I chose this book based on a recommendation from an Instagrammer that has similar taste in books. She recommended it as an audiobook. There were partsI chose this book based on a recommendation from an Instagrammer that has similar taste in books. She recommended it as an audiobook. There were parts that I enjoyed- the heart warming parts about supporting her friends, funny bits about texting from a friend’s phone, and her breakthrough in her mid-late 20s - but most was about the crazy escapades of a sex crazed young woman who partied very hard. The stories cover her teens through turning 30 and I am well beyond that, lol. I think younger people would enjoy this more than me. I give this 2.5 out of 5....more
This book sheds some light on the reasons why people do what they do with their money. Somethings I had not considered before, and others were refreshThis book sheds some light on the reasons why people do what they do with their money. Somethings I had not considered before, and others were refreshers of things I have read or heard elsewhere. The author does not offer financial advice. In chapter 20, he shared some of his own financial decisions and in at least one area (quickly trying to pay off a mortgage), he provided me with some peace of mind. Worth the read if you are wanting to better understand your own decision making. ...more
I listened to this on my commute after listening to the Shakleton story. It was neat to read about something closer to home. The author joins the crewI listened to this on my commute after listening to the Shakleton story. It was neat to read about something closer to home. The author joins the crew of a tall ship on its journey from Lake Michigan through the Great Lakes to Maine. He tells storyies of this journey, history of places they pass by or dock in, and other interesting tidbits. I enjoyed this!...more
In keeping with my recent adventure audiobooks for my commute, and inspired by Cole Brauer’s participation in the Global Solo Challenge, I decided to In keeping with my recent adventure audiobooks for my commute, and inspired by Cole Brauer’s participation in the Global Solo Challenge, I decided to learn about Shackleton’s Antarctic experience. I am absolutely flabbergasted by how resilient, resourceful, courageous these men were! Shackleton’s leadership and decision making was impressive! The fact that all 28 men survived living on ice floes in the Wedell Sea, managing to sail and camp on a remote island, and for 5 to head cross the Drake Passage to South Georgia Island in a lifeboat is so incredible! In all, a 2 year ordeal from the time the Endurance left South Georgia Island in 1914 for Antarctica! Fascinating!! ...more
I really wish Goodreads allowed for half stars as this is more a 3.5 than a 3. This book is different than the other books by Adam Shoalts I have readI really wish Goodreads allowed for half stars as this is more a 3.5 than a 3. This book is different than the other books by Adam Shoalts I have read so far, as it is less about adventure, and more about unravelling the history of a legend in the remote wilderness of Labrador. There is adventure, but it takes a backseat in this one. It was also somewhat repetitive, rereading some of the historical accounts of the legend as he reasoned through possible explanations. Because of that, my imagination was not captured in the same way that I have come to expect from his previous books....more
Another adventure of Adam Shoalt’s that captured my imagination!! This book captured his first solo trips exploring previously uncharted rivers on theAnother adventure of Adam Shoalt’s that captured my imagination!! This book captured his first solo trips exploring previously uncharted rivers on the Hudson Bay lowlands! Vivid descriptions of the scenery, encounters with animals of all kinds (including Polar Bear!!) and unexpected waterfalls! I cannot wait to read or listen to the rest of his books!...more
I love Adam Grant! I love his podcast, I love the quotes he posts on social media, I love his books! The part of this book for me was his thoughts on I love Adam Grant! I love his podcast, I love the quotes he posts on social media, I love his books! The part of this book for me was his thoughts on different metrics to measure potential, and the inspirational account of the call centre in Israel hiring people with disabilities and how the interviews were conducted. Lots of good nuggets throughout. ...more
This one has been on my TBR list for quite sometime. I heard of this book on a book review podcast I was listening to about a different book. This booThis one has been on my TBR list for quite sometime. I heard of this book on a book review podcast I was listening to about a different book. This book is more of a collection of essays that have a common thread running through them - our responsibility to reciprocate to the earth all that we have been freely given. The essays are grouped in sections related to different activities related to braiding sweetgrass. A few essays really stood out to me as impactful - Learning the Grammar of Animacy Allegiance to Gratitude Sitting in a Circle Windigo Footprints The Sacred and the Superfund If you are concerned about our environment and would like to learn a bit about a different way, read this!...more
I have been a fan of Lorraine Johnson for many years! Her previous books are what introduced me to native plants in the garden. I picked this one up fI have been a fan of Lorraine Johnson for many years! Her previous books are what introduced me to native plants in the garden. I picked this one up from her at a local Communities in Bloom event where she was the key note speaker. Like her other books, it provides a wealth of information on the importance of using native plants in the garden, provides profiles of native plants and plenty of inspiration! If you are interested in learning about native plants, pick up any one of her books!...more
I listened to this book on my way to and from work the last number of weeks - I was interrupted by illness and vacation. This book is a collection of I listened to this book on my way to and from work the last number of weeks - I was interrupted by illness and vacation. This book is a collection of essays on a variety of things - Canada Goose, The Plague, Hailey’s Comet, and Diet Dr. Pepper are just a few. I was expecting this book to be funny, not sure why, but it wasn’t. I was a bit disappointed in that, however, it was fascinating to get a glimpse into the author’s mind and he wove facts, stories, and his personal thoughts on the items he chose. Despite not being funny overall, it did keep my attention and sparked my curiosity to look up some of the things he talked about, like the largest ball of paint. ...more
I learned about Adam Shoalts thanks to Instagram. I follow a hashtag he used as he started out on his solo canoe trip from Lake Erie that lead him to I learned about Adam Shoalts thanks to Instagram. I follow a hashtag he used as he started out on his solo canoe trip from Lake Erie that lead him to the Arctic. A scroll through Instagram revealed he has written books detailing some of his adventures, this one being one of them. From the start, this book captured my imagination! The scenery he described and the wildlife he encountered reminded me of why I am drawn north rather than south. As he mentioned places along his route, I dropped pins on my map on the phone to follow his journey, and learned a bit about the geography of the arctic region. I have never been that far north, but that is a dream of mine. I could relate to how he felt at the end of his journey - imagining what his email inbox looked like and returning the 24/7 connected, hectic life of today - and was sad to have reached the end. The afterword of this book sums up well why we need to protect our wild places, not just for the sake of wildlife, but because wild places restore us. I will definitely read more of Adam’s adventures!...more
I had the great privilege of hearing Haesun speak at a Leadership Conference in November 2022. I met her briefly afterward so she could sign my copy oI had the great privilege of hearing Haesun speak at a Leadership Conference in November 2022. I met her briefly afterward so she could sign my copy of her book. My peers and I then had a private coaching session with her. Each encounter was inspiring. I listened to this on my way to and from work but will also be reading her book and working through the reflections to help cement her wisdom in my mind for practice. Haesun uses stories to illustrate the power of words and encourages you, as the listener, to get curious about your conversation partner and ask questions that help them see their strengths and their progress so far. If you want to have better conversations with people around you, I encourage you to pick this up....more
In his books Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope, Tallamy outlines the threat that losing our keystone species has on the ecosystem and firmlyIn his books Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope, Tallamy outlines the threat that losing our keystone species has on the ecosystem and firmly established oaks as THE keystone specie that supports more species of insect, butterfly, moth, birds etc. In this book, Tallamy walks us through a year of observing the oaks on his property and a selection of the critters that depend on oaks for their survival. This book has a very different feel than Tallamy’s previous books, but well worth the read....more
I chose to listen to this as an audiobook and it was the right choice! To hear Harry read this made it so much more impactful. I am aware that this isI chose to listen to this as an audiobook and it was the right choice! To hear Harry read this made it so much more impactful. I am aware that this is one side of the story, but also aware that this is his truth. I think anyone growing up like he did, in the lime light, would have a hard time - especially with the nature of the British tabloids, their near constant stories of the Monarchy, with seemingly no thought to the impact of their stories. Then add to that what he shared about the workings inside the Royal Family, and it is unreal! I was surprised by some the stories he tells that do not paint him in a positive light, but I appreciated hearing them. It is not often, in my limited experience, that you hear such things directly from a Royal, and I found it fascinating! The only thing that knocked it from a 5 star review for me is that seed of doubt I have from not hearing other sides of the story. ...more
I listened to this as an audiobook, listening to most of it before the end of 2022. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While much of what was discussed rI listened to this as an audiobook, listening to most of it before the end of 2022. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While much of what was discussed related to business and leadership, the infinite game mindset discussed applies to life in general. Simon contrasts the infinite mindset required to live life and perpetuate business (there are no “winners” at life and business, just cause driven) to the finite mindset (focused on immediate, shorter term time frame, often focusing on numbers) that can often lead to the demise of business. There are many great examples of the impact of both throughout this book and discusses the courage it takes to lead despite the pressures toward the finite. Well worth the listen!...more
The subject of boundaries is something that has interested me for a long time. I have created a boundaries game and presentation I have used at work tThe subject of boundaries is something that has interested me for a long time. I have created a boundaries game and presentation I have used at work to help equip my team in the area of professional boundaries when supporting people, having seen the harm the lack of boundaries causes. I heard about this book by listening to a podcast a peer recommended when we were discussing the need for work/home life boundaries. This book is very comprehensive and gives you practical, no nonsense advice and scripts to get you started. If you struggle saying no, often find your needs and wants on the back burner, do things you committed to with resentment etc., this book is for you! I know from personal experience that setting boundaries - both professionally and personally - is a game changer!...more
I listened to this on my commute to and from work. At times I laughed so hard I believe it was not safe to be driving! Many of the stories reminded meI listened to this on my commute to and from work. At times I laughed so hard I believe it was not safe to be driving! Many of the stories reminded me stories I hear on Thursday nights at my Dad’s. And hearing it read by Matthew himself, with all his voices, made it that much more enjoyable. Other stories were more somber. I was surprised in some parts by the candor. I am not typically someone who enjoys a memoir, but hearing it read by the author was a plus. I would actually rate this a 3.5. Some of it felt disjointed - lots of “Note to Self”, “Bumper Sticker” and “Prescribe” bits to interject. On the whole, I liked it....more
I chose this quick “read” for my next commute companion. I listened to half of while driving to and from work yesterday, and the rest while putzing arI chose this quick “read” for my next commute companion. I listened to half of while driving to and from work yesterday, and the rest while putzing around the house today. I found this to be an interesting story! I have never thought about, or even imagined just how influential caffeinated plant crops (coffee and tea) were in shaping our world! Such a rich history! ...more
I have heard Kelly D. Norris on many podcasts and always enjoy hearing him talk. So when I learned he had written this new book, I ordered it right awI have heard Kelly D. Norris on many podcasts and always enjoy hearing him talk. So when I learned he had written this new book, I ordered it right away! The book is divided into two sections: Understanding Plants and Planting Palettes. The first covers some theory for the New Naturalism style of gardening, the second provides some guidelines to put the first into practice given certain conditions, and includes suggested plant lists for each layer of planting. I really enjoyed the drool-worthy photos throughout the book! They are beautiful and inspirational! They show many different ideas, from different parts of the world. Each garden seems to feature natives, near-natives and plants from other parts of the world that thrive in similar conditions and provide ecological benefit. Likewise, the plant suggestions supposedly do the same, however, all plant names are in latin, without common names present. This is my biggest hurdle with using this book...as a new gardener, I am not familiar with the latin names so I cannot picture any of the plants referenced. In order to make use of these lists, I will need to rely heavily on google. I will definitely use these lists as I continue on my quest to create an ecologically valuable landscape, and I really liked the matrix-structure-vignette approach to planting. While I really enjoyed this, I have knocked the score down to 3.5 from 4 due to the extra work it will take me to work through the plant lists. ...more
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