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Compelling, Thought-Provoking Story

Revisado: 07-11-24

I could not get enough of this book. The story is engaging with well-drawn characters. I appreciate the social justice commentary and angle. The plot, while chilling, was so original. The narration was on point. I highly recommend.

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Critical Exploration of Christian Nationalism

Revisado: 06-06-24

As The Heritage Foundation, Leonard Leo, and others have greatly informed our political landscape and the makeup of SCOTUS, it's never been more critical to understand the "why" and "how". In this book, Du Mez writes a well-researched exploration of the history and impact of White Evangelicalism in the U.S. This is a great companion piece to Jeff Sharlet's "The Family."

Suzie Althens does a great job narrating this book.

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Masterpiece Memoir on the Struggles of Addiction

Revisado: 11-02-23

I hesitate to assign "Loved It" to this memoir, as I write this days following the heartbreaking loss of Matthew Perry. This was a hard but important listen--and the best memoir I've ever read. Matthew so eloquently expresses his vulnerability and the pain, loneliness, and shame behind the suffering. He wrote that he wanted his legacy to be that of helping others through these struggles--and with this memoir, that legacy will live on.

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Must-Listen or Read for Anyone Single/Unattached

Revisado: 10-12-23

My daughter recommended this to me after a breakup--and she buys it for all her friends. Amy Chan is brilliant and her advice goes far beyond moving forward from breakups. It's a well-researched, science and psychology-based look at how we approach relationships and sex with actionable advice. The workbook has outstanding exercises. I give this 5 starts.

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Transformative Read

Revisado: 03-13-23

As someone who has struggled with eating disorders and disordered eating for almost my entire life, I found this to be such a powerful work. Kazdin's descriptions of her purging episodes and those intrusive thoughts we constantly try to drown out were raw.For those of us who have struggled or continue to struggle, the accounts can be difficult to read. I took my time, sometimes, revisiting when I felt ready. The personal narratives added so much beyond being an indictment of the diet industry and lack of resources for treatment and research. Eating disorders are a lonely and terrifying place. Reading about Kazdin's challenges made me validated and less alone. With a 50/50 shot at being "cured" at best (less if you didn't receive early treatment), EDs are a chronic condition. You take one day at a time. 24/7 messaging from the diet industry and even one comment can lead to a tailspin of intrusive thoughts. Kazdin's criticism of the multi-billion dollar dieting and "wellness" industry is compelling. For those of us who struggle every day, tracking points or green and red foods, steps, etc. can be a significant trigger to obsessing over calories, our bodies, meal skipping/fasting. What;s Eating Us should be required reading for anyone who works with patients who might be struggling with an ED or disordered eating.

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Painfully bad narration.

Revisado: 04-28-18

The narration of this book moved between an automated Siri type voice, southern drawls, and a strong NY accent. The worst part about audiobooks is the switching back and forth between voices and this book was an awful example of that. I couldn’t connect with Helena or the story because of the narration.

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