08-18-19, 02:41 PM | |
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I finished Death in the Air while recovering from surgery. It was pretty good but not as compelling as I thought it would be. I also read “Black Klansman” by Ron Stallworth for book group. It was amusing in some respects but not a great discussion book. It was an easy read and a small paperback which was a great combo for long sessions on the recumbent bike at the gym.
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08-22-19, 06:37 PM | |
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I recently finished Lori Gottlieb's Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed.
It was very readable, relatable and thought provoking. In the beginning, I thought she came across as rather crass and glib, given some of her language. I'm not a prude about that sort of thing, but I had to wonder. Sure enough, just like all the other characters in the book who at first seem rather offputting, impenetrable and unlikeable, she reveals herself to be entirely human and relatable. Writerly device? Maybe. She does make her points, mostly showing, not telling. Helping someone figure out if they need to seek out counseling is a tough assignment, and yet I think this book does a good job showing what good and meaningful talk therapy can be about. Oh, and it's frequently quite funny.
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08-22-19, 07:51 PM | |
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Anna, thanks for sharing! As a therapist myself, it sounds like something that might be an interesting read for me.
I am still really liking 10% Happier. I've also been reading Buddha's Brain, another great read focused largely on the intersect between Buddhism and psychology--mainly, that Buddhism provides practical self-help.
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