Tag Archives: memoir

Book Review: The Downing Street Years

Posted on January 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Downing Street Years, by Margaret Thatcher A great many political memoirs are full of obfuscation and self-deception and a distinct lack of detail as the author tries to paint themselves as some sort of transformational leader who is somehow … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Three Cups Of Tea

Posted on December 23, 2019 by nathanalbright

Three Cups Of Tea:  One Man’s Mission To Fight Terrorism And Build Nations…One School At A Time, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin, read by Patrick Lawlor This is a book that I wanted to like more than I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Path To Power

Posted on December 15, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Path To Power, by Margaret Thatcher This is quite an interesting book, I must admit, and it is a very long one.  At more than 600 pages this volume is not one that can be taken lightly, but there … Continue reading →

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Book Review: My Age Of Anxiety

Posted on November 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

My Age Of Anxiety:  Fear, Hope, Dread, And The Search For Peace Of Mind, by Scott Stossel This particular book disappointed me.  It is obvious that this book seeks to aim to be a part of a select group of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sounds Like Me

Posted on November 8, 2019 by nathanalbright

Sounds Like Me:  My Life (So Far) In Song, by Sara Bareilles I must admit that while I occasionally like some of her music that I did not know a great deal about the life of the author.  And while … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Butterfly Hours

Posted on October 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Butterfly Hours:  Transforming Memories Into Memoir, by Patty Dann I was a bit disappointed by this little book.  Judging by its title, and subtitle (and especially the note on the title that said that the book had prompts for … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Gift Of Adversity

Posted on October 15, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Gift Of Adversity:  The Unexpected Benefits Of Life’s Difficulties, Setbacks, And Imperfections, by Norman E. Rosenthal, MD If you are looking for how adversity can be a gift for yourself, dear reader, this book is likely to be of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Orbiting The Giant Hairball

Posted on October 14, 2019 by nathanalbright

Orbiting The Giant Hairball:  A Corporate Fool’s Guide To Surviving With Grace, by Gordon MacKenzie Occasionally there is a humorous book like this one that reveals that one’s general and normal pattern of behavior is actually an effective strategy that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tales From Both Sides Of The Brain

Posted on October 1, 2019 by nathanalbright

Tales From Both Sides Of The Brain:  A Life In Neuroscience, by Michael S. Gazzaniga Although I have sometimes been critical about the author’s approach in terms of neuroscience and his lack of awareness about the disconnect that exists between … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Irresistible Revolution

Posted on September 15, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Irresistible Revolution:  Living As An Ordinary Radical, by Shane Claiborne This book was disappointing in a variety of ways.  For one, it was disappointing on a simple level of writing, as the author’s memoir ends up being more about … Continue reading →

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