Category: Book Review
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ARTIST : GEARY CRANMER
My friend is a Kwakiutl Artist, living in Comox BC. He is one of the most gifted artist’s I know, because he is able to convey something very deep and emotional in his paintings.
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Book Review: Driven to Succeed, From Poverty to Podium, by Kendal Netmaker
I enjoyed listening to Kendal’s life path of perseverance and focus. Overcoming the isolation of life on the reserve and the oppression that came with being First Nations, he walked a path to success for himself. Really loved the tone of the narrative, the authors voice, and the details of his personal experiences.It is inspiring…
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Book Review: Blue Fishing by Steve Sims
Be yourself: the most important message I got from this book. I loved the message to be happy that your not perfect, or an image of a favored media persona. Steve Sims has a unique way to encourage self respect and self love. It’s food for thought, do you really want to dress in a…
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Book Review: Crashing Through by Robert Kurson
Available on amazon When I was working nights a couple of years ago, I decided to try to make it as constructive as possible. If not physically good for my body, at least I could listen to some really uplifting and inspirational audio books while I worked. I am so glad I was able to…
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Book Review: Holistic Dental Care by Nadine Artemis
This is THE best book on dental care. I love the remedies, and the information about all the normal things not to use. For example mouthwash, with alcohol’s and flouride, NOT the best for your oral health. -Use mint. Real mint leaf helps your mouth. You can just chew on them when you want to…
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Book Review: Work We Were Born To Do by Nick Williams
Nick Williams: author of “The Work We Were Born To Do” lists the following things that I think are good to keep in mind What makes work meaningful? One of the topics I am frequently asked about is how our work can have meaning beyond mere financial survival and paying the bills. It is something…
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Book Review: Space Between the Stars by Deborah Santana
https://amzn.to/3auKm7W I really enjoyed this book. Of course, I was attracted to it initially because of the great musician her husband is. This did bring my attention to it, but I understood her feelings about being her own person not just being known as the wife of a famous person. There is a melody through…
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Book Review: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Seriously, this was a funny, fun, interesting and intriguing adventure to read. The humor never stops. The two men who venture out on the Appalachian trail are unlikely characters to be attempting this journey into the wild. I have a lot of admiration for both of them. Neither being seasoned wilderness backpackers, they hike along…
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Book Review: EXTREME OWNERSHIP by Jocko Willinks
Buy this book BRAVE and RESPECTED! The bravery of this man and his team are beyond my imagination. With clear visual descriptions the author brings us into the world of fighting Isis. While it is beyond my ability to imagine ever being in that world, and it scares me to even think about what…