series #2 Genres: Fantasy Source: Author Amazon […]
on November 1st 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.War Baby by Lizzie Lane Series: Sweet sisters #2 Genres: Contemporary Fiction Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads The war has had a devastating effect […]
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Girls of See Saw Lane Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, General Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads Brighton 1963. Mary Pickles and I walked along the street with our arms […]
on November 3rd 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Brontë Plot by Katherine Reay Genres: Contemporary Fiction Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads Lucy Alling makes a living selling rare books, often taking […]
on November 10th 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Night Clock by Paul Meloy Genres: Science Fiction Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads An incredible debut novel that will move and terrify you, […]
on November 19th 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Home Is Where The Heart Is by Freda Lightfoot Genres: Historical Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads 1945. Finally, peace has been declared. Cathie hardly […]
on October 9th 2014 I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Heart of Winter by Emma Hannigan Genres: Contemporary Fiction Source: Publisher Amazon Goodreads Holly Craig's family have lived happily in Huntersbrook for […]
on September 24th 2015 The Killing Cure: Drink by C.S. Kendall Genres: Paranormal, Romance Amazon|B & N|iTunes Goodreads Childhood friendship turns to love in this dark reimagining of the fountain of youth. In 1919, Charlie returns from WWI and gives his heart to Julia. As their love story begins, tragedy strikes when Julia contracts a […]
on 22nd April 2015 I received this book for free from Bewitching Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and […]
on November 3rd 2015 I received this book for free from First Reads in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Improbability of Love: A novel by Hannah Rothschild Genres: Fiction, Historical Source: First Reads Amazon Goodreads A smart, sweeping novel--at once […]
on March 1st 2013 I received this book for free from Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The World Below by Mike Phillips Genres: Fantasy Source: Author Amazon Goodreads In ancient times, magical creatures inhabited the earth. They lived on […]
on 10 November 2014 Length: 9 hours 27 minutes Narrator: Becket Royce I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Dangerous and Unseemly by K.B. Owen Series: Concordia Wells Mystery #1 Audible Goodreads An unseemly lesson...in […]
on January 1st 1970 The Blue Effect by Rose Shababy Series: The Renegade Heroes #1 Amazon Goodreads Blue Brennan is jaded and bitter despite her pinup girl looks and quick wit. Night after night, she scours the Seattle club scene looking for someone or something to fill the emptiness inside. When she meets the mysterious […]
on April 21st 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing and Eliminating Chronic Pain by Nicolas Ortner Genres: Health Source: Netgalley Amazon […]
on March 1st 2013 The World Below by Mike Phillips Amazon Goodreads In ancient times, magical creatures inhabited the earth. They lived on mountaintops, in trees, at the bottom of lakes and rivers. But that was long ago, before the human race declared war on the creatures they feared and hated. Now the enchanted peoples […]
on November 10th 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Nirvana by J.R. Stewart Series: Nirvana Series #1 Genres: Love & Romance, Science Fiction Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads When the real world is […]
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on November 3rd 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Body Intelligence: Harness Your Body's Energies for Your Best Life by Joseph Cardillo Genres: Self-Help Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads From the holistic psychology […]
on August 1st 2015 Hazard of Shadows by Mike Phillips Series: Goblin King Series #2 Amazon Goodreads The enchanted creatures of legend still exist, taking refuge from an age of camera phones and government labs in a secret place called the World Below. After leading a revolution against Baron Finkbeiner, the despotic ruler of the […]
on October 22nd 2015 I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Other Half Of My Heart by Stephanie Butland Genres: Romance Source: Netgalley Amazon Goodreads “It smelled bittersweetly of sourdough, and there was […]
My Review: Voni is a dancer, who lost her partner a year ago. Since then she has suffered from depression and decides to take her own life. When she is stood on the bridge ready to jump, Kai appears, seemingly from nowhere and talks her down. Kai realizes instantly, that Voni is his spirit mate, […]
Excerpt: A gunshot cracked the silence, and then another. Zane’s heart pounded and he slid his hand into his cut, closing his fingers around his gun. “Stay here until I come back for you. Hide.” He ran back into the store and spotted Shooter just outside the front door, firing his gun into the trees. […]
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My Review: The Ruby Iyer Diaries is the prequel to The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, and although very short, is well worth reading, before reading the main book. The diaries introduce us to Ruby from the age of 10 until around 16. When you read the book, you will understand why Ruby is so […]
Here is the first of a series of short stories from Mike Philips Fears of a Father Chronicles of the Goblin King This story takes place between The World Below and Hazard of Shadows The cry was plaintive, desperate. High and shrill, like the call of a morning dove when a hawk rips out its […]
My Review: Having previously read book 1 of this series, Enlightenment: The Children of Ankh, it was great to now have the opportunity to read Sweet Sleep: The Children of Ankh, which has given me a lot of the background information I was missing previously. The book starts with a ‘bang’ and continues in that […]
CHAPTER ONE This evening the wind will be gusting to forty miles an hour. No rain in sight, but a rapidly moving cloud cover will probably hide tonight’s full moon that will be directly above us for a few short hours. If you are lucky and outdoors, you may be able to catch a glimpse […]
The daily brain is a book that takes you through your day, and using research, case studies and some humor guides you through how your brain works and what you can do to make it work better. Well I think that was the premise anyway. Each chapter is a time of day, which increment by […]
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My Review: Kissed by Fire is the Second book in Danielle’s Blood and Magic Series and I have to say It didn’t disappoint! The story continues on from book 1, and starts just after Mike’s Death. Aria is now in charge but she still has a ways to go. Her relationship builds with Declan in […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Laura Hawks author of The Ghost and the Grimoire Hi Laura. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? I went to college for my Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and Sciences and continued to get my Masters in US […]
My Review: After being magically kidnapped to work for a day and a night for an evil wizard, Jenia travels on foot to find and stop him. When she comes across a village and tells her story she is not believed until one of their own is also taken. But who is the wizard, will […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Tabitha Barret author of The Third Throne: Angel of Death Hi Tabitha thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? Thank you Lisa for taking the opportunity to speak with me and talk about my books. I am […]
My Review: The winter tale in The Christmas We Met, is intriguing, exciting and more than a little mysterious. Grace’s husband has gone missing, taking all the money with him, leaving Grace and her daughter struggling to make ends meet. Grace has inherited a diamond brooch from her grandmother, and, as a jeweller herself, she […]
My Review: Imagine living your young life, with just a mother and not feeling like you fit in. Hmm I know that feeling well. But then this man appears just as you are graduating from Uni and wondering what to do with the rest of you life. This guy tells you that there is a […]
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The Mill Girls of Albion Lane was a captivating tale of life in the 1930’s and the Mill Industry. Fans of Margaret Dickson and Call the Midwife will definitely enjoy this book. Set in the Bradford Mill Industry of the 1930’s we meet Lily, the eldest daughter of the Briggs family. Lily has worked in […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Lisa Gail Green author of Soul Corrupted, the second book in the Of Demons and Angels series Hi Lisa thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? I live with my husband the rocket scientist and our three junior mad scientists in Southern […]
My Review: Chameleon in a Mirror, although being a Time Travel novel, is actually more of a historical novel. It is about a Phd English Lit student Billie who accidentally finds herself back in the 1700, and meets the playwright Aphra Behn who she is researching. I loved this book, not enough for 5 stars but […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Lisa Kessler author of Harvest Moon. Hi Lisa, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? When did you decide to become a writer? I actually never planned to be a writer. I started writing for fun in […]
My Review E.Q. Librium was an interesting book if you are looking to learn about what your E.Q or Emotional intelligence is and how you can improve it, and improve your work life. I thing this book was primarily written for the workplace and specifically to managers. As the book frequently refers to management techniques. […]
My Review: When I saw Conquer Your Pain in 9 easy Steps I contacted Carole and asked her if I could review it, I’m so glad I did. Carole had struggled with chronic pain for 13 years before she was finally able to formulate a plan that helped her to not only deal with her […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Andy Peloquin author of The Last Bucelarii (Book 1): Blade of the Destroyer. Hi Andy thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? Well, I’m a third-culture kid. That means I was raised in a culture to […]
My Review: If I’m honest I found Alice Takes Back Wonderland difficult to get into. The author has taken many of the childhood stories that we all know and love and written them for an adult audience. I’m not entirely sure if I agree with this or not. The whole thing felt like stealing to […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Jan DeLima author of the Celtic Wolves series. Hi Jan, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background. Thank you for inviting me! I live in Maine with my husband and our two sons. Two very spoiled English […]
My Review: Superb I think is the word to describe High Tide. Set in a Cornwall coastal town, we follow Kate and Vanessa as they deal with life after bereavement, while simultaneously learning more about the other town residents. Kate is a high flying party planner who returns home from New York after her mother […]
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My Review: Here’s a time travel book that will have your head spinning! Hexad: The Factory is one weird story. Imagine deciding that there is time travel and to prove it you dig up the proof, which you have left in the garden ten years later! That confusing enough for you? Ok so yeah, this […]
My name is Sunshine and once a year I run Sunshine Tours! I like to take a break from my life to recharge my batteries, you know that feeling when you just need to do something that is totally different to the hum drum of […]
My Review: The premise of the War Prince is a good one, but sadly in this instance, was not well executed. Basically the story is that Anthony Cast is born alive only thanks to Adrian (an angel who guards heaven’s gates) gives him his own heart. Anthony is destined to have a new son, who will […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Michael Boyd, author of The Hungering Light. Hi Mike, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? When did you decide to become a writer? I had a lung infection a ways back that almost killed me. When […]
My Review: Two for the Road is the third set of story’s from Ekta Garb, and they do not disappoint. This third book introduces two completely new stories, and characters. The first ‘Excess Baggage see’s an exhausted Allison returning from a business trip and wanting to just flop out and relax. But when her bestie […]
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My Review: The Devil’s Fool is another one of those books that you just will not put down. You will be sucked right into the story from the off. Eve’s parents are the most violent witches around and try to force Eve to use her own powers, but she refuses. That’s until she meets Boaz […]
“My queen, it grows late.” Queen Lila was about to address the enormous man casting his silver-hued shadow over her as Rowena. But no. Her sword was gone and neck-deep in espionage with the master of the East Watch, and a hammer named Erik was her guardian these days. What sad eyes the man had, […]
My Review: The Assiduous Quest of Tobias Hopkins follows Tobias as he sails to Jamaica in the 17th century in search of his father. He finds more than he bargains for and finds him on another mysterious quest. The problem is others are interested in this quest to! Historically, this book transports you back to […]
Writing in the male perspective is akin to freedom. And although I love to write empowered women in their various levels or snark, sarcasm, stubbornness, sweetness, and strength, something about slipping into a male’s persona liberates me. Granted, most of the time, I find it easier. No. This isn’t because I believe males are less […]
Today I’m very lucky to interview Paula Millhouse author of Chalvaren Rising: A Kingdom of Chalvaren Romance (#2) Hi Paula! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? Hi Lisa Shaw! Thanks for inviting me to The Reading Head today. Waves at Readers I grew up […]
My Review Dry Land was an interesting Sci-Fi #book, I was fascinated by the thought of terraforming the Moon. Based on the outcome, I’m hoping this isn’t one of those stories that is more fact than fiction in a couple hundred years! The characters were well presented and believable, both the human and hybrid kind, and […]
My Review: Wish to Dare is a short novella that packs one big punch! When Dean wakes up from his 2 year long coma, he decides to change his life. From a womanizing party animal this football star decides to become a role model to others. The only snag he has is his poor decision […]
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My Review: To say Dying Embers is confusing is an understatement. I found this book extremely difficult to follow from the beginning. Some of the characters had two names which made getting a grasp on any one of them impossible, this meant that I was never able to connect. The concept of the story is […]
Excerpt From chapter 13, Mom I’d Like to Introduce You to My Fiancé: …..…Jenny (the mother) walked up the hill to Roundabend. She called Lacy Dawn’s name every few yards. Her muddy tennis shoes slipped and slid. I hear her voice. Why won’t she answer me? “Sounds like she’s talking to someone,” Jenny said to […]
My Review After reading Good Intentions, I have to say I’m not entirely sure what to make of it. As the third and last part of this trilogy, I was disappointed by the ending. It leaves a lot of questions unanswered which is more than a little frustrating at the end of a book or […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Betty Adams author of “Dying Embers”, which I will be reviewing on Thursday. Hi Betty thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? When did you decide to become a writer? I don’t think that there was ever one […]
My Review: As the first in Martin’s Trilogy, The Vampire, the Hunter and the Girl follows Olivia, Jesus and Adam as they develop their relationships and occasionally work against each other. We learn a lot about how Vampires live and stay hidden in our society, but sadly that may be the best thing I can […]
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My Review To say I didn’t enjoy Life Hacking I’m afraid, would be an understatement. The book seemed to be the authors excuse to brag, brag and brag some more. All it consisted of was one story after another telling us how clever he had been and how he had achieved this and that. Yes […]
When Tasha marries the man of her dreams she wants him to be her forever. He loves her, protects her and makes her laugh………. Until they actually get married. Follow along as she lives through her wedding vows from For Better or For Worse, then on […]
My Review: Not the best Science Fiction book on the planet, but Yours Truly, 2095 certainly had me thinking. The story follows Jeff who wakes up in 2095 after a conspiracy from the future. He has to learn to live in this new world, with all its changes of technology and the way of living […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Elise Pehrson, author of The Angelnots Hi Elise, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? I have been writing my entire life; I wrote my first book when I was eleven and have been serious about it […]
Today I’m very lucky to interview Adrian Castaneda author of The War Prince: The Son of The Man Hi Adrian thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? I’m 37 years old, I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was 8 […]
My Review Although I haven’t read the first 2 books in the Sapphire Chronicles, Mandrean Revenge was not difficult to pick up. I found it very easy to pick up the thread of the story and understand the characters, specifically Linvin. This book is filled with excitement, suspense and intrigue from the first page, and […]
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My Review: Alien Love is one of those books that you can really believe in. Just the kind of book for me. Stan has researched his subject matter well and that comes across eloquently in his writing. Jack is an exceptional lead character, who is well-developed and researched, it is very easy to get to […]
My Review: As a full time Carer I’m always looking out for something that will help save my sanity. Mindfulness for Carers is that something! I can’t really praise this book enough, so here are just a couple of reasons why every carer needs this book.. Firstly it’s down to earth; A lot of mindfulness […]
My Review: Sadly I didn’t enjoy Guardian of the Gauntlet as much as I’d have liked. But considering it’s Lenita’s debut book it shows a lot of potential for future books. Everything throughout this short book is exceptionally well described, but too much so. Because of the descriptions, the story felt choppy and boring in […]
Excerpt: Katie and Duncan stood on the edge of the playground clutching their backpacks, their expressions solemn, like they had been abandoned for weeks and had made the best of it by eating melting snow and the rotting contents of their Planet Box lunch containers. “Where were you?” Katie said. “Meeting,” Alana said, swinging Katie […]
My Review: Enlightenment The Children of Ankh is the second in this amazing series. I haven’t read book 1 but was easily able to pick up the story, so I will say that you can easily just read book 2 if you so wish. The characters are all well-developed and easy to get to know, […]
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My Review: The day Maeve Binchy past away, was a sad day for the literary world, and especially her fans. So when I saw Chestnut Street was being re-released, I had to review it. Giving it a 5 star review really is a no brainer for a Binchy fan like myself. Chestnut Street is a […]
My Review: When I was asked to read Discovering the It Factor Within You, I agreed hoping that I would learn how to improve my life somehow; Leesa’s book definitely provided me with some useful information. And based on events since reading the book, I can honestly say she’s right! I found the reading a […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Jessica Jayne author of the story HOPE in the Girl Code anthology. Hi Jessica, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? Hmmm…let’s see! I’m a mother of three children—a set of boy/girl twins, who are eight and […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Lu J Whitley author of BloodMarked Hi Lu thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? When did you decide to become a writer? I don’t know that I ever ‘decided’ to become a writer. I’ve always written […]
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My Review: Choosing Second Street Station as my first mystery to review, was spot on. Set in the 19th Century this is a well paced account of murder, intrique and women’s rights. Ingrid appears to have researched the history for this book well, everything seems accurate and even taught me one or two things about […]
Welcome all. Today I’m very lucky to interview Paul Regnier, author of Space Drifters. Hi Paul, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? I’ve always loved stories. Since I was a kid, I loved reading (and watching) stories of adventure. I always gravitated toward fantasy […]
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My Review: What happens in Cornwall by T.A. Williams is a well paced insight into the life of Sam, a PHd archaeology student. Although predominantly about Sam, there are a host of other characters who’s lives are also interesting and add depth to the story. All the characters are well developed, enabling you to feel the enormous […]
There is a time tested question amongst authors and readers, and everyone has their own opinion: whether to write in first person or third person. Then you have to figure out what tense to write in. That’s a whole other ball game. I have my own opinions. For me, first person (past) was a natural fit. I […]
Please remind me to keep my mouth shut about my blog!! I was at my WI groups coffee morning today (only my 2nd meeting so don’t know many members). Anyway a couple of ladies where discussing the local library and asked if I read! I of course said yes and mentioned reviewing books. Little did […]
My Review: Ill Fated is another of those books where I think my rating would have been better if I’d read the previous books in the series. As I had trouble connecting with the characters. I was however, able to pick up the story easily which is good. I could be wrong, but it seemed […]
My Review: Twisted is written with the Young Adult reader in mind, and that is possibly it’s one saving grace. For an adult reader I can honestly say it didn’t gel. I like a good Dystopian novel but this just didn’t work for me, the premise was way to far fetched for me, as I […]
My Review: The first thing to be said about Ignite the Shadow is – when’t book 2 out? I want a copy! Ok so to say I enjoyed this book would be the understatement of the century, 5 stars just doesn’t seem enough. The book is 400 pages so I did worry I wouldn’t have […]
Excerpt: “What’s wrong?” Bran asked. A large coffin with the shape of body molded on top of it took up most of the space. Teya tried to get her breathing under control, but couldn’t seem to get enough air. “I have a hard time with closed spaces.” “Damn,” Bran exclaimed. “That’s too bad. But this […]
Excerpt: A sharp crack sounded followed by a thin vertical beam of light that materialized in the center of the bridge. The beam of light widened and a human figure stepped through. Sparks exploded from the thin beam in a chorus of electric crackles before it disappeared. Wisps of smoke ascended around a skinny, teenage […]
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This book is an insightful look at the 10 components of listening and how to use them. Using some real world examples, including full conversations, Nancy shows how by simply keeping quiet and just asking 1 or 2 key questions, we give the other person the power to work out what to do next.. This is very empowering
This would be an excellent book for any body who has to deal with people, managers, teachers, parents, etc. I did find the book hard to follow, but would still recommend it as one to put on the shelf for reference.
It is amazing that just keeping quiet and letting the other person think through the problem can make such a difference.
David Powning's Book The Ground Will Catch You
isn't really the kind of thing I would pick up to read. If I'd seen it in a library it would have been passed over. So when I saw his request for reviewers on Goodreads I was a little hesitant in responding.
I am so glad I did though, the story line is engaging from the word go. The characters and the plot are so believable and fact perfect that I did wonder if this wasn't biographical about the Author or anyone he knows. I felt happy and excited in places, even raised the odd giggle - which is no mean feat. Other parts had me worried, scared and reaching for the tissues.
In his Goodreads request David described his book as being about a guy who did Judo, but this description doesn't come close to catching the real essence of his story.
So what IS the story .....
Steve is 24, a university drop-out and working in advertising sales, which he hates. He is seen as a bit of an odd ball, so finds it difficult to make friends. After work one evening, he attends a Judo competition, he doesn't fight himself but enjoys watching the sport. While there Jack and his dog sit next to him and they start to talk about the merits of the fighters and their technique. After the match Jack invites him to his dojo and encourages him to fight again.
During this time Steve meets Emily, a dancer, and they strike up a relationship. His live seems to be looking good for him, but it's not all that it seems .....
I would recommend this book to almost anyone, the YA readers out there will like it for the currency of the story and its lessons. The older readers, like me, will just enjoy a nice engaging read.
This book from Maggie La Tourelle tells the heart warming story of her journey with her mother Pat who has Alzheimers disease as they prepare for Pat's Death . I decided to read the book as I have a family member who may have Alzheimer's and was looking for some insight and advice. This book provided both in abundance.
The main body of the book is the journal that Maggie kept during the 3 1/2 yrs that her mother was ill. As well as recordings of their conversations, Maggie provides a lot of insight and background.
Although I found the Introduction long, it was worthwhile reading as Maggie gives an extremely detailed biography of her family. The final parts of the book give some helpful advice and valuable insight about how to communicate with a sufferer, and make them feel worthwhile.
If you know someone with Alzheimer's, or even if you don;t, I would recommend this book.
Rating:
5 STARS
Available From: 15th April 2015
Author Bio:
Maggie La Tourelle has worked in the field of holistic healthcare for 30 years as a practitioner, teacher and writer integrating psychotherapy, NLP, kinesiology and healing. She has written and contributed to a number of books and articles and has lectured at some of the UK's leading univerities. Her book Principles of Kinesiology continues to be a worldwide classic. Maggie remains close to her Scottish roots and, having originally trained as an art teacher, enjoys art and design work. Visit her online at www.maggieLaTourelle.com