Tag Archives: Buddhism

Book Review: The Power Of Off

Posted on October 15, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Power Of Off:  The Mindful Way To Stay Sane In A Virtual World, by Nancy Colier It is to be regretted that so many book which urge for mental health come with a New Age spin.  Indeed, it is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Purposely Positive

Posted on April 3, 2019 by nathanalbright

Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life, by Joel Lindeman [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Reedsy Discovery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  The original copy of this review can be found … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Hardwiring Happiness

Posted on December 29, 2018 by nathanalbright

Hardwiring Happiness:  The New Brain Science Of Contementment, Calm, And Confidence, by Rick Hanson, read by the author It is easy to be disappointed with a book like this, especially the audiobook version.  The author combines bogus evolutionary just-so stories … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Zen Vows For Daily Life

Posted on October 13, 2018 by nathanalbright

Zen Vows For Daily Life, by Robert Aitken I want to make it clear at the outset of this review that I am not endorsing the author’s approach or the book’s contents.  This is a volume that was promoted as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Healing Night

Posted on April 7, 2018 by nathanalbright

Healing Night:  The Science And Spirit Of Sleeping, Dreaming, And Awakening, by Rubin R. Naiman As someone whose sleep problems are pretty openly acknowledged [1], I frequently read books that talk about sleep.  Most of the books, quite sensibly, talk … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Elephant Complex

Posted on March 1, 2018 by nathanalbright

Elephant Complex:  Travels In Sri Lanka, by John Gimlette I am not unfamiliar with the author [1] thanks to being a fond reader of travel books.  Admittedly, Sri Lanka is not a nation I am familiar with myself [2], although … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Zen Camera

Posted on February 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

Zen Camera:  Creative Awakening With A Daily Practice In Photography, by David Ulrich [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Watson-Guptill.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] When I first read this book I was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Secrets Of The Unknown God

Posted on January 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

Secrets Of The Unknown God, by Nicky Verster [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Books Go Social/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In order to best understand this book, it is worthwhile to know … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bodies On Raw

Posted on January 1, 2018 by nathanalbright

Bodies On Raw, by Marisa Ignacio Hormel, photography by Melinda Lerner [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Books Go Social/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I must admit that I was surprised and not … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Buddhism: Part 2

Posted on December 28, 2017 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Buddhism:  Part 2, taught by Professor Malcolm David Eckel I must admit that going into this particular course I did not know a lot about the specific subject matter of the aspects of Buddhism that the professor was … Continue reading →

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