Tag: book
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So Late In the Day by Claire Keegan – A Book Review
I happened to pick this book up at my local library, primarily due to the fact it was very slim and I’d never read Claire Keegan. So Late In the Day proved a quick, thought-provoking read. Comprised of three short stories, this collection delves into the ways men seek to both overpower and belittle women.…
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West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge – A Book Review
Narrated by 105-year-old Woody Nickel in a VA center, West With Giraffes details his unforgettable journey with the giraffes that were secured by San Diego Zoo director Belle Benchley. A hurricane nearly killed the African giraffes while crossing the ocean, and after arriving in New York City, they are momentarily put in quarantine. Once that…
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Competing In the New World Of Work by Keith Ferrazzi – A Book Review
In Competing In the New World Of Work, Keith Ferrazzi offers a comprehensive exploration of success in the contemporary professional landscape by navigating the challenges and opportunities influenced by the impact of the pandemic on the workplace. Ferrazzi’s expertise in networking addresses the changes brought about by the pandemic. This book bridges theory and application,…
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MCU: The Reign Of Marvel Studies by Robinson, Gonzales, & Edwards – A Book Review
To be honest, I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this book. Since I’ve been with Marvel movies since the start, I figured I knew everything there was to know. However, after hearing an interview with frequent The Ringer contributor Joanna Robinson, I found myself curious. Within the first chapter or two, I was hooked.…
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Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth – A Book Review
You’ll recognize the name “Veronica Roth” from the Divergent YA series and the movies based upon them. Arch-Conspirator, a book aimed at adults, proved my first experience with Roth. At just over 100 pages, Arch-Conspirator is a slim book based upon the play Antigone written by Sophocles. Roth’s version, however, takes place in a city…
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Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath: A Book Review
In their book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip and Dan Heath provide a framework for creating ideas that are “sticky”–memorable and persuasive. They argue that for an idea to stick, it must make the audience pay attention, understand and remember it, agree with or believe it, care about it,…
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The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw – A Book Review
Cassandra Khaw’s The Salt Grows Heavy is a dark and twisted fairy tale that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. The novella follows a mermaid who, after losing her tongue to her husband, births daughters who immediately devour their wicked father and the people of his treacherous kingdom. The mermaid and…
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Inflection Point by Troy Korsgaden – A Book Review
In the book Inflection Point by Troy Korsgaden, the author navigates the intricate world of insurance representation, revealing it not just as a transactional endeavor, but as a profound journey of trust and collaboration between representative and client. Korsgaden highlights the pivotal role of insurance representatives as more than mere intermediaries – they become discussion…
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