Thanks Harper Collins Canada for the challenge.
Books I have read this year so far (in no particular rating order):
Chicken Soup for the soul: Children with Special Needs
Co-creator team: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara, and Karen Simmons.
This book is now part of my reality. I encourage everyone to read this who has a child with special needs ,or even if you know a child with needs. Covering a broad range of children with physical and emotional needs, this anthology made me feel not so alone.
Selected
Why Some People Lead, Why Others Fail and Why It Matters
By Mark Van Vugt and Anjana Ahuja
A new hypothesis from the authors covers the changes since The Stone Age to modern age types of leadership. I found it a unique idea, however a little dry in the writing. I love books like how to Win Friends and Influence People instead rather than rehashed tips for our personal and professional lives.
MWF seeking BFF
My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend
By Rachel Bertsche
When Rachel finally lives in the same city as her boyfriend, she realizes she misses having best friends locally. She makes a plan to go on 52 friend dates within a year. This was me before I became a mom. This is a very engaging and funny story of her search.
Everyday Food Light
From the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living
I am not a cook. I do not have a creative culinary muse in my body, just ask my family. Personnally I found the format of the book, which was broken up into seasons, very easy to follow. Surprisingly, I found easy recipes like the Vegetarian Split Pea soup very appealing. All the recipes were less than 500 Calories per serving!
What I loved most about it was the cooking glossary at the front of the book explaining ways of cooking to an inventory of kitchen utensils. My family might actually be happy when I break out this book to use. J
If I Tell
By Janet Gurtler
If only she had not gone to the party then Jaz would not have seen them kiss. She keeps the secret despite that it will hurt a loved one. I found this book’s memoir- first person- style of writing very gripping. Written as a Young Adult novel, yet an all ages read.
Your Voice in my Head
By Emma Forrest
As a 22 year old British journalist living in New York, Emma battles many demons. In a frightful journey of loneliness, isolation, and destructive behaviour, she finds solace in the office of an optimistic psychiatrist. After moving away Emma comes back to town after two years away and tries to make an appointment with Dr. R. Her world is rocked when she learns of his sudden death. The writer is open and honest in this memoir of the struggles with the mania and the heartbreak of loss.
