Monthly Archives: September 2016

Our Turn by Kirstine Stewart (60**)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful and inspiring book drawing on her own extensive leadership experience to take the conversation about women and work to a whole new level. The important message is that this is the time for a new style … Continue reading →

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Straight Talk on Leadership by Douglas Williamson (59)

Posted on September 16, 2016 by irenesroth

This book is about business leadership. It is always in great demand. In Canada today, it is a particular scarce natural resource, even more so than in most other advanced economies. We have allowed ourselves to become distracted from the … Continue reading →

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All in by Arlene Dickinson (58)

Posted on September 16, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful book that is fitting for our time because so many of us work at home. Many of us have businesses at home, and some of us write at home and have a freelance business. Either way, … Continue reading →

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Two Generals (56)

Posted on September 15, 2016 by irenesroth

This is another graphic novel for kids. It is written by Scott Chantler. The pictures are breathtaking. They send the reader the message that is very much explicit in the tone and subject matter of the book. This is a … Continue reading →

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The Secret of the Stone Frog (55)

Posted on September 15, 2016 by irenesroth

This is another graphic novel for kids. It is written by David Nytra. The pictures are breathtaking. They break the boundaries of imagination, sending the reader on a wild flight of fantasy that tells a moving and universal coming of … Continue reading →

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Luz Makes a Splash (54)

Posted on September 15, 2016 by irenesroth

This is second graphic novel for kids that I am reviewing for the Canadian Book Review challenge. And this book didn’t disappoint in terms of hilarity and fun. I loved this author so much that I decided to read to graphic … Continue reading →

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Blinky the space Cat (52)

Posted on September 15, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful graphic novel for kids. It is bold, adventurous, and so funny. I was laughing out loud while reading it. This book is for the challenge this month with the Canadian Book Review Challenge.  I will be … Continue reading →

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Rumours of Glory (51)

Posted on September 13, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a memoir that is written by Bruce Cockburn. I have been on a Canadian Musician read as of late, and I am truly enjoying to read about these great musicians. As we learn in this memoir, Bruce Cockburn’s … Continue reading →

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All of Me (50)

Posted on September 13, 2016 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful autobiography written by Anne Murray.  She was always a singer and musician who I listened as a child. And I am SO proud to include  her among the best Canadian female singers, along with Celine Dion. … Continue reading →

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I’m Thinking of Ending Things (49)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by irenesroth

The title of this book provoked me to pick it up from the local public library and read it. I find titles like this intriguing to say the least. Iaian Reid is a wonderful storyteller indeed! This is a story … Continue reading →

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