Book Reviews

This is not an easy book to review, and that, in many ways, reflects the book itself. Sociopath by Patric Gagne is a memoir written from the perspective of someone who identifies as having antisocial personality traits Continue reading

I’m not a runner, never have been, and I don’t intend to become one. In fact, I’m one of those people who believes marathon running, when pushed to extremes, can be hard on the body. Yes, exercise is important, but more is not always better. And yet, despite my ongoing advocacy for balanced, sustainable health, I genuinely enjoyed this book. That said, experienced runners may notice discrepancies between their own knowledge and what’s presented here. This is not a book for seasoned athletes. It’s a book for beginners—for people who need inspiration to get off the couch, not those already logging miles. Continue reading

Mental health is absolutely important in our quest for a healthy life. But mental health is not often talked about, including for Veterans and war victims. In The Women by Kristin Hannah, the author paints a picture of a young impressionable woman who just graduated as a nurse, and goes against her family’s expectation Continue reading