One of the bravest, most vulnerable looks at eating disorders that I have read. Jennette McCurdy’s detailed depiction of her mindset while overcoming One of the bravest, most vulnerable looks at eating disorders that I have read. Jennette McCurdy’s detailed depiction of her mindset while overcoming childhood abuse and control, and working through the trauma response from those events was so well written and helpful. I am inspired by her courage to do the hard work and to share that journey....more
I have been in church my WHOLE life, but Tim Ross brings a different perspective and explains spiritual truths in a way that hits differently. Living I have been in church my WHOLE life, but Tim Ross brings a different perspective and explains spiritual truths in a way that hits differently. Living upside down is definitely Kingdom minded, and Tim’s passion helping people discover alignment with Christ is evident in every word he wrote! ...more
I listened to Bits and Pieces on Audible and feel like I just sat down and had a long conversation with Whoopi Goldberg. I enjoyed every second of WhoI listened to Bits and Pieces on Audible and feel like I just sat down and had a long conversation with Whoopi Goldberg. I enjoyed every second of Whoopi’s performance! Highly recommend the audiobook for a lighthearted story from a great performer and great person. ...more
Quick but important read. The Race Against Time tells the story of an attack against Black sharecroppers in 1919. The victims were wrongly accused of Quick but important read. The Race Against Time tells the story of an attack against Black sharecroppers in 1919. The victims were wrongly accused of murder and sentenced to death. Scipio Jones relentless pursues justice in getting the convictions overturned to save their lives. ...more
Griffin Dunne tells shocking and courageous details of his life and family experiences, and yet I don’t think he told it all. He had lived quite a lifGriffin Dunne tells shocking and courageous details of his life and family experiences, and yet I don’t think he told it all. He had lived quite a life around a lot of really famous people. You always hear of the drugs and parties, but I was a little shocked at how casually Griffin spoke of acid trips and cocaine use - both his and specific celebrities. ...more
I just finished Sally Field’s memoir, In Pieces. I found her to be so authentic and real, like she had done the hard internalReal. Raw. Honest. Hard.
I just finished Sally Field’s memoir, In Pieces. I found her to be so authentic and real, like she had done the hard internal work that allowed her to be fully honest with herself and the world. Sally remains the amazing, classy actor that we see on the screen - but now with substance and a backstory. I can only imagine how hard parts of her story were to write, but she is a masterful storyteller and her writing style is impecable. ...more
Murder in the Neighborhood tells the story of what is believed to be the first mass shooting in the US. Harold Unruh went on a killing spree in his neMurder in the Neighborhood tells the story of what is believed to be the first mass shooting in the US. Harold Unruh went on a killing spree in his neighborhood in the 1940s. He and those close to him claimed that he had a kill list of people who treated him with cruelty and tormented him. I’m his confessions, he only showed remorse for the children killed and not getting everyone on his kill list.
The psychiatrists were terrible and only approached the treatment through the lens of the event, without analyzing the killer’s mind and history to identify the true breaking point or broken thought processes that led Unruh to disconnect from his emotions to the point that he could look at someone in the eyes… aim, and pull the trigger without a single hesitation....more
In the name of educating myself, I set out to read this book and gain a perspective from someone who walk first hand through the most dangerous day inIn the name of educating myself, I set out to read this book and gain a perspective from someone who walk first hand through the most dangerous day in our government’s history. January 6 started building long before the morning when the President declared that armed protestors should not be turned away because they loved him and would not hurt him.
Cassidy tells her perspective, memories, perceptions, and feelings about what she encountered while working in the White House.
I felt Cassidy was honest about how misguided she was in her blind devotion, and the dangerous mindsets that have enabled and excused bad behavior. ...more
I found Ru Paul’s memoir to be honest and authentic. I feel like I have a better understanding of who Ru is as a person and the way he clawed his way I found Ru Paul’s memoir to be honest and authentic. I feel like I have a better understanding of who Ru is as a person and the way he clawed his way to success in a time when there was so much hate and bias that he had to overcome. ...more
Glennon Doyle and I have very different life experiences and views, and that what made me pick up the book and read it. I wanted to hear her story. AtGlennon Doyle and I have very different life experiences and views, and that what made me pick up the book and read it. I wanted to hear her story. At times this book felt incredibly brave, and while at other times it seemed that Glenna adamantly spoke her own beliefs and interpretations as facts or doctrine. I love that Glenna has explored her own beliefs, it just felt more like a doctrine that she was trying to influence than just her own personal journey of discovery....more
I relate to the Dugger children in a way that could only be described as trauma bonding. Speaking out is difficult when you have been groomed your whoI relate to the Dugger children in a way that could only be described as trauma bonding. Speaking out is difficult when you have been groomed your whole life to go with the flow and not rock the boat. Jill does a good job of telling the story and staying true to her own values of honoring and respecting other people involved. I can tell that Jill has done a lot of internal work with a counselor to get to the place where she can tell the story’s most painful parts. ...more
I am always interested in hearing well-researched views that may differ from what I have heard or may cause me to pause and think about a situation frI am always interested in hearing well-researched views that may differ from what I have heard or may cause me to pause and think about a situation from a different lens. That is exactly what journalist Trevor Aaronson accomplished in this audiobook. While Trevor’s well-founded disdain for the FBI does creep into the narrative a time or two, I found the story compelling and believable. I think he brings a unique perspective to the table and it’s worth listening to. ...more
In a political climate that celebrates personal agendas, Liz Cheney speaks out and brings us back to center. I have a lot of respect for Liz, and how In a political climate that celebrates personal agendas, Liz Cheney speaks out and brings us back to center. I have a lot of respect for Liz, and how she stood on morals and principles, no matter the cost. This book is an honest account and behind the scenes look at Jan 6 and the response key players made after the attempt to overthrow our government and stage a coup....more
No Easy answers provides a first-hand perspective from someone who had a friendship and close knowledge of the gunmen and the students killed at ColumNo Easy answers provides a first-hand perspective from someone who had a friendship and close knowledge of the gunmen and the students killed at Columbine. The title says it all, there are no easy answers. Brooks Brown gives a raw account on the massacre and investigation from his perspective. He discusses bullying in detail and the culture at Columbine High School as he experienced it. It's a tough read, but important as we continue to try to unravel the mysteries surrounded the epidemic of school shootings. ...more
There just wasn’t a lot of depth to this book about Robin Williams. Every piece of information given is also available in public records and social meThere just wasn’t a lot of depth to this book about Robin Williams. Every piece of information given is also available in public records and social media....more
As a former staff member and current attender of Life.Church, I have so much respect for Craig as a pastor and leader. He lives the most disciplined lAs a former staff member and current attender of Life.Church, I have so much respect for Craig as a pastor and leader. He lives the most disciplined life I have ever witnessed and is the resident Subject Matter Expert on planning for success and putting actionable steps in place to achieve goals.
Think Ahead outlines practical steps to overcoming your biggest challenges - regardless of what those are. Craig shares advice that translates across to helping break a wide range of bad habits and hang ups.
In addition to the practical advice, Craig shared his own journey with temptation and several funny stories to bring points home.
It’s an easy read and the audio book is narrated so well!...more