Our review of : Say What You Mean

Bird by Bird is a book about writing, but it’s also so much more than that. Anne Lamott offers up plenty of wisdom on life in general, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of embracing chaos and failure, maintaining a sense of humor, and why we should all [...]

This book is about how to use the power of storytelling to engage, teach, persuade and change your life. Author Matt Dicks draws on his own experiences as a teacher and storyteller to provide guidance for using stories in everyday life. He offers advice on finding and telling your personal story, engaging an audience, teaching [...]

Grit is the power of passion and perseverance, based on Angela Duckworth’s seven years of research with top performers from West Point to Wall Street. In this book, she shares what grit is, how it works, and why it matters. For who is this book for ? The book is for individuals who want to [...]

This is a heartwarming story of a young boy, who due to difficult family circumstances, is forced to grow up fast. He takes care of his little sister and finds solace in the Rocky Mountains near their home. The boy has a deep connection with nature, which helps him deal with the challenges of life. [...]

This book is about how to love your children effectively. Gary Chapman outlines five different “love languages” that children may respond to, which are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. He explains how parents can learn what their child’s love language is and then adapt their parenting style [...]

In “Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative,” Melissa Febos explores the therapeutic power of storytelling. Drawing on her own experiences as well as interviews with therapists and clients, Febos shows how telling our stories can help us understand ourselves and others better, make meaningful connections, cope with traumatic events, and build lasting relationships. [...]

How to Take Smart Notes is a concise guide to an effective note-taking technique. The book is written by Sonke Ahrens, who used this approach as a student and academic, and has since taught it to students and professionals around the world. The key premise of How to Take Smart Notes is that notes should [...]

Ned Johnson’s The Self-Driven Child provides parents with the tools they need to give their children more control over their lives. Through scientific research and real-world examples, Johnson shows how giving kids more choice and responsibility can help them learn faster, develop resilience, and thrive. For who is this book for ? This book is [...]

In “Difficult Conversations,” Douglas Stone provides readers with a road map for navigating even the most difficult discussions. He offers sensible advice and practical tools for handling challenging conversations with tact, integrity, and poise. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to have difficult conversations [...]

This book is a comprehensive guide to learning French, created by best-selling language expert Paul Noble. It features over 12 hours of audio content and includes an interactive coursebook with detailed explanations of all the grammar points covered, plus exercises for practice. With your personal language coach, you’ll be able to learn French with ease [...]

Make It Stick offers science-based techniques for successful learning. Drawing on decades of cognitive research, the book demonstrates how to improve reading comprehension, reduce study time and retain informationMuhammad Ali was once asked how he could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee in the ring. “I don’t fight who I can beat,” [...]

Making Sense is a book by Sam Harris that discusses various topics related to consciousness, morality, and the future of humanity. The book features transcripts of conversations between Harris and his guests, which provide insight into their thoughts on these subjects. For who is this book for ? Making Sense is a book for anyone [...]