The Heart by French author Maylis de Kerangal translated by Sam Taylor Thump. Thump. Thump. In 24 hours, this heart will belong to another human being. The 19 year old teenager who owned it has been announced brain dead and his distraught and shocked parents are giving up his organs. Simon Limbres and his three friends were surfing at dawn at Le Havre, and his friend Chris fell asleep at the wheel. Simon was the only one with no seat belt and went head first through the windshield. His ... continue reading...
Book review: The Heart by French author Maylis de Kerangal
Book review: The North Water
The North Water Author: Ian McGuire Taut and tensile, The North Water splashes into the sea of pain and gore of the whaling ships and men that poured their muscle and brawn into the harpoons of yesteryear. Reminiscent of Moby Dick and Old Man and the Sea, McGuire casts the same melancholy harsh brutality into the nets of prose that ponders the good and evil of both man and element. As the two main characters, Henry Drax and Patrick Sumner provide a polarity of the good and bad in man and ... continue reading...
8 Steps That Can Lead You To A More Fulfilling Life
Instead of being rigid in our lives and jobs and relationships, let’s learn to be adaptable. Let’s learn to pivot, to try new things without overthinking. John Neyland has a new book out that changes the way we think, and act. If your New Year’s Resolution is for a BETTER life, a more flourishing life, here are 8 steps to start you on your way! There’s a reason people love the start of a New Year – or the first day of spring, or maybe the first day of school. The idea of a clean slate – ... continue reading...
Book review: No One Can Pronounce My Name
No One Can Pronounce My Name Author: Rakesh Satyal The loveliest of novels, No One Can Pronounce My Name wafts in and out of book bound lives like a fragile dream as it dances with its characters in their pursuit beyond loneliness and fear of the unknown. Such a novel appears seldom, as the reader falls into its delightful nest, each chirp of characters a delight. Satyal’s characters are filled with the ability to fail and still love, to endure and still love, to seek and still love, to ... continue reading...
Dad, we need diapers and….a little something for mom
Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Quidsi for this blog post … and grab me a pair of TOMS in size 9!!! In MY day, the diaper run was mostly…unsuccessful. You have the baby in your hands, the washing machine’s been out all week, Daddy’s out getting the chink at a business foray, and you reach for the nearest dish towel (never caring clean or dirty) until you could pack baby in the car and pick up Dreft, Clorox and expensive 100% cotton diapers. Who ever said the Old Days were ... continue reading...
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