2023 Lessons & Favorites

Lots of food for the soul and I hope, some inspiration to kick off the year with…”Home is not where you are born. It’s where all your attempts to escape cease.” Favorite Questions 1.What things are going well in my life today that I might look back on and wish I quit while I wasContinue reading “2023 Lessons & Favorites”

The Alchemist

BY: PAULO COELHO In one line: One of the best-selling books in history and an all-time favorite; timeless wisdom & inspiration for the depths of your soul–if you haven’t read this one, it’s time to pick it up 🙂 In one more line: A favorite excerpt: People need not fear the unknown if they areContinue reading “The Alchemist”

Parable of the Sower

BY: OCTAVIA E. BUTLER In one line: A fun read–a dystopian novel with beautiful writing and an embryonic perspective on faith, religion, prayer, and our existence, amidst visions of a demoralized society.

Atlas Shrugged

BY: AYN RAND In one line: If you haven’t read this one, read it; it’s one of the all-time greats and is exceptional story & character development…I’d argue Ayn Rand’s greatest work. ⁃ QUOTE: “When I do I want to go to heaven and I want to be able to afford the price of admission.”Continue reading “Atlas Shrugged”

Shogun

BY JAMES CLAVELL In one line: One of the great stories of our time, a historical novel taking place in Feudal Japan in the 1600′s with all the juicy components–learning, history, a love story, suspense, deep character development, and an excellent plot; definitely worth diving in but be ready for a long haul. ⁃ AContinue reading “Shogun”