If I Am Missing or Dead… by Janine Latus
February 14, 2010 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 2010, 5 stars, Memoir
If you want to read a book that is both unforgettable and compelling, or a book that is heartbreakingly honest while being saddening and disturbing then you will appreciate If I Am Missing or Dead by Janine Latus. But if you are caught up in a relationship where you are belittled or beaten and you spend your time justifying the actions of your partner then you need to read this book to understand that you are not alone, and that it isn’t your fault.
[ Read this article → ]America, Welcome to the Poorhouse by Jane White
January 13, 2010 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 2010, 3 stars
If you prefer not to think about your personal finances then you should probably read America, Welcome to the Poorhouse. White paints a pretty bleak, but eye-opening picture about the state of America’s personal finances. She talks about how you can turn your 401(k) into a pension so that you can have the retirement lifestyle you hope for. She also shows you how to get out of credit card debt.
[ Read this article → ]Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
January 8, 2010 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 2010, 5 stars
I’m not the only person who has discovered that the GTD system can actually help keep your life on track either. Just ask Google. A search for Getting Things Done will deliver over 136 million results! You’ll find books and articles by David Allen, books and articles about David Allen, software that helps you implement the GTD strategy and people talking about how they use software to implement the GTD strategy. It’s a worldwide phenomenon!
[ Read this article → ]Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult
January 3, 2010 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 2010, 4 stars
Willow is born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (more commonly known as Brittle Bones disease) and after a disastrous vacation to Disney World her father Sean meets with an attorney. The lawsuit they are encouraged to file is one of wrongful birth – suggesting that Sean and Charlotte (the mother) should have been made aware earlier on in her pregnancy that Willow suffered from this life-threatening condition. The fly in the ointment? Charlotte’s OB is also her best friend! The story is based around the lawsuit and the devastating effect it has on Charlotte’s relationship with Piper (the OB), Sean, Amelia (her eldest daughter) and Willow.
[ Read this article → ]Passion by Louise Bagshawe
December 29, 2009 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 2009, 5 stars
Bagshawe is back with a bang – It’s gripping, it’s thrilling, it’s trashy, it’s total escapism – and I loved every minute of it, from the first page to the last!
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