Book Review: Art Matters by Neil Gaiman

Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World by Neil Gaiman My rating: 5 of 5 stars This small, quick-read was very encouraging and inspiring, full of strongly stated truths and engaging illustrations. Neil Gaiman reminds us that in order to dream and create and do the impossible, we cannot know it is impossible. […]

Book Review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book. It offers a different approach to living that isn’t common in our culture. Focusing on the essential things and learning how to say “no” to non-essential demands and requests is a freeing way to live. Greg […]

Book Review: You Are A Writer by Jeff Goins

You Are A Writer by Jeff Goins My rating: 3 of 5 stars I felt very encouraged and challenged at the beginning of the book, but by the meaty middle, I was overwhelmed. Jeff offers a lot of little nuggets of wisdom in this book, but it feels like it only scratches the surface. During […]

Book Review: It’s Your Universe by Ashley Eckstein

It’s Your Universe: You Have the Power to Make It Happen by Ashley Eckstein My rating: 5 of 5 stars I think there were a few moments while listening to this book where I WASN’T crying! I loved hearing Ashley’s journey to success, all of the Disney and Star Wars metaphors, and her optimistic, joyful […]

Book Review: When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning

When Books Went to War: The Stories that Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an exceptionally written non-fiction history book that feels like pure story and makes you empathize with the soldiers in a very real way. The chapter on VE-Day brought me […]