BOOK REVIEWS
Serving the Servant (by Danny Goldberg)
I regularly listen to the podcast, Mindrolling, with cohosts Raghu Markus and David Silver. On one of the episodes…
The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (by Gary Chapman and Paul White)
I chose this book from my massive TBR pile with the hope of gaining some ideas on how I can better show appreciation for my coworkers. I immediately…
How Can I Help? Stories and Reflection on Service (by Ram Dass)
As a student of Ram Dass’ teachings, and having a career in a helping profession, I was especially eager to read this book. Ram Dass established…
I Choose Darkness (by Jenny Lawson)
The author narrates this story and frankly, that’s the only way to listen to a story written by Jenny Lawson. Especially since…
The Demon Next Door (by Bryan Burrough)
I acquired this Audible Original through my membership. I enjoy true crime stories, so The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough piqued my interest.
The Buddhist on Death Row: How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place (by David Sheff)
The Buddhist on Death Row caught my attention for two reasons; I have been studying Buddhism for the past few years and I’ve had a passion for prison work for decades.
The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures (by Aaron Mahnke)
Admittedly, I am late to The World of Lore by Aaron Mahnke. I really don’t even have a good excuse, especially since…
Folsom Untold: The Strange True Story of Johnny Cash’s Greatest Album (by Danny Robbins)
Growing up, I spent time in Nashville visiting family, so I appreciate Cash’s reputation and understand the history of country music. I recall my Nashville relatives…
The Art of Happiness (by Dalai Lama XIV & Howard Cutler)
This book is artfully put together. The setting took place for one week where His Holiness The Dalai Lama was speaking in Tucson, Arizona. The book opens with Howard Cutler, M.D. describing…
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