Best Book Review

An Irish Country Doctor
Patrick Taylor
I have to say right off that An Irish Country Doctor is such a fun read and a great introduction to a series. If you are looking for a book to get lost in while sipping a hot cup of tea, then this is the series for you!
I first got interested [...]

Tuesdays With Morrie
By Mitch Albom
Tuesdays With Morrie is an inspiring story about the relationship between a teacher and his former pupil. Mitch had an inspiring mentor and professor that he had lost contact with over the years as life had gotten in the way. When he reconnects with Morrie, his professor and mentor, he realizes [...]

Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh is a great guide to mindfulness in everyday happenings. Included in this book are anecdotes, meditations, commentaries, and stories from the author’s experiences as a teacher and peace activist. Thich Nhat Hanh gives lessons on how to meditate and breathe properly throughout your day in order to [...]

The Tao of Teaching by Greta Nagel is a compilation of three classroom teachers’ stories and how they provide examples of Taoist wisdom and “student-centered” progressive educational methods. The Tao of Teaching is a great tool for both the educator and parent; the examples of how to integrate Taoism with teaching and everyday dealings with [...]

East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a rendition of the biblical story of Cain and Abel set in Salinas, California. This novel is filled with memorial characters that are not too far fetched, as they are based on families in Salinas. Each brother tries to win his father’s love by going down different paths. [...]