Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. In all my years of reviewing books, there’s one thing that I haven’t done before, and that’s crying while reading. I don’t get super emotional most of the time, but when I do,Continue reading “Big Love Book Review”
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Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Some books come along at a time when I need them the most. Today’s subject Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best byContinue reading “Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best Book Review”
Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Adoption stories have always been compelling to me. Even though I’ve never experienced that myself, I’ve found it fascinating that plenty of people have had a different family from the one that theyContinue reading “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self Book Review”
Interview with Suzette Mullen
Full disclosure: this interview has been edited for clarification. Hello Everyone, We got something special for you all on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. We have a guest who is the author of the new memoir The Only Way Through is Out, a book coach, and who works with LGBTQ+ nonfictionContinue reading “Interview with Suzette Mullen”
The Only Way Through is Out Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife by Melissa Giberson, I have been curious to read more LGBTQ+ related stories. What I didn’t realize is that there areContinue reading “The Only Way Through is Out Book Review”
Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from Coriolis Company in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, I have been seeking out resources and stories regarding racism and the marginalized experience. I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review”
Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2023
Hi Everybody!! While today is not quite the last Monday, the next two are Christmas and New Year’s Day. This means that I’ll be off for the next two weeks, so this will mark the last post of the year! Let’s celebrate it with the 4th annual year-end countdown of books* I reviewed in 2023!Continue reading “Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2023”
From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an electronic ARC of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Many memoirs like Educated have amazed me with their realness and honesty. When I think they can’t astonish me anymore, they do something extraordinary and then some. Today’s subject From the Sidelines to the FinishContinue reading “From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs Book Review”
NeuroMastery: Retraining Your Brain to Conquer Anxiety, Fear, and Panic Attacks Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. It’s no secret that mental health has become a more prominent issue in today’s life. Plenty of self-help books have come out to address it in a variety of ways. But, have any ofContinue reading “NeuroMastery: Retraining Your Brain to Conquer Anxiety, Fear, and Panic Attacks Book Review”
The Indispensable Element: Six Keys to Lead Yourself to Success in Your Life, Work, and Relationships Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. It’s been awhile since I reviewed a self-help book. Yes, I listed Buy My Book, Not Because You Should, But I’d Like Some Money by John Marszalkowski as one, but it’s not a traditionalContinue reading “The Indispensable Element: Six Keys to Lead Yourself to Success in Your Life, Work, and Relationships Book Review”
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