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Review of Bigger, Leaner, Stronger by Michael Matthews

November 11, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose This Book I was talking with a colleague of mine about working out when he recommended I read two books, The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone, unrelated to fitness by the way, and Bigger, Leaner, Stronger by … Continue reading Review of Bigger, Leaner, Stronger by Michael Matthews

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Review of The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cordone

October 7, 2017September 23, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book A former colleague of mine recommended this book one day. The same weekend, I believe, I put this book and Bigger, Leaner, Stronger on hold at my library. I made it to the second to … Continue reading Review of The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cordone

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Review of Gerald’s Game by Stephen King

September 2, 2017June 23, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book I was looking for a new audiobook listen. Stephen King is pretty good. Gerald’s Game was available on Overdrive.com. Gerald’s Game This book is about a woman who ends up in a precarious situation and … Continue reading Review of Gerald’s Game by Stephen King

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Review of The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes by Margaret Pearson

August 5, 2017June 11, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book I once searched for the most influential books of all time. I figured that would be a good list to check off some books. At the top or one of the top books was The … Continue reading Review of The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes by Margaret Pearson

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Review of Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

July 1, 2017July 1, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book Relatively recently, I realized or admitted that I think science fiction and fantasy maybe some of my favorite genres, for both film and books. A few months ago, I finally started watching the show Game … Continue reading Review of Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

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Review of Seventh Son: Tales of Alvin Maker, Part 1 by Orson Scott Card

June 3, 2017June 3, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book After the last audiobook I listened to, which was a nonfiction book, I thought to myself “I think stories, especially fiction probably work best with audiobooks.” No surprise. I then decided to look for a … Continue reading Review of Seventh Son: Tales of Alvin Maker, Part 1 by Orson Scott Card

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Review of The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye-View of the World by Michael Pollan

May 6, 2017February 20, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book My book choice can feel sporadic sometimes. At one point, I determined that my book selection should be more deliberate. I should read books that align with the goals in my life. One of them … Continue reading Review of The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye-View of the World by Michael Pollan

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Review of You Can’t Touch My Hair And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson

February 4, 2017February 2, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book I was at my local public library doing some work and reading. After I had finished reading a book at the time, I got up to take a bathroom break. On my way to the … Continue reading Review of You Can’t Touch My Hair And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson

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Review of American Dream: Interviews with Industry-Leading Professionals by Jason Navallo

January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book I was contacted by the author of this book and offered a review copy. I am interested in learning about how successful people gained their success. I accepted the invitation to read the book. American … Continue reading Review of American Dream: Interviews with Industry-Leading Professionals by Jason Navallo

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