The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo: A Journey of Discovery and Forgiveness As a book blogger, I often find myself drawn to stories that explore the complexities of identity, family, and love. Enter The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo, an author I’ve admired since her debut novel, Ties That Tether. The premise of a woman …
Finding Liberation in Rest: A Personal Exploration of Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto When I first encountered Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey, I felt an exhilarating spark. As someone who has wrestled with the demands of productivity in a relentless, grind-focused culture, the idea that rest could be a form of resistance …
Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee In a world obsessed with productivity, I was immediately drawn to Celeste Headlee’s Do Nothing. The title itself almost felt like a breath of fresh air—who isn’t a little jaded by the constant hustle culture? I often find myself asking why …
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: A Reflection on Relationships and Healing When my wife added Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are by Lysa TerKeurst to our shelves, I couldn’t resist the temptation to dive in. As avid readers, we often find ourselves sharing our literary discoveries. This would …
Embracing the Hidden Depths of Winter: A Review of Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May As I picked up Wintering by Katherine May, the title resonated deeply with my current journey. Like May, I find myself in a winter of sorts—navigating the cyclical dance between productivity and retreat. …