This book shouldn't need to exist. It's 2021 and this book should be irrelevant but because it is still needed it may be the most important book you rThis book shouldn't need to exist. It's 2021 and this book should be irrelevant but because it is still needed it may be the most important book you read this year, man or woman. If you are working for/ in a company this book provides insight on the struggle it is for some to be proud of working for the same company you may be thriving in.
Wasserman did her research and lived through the struggles of being a female in the workforce. Fighting for equal compensation while working to balance respect and relationships with co-workers, family and friends and figure out a balance that puts her first while still getting paid.
Included in this well flowing book are useful tips and forms, letters and anecdotes to inspire you to be the change your employer and the world need to have.
Please read this book, feel it and put it into action no matter where you are in your stage of life and the world.
I listened to the audio version and loved the format and the content. A fan of Malcolm Gladwell since the Tipping Point, I knew I would be able to takI listened to the audio version and loved the format and the content. A fan of Malcolm Gladwell since the Tipping Point, I knew I would be able to take something from this book too but wasn't sure what.
It wasn't anywhere close to what I expected, it was even better!
I thought I would learn how to talk to strangers, to meet friends and improve my social circle yet it wasn't that at all. It was so much more. It's political, inspirational, motivating and packs a punch that makes you think about history, the future and the very present. It made me feel - angry, hopeful, introspective and appreciative of a lot while devastated by much. And it was history in a way that made me curious, attentive and eager for more.
While I did find this book a bit slow with too much detail in the beginning, once the action started taking place it all made sense and came together While I did find this book a bit slow with too much detail in the beginning, once the action started taking place it all made sense and came together nicely.
A long book and though not my favourite of hers, I am glad I stuck it through for the climax as it did make it all worth it.
I would recommend this if you're not in a hurry to finish a book and take some pleasure in watching a pot of water come to a boil. I think it would have been better if the journey to get there wasn't as slow moving as the strangers on their nature walk.
A health retreat like no other, the nine plus others definitely left different than when they got there....more
While reviews warn of this being the saddest book they ever read, while it is sad it is so much more. It's an insight into life with ALS, for the persWhile reviews warn of this being the saddest book they ever read, while it is sad it is so much more. It's an insight into life with ALS, for the person diagnosed with it and those around them.
When pianist Richard loses his profession with the paralysis of his arms everything about his personal life changes, too. This obviously well researched tale of sorrow, healing, hard work and, best of all, love.
But as with ALS, love is not always straightforward and definite. Every Note Played has certainly played every note of feeling within my own life as I gasped, cringed and sighed relief many times throughout this read and trust you will, too! ...more
Captivating and haunting, this tale of two sisters caught me from the beginning. Collins developed his characters slowly but methodically through secrCaptivating and haunting, this tale of two sisters caught me from the beginning. Collins developed his characters slowly but methodically through secrets of their past and the bindings of their present while giving them, and the reader, chances to hope for their future.
Not for the faint of heart, this is both Sissy's story and Ava's, as they look back at their lives together and the people who raised them. Now middle aged and starting over, it is clear that Ava has demon's inside she's trying to forget and sell off anything that brings them back while Sissy has some demon's on the outside she is trying to part with.
While some of the foreshadowing was solved quickly, the revealing of each horrific moment was still shocking and heartbreaking.
A Canadian author does it again! Definitely a recommended read. ...more
Not sure what all of the hype about this book is truly about. It was a complicated mix of ramblings with some spatterings of things to think about. CoNot sure what all of the hype about this book is truly about. It was a complicated mix of ramblings with some spatterings of things to think about. Couldn't figure out what it would be banned either. Glad I read it but definitely not my preferred book....more
A book I would have loved to read in high school but, who am I kidding, long out of high school this story still rings true and sheds light where darkA book I would have loved to read in high school but, who am I kidding, long out of high school this story still rings true and sheds light where darkness tends to be.
Having a group of four good guy friends and no real girl friends, Winnie thought her life was complicated but somewhat predictable. With many traditions including a trip to the market with her single mom and nights alone while her mother tried to find ‘the one’, lazy summers with her friends who were dependable and didn’t always need to speak to understand, until they met Caleb.
It really just takes one pin to make a balloon pop and the world you’ve known comes crumbling down. It’s up to all of us to pick up the pieces and make something new but how will Winnie manage without her safety net of 16 years?
Twisty and turny and heartbreaking but with some relief, Throw Down Your Shadows is a must read for ages 15 and up....more
I took off a star because I found this started slow and was a bit confusing with all of the separate lives being told but it came together beautiful, I took off a star because I found this started slow and was a bit confusing with all of the separate lives being told but it came together beautiful, made sense in the end and gave some thought provoking ideas in the epilogue!
A true fan of Moriarty's, I know to stick with the stories because of all the gems inside, I just wish they would be found sooner! ...more
The concept is - teach young readers aspect of nature through poetry and riddles and some were fabulous and straightforward. It definitely intrigued mThe concept is - teach young readers aspect of nature through poetry and riddles and some were fabulous and straightforward. It definitely intrigued me and had me gleefully solve some riddles while others I had to cheat and look at the back. I was impressed with the detailed explanation of the answer and learned a few words and ideas myself. The pictures were lovely as well.
The reason I didn't give it a full five stars is that I don't understand quite who it's targeting and the repetition in some poems felt a bit strange.
It was obviously well researched and much thought was given to each page so it would be a great addition to a classroom where the teacher can clarify each riddle....more
A literary mix of romance, confusion, mystery and wonder, Dirty Birds is purely Canadian with some bilingualism, confusion and obsessions mixed nicelyA literary mix of romance, confusion, mystery and wonder, Dirty Birds is purely Canadian with some bilingualism, confusion and obsessions mixed nicely with an odd perspective of Leonard Cohen and some poetry.
Throw in some turkey vultures and stale bagels and you have a different look and feel of Montreal and the Canadian world around it!
Sarah Butland
PS: For a full review check out my website! ...more
A brilliant look at children who are suffering alone just because they want to "be normal" when there is no real normal. It's clear the author understA brilliant look at children who are suffering alone just because they want to "be normal" when there is no real normal. It's clear the author understood the twisted thinking of a teenager learning to navigate their self while finding a place in the world for him or her.
King masterfully told a fast paced and action packed tale that would make any reader struggling with identity relate to. OCDaniel, while somewhat close to his family, hides a lot of himself in an effort to fit it.
Fortunately Dan makes a few good friends who make him feel like a star and help him appreciate that he can be a star and succeed without constantly hiding who he really is.
A very thorough look at Bill C-36 and the people behind its reason for existence. With interviews from all perspectives of sex workers and their work,A very thorough look at Bill C-36 and the people behind its reason for existence. With interviews from all perspectives of sex workers and their work, Cull touched on some heavy topics that will give any reader insight into the life of prostitution, strippers and the dark side of Newfoundland in general.
Reading this book will give you the stories behind the headlines and leave you thinking about it for months or years to come. ...more
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