I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L Sanchez is a perfect coming of age story! Julia Reyes has lost her sister. And herself. Feeling that something is off with Olga’s death, Julia digs into her sister’s past and in doing so learns terrible truths and heart-wrenching secrets from several family members’ pasts. […]
Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye follows Holden Caulfield on a two-day hooky spree after leaving his private school early for holidays. At age 17, Holden spends most of this time drinking, and trying to ‘get sexy’ with various girls. I picked this up as it was a classic I’d not read in high school […]
There’s a lot to be said for making a series of small changes to your life and taking your time. It’s an effective way of changing your life with a minimal amount of stress. But, what if you’re impatient? What if your life is such a mess that you’re willing to risk being uncomfortable to […]
How To Heal Your Inner Child by Simon Chapple was a blessing to me. I finally felt seen. Chapple himself has gone through all the work he speaks about. In addition, he is a sobriety counselor. The book covers what trauma is, what childhood emotional neglect (CEN), and how they shape adult behaviour. You’ll learn […]
Reading is an activity loved by millions. Yet there are those who have yet to discover the true joys and benefits of indulging in a great book. Whichever group you’re in, it never hurts to be reminded just how wonderful the written word can be! Here are some benefits reading brings: Travel to exotic places. […]
There’s a lot to be said for making a series of small changes to your life and taking your time. It’s an effective way of changing your life with a minimal amount of stress. But, what if you’re impatient? What if your life is such a mess that you’re willing to risk being uncomfortable to […]
