Have you ever read a book that’s made you want to go out and travel straight away? For me, that book is ‘The Amazing Story of the Man who Cycled from India to Europe for Love’ by Per J Andersson who writes about PK and Lotta and their love story.
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Book review: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
I’ve read a few of Jodi Picoult’s novels and they always have me questioning my thoughts and how I would act and react if I was within the story. However, none have left such a lasting impression as ‘Small Great Things’ has. I took my time reading as it is one of those books you do not want to get to the last page of because that means you’ve got to stop reading it. I have recommended this book to anyone I talk to and I discuss the issues it raises with others whenever I can as well as mulling it all over in my mind many times. For me that is the sure sign of a great book, am I left questioning who and how I am.
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell first came into my world last year when listening to my favourite podcasts and he seemed to be on every one of them discussing his latest book ‘Talking to Strangers’. I liked what I heard, was interested in hearing more and when I saw one of his books on offer in WHSmith, Exeter I bought it. Continue reading “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell”
Book Review: ‘Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas’ by N.J.Cartner
We also feature our interview with Nigel Cartner on this blog and now we share my review to encourage others to read this book. I am very excited to read the sequel to this book which will no doubt be just as interesting as this one. Continue reading “Book Review: ‘Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas’ by N.J.Cartner”
Book review: My grandmother sends her regards and apologises; by Fredrik Backman
When I’m travelling I really enjoy reading a book by a local author. In Bergen, I decided to buy my Christmas reads ahead of time and one of the books was ‘My grandmother sends her regards and apologises’ by Fredrik Backman. If you have already read ‘A man called Ove’ then you’ll understand why I was attracted to this book. Continue reading “Book review: My grandmother sends her regards and apologises; by Fredrik Backman”
Book review: ‘The Little Book of LYKKE: The Danish search for the World’s Happiest People’ by Meik Wiking
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This was the perfect book for me to read at this time in many ways. The main reason is that I wanted to read it before I travel to Denmark later on in my travels. It was also a great way to stat my journey as it focuses on happiness and how interactions with others in the form of kindness and curiosity can help our happiness as well as that of others. Continue reading “Book review: ‘The Little Book of LYKKE: The Danish search for the World’s Happiest People’ by Meik Wiking”
Book review: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
I’ve read a few of Jodi Picoult’s novels and they always have me questioning my thoughts and how I would act and react if I was within the story. However, none have left such a lasting impression as ‘Small Great Things’ has. I took my time reading as it is one of those books you do not want to get to the last page of because that means you’ve got to stop reading it. I have recommended this book to anyone I talk to and I discuss the issues it raises with others whenever I can as well as mulling it all over in my mind many times. For me that is the sure sign of a great book, am I left questioning who and how I am.
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The things you can see only when you slow down: Haemin Sunim
With the subtitle of ‘How to be Calm in a Busy World’, this book offers great advice and insights into our lives and how to improve. Written by Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk born in Korea, there are many sayings that I have come across before as a practising Buddhist. However, I could not put it down when I first opened it and reached page 80 or so before finally accepting that I would have to buy it. Continue reading “The things you can see only when you slow down: Haemin Sunim”
6th book review: Three Things about Elsie by Joanna Cannon
I’ve wanted to read this book since it was released and especially enjoyed hearing the author, Joanna Cannon speak about the book on the Richard and Judy podcast. There is so much in this book for us all to learn or to put into practice when we deal with elderly people.
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Love for imperfect things: Haemin Sunim
With the subtitle ‘How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection’, this is a worthy sequel to ‘The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down’. This book holds a key message that will benefit anyone who picks it up, whether you choose passages or read it all the way through, there will be something which resonates with you. Continue reading “Love for imperfect things: Haemin Sunim”
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