July 7 2018:
Manfish – A Story of Jacques Cousteau
Beautifully illustrated story of a boy who fell in love with the sea and dreamed of breathing beneath the waves.
“Il faut aller voir.” ~Jacques Cousteau (We must go and see for ourselves.)
An inventor, adventurer, explorer, poetic writer – a remarkable person.
This was another fun book to read!
July 1 2018:
Read this last night before bed Kasey J. Claytor. My favorite poem is “The Imprint”. I liked them all; yet, this one stood out for me.
July 1 2018:
Cannabis Revealed – How the World’s Most Misunderstood Plant is Healing Everything from Chronic Pain to Epilepsy
I’m researching CBD oil and I was referred to this book by another Chromosome 18 mom. I’m glad she did. I loved how the author included history of cannabis and detailed information to help a lay person understand.
Plus, I got to learn about the endocannabinoid system that we all have within us. I had never even heard of it! Great book for anyone wanting to educate themselves on this topic.
June 23 2018:
The Magic Boat
A traditional Chinese tale of a young boy named Chang who rescues an old man from a river. He is rewarded with a magic dragon boat that can magically change from pocket-size to full-size and back.
A wicked man steals the boat and takes it to the corrupt Emperor. Chang sets out to get the boat back so he can continue to do good with it. Great DEMI book with vibrant illustrations!
June 16 2018:
Angelo
Heartwarming story of an Italian painter and a deep friendship formed while working on what will be the last of his masterpieces … painting and repairing the facade of an old church. Beautiful story!
June 9 2018:
Your Life is a Book – How to Craft & Publish Your Memoir
In the past I have stayed away from books like this, choosing instead to read deeply spiritual, mystical, and inner exploration type books. Recently, while pulling holds at the library, I was drawn to this book and others like it. Although I checked it out, the book sat for weeks while I read other books.
I’m grateful that there are times when I listen to the inner knowing and do things without question …and really, don’t even know that’s what I’m doing. HA! This book was exactly what I needed, when I needed it. And, surprisingly was also deeply spiritual. Imagine that!!
June 2 2018:
Wilma Unlimited – How Wilma Rudolph Became the World’s Fastest Woman
Wilma contracts polio in the 1940’s and her left leg is left paralyzed. She went on at age twenty to be the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympics. Great book and great woman!
May 26 2018:
Life by the Cup
Having started reading biographies and memoirs, I’m grateful this was one of the first. I’ve read others along the way, yet I’ve a different reason for reading them now.
I deeply enjoyed this journey with Zhena as she transformed her life and allowed it to blossom from her gypsy roots and heritage into a passion for organic, fair trade tea. Deepened with her own spiritual insights rolled into her life like the tea leaves she dearly loves.
I have a new and stronger appreciation for tea and those who grow it and cultivate the leaves. I’m grateful to Zhena for the beautiful way in which she wrote about the tea leaves and the mixture of flowers, fruits, and essential oils. xoxo
May 19 2018:
If I had a little dream
A book about joy, love, and beauty that is a part of every day with amazing and whimsical illustrations! So much love this book!!! xoxo
May 12 2018:
Writing Down the Bones – Freeing the Writer Within
“The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that we are writing because we love the world, and why not finally carry that secret out with our bodies into the living rooms and porches, backyards and grocery stores? Let the whole thing flower: the poem and the person writing the poem. And let us always be kind in this world.”
Another book I deeply loved. Enjoyed the energy of the book and would love to own this one! My reading preferences have shifted for the time being to that of books about writing, memoirs, and creative non-fiction interwoven with spirituality.
The first book that began this path was “The Right to Write” by Julia Cameron. The reading list for this topic is years long. That’s okay though as I plan on writing and reading for the rest of my days here …. xoxo
