Talking to Strangers doesn’t solve the problem of reading people, but it gives readers the ability to be aware of other people and more aware of oneself. We need to realize that we are all bad at knowing if someone is lying. We also need to realize that people don’t always act according to the broad assumptions we have as to how they act. We need to have caution and empathy when we talk to strangers.
Chika is only three when Albom decides to take her to the U.S. to see what could be done to help her. She is diagnosed with DiPG, a fatal brain tumor. Yet, she is feisty and the Alboms decided to take care of her and fight alongside her so she can live. They never had children of their own, even though they wanted to. Chika becomes theirs while still being a part of Haiti.
I would highly recommend both One Beautiful Dream and Something Other Than God to any mother out there who also feels called to use their talents and follow their dreams. To see what she wrote about during that time brings her story full circle.
Loserthink is about seeing what ways we all think about things that just don't make sense or move us forward to better understand an issue. Sometimes it's just a matter of not thinking logically, but other times it's falling easily for a hoax or using a false argument. Loserthink is a good book for everyone to read to become aware of their own weaknesses in how they think about issues, especially during a time when it's hard to trust social media and the news.
You Can’t Make Me gives a lot of examples and stories from real life, which make the book very relatable. By first explaining how strong-willed children think, a parent gains insight into why the child acts like he or she does. It’s in their nature to fight for a choice in life because deep down, they know they can’t be made to do anything if they’re willing to face the consequences.
While Start With Why is heavily business focused, it can really apply to any aspect of life – school, family, faith, hobbies, work can all benefit from having a known why about why they are done.
Digital minimalism does not mean having a goal of hardly ever using technology; instead, it means using technology for specific purposes and deciding when and why you use it.
October is the perfect time to read a few spooky stories. Sometimes, though, the scariest stories are the real life stories of ghosts, disasters and human trials. Here are 10 books that will have you thinking the truth is scarier than fiction!