"Manic" by Terri Cheney
This one appealed to be huge because she worked in the field of law and dealt with mental illness. Before reading this book, I thought I knew a little bit about what bi-polar might feel like. I had no idea. This book does a good job of bringing the reader into the author's world without preaching or losing the little bits of humor that can come with an existence that isn't always kind.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Phrases by Cheney
From "Manic" by Terri Cheney:
my greatest victories have always been surrenders
I was ready, rattle snake ready
saints are always just a stumble away from sinners
my greatest victories have always been surrenders
I was ready, rattle snake ready
saints are always just a stumble away from sinners
Book Read, 2008
"The Sound of No Hands Clapping" by Toby Young
I'm not sure how I feel about this book yet. It made me giggle. It was revealing as to how the entertainment industry works. But I didn't feel particularly moved by anything in it.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book yet. It made me giggle. It was revealing as to how the entertainment industry works. But I didn't feel particularly moved by anything in it.
Phrases by Young
From "The Sound of No Hands Clapping" by Toby Young:
nerve shredding
...looking as wise as a tree full of owls.
nerve shredding
...looking as wise as a tree full of owls.
Book Read, 2008
"The Tipping Point - How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" - by Malcolm Gladwell.
Really interesting examination of trends, viral phenomenon, economics, epidemics, etc. Written in plain language, so non-mathematical minds like mine can grasp the concepts. I am now especially fascinated with the concept of 150.
Really interesting examination of trends, viral phenomenon, economics, epidemics, etc. Written in plain language, so non-mathematical minds like mine can grasp the concepts. I am now especially fascinated with the concept of 150.
Book Read, 2008
"The Hollow Earth" by David Standish
Fantastic examination of noggin bending theories about a hollow Earth through history. This is exactly the kind of lunacy I adore. I am forever fascinated at how these theories emerge and who picks them up and runs with them.
Fantastic examination of noggin bending theories about a hollow Earth through history. This is exactly the kind of lunacy I adore. I am forever fascinated at how these theories emerge and who picks them up and runs with them.
Phrases by Standish
From "The Hollow Earth by David Standish:
charmingly delusional
...little too corned up at the tavern.
global parfait
scary old wine in new bottles
mutant appeal
cartographical necropolis of brave futility
charmingly delusional
...little too corned up at the tavern.
global parfait
scary old wine in new bottles
mutant appeal
cartographical necropolis of brave futility
Book Read, 2008
"My Boring Ass Life" - By Kevin Smith.
Kevin Smith writes and shares about his life so openly, honestly and profoundly that I nearly thought it was a Hollywood gimmick. And then I realized that even if it were later found to be so, that I didn't care. It's that good.
Kevin Smith writes and shares about his life so openly, honestly and profoundly that I nearly thought it was a Hollywood gimmick. And then I realized that even if it were later found to be so, that I didn't care. It's that good.
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