Branden Harvey
I absolutely loved this! I highly recommend both the audiobook and the print book! This might be my new go-to gift to give.
One of the most important books I've ever read. And I already can't wait to read it again.
This is hands-down the most helpful (and simultaneously challenging) business book I've ever read. Bethaney clearly lays out where good intentions often fall short — and how to create true cultural change within an organization. The book is deep and inspires a lot of reflection — and it's also very practical and helpful in taking immediate action steps. I'll be recommending this book to everyone I know in a position of leadership within values-driven organizations.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and I was hesitantly excited about the subject. I'd long been drawn to people of faith who lived humble lives of service, but admittedly knew little about Dorothy Day. I was in attendance when Pope Francis commended her in front of the U.S. Congress as an exemplary American. I had heard varied quotes and references to her from the people I interviewed for my own newspaper. But hadn't gone any further into understanding her life.
This book is perfect. The perspective of an author finding similar curiosity about the (perhaps soon-to-be-officially-sainted) saint — and also finding a great deal in common with her.
The life of Dorothy Day weighs heavy on the reader — but the book itself is a delight to read; I couldn't put it down. My copy is destroyed with dog-eared pages and underlines of ideas and quotes I hope to return to.
After immersing myself in the sacrificial, bold life of Dorothy Day, I'm afraid my life won't ever be the same. Just as D.L. Mayfield's Introduction alluded to, Dorothy Day has become a pebble in my shoe, a reminder of the responsibility I have to my neighbor and the hopeful opportunity I have to create a more just, and perhaps more beautiful world.
I recommend this book for all seekers of justice, all people of faith, all who believe that the world can be a better place, and all creators of newspapers (and the rare few who live at the intersection of multiple of the above).
This book is 25 years old... and you can tell it's dated from the anecdotes. I'd love to read an updated version of this book. (Though I did appreciate the acknowledgment of privilege of race, class, and gender in the ability to experience flow and personal meaning. Many ideas in this book were likely progressive for the time.)
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned in my reading. I thought I'd gleaned everything I could learn about the idea of flow from creative conferences, podcasts, and other books. But I was wrong. Despite the dated vibe of the book, I'm glad I read it.
Loved Newman's first book and devoured this one just as quickly. I'm here for as many airplane-related books as she wants to write.
There's very little in this book that wasn't previously reported — and what was unique has already been covered in the media coverage around this book.
If you're someone who's paid close attention to the news over the last 3-ish years, this book won't offer much that's new for you — outside of some of the behind-the-scenes conversations that resulted in the news coverage we all watched play out.
But I do believe this book will ultimately be an incredible tool, for decades to come, in helping readers clearly understanding the timeline and context of the 2020 presidential election, January 6th, and the first 9 months of Biden's presidency.
This. Was. Incredible.
Such a generous resource.
I got an ARC from he publisher. I only ever get around to reading like 10% of these. But this one instantly made it to the top of my list.
I can't wait to buy the published version when it comes out.
This might be my favorite political biography I've read. Merkel is fascinating and the way the author told her story was fantastic.
An absolutely perfect conclusion to the series. The thoughtfulness that went into this book elevates my opinion on the first two. Can't wait for a re-read.
This book just jumped to the top of my list of favorite short story collections. Chiang is so brilliant and imaginative. I cannot believe the diversity and creativity of this collection. I cannot wait to dive into more of his work.
Highly recommended to all looking for something unique and inventive, whether or not you've read much sci-fi before.
Wow! I was not expecting to like this book so much. I went into it with curiosity. This isn't my genre. I figured I'd like it and not love it. But from chapter 2 I was absolutely sucked into the plot. I finished the whole book in 48 hours. I couldn't put it down. So surprisingly delightful!
About as good as it gets when it comes to celebrity memoirs. The audiobook is fantastic and highly recommend listening instead of reading. His voice is, of course, incredible.
His stories, storytelling, and introspection make this a 5-star enjoyable memoir.
I could have done without is his self-help-y interludes between chapters. And while we heard a lot of self-awareness about privilege, we heard very little about how to use that privilege for good.
This is one of the best representations of OCD (or mental health) I've ever read. OCD and the mind can be such complicated things to understand. Jason's storytelling, humor, and visual representations helped me understand my own brain better. The story reads as both raw and hopeful. I couldn't put it down. Thank you for creating this, Jason!
An absolutely fantastic and well-researched biography. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the life of Malcolm X.
Another incredible book by Ted Chiang. I couldn't put it down. He's quickly become one of my all-time favorite authors.
I'm sure this is a brilliant book, but it went over my head and I didn't connect with it.
One of the most challenging books I've read this year. It's leaving me feeling like I can completely rethink many ways I live my life — but also left me feeling encouraged, known, and excited.