Before listening to Leah Remini's Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology, I had a general idea of who she was. I've watched King of Queens in syndication and liked what I knew about her. I didn't know she was a Scientologist and, as someone who doesn't follow a lot of entertainment news, only had vague recollection of the frenzy surrounding her leaving the church. So … [Read more...]
Brain on Fire a Fascinating Story of Madness
Imagine knowing that you are embarking on a downward spiral but being powerless to stop it. Sounds horrifying, right? It is, and it's exactly what happened to Susannah Cahalan, a 24-year-old New York Post reporter. What began as a bite mark and a few overreactions quickly led to seizures, physical and mental deterioration, and to a troubling diagnosis. Was it because … [Read more...]
GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso
One of the great things about reading all of the time is that I typically pick up books I like. I know where to look for recommendations (such as Sarah's Bookshelves) and have a few favorite genres, including inspirational memoirs by women who have made it big in their careers. That's why I was excited to pick up #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso. It has all the makings of a … [Read more...]
OCD: My Personal Journey and a Book Review
I have OCD, and I don't mean the neat-freak kind, I mean the real kind. I walk on sidewalks in palindromes, have routines for setting my alarms that I have to start over if anyone talks, snores, or if the minute changes, and had a serious issue with a pull-chain light growing up. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. I believe in a left and right sock and must, must, … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Read 10% Happier by Dan Harris
I could probably write a pretty lengthy review about 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works by Dan Harris, but at the end of the day it would be mostly babble. That's because there are very straightforward reasons that anyone with a bit of anxiety in their lives should read it. I started out … [Read more...]