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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg My rating: 3 of 5 stars While an interesting read, it is not one for a personal bookshelf. This book is not a self-help book but rather an informative nonfiction about habit tendencies in people and companies. People… Continue reading Review of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The Secret Keeper Kate Morton My rating: 3 of 5 stars At first, this book held me captive. What sixteen year old daughter wouldn't want to know why her mother tomahawked a man with the "birthday" cake cutting knife? But then the book started to snap back in time and the Dorothy (the mother) character… Continue reading Review of The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent book for those feeling overwhelmed by all aspects of their life. With starting a new book, keeping up with a blog, teaching preschool, having small children and being a SAHM with a laundry pile and… Continue reading Review of The ONE Thing: The Surprising Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
The Anger Habit: Proven Principles to Calm the Stormy Mind by Carl Semmelroth My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book isn't one to offer recommendations to fix your anger problem. The title is misleading in this. Instead it offer insight as to what is causing your anger. Both Carl Semmelroth and Donald Smith hold a… Continue reading Review of The Anger Habit by Carl Semmelroth
< Montana Marriages Trilogy by Mary Conneally My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book should be a three and half overall. First of all, I found the Author's note and dedication to the first book, Montana Rose, to be misleading as it was to Janette Oke. It has been awhile since I have read a… Continue reading Review of Montana Marriages Trilogy by Mary Connealy
How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination By Sally Hogshead My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was incredible. It is similar to Strenth Finders in the aspect that it uses a quiz to find out your Strengths or as Sally Hogshead puts it, how you fascinate people.… Continue reading Review of How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Sciences of Fascination By Sally Hogshead
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath My rating: 2 of 5 stars Maybe I was expecting more than I should have been. My husband and I were hoping to read it together but you receive a one time use code for one person. This book was $13 on Amazon but to buy an extra code… Continue reading Review of Strength Finders 2.0
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars As always I enjoy reading Georgette Heyer, as her writing reminds me of Jane Austen. This book, although not as great as The Grand Sophy, was an enjoyable read. By most accounts it is a mystery with a dollop of romance. With a… Continue reading Review of The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer
It'll Be Fine: A True Story by Rebecca Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! This book is a raw story about a woman's struggle to find spiritual meaning in her life. Her desire to start this journey comes from heartbreak and the pit of despair. The story begins with the first date. As… Continue reading Review of It’ll Be Fine by Rebecca Rose
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman My rating: 5 of 5 stars After being together ten years and adding a few kids, we were losing our connection with each other. We had forgotten to pay attention to the other's reactions, thoughts and feelings. My therapist recommended… Continue reading Review of The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Whitney Buckley 