books

  • Writing Life Stories, by Bill Roorbach

    I was enjoying the beach in Cuba in summer 2024 when I ate this book in three days! What a treat! This book made me want to become a writer, which is an endevour I am working now, in winter 2025, stay assured 🙂 So what is this book about? Writing Life Stories by Bill

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  • The Dance of Emotions in H. Lerner’s Books

    Harriet Lerner’s trilogy—The Dance of Intimacy, The Dance of Anger, and The Dance of Fear—delves into the intricate emotional dances we engage in within relationships, exploring how we navigate intimacy, anger, and fear. Each book, while focusing on a different core emotion, shares Lerner’s signature style: accessible, compassionate, and practical, with deep psychological insight. In

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  • Willpower, by R. F. Baumeister & J. Tierney

    Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney is one of those books that gives you a new perspective on something we all think we understand—self-control. It’s based on decades of psychological research but written in a way that feels relatable and easy to grasp. The book’s main message is

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  • Drive, by Daniel Pink

    Drive, by Daniel Pink

    “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel H. Pink isn’t just a book; it’s a fascinating journey into the inner workings of human motivation that changed the way I perceive what drives us to excel in our endeavors. Pink’s insights challenge the conventional wisdom on motivation and offer a refreshing perspective on

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