The Power of Scars: My Journey from Refugee to CEO Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. Resilience is a mighty attribute. It helps people to power through struggles and learn from them. Many books I’ve read were by people who had that resilience and lived to tell theContinue reading “The Power of Scars: My Journey from Refugee to CEO Book Review”

Guidance from the Universe: Hopeful Messages for Everyday Challenges Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read plenty of self-help books over the years, and they have been good. I may not always reread them, but I take away at least one thing from each. With today’s book Guidance fromContinue reading “Guidance from the Universe: Hopeful Messages for Everyday Challenges Book Review”

Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography Book Review

I like Peanuts. The holiday specials were always a must-see for most of my life. While I’m not the biggest fan, I’ve always enjoyed the cartoons and the 2015 Peanuts movie. I love doing the dances that were popularized by the Christmas special. When I came across the book Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography byContinue reading “Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography Book Review”

Adapt Me Podcast – Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography

Hi Everybody! The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest and The Cheese Wheel Podcast co-host Jesse McAnally and I talk about how we would adapt Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michaelis into a movie. We discuss the “Peanuts” legacy and how the people around Charles Schulz were more interestingContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography”

Interview with Deb Miller

Hello Everyone, We have something special for you all on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. We have award-winning author Deb Miller on today. She is the author of the new book Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness. You can see my interview with her down below. Emily: Many books andContinue reading “Interview with Deb Miller”

Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read plenty of female empowerment books for a long time. Many of them encourage women to forgo societal expectations in order to pursue their dreams and happiness. The memoir Forget the FairyContinue reading “Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness Book Review”

Just Gone: True Stories of Persecution for Love and Life Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses attempted murder, sexual assault, rape, and exorcisms. Countries all around the world are celebrating Pride this month. We have made great strides in ensuring and protecting theContinue reading “Just Gone: True Stories of Persecution for Love and Life Book Review”

Spoken: A Memoir Sprinkled With a Little Quadriplegia Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses sex and suicide. I’ve read plenty of memoirs written by extraordinary people. I always admire how they came out on top despite the struggles they went through. Today,Continue reading “Spoken: A Memoir Sprinkled With a Little Quadriplegia Book Review”

Six Days in Detox Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses addiction, alcoholism, mental health, and trauma. I’ve read plenty of harrowing tales both for and outside the website. Some have stayed in my mind because of how well-written they were.Continue reading “Six Days in Detox Book Review”

Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. I am a feminist. I believe in equality for both women and men in areas like pay and opportunities. There are plenty of books that discuss this subject in a variety ofContinue reading “Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite Book Review”