I’ve been fortunate enough to come across several great non-fiction books this year. Sharing is caring so here’s a list of the best of the best in non-fiction according to me. These books were not only enlightening, but engaging and sometimes even down right funny, enjoy!
- Health Science
- Mental Health
- Natural Science
- Social Science
Health Science
The Mind Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD “I have known Emeran Mayer for years and have learned to pay attention to what he says and writes. The Mind-Gut Connection is a delight. Both scholarly and fun to read, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about how the mind and gut communicate.” –Michael D. Gershon, MD, author of The Second Brain
Gulp by Mary Roach “Never before has the process of eating been so very interesting…. After digesting her book, you can’t help but think about what that really means.” –Micki Myers Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mental Health
Altered Traits by Goleman and Davidson “In this engaging and well-researched book, Goleman and Davidson help us sort out the many claims now being made about the benefits of meditation. Drawing on their own long personal meditative experience and the ever increasing number of scientific studies, Altered Traits breaks new ground in illuminating the power of meditation to transform our lives.” -Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
The Mindful Path To Self Compassion by Christopher Germer “Self-compassion is the ground of all emotional healing, and Dr. Germer has produced an invaluable guide. Written with great clarity, psychological wisdom, and warmth, this book will serve anyone seeking practical and powerful tools that free the heart.” -Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance
Natural Science
A Brief Welcome to the Universe by J. Richard Gott, Michael A. Strauss, and Neil deGrasse Tyson “…offers a breathtaking tour of the cosmos, from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes and time loops. Bestselling authors and acclaimed astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott take readers on an unforgettable journey of exploration to reveal how our universe actually works.” -Description
Social Science
Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott “The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, she explains, you must transform everyday conversations at work and at home with effective ways to get your message across—and get what you want.” -Description
How To Stand Up To A Dictator by Maria Ressa “Nobel Peace Prize cowinner Ressa . . . delivers an outstanding memoir-cum-action plan for creating “a vision of the internet that binds us together instead of tearing us apart” . . . . Elegantly written yet stuffed with research data and technical details, this is an essential update on the battle against disinformation.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Wordless Wednesday ~ Guam Drive
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Muse-ic
Man I love me a good song! But who doesn’t right? Sometimes I get in the mood to stick with what I know. But most of the time I’m all about whatever “tickles my ears.” The list is usually eclectic and appears random, but for whatever reason right now I’m FEELING it. Perhaps one of…
Wordless Wednesday ~ Sun Setting Over Sicilian Harbor
Wordless Wednesday ~ Sun Setting Over Sicilian Harbor
Wordless Wednesday ~ Southern Spain Beach & White Village
Wordless Wednesday ~ Southern Spain Beach & White Village
Wordless Wednesday ~ Pelicans In Flight Over Beach
Wordless Wednesday ~ Pelicans In Flight Over Beach
