We Have Met The Enemy: Self-Control in an Age of Excess – reviewed by Ron (patron)

‘Tis definitely the Season for thinking about a bit of self-control! But how can freedom and affluence and technological empowerment be dangerous for us? Easily, says author Daniel Akst, now that “smoking, eating the wrong things, drinking too much and having risky sex account for… close to half of all U.S. deaths.” Whether it’s these [...]

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Going Home … reviewed by Alice

I have read a number of Jon Katz’s books which focus on his Bedford Farm and his beloved creatures.  I have enjoyed his books immensely. When I began reading Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die, my pet was not dying nor had she passed away.  I just knew I needed to read this. Death is [...]

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Comfortable with Compassion … reviewed by Melani

Pema Chödrön is the author of a number of books on Buddhist wisdom. Her books are filled with short, but profound chapters on cultivating compassion, loving-kindness, and understanding for ourselves and towards others. In her book When Things Fall Apart, Pema offers advice for ways to communicate, be compassionate, and change our negative patterns. Comfortable with Uncertainty is another [...]

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Follow Through Factor – Rei (patron)

by Gene Hayden How many times have you started something but, let it go by because you didn’t have the passion, time, money, energy for it? You have a great idea for your company that you could lead. But, you don’t tell your boss because budgets are being cut and there’s no way the idea [...]

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The Book of Awesome – reviewed by patron Rei

What made or makes life ‘Awesome’ for you? Is it popping bubble wrap, watching the sun come up or perhaps silence? Neil Parischa’s book reminds us of the small things in life – all the little perks that make life awesome. Each entry is never longer than a few pages and there’s so many that [...]

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