Marianne Murphy Zarzana

Beautiful, Lyrical Voice and Vivid Stories

Revisado: 11-15-21

I loved listening to the writer narrate her own beautiful, lyrical stories of her childhood as a "brown girl dreaming." This was my first book by this prolific, award-winning author, and I look forward to reading many more of her books.

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Brain Huddle for the Win

Revisado: 11-10-21

Excellent book. Learning about the four characters in my brain, getting to know them and name them is a game-changer going forward. I wish I had this info and these tools earlier in my life. Thank you, Jill Bolte Taylor, for this book, for fighting back from your stroke to share this invaluable information with a world that desperately needs it!

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A Must-read Book by and about an American Patriot

Revisado: 08-20-21

Several weeks ago, I watched the excellent interview of Alexander Vindman on CBS Sunday Morning,. Afterwards, I bought his book, which I have found to be riveting, inspiring and well-crafted. I had not watched Vindman's testimony at the impeachment but had been well aware of it through the media. Vindman has my profound respect and gratitude for doing the right thing and standing up for the Constitution. I will be recommending his book widely. I wish him all the best as he continues his mission to serve the U.S. offering his many outstanding skills and talents. Alexander Vindman is a true American patriot and a national treasure.

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TPL Honors a Brilliant Life Hidden in Plain View

Revisado: 08-11-21

I loved The Personal Librarian from the engaging opening to the poignant final scenes. Bravo to the two authors who collaborated to bring Belle da Costa Greene to life and reveal her authentic self. Now I want to read more about Belle--thanks for the suggestions for further reading. I also want to read more books by each of these writers.

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A Map for Our Third Act -- Elderhood

Revisado: 07-13-21

I listened to Elderhood as I'm navigating life supporting my 90-year-old mother and 94-year-old father. I'm in the thick of it. I'm grateful for the empathetic companionship, vision and advocacy of Louise Aronson as I strive to honor my incredible parents as they grow more vulnerable and more dear. I'm grateful for her calls for systemic transformation in our healthcare institutions. Hers is a much needed voice in these times.

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What a Ride -- The Last Black Unicorn

Revisado: 06-16-21

Tiffany Haddish is not only a hilarious stand-up comedian, a brilliant actor, a gifted planetary healer, and an amazingly generous, energetic, transparent human being, she is also a genius storyteller and author. I love this book and Tiffany's narration. Now I can't wait to watch her award-winning "Black Barmitzvah," her show "Kids Say the Darndest Things," and "Tuca and Bertie." And can't wait to see what else this beautiful Black Unicorn will create!

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A Leader for Our Times

Revisado: 05-24-21

Excellent memoir. I loved hearing Vice President Kamala Harris' story told in her voice. She is a brilliant leader and prosecutor, a "joyful warrior," as she says, in the fight for justice and a country where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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Best Book about Leadership for Our Times

Revisado: 03-03-21

Thank you, Abby Wambach, for this powerful, inspiring, beautiful, honest book. You are a gift and a shining light in our world. Here's to the wolf that is within each woman that your words call forth. Here's to the wolf packs gathering and gaining strength from each other around our planet, taking on extraordinary new challenges!

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Brave Enough to Be a Light

Revisado: 02-10-21

Sarah Kendzior, a Midwesterner and a brilliant journalist, is "brave enough to be [a light]," to borrow the words of inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. In "Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America," Kendzior rivets us with the chilling story, played out in clear view on our national stage, of a cruel, corrupt autocratic leader and his enablers, both domestic and foreign. Kendzior's engaging analysis of the rise of this autocratic regime foreshadows the inevitability of the horrific historical event on Jan. 6, 2021, an insurrection, the desecration of the U.S. Capitol, and the death of seven people. Kendzior, also a mother of two children, takes us along with her family in the final chapter, "End Times Road Trip," a beautiful, heartrending close to a must-read book for any U.S. citizen who dares to dream that our democracy will and must survive.

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Essays by a Master Storyteller

Revisado: 01-10-21

This collection of essays pulled me in from the start and never let go. Brian Doyle has the Irish gift for telling true tales of the extraordinary shining right there in the everyday. His well-wrought words weave strands of wry humor and humility, faith and doubt, gratitude and wonder. The narrator was excellent, with a voice that brought the author's words to life with natural ease and grace. This book was a balm to listen to at the end of 2020 and start of 2021. I've already bought copies as gifts and will highly recommend this Audible version to others. My heartfelt thanks to Brian Doyle who left these words behind and to all those who labored to share them with a world that mightily needs them.

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