NetGalley Reviewer nix21230

I picked Last Circle of Love by Lorna Landvik based on the promises of a "funny, heartwarming story about a feisty group of women who shake, spice, and heat things up with a “recipe” book for romance". I had not read any of Landvik's books previously, but had high hopes based on reviews of her previous writings including the acclaimed Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons . The parts of the story are funny and heart warming, but I found it really hard understanding and 'feeling' the storyline; the many good parts just didn't gel properly.  I really wanted to know more about the various member of the All Souls and especially the feisty ladies of the Naomi group, their partners and extended families; but I felt like the 'ABC of Erotica' came in the way and made it all piecemeal, rather than a full story.  Having finished the book, I am left with so many questions. Did all letters of the alphabet get covered? What were the actual stories? Was there a resolu...

This book is your wakeup call, to stop living a half-life; to instead see possibilities and opportunities for learning rather than risks, to get your priorities right (and it ain't getting more likes on Instagram), and to being grateful for what you already have.  Or in Lindner's own words: "The Half-Known Life challenges conventional thinking about success, identity, and personal change. It’s about what’s real and exploring answers to the right questions, perhaps allowing you a different life perspective and helping you to take the first step toward change." As Lindner sets out very clearly in his book, our 'priorities change when time becomes precious'. With limited time left, we typically reevaluate what's important. Why not do it now? Before you have a time limit to your life? The book is jam packed with the wisdom gathered by Lindner after his two cardiac arrests, and various coaching discussions with his clients (who he doesn't always agree with ...

This is a book I'd highly recommend you read. I also believe it would be great as a discussion starter for a group of close friends (or complete strangers!). It is a very poignant, and sometimes hard to read book, but full of small nuggets which will have something for everyone to be aware of and to incorporate in daily life before it's too late. It's about choosing life rather than fearing dying.  Having thoroughly enjoyed the books by Kathryn Mannix on tender conversations with the end in mind and how to actively listen, I was thoroughly looking forward to reading Regrets of the Dying by Georgina Scull as I was hoping to pick up a few ideas of what I may be able to tweak in my own life to ensure there are no(t so many) regrets at the end. The book is divided into five main sections - Work, Friends & Family, Love, Hard Decisions, Reflections - each consisting of a few stories loosely connected to that theme. At the very end of the book Georgina Scull is sharing her ow...

Title: The Adult Side of Dyslexia Author: Kelli Sandman-Hurley In this book Kelli Sandman-Hurley provides an enormously helpful insight into how adults are remembering their childhood growing up with dyslexia (diagnosed or not), all based on her interviews with dyslexics from all walks of life.  My take-away is that it’s crucial that schools and parents do not hold off screening for dyslexia if the signs are there; once it’s suspected, ensure proper action is taken immediately. Ensure that the child understands that they are not stupid, and make sure that they are provided with the right intervention and accommodations for their particular situation.  “It is not the child that needs to change, it is the intervention” As a society have much to learn and improve on, in how we identify and help dyslexics of all ages. It isn’t acceptable that children and adults do not speak up due to fear of being marginalised (e.g. when applying for school places or job promotions).  Thank ...