Category: Book Reviews

Book Review: A Call to Action

Last month, I finished reading A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power by former President Jimmy Carter. It was definitely an interesting book, and it was good to read some of his views. The opening of the introduction delineates the purpose of the book. The first sentence reads, “All the elements in this … Continue reading Book Review: A Call to Action →

Book Review: You Will Not Have My Hate

Over the weekend, I read You Will Not Have My Hate, a memoir by Antoine Leiris. The book, translated from French by Sam Taylor, was recommended by the Secret Library Book Blog, and it’s the most emotional book I have read so far in my life. Knowing the background of the events that led to … Continue reading Book Review: You Will Not Have My Hate →

Book Review: The History of Philosophy

The History of Philosophy by A.C. Grayling is the first book I have read on the subject of philosophy. Although leadership often involves philosophical concepts—especially when discussing ethics and morals as leadership traits—the study of philosophy never caught my attention. I suppose, as I mature as a reader and learner, my interests are also expanding. The … Continue reading Book Review: The History of Philosophy →

Book Review: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory

"The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" by journalist and Christian Tim Alberta was a very interesting read. I still believe that to really understand the problem with evangelicals in the United States, the book "The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind" by Dr. Mark Noll is a better … Continue reading Book Review: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory →

Book Review: The Wind Knows My Name

"He aquí mi secreto, que no puede ser más simple: sólo se puede ver bien con el corazón; lo esencial es invisible para los ojos.” (“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”) - … Continue reading Book Review: The Wind Knows My Name →

Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith

Before I proceed with the book review, I want to take some time to share a few thoughts about the book for my WordPress community, particularly for Wynne. I considered writing two separate posts, but I’ve settled on this approach: sharing my thoughts first and then the review. Firstly, Wynne, I know that at some … Continue reading Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith →

Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling

The book “Writing and Being - Embracing Your Life Through Creative Journaling” by G. Lynn Nelson was recommended to me back in 2019 while I was attending a leadership seminar in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time, we were discussing how to identify leadership traits, focus on personal growth, and create a purpose statement. I … Continue reading Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling →

Book Review: Evicted – Poverty and Profit in the American City

“Evicted - Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond is the second book I've read by this author, and what a compelling narrative it offers. Desmond's exceptional ability to connect social issues with the real people facing them is extraordinary. The book, well-researched and a Pulitzer Prize winner in 2017, recounts events … Continue reading Book Review: Evicted – Poverty and Profit in the American City →

Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here

“Since this book was first published in October 2021, I have had chance to speak to and meet directly with tens of thousands of people to discuss how increasing access to opportunity can unlock the potential of millions from the American Midwest to the North East of England.” These are the opening words of the … Continue reading Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here →