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Memoirs to give for Gifts #giftguide

December 2, 2021

A list of recommended memoirs (for gift giving or wish lists). … More Memoirs to give for Gifts #giftguide

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Book Review of “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers #TBIThursday

October 7, 2021

A book review of “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers and a discussion of its themes of loneliness and communication. #TBIthursday #bookreview … More Book Review of “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers #TBIThursday

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A Double Header Blog Post

September 10, 2021

I have started to write in earnest in a journal I am keeping as I write my memoir. Writing in it has helped me crack the code on writing my memoir and what works for me. I explain how this works in this blog post. I also review Brit Bennett’s first novel “The Mothers” and a pop culture recommendation of a website/app. … More A Double Header Blog Post

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Book Review of “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett

August 14, 2021

A book review of the novel “The Vanishing Half “ by Brit Bennett and a brief look at the Apple TV+ Series “Ted Lasso.” … More Book Review of “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett

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Reading through the years #TBIthursday

July 1, 2021

I discuss how I have changed as a reader through the years and especially post-Traumatic Brain Injury. … More Reading through the years #TBIthursday

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When masks make everyone sound like an adult from a “Peanuts” cartoon and a book review.

June 8, 2021

I discuss how masks and their affect on my hearing has brought back a childhood memory. I also give a brief book review of the novel “Such a Fun Age.” … More When masks make everyone sound like an adult from a “Peanuts” cartoon and a book review.

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More Than My Brain Injury: It’s Brain Injury Awareness month #TBIthursday

March 4, 2021

I discuss the theme from the Brain Injury Association of America’s brain injury awareness month: More Than My Brain Injury. … More More Than My Brain Injury: It’s Brain Injury Awareness month #TBIthursday

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Book Review: Welcome to the United States of Anxiety

September 5, 2020

A book review of Jen Lancaster’s “Welcome to the United States of Anxiety.” … More Book Review: Welcome to the United States of Anxiety

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Book Review: “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah

August 4, 2020

My monthly book review is of comedian Trevor Noah’s autobiography “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.” … More Book Review: “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah

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Book Review: The Hate U Give and books about race

July 1, 2020

Book review of “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas and discussion of “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. A listing of books on race and the black experience are also given. … More Book Review: The Hate U Give and books about race

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