Category: Nonfiction Reviews
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Book Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Wild by Cheryl Strayed is an inspiring memoir about self-discovery, resilience, and finding strength in the wild. Discover why this transformative journey will leave you wanting more.
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Book Review: To Shake the Sleeping Self
This post contains spoilers. This post also contains affiliate links. If you buy through Bookshop.org, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the blog and indie bookstores! To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins is a 336-page memoir. Jedidiah takes the reader with him on his bike ride across two continents. About to turn 30, terrified of being forced into a life he didn’t choose, he quit his dream job, buys a cheap bike, and spends the next 16 months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He originally chronicled the trip on Instagram,…
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3 Self-Help Books I Hated and 3 I Loved
This post also contains affiliate links. If you buy through Bookshop.org, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the blog and indie bookstores! I’ve meandered over the years in the self-help/personal development category, and it’s been a mixed bag for me. Some books have been transformative guides while others have been full of clichés, but I still occasionally pick one up, hoping to find gems that truly resonate. Below I share three books that made me question why I picked them up in the first place, as well as three books that have…