BOOK REVIEWS
Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad, and Criminal in 19th Century New York (by Stacy Horn)
For as long as I can remember, I have had a fascination with institutions. I suppose it’s because I have a curiosity for places not accessible to everyone and the people who live and work in those places. I’ve looked forward to reading…
Think Like a Monk (by Jay Shetty)
For as long as I can remember I have been intrigued by the way people think. That search for understanding subsequently led me to investigating how I think. A journey I now understand to have been inevitable. While searching for knowledge…
Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune (by Anderson Cooper)
In early 2023, I read Anderson Cooper’s book, Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, because I am ever so curious about the Vanderbilt family. My interest in the Vanderbilts was planted during my childhood, with the very first time I visited Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina.
50 Ways to Rewire Your Anxious Brain (by Catherine M. Pittman & Maha Zayed Hoffman)
Anxiety is such a common physical and emotional experience for humans to experience in today’s society. I hear clients complain about it multiple times a day. The more I grow in age and maturity…
The Hot One (by Carolyn Murnick)
The Hot One: A Memoir of Friendship, Sex, and Murder by Carolyn Murnick is a unique book. Carolyn describes growing up in New Jersey with her best friend, Ashley. The two girls were close and began drifting apart when…
Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization (by Scott Barry Kaufman)
I’ve always been interested in the study of Psychology and in recent years have been focusing on personal growth. So, when I became aware of this book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, by Scott Barry Kaufman, I thought it was a perfect fit for me.
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness (by Dr. Qing Li)
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li explains this marvelous Japanese concept. I immediately believed in this concept the first time I heard about it and was eager to read this book when it crossed my path.
The Gardner Heist (by Ulrich Boser)
The book, The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Theft, provides a foundation of knowledge about the heist, the museum, and an extensive look into the thieves. Ulrich opens…
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage (by Alfred Lansing)
I probably would have paid attention in my high school history class if they taught us about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his impressive voyage on the Endurance. This is an unbelievable story, and…
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