Ruby is another book that I discovered during the #30Authors event. Thank you to Cynthia Bond for participating! Let me start off by saying that this book isn't what you think it is. I went into it thinking it was going to be a love story story that followed the main character, Ruby, out of her hometown to NYC and back again, with all the ups and downs that it entailed. … [Read more...]
Chances Are, You’re Part Sociopath (Book Review)
Have you ever manipulated anyone? Or used your charm to get what you want? Or rationalized bad behavior? Chances are, even if you don't want to admit it, the answer is yes, which means that you, too, exhibit slightly sociopathic tendencies. The idea that everyone can relate to a sociopath is the undercurrent of Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas. Thomas, a … [Read more...]
“Five Days at Memorial” is Gut-Wrenching
Today I am reviewing Five Days At Memorial, and tomorrow I will discuss the questions that it left me with. Imagine this scenario: You're stuck in a hospital without electricity, food, or proper resources to care for your patients. Some are going to die and there's nothing you can do about it. Would you help ease their pain by euthanizing them, or hold out hope that help … [Read more...]
Dark Places Disappoints
I have very vivid memories from my childhood, some real and some made up. But it's the ones I've told myself over and over that I dreamt up that I believe the most fiercely. For example, I swear I saw my mom fall down the stairs when I was 3, but I'm told this never really happened. I also swear that I dumped a bucket of sand in my eyes when I was putting the bucket on top of … [Read more...]
Shh! ‘Quiet’ is Just Okay
I know I'm a few months late, but I finally jumped on the Quiet (by Susan Cain) train. I had to wait for it to become available through the library, but that's okay because it was mostly worth the wait. Not that I enjoy waiting, though, because I fall on the extrovert side of the spectrum. But, I also take a lot of things personally, so technically I think I'm a sensitive … [Read more...]