Monthly Archives: May 2019

Book Review: The Last Lessons Of Christ

The Last Lessons Of Christ:  Living By Faith In An Age Of Despair, by Daniel Sweet and Andrew Gilmore [Note:  This book was provided by Reedsy Discovery for the purposes of review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In … Continue reading

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Book Review: Prosperity In The Eyes Of God

Prosperity In The Eyes Of God:  Keys To A Prosperous Life, by Laura Quirino Castro [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Reedsy Discovery for the purposes of review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] By and … Continue reading

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Beck

Can a one-hit wonder be an obvious snub for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?  Absolultely, if you’re talking about Beck.  A stylistic chameleon who kept on seeking to show diverse facets of his complex musical persona throughout a … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Nature Of Creativity

The Nature Of Creativity:  Contemporary Psychological Perspectives, edited by Robert J. Sternberg It took me a long while to read this book after having purchased it on the recommendation of a coworker of mine.  After having read it, I have … Continue reading

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Book Review: Questions Are The Answer

Questions Are The Answer:  A Breakthrough Approach To Your Most Vexing Problems At Work And In Life, by Hal Gregersen My thoughts on this book, and that of many books like it in the subject of creativity, are decidedly mixed.  … Continue reading

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Book Review: How To Fly A Horse

How To Fly A Horse:  The Secret History Of Creation, Invention, And Discovery, by Kevin Ashton In all of the books I have read so far as part of my own lit review on the subject of creativity, I have … Continue reading

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Book Review: Against Happiness

Against Happiness, by Eric G. Wilson I wanted to like this book more than I ended up liking it.  On the face of it, as a deeply melancholy person who has long struggled with chronic depression and related issues, and … Continue reading

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In Praise Of New Things

From time to time something interesting happens at work, and that was the case today.  I don’t think that it was a particularly productive day today, but there were good reasons for that and hopefully the rest of the week … Continue reading

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Book Review: Core 52

Core 52:  A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide To Build YOur Bible IQ In A Year, by Mark E. Moore [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Multonah Waterbook Press in exchange for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions … Continue reading

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Book Review: A Handbook On The Jewish Roots Of The Christian Faith

A Handbook On The Jewish Roots Of The Christian Faith, edited by Craig A. Evans and David Mishkin [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Hendrickson Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] It is very hard … Continue reading

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