1 The Power of Moments explains that we remember things that impact our lives because they elevate us, give us insights, fill us with pride or help us connect with others.
Yearly Archives: 2019
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In Nine Perfect Strangers, Masha is climbing the corporate ladder quickly until she is taken down by a heart attack and changes her life completely. Her health transformation is so drastic and powerful that it makes her want to inspire others to become their healthiest, best self. She opens a spa – The Tranquillum House – where she confiscates snacks, wine, cell phones and enforces a smoothie-based personalized diet, exercise program and a time of silence.
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
In How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell, the author gives specific suggestions in how people can think better about a myriad of topics, but mostly about their own lives.
How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell
I have a special section on my bookshelf of books that have been signed by the author. Only two were bought after they had been signed – the rest were from times I got to meet the author and tell them how much I enjoyed reading their books.
Authors I’ve met … and the authors I want to ...
1 Thunderstruck by Erik Larsen tells the true story of when a murder suspect was caught only by the means of the latest technology of the day finally working. Without that, he would have escaped by boat from Europe to Canada and lived happily with his mistress.
Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
Will Wilder learns a lot about right and wrong in The Relic of Perilous Falls. While he searches for the relic for the adventure of it, he soon realizes he is being caught between wanting to do something for a good reason but having it turn out to be the wrong choice in the end.
The Relic of Perilous Falls (Will Wilder 1) by Raymond ...
The idea of mindset comes from years of research by Carol S. Dweck into how having the right attitude toward obstacles in life can create a path for success. We all have innate abilities, but we can also learn and train ourselves to do, and succeed, at things we are not naturally talented to do.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Raising teenagers has always been a hard, but rewarding part of parenting. In today’s world, it’s even harder and scarier, but can be even more rewarding. Raising Successful Teens: How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely by Jeffrey Dean is a book that parents of teens can look to for guidance and support.
Raising Successful Teens: How to Help Your Child Honor God ...
In April, I read 11 books, bringing my 2019 total to 40 books. I read two young adult books - one fantasy and one dystopian. I read one book about parenting, one about eating well and three about being more successful. I read some wonderful fiction books, too, including a bestseller. I also listened to a historical book about a murder being solved because of wireless radio technology.
Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – April 2019
3 In Where the Crawdads Sing, Kya learns to live and survive on her own in the marsh. She digs mussels and sells them for food and gas for her boat. A local boy who has known her family since she was young starts coming to visit and teaches her to read. Tate ends up breaking her heart, but she opens it up again for another local boy, Chase Andrews. When Chase ends up dead, the town suspects “The Marsh Girl,” but can they prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt?