Taking the time to figure out what tasks are most important and to do them efficiently can lead to not just better productivity, but a better overall life. Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time addresses how we can take a look at our lives and do just that. Eat That Frog! by Brian TracyThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on April 20, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
For people interested in learning more about the Enneagram after reading an overview book like The Road Back to You, both of these books are great options. They can be read quickly by focusing on your own type or in whole to learn more about all the types. Books on the EneagramThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on April 13, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
Could you fight through emotional and physical abuse every day at school just to make a difference? Nine students did this exact thing in 1957 when they integrated into Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. Melba was one of these students and she writes the bare bones truth about her experience in Warriors Don’t Cry. It gives a first-person perspective to a very important time in U.S. history. Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo BealsThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Biographical Non-Fiction on April 6, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
2 The Tipping Point is another fascinating, thought-provoking read by Gladwell. It gives a behind the scenes look at why many things become so popular. It can be handy for those wanting to get ideas and products out to the public, but it can also show you how you are being influenced. The Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on April 3, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
Neil has shared his story in many driving classes and wrote The House Always Wins to hopefully spread the message that driving is something to be taken seriously. Knowing this accident happened just 20 minutes from where I live makes it really hit home. I think this would be a great book for every driver and soon-to-be-driver to read. It also talks about forgiveness, which is a great message to hear. The House Always Wins by Neil SheafferThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Biography Non-Fiction on March 30, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
What if you could find out your specific love style and learn how that is affecting your relationships? The Yerkovichs have spent decades in counseling and have developed a system where by looking at how you were imprinted as a child, you have a certain way of relating with people. How We Love by Milan and Kay YerkovichThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction relationships on March 23, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
The world has changed a lot very quickly. Many of us are facing days, even weeks, stuck at home with social minimal contact except for immediate family. It can be scary, but history shows us that humankind comes together and helps each other survive in times like these. I've put together a list of 10 books that all tell survival stories - true ones! May they give you encouragement in theses times! Top 10 Survival BooksThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged list Non-Fiction on March 18, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
1 The Way I Heard It could be read in a single setting or over several days or months. Each chapter is short and stands alone, although it would be good to read them in order as he ties some later stories to some earlier ones. I had heard many of the stories on the podcast, but really enjoyed reading his commentary about them. The Way I Heard It by Mike RoweThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on March 6, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
We all have things in our lives that we spend too much time thinking about. Whether it’s small decisions, big decisions, spending money or saying the right thing, we can get stuck thinking about that thing over and over and over. Anne Bogel admits to being a person who overthinks a lot in many areas and shares her tips for trying to get unstuck in Don’t Overthink It. Don’t Overthink It by Anne BogelThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on March 2, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter
Sarah Anne's Top 10 Parenting Books Sarah Anne Top 10 Parenting BooksThis entry was posted in Reading Writing About Reading and tagged Non-Fiction parenting on February 19, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter