Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Colony of Unrequited Dreams (119)

Posted on May 17, 2016 by irenesroth

This is an amazing novel by Wayne Johnson. I read one of his other books, and I believe that this one is far better than the others. He writes with such depth that I was mesmerized by his characters and … Continue reading →

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Gratitude by Oliver Sacks (118)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful memoir about Oliver Sacks’ last days on this earth. I will say that it is the best book I read this year for the Canadian Book Mine Set. I recommend the book to everyone in our … Continue reading →

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The Littlest Monkey by Sarah E. Burner (117)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a super-cute picture book about the young Japanese Macaque. This is an endearing book in many ways that transport young children and older ones into the lives of this wonderful Japanese monkey. In this story, we meet Tombo, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Smarter, Faster, Better (116)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by irenesroth

The Power of Smarter, Faster, Better is an important book for everyone who is interested in what it takes to be the most productive person that we can be in all areas of life. Motivation is a popular topic in … Continue reading →

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Chronic Daily Headache (115)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by irenesroth

This is an important book by an author from London, Ontario.  He specializes in migraine relief. Brent Lucas administers a charity on headache education called Help for Headaches, which existed for over fifteen years now in London, Ontario. Help for … Continue reading →

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Headaches that Persist (114)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by irenesroth

This is an important book by an author from London, Ontario.  He specializes in migraine relief. Brent Lucas administers a charity on headache education called Help for Headaches, which existed for over fifteen years now in London, Ontario. Help for … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Recipes (113)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful book of Canadian slow cooker recipes. They are simple to make and they are mouth-watering good! I tried a few over the past few weeks, and my husband had a great feast each and every time. … Continue reading →

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A Bunch of Pretty Things I did not Buy (112)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a unique book with an important message, given our consumer culture. We should stop shopping so much and try to strike a balance between buying nothing and hoarding and cluttering our homes and life with relatively ugly stuff. … Continue reading →

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Canada (111)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by irenesroth

I absolutely love travel guides, and since I plan to travel a bit through Canada in the next few years, it provided a lot of valuable information for me. The guide is very concise. It is a brand new book … Continue reading →

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