Tag: Book Review
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Book Review: Climate Justice by Mary Robinson
In light of the Cop 28 Summit, I am reposting a very relevant book review. Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson was UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997 to 2002, a UN Special Envoy on climate change 2014-2015, and more recently chairman of The Elders ( an independent group of leaders working for…
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Book Reviews: Three Inspirational Memoirs on Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is difficult to diagnose, hard to treat, often misunderstood, and tragically impacting many lives around the globe. In this post I am featuring three inspirational memoirs on the topic. Cherie Kephart – A Few Minor Adjustments Synopsis Cherie Kephart traveled the world from the remote villages of Central Africa to the majestic coastlines…
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Book Review: A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings by Helen Jukes
My practical lessons on beekeeping have been on hold throughout winter, but I have enjoyed reading more on the subject. Helen Jukes book is chock full of great information on everything bee related. Synopsis Entering her thirties, Helen Jukes feels trapped in an urban grind of office politics and temporary addresses – disconnected, stressed. Struggling…
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Book Review: Red Notice by Bill Browder
Reading and reviewing books is a key part of being an author – crucial for improving our craft, and perhaps positive Karma? In 2019, I read and reviewed 62 books for my Goodreads Challenge. My reviews were also posted on Amazon and Bookbub. My favourite genres include inspirational memoirs, travel, environmental awareness, self help and…
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Book Review: Easy Blogging for Busy Authors by Anne R. Allen
If you are a blogger, Anne R. Allen needs no introduction. The synopsis for “Easy Blogging for Busy Authors” says it all: Synopsis An easy-does-it guide to simple, low-tech blogging for authors who want to build a platform, but not let it take over their lives. An author blog doesn’t have to follow the rules…
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Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
I love reading memoirs, and Michelle Obama’s inspirational memoir “Becoming” is deservedly a bestseller. Synopsis An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As…
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Book Review: Ripples from the Edge of Life by Roland Chesters
I thought I was well informed about HIV and AIDS until I read Roland Chester’s well written and informative memoir “Ripples from the Edge of Life.” Roland also made me question how I would react if I was told I only had a short time left on this good Earth? Book Synopsis If, out of…
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Book Review: Greenpeace Captain by Peter Willcox and Ronald Weiss
Greenpeace “defend the natural world and promote peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing responsible solutions for our fragile environment.” Book Synopsis In over 30 years as a senior captain for Greenpeace International, Peter Willcox has been in the vanguard of the international environmentalist movement. He has led crews into battle for…
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Book Review – Angels at my Fingertips by Lorna Byrne
Do you believe in angels? I certainly do, and I know they help me on a daily basis. Lorna Byrne Lorna Byrne has seen angels since she was a child. She is also able to describe them in great detail, and shares their messages of hope and healing for our future. Her first book “Angels…
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Book Review – Encourage a Child to Watch Birds by Denzil Walton
Denzil Walton recently published “Encourage a Child to Watch Birds,” the first in a series of books to inspire children to step away from their phones and computer screens, and discover the joy of Nature. Synopsis “What’s that bird?” asks a child. “What’s it doing? Why are its feathers so colourful? Can we feed it?…
Watching the Daisies 