Book Reviews

What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions Despite my recent book reviews, I don't strictly read health related books, I read some for enjoyment as well, though usually the ones I recommend are based on facts, so I don't write reviews often on "silly" books. But sometimes you need a break, Continue reading

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks What a surprisingly fascinating read. I say surprisingly because I really wasn't looking forward to reading the book. Well, sort of… let me clarify: I was searching through audio-books at my local library, in hopes of finding more good books to listen to during my travels. I saw this one by chance, and it caught my attention Continue reading

Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal This book made me angry, well... not really, but really. Let me clarify. I listened to this book on audiobook during my travels, and found myself completely immersed in the wise wisdom discovered here, that was until I got home, and proceeded to tell my husband about Continue reading

Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain–for Life. If what Dr. David Perlmutter writes in this book is true, then our current health care system needs a serious overhaul as we seem to be going in the wrong direction in some important ways. However, I think the author may be jumping the gun just Continue reading

438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea by Jonathan Franklin. Wow is really the only word that came to mind when I finished the book. Indeed a truly extraordinary story of survival. Alvarenga, who survived at sea alone for 438 days, inspired me to never have another bad day again. If I'm tired and feel overworked, I just remind myself what this man experienced out at sea, all alone, for over a year. Continue reading

Reckless Traveler by Walter Rhein. I decided to read this book because I’ve been doing a lot of research for my future trip to Central and South America. I order many of my raw ingredients from all over the world, and many are claimed as fair trade and organic, and well… I just want to verify for myself. Plus I want to see the beautiful trees that some of these oils come from, and unfortunately many just do not grow here in the US. Continue reading