Book Review: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl

Book Review: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl

We all go through moments were life seem meaningless. As if there is no point to it all. Maybe a loved one dies, or you feel like you can't advance in your career. We all go through seasons of questioning, but we always seem to find our way back to some form of meaning. But what about in a concentration camp? What about if you had to endure the greatest suffering a human has ever had to endure? Can meaning be found in the midst of that? In "Man's Search for Meaning", Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, tries to answer just that question.

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Book Review: "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott

Book Review: "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott

At ten years old, Anne Lamott's brother had left a school project - where he was to catalog a large number of birds - undone until the last minute. Seeing his son was in a panic, their father told him not to worry about how large the project was, and instead to take it "bird by bird". Lamott recalls this being the best advice on life and writing she has ever heard.

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Book Review: "Unfu*k Yourself" by Gary John Bishop

Book Review: "Unfu*k Yourself" by Gary John Bishop

I know, I know...another book with a provocative title. Books with titles like this seem to be a dime a dozen today. Unfortunately, they continue to sell, and so they continue to get created. After seeing other books I have read, and posts I have made, a co-worker made this recommendation to me. When I finally picked up Audible this month, I had him send me this book to listen to. But is it any good, or just another book that has sold because of the title? Let's take a look!

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Books in Review: First Half of 2018

Books in Review: First Half of 2018

2018 is already half way done, which means it is time for my first half of the year books in review! Below are the books I have read through June. I will attempt to give a short summary, my rating, and who I think this book would be good for. I would love to hear your thoughts on what I should read for the second half of 2018!

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