I guess it’s fair to say that most self-help books almost always offer some fresh insights or angles on things, some inspiration, and hopefully a sense of motivation to actually go do something different as a result of reading them. And sometimes one of those books really knocks your socks off. Get Rich Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas is one ... [Read On]
August Book Reviews: The Brain
Wow, how many ‘brain books’ are out there right now?! It’s a little endless, and I seem to have a constant stream (no, river!) of books that make me want to retreat to a cave, or a cupboard will do, with my blanky and a cuppa and immerse myself. Goodbye all. So, given how abundant we are with books to read and review that explore leading ... [Read On]
July Book Reviews: Mindfulness and Thich Naht Hanh
For many mindfulness practitioners around the World, the revered and much loved Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher and activist, Thich Naht Hanh (known by his students as ‘Thay’ which means teacher), is the personification of mindfulness. His practical, compassionate approach to the practice of mindfulness, bringing it into everyday life, has ... [Read On]
May Book Reviews: The Heart and The Sufi
I’m sure I’m not the only one with a book pile by the bed, although in recent months, with the desire to simplify where possible, I’ve tended to keep just the one I’m reading, perhaps one other, partially picked through, next to the bed. The others wait patiently on the bookshelf in my home office or in the reading corner upstairs. Two books that ... [Read On]
March Book Reviews: The books behind top TED Talks
Some of the best books I’ve read in recent years arrived into my awareness via some of the best TED Talks I’ve seen, so this month I share some of those books along with their associated TED talks – all of which are rather famous online, and all of which have powerful, fresh messages. You’ll find below my take on the books of Brene Brown, who ... [Read On]
February book reviews – Getting your creative groove on
This summer has had me exploring the nature of creativity, what will inspire or cajole me into getting my writing groove on, and boy has it taken me to some delicious places. Here I share five books on creativity, our penchant for procrastination and believing we’re just not that creative – yeah my friend who does all that scrap booking is ... [Read On]
Book Reviews – Must reads this summer for insights and perspectives
I’m excited – this is the first of a monthly book list I’m going to share on the Blog, because there are just so many wonderful books out there! As you know I’m a big advocate for holidays and embracing down-time - and there’s no better way to enjoy that than getting lost in a good book. Taking the time out to read is so delicious, but ... [Read On]