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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.75
Jennette McCurdy's writing is simple and straightforward, bordering on sparse, which actually makes a better impact on the reader than explaining everything to us. She doesn't try to hammer a point home; she lets us sit in the feeling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
My favorite takeaway from this book is that intimacy must be intentional. It's not revolutionary advice, but she lays it out in a thoroughly convincing way that I started to think about how to intentionally nurture playfulness in a domestic relationship.
I also love her writing style: eloquent, direct, but still beautiful. She doesn't mince words but she doesn't come across as superior or preachy.
It's a well-structured book worth a read for anyone seeking insight on intimacy in long-term relationships.
I also love her writing style: eloquent, direct, but still beautiful. She doesn't mince words but she doesn't come across as superior or preachy.
It's a well-structured book worth a read for anyone seeking insight on intimacy in long-term relationships.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
Batman: Year One by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Audacity to Win by David Plouffe
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
3.25
It was fun to read about behind-the-scenes stories of a campaign.
The author did a passable job for a first-time book writer: his voice was consistent, the content was easy to digest, and the structure was straightforward.
The author did a passable job for a first-time book writer: his voice was consistent, the content was easy to digest, and the structure was straightforward.
The Hunger Games and Philosophy: A Critique of Pure Treason by George A. Dunn, Nicolas Michaud, William Irwin, Andrew Zimmerman Jones
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.5
Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology by Neil Postman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
It's a slower pace than I anticipated. The author does make good arguments, although the way they're laid out feels stilted and stuffy, for lack of a better word.
I'd like to return to this book in the future.
I'd like to return to this book in the future.
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Kathy Keller, Timothy Keller
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
The book gives compelling arguments for marriage at a time when a lot of people my age are disillusioned by it. Not only is it an abstract reminder to center God in marriage, it also gives more concrete advice and lessons.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
This book is inspiring, and is a must-read for those who want to make the world a better place.