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Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub: Journey to the Coral Reef

by Suzanne Elizabeth Murphy

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Christianah C. said: " Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub is an extraordinary book that blends art, science, and emotion into a single unforgettable experience. Suzanne Elizabeth Murphy captures the wonder of discovery while introducing meaningful lessons about our oceans ...more "

Dec 05, 2025 02:22AM · see review

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The Love Tree: Journey to Everlasting

by Elise Abiel

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Christianah C. said: " The Love Tree: Journey to Everlasting by Elise Abiel is a gentle yet profound exploration of love’s enduring strength through life’s changing seasons. From its first pages, the book captures the reader’s imagination with poetic language and a heartfe ...more "

Oct 24, 2025 03:48AM · see review

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The Soul Fallacy

by Dale Netherton

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Christianah C. said: " The Soul Fallacy reads like a patient conversation with a calm, well-informed friend who gently presses you to justify your beliefs. Dale Netherton lays out the typical claims about souls, then subjects them to step-by-step scrutiny. The prose is con The Soul Fallacy reads like a patient conversation with a calm, well-informed friend who gently presses you to justify your beliefs. Dale Netherton lays out the typical claims about souls, then subjects them to step-by-step scrutiny. The prose is concise and lucid: complex metaphysical points are translated into common-sense language without losing philosophical rigor. This makes the book unusually accessible for readers who may not have formal training in philosophy but who want rigorous thinking.

Netherton’s approach is notable for its compassion. He recognizes the emotional reasons people cling to certain ideas fear of death, the comfort of continuity, cultural inheritance and he treats those motivations with empathy. The book is thus at its best when it connects argument to lived human concerns, reminding readers that the point isn’t merely to “win” an argument but to face reality in a way that supports genuine moral life. That human-centered focus lifts the book beyond abstract metaphysics.

The evidence and reasoning draw on multiple disciplines: philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Netherton avoids technical jargon but still communicates where scientific findings matter and where they do not. His explanation of why certain intuitions about an immaterial soul persist cognitive biases, cultural narratives, and cognitive architecture is persuasive and enlightening. For readers willing to follow that evidence, the result is a coherent case that the classical concept of a soul is more an artifact of history than a defensible explanation.

There are moments when readers who hold alternative worldviews will want more engagement with theological responses to skepticism. Netherton engages the main arguments, but those looking for a full back-and-forth with religious philosophers might find the engagement brisk rather than exhaustive. That said, the book is not meant as an adversarial tome; it’s an invitation to clarity that serves as an excellent primer and conversation starter.

In short, The Soul Fallacy is simultaneously provocative and humane. It’s a book that will make readers think, and it will likely stimulate good conversations among readers with differing commitments. If you value clarity and careful thinking applied to life’s big questions, this book is a rewarding read. ...more "

Nov 18, 2025 05:59AM · see review