book reviews

Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.

“The Alchemist “ by Paulo Coelho
*The book I read was an English version of O Alquimisa, the Portuguese original edition, published in Brazil. For me, books have been often the window of knowledge, the catalyst, and the answer to many questions that no one can provide. They often come in as gifts from friends or members of family. Other times they get my attention, and invoke an urge to obtain them at the perfect timing to give me a hint or guidance on how I handle challenges and obstacles at that time.
By Ayumi Hino Gerads4 years ago in Humans
Review of the book "Adults", by Marie Aubert
Adults is the novel that consecrates Marie Aubert in the great literary leagues, those that take you to different countries in the world. This Norwegian writer became known in 2016 with a collection of short stories titled “Can I come home with you?” and now she comes with this novel that tells us about that group of beings that are in no danger of becoming extinct: human adults.
By M. F.Paul4 years ago in Humans
Mark Manson's Models Vs. Ben Yareem's The Last Game
I’ve read countless books about seduction and dating for men. Been there, done that with all things men related. The pipeline of young men who need advice to navigate the world of relationships is everlasting, and the market is evergreen. It’s really difficult to navigate through the noise and find solid advice instead of total rubbish. Most pickup artists’ techniques, tricks and ideas are rubbish. Let’s not even begin with the toxicity you’ll encounter in some male spaces.
By Wise Owl4 years ago in Humans
Love and Other Words: 5 Stars
I have to say, novels by Christina Lauren really sneak up on you. I'll admit in the last few novels of hers I've read I expected it to be a fluffy romance novel. However, I've been pleasantly surprised to find much more depth and intensity. Below I will give a brief summary of Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren followed by my personal thoughts and recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a book about a person and a discovery that changed the face of science. Henrietta Lacks was a simple woman born in a time of Jim Crow laws that limited African Americans in society. This is a story of a woman with cervical cancer whose cancer cells were taken and made into a multimillion-dollar research industry. Henrietta lived with hardship and died young buried in an unmarked grave. This book includes her voice retelling her history, the voices of her family who were in the dark to what happened, and facts about those who used her cells without her permission to shape medical research that changed lives around the world.
By Erika Wood4 years ago in Humans
Spirits of the Sun
Spirits of the Sun by Sydney Philippe is a story of survival, love, soul searching, and family. This novel is a true testament to how far one will go to protect their loved ones. Below is a brief summary of this novel along with my recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
Her Dark Lies: 4 Stars
One of the most chilling novels by J.T. Ellison that I have ever read. This novel truly puts the psycho in Psychothriller. Below I'll give a brief summary of Her Dark Lies as well as my recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
The Last Thing He Told Me: 5 Stars . Top Story - March 2022.
Laura Dave's novel, The Last Thing He Told Me is a novel of love, mystery, family, and truth. Below is a brief summary of the novel followed by my recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
The Good Sister: 4 Stars
Fair warning, The Good Sister by Wendy Corsi Staub is a chilling psychological thriller that could be unsettling for some readers. There is teen bullying, murder, and child abuse. I'd highly recommend being prepared for all of this before reading. Having said that, below is a brief summary of the novel followed by my overall thoughts and recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Humans
The Last Girl
The Last Girl Author : Nadia Murad and Jenna Krajewski A few composed words void us such a great amount from inside, press such a lot of that we arrive at a condition of shock. At the point when such words meet up as a book like 'The Last Girl' before you, it is regular that we will stay in a condition of shock for quite a while. You more likely than not found out about the notorious association ISIS. Numerous narratives have been made on how it spread its fear in West Asia, yet this book has more effect than any narrative. The US attack of Iraq and the insecurity and mayhem made after the Arab Revolution in West Asia gave the association the ground to extend. This book is a shocking, sickening image of how the association has made the regions under its influence more awful than damnation for the sake of Islam and Jihad. Not just Nadia Murad, a young lady of Iraqi beginning, who was granted the Nobel Prize for The Last Girl Peace.
By Prince Singh4 years ago in Humans
Best Selling Books For Self Improvement
To be a mother, she started teaching her kids how to deal with any problems they might have in life. That book has helped her.
By Dipu Guide By Dipu Verma4 years ago in Humans
People Who Are Unrelatable But Might Be Good enough to justify Our Time
Announcements The universe has an approach to sending us inconspicuous messages. One just requirement to tune in. I observe the messages very uncovering. I just called it the universe, however some of the time I say it is my body that I pay attention to.
By Zoya4 years ago in Humans