Mitch Albom has, once again, delivered a story that highlights the interconnectedness of human beings and how one simple act can change lives. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is the story of a gifted musician who is abandoned at birth and wanders through life, fame, fortune, and solitude with his guitar with the strings that turn blue for only one reason. From infancy, … [Read more...]
Women & Confidence: The Confidence Code (Book Review)
Why is it that so many women lack confidence? Is it cultural? Political? Genetic? This is what the authors set out to answer in The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know. Written by two journalists who spend their days in the male-dominated field of politics, they wanted to know what exactly led women to qualify their … [Read more...]
“All That Is Solid” Is Superb
If you were to read the description of All That Is Solid Melts Into Air, you would be led to believe that it is a sweeping story about last days of the Soviet Union. Though this is true, it fails to truly capture the intimate storylines of its three main characters: a former journalist working in a factory, a young piano player forced from his home, and a doctor who … [Read more...]
‘Mercy Louis’ is Absolutely Marvelous
*If you are interested in purchasing this book, the author has requested that you do so through BookPeople in Austin, so please respect her wishes! Oh, Mercy Louis - how I love you. You dribbled your way into my heart and I have so many feelings about you and your journey that I don't know where to start. I suppose I'll start with a quick synopsis about this … [Read more...]
The Men Who United the States (Book Review)
How is it that the United States, with no common ethnicity or culture, has managed to remain united all of these years? That's the question Simon Winchester sets out to answer in his new book, The Men Who United the States. Informative, approachable, and quite insightful, Winchester's retelling of America's exploration and expansion is a must-read for history buffs. Using the … [Read more...]