Jane Smokei

10/10 Highly Recommend

Revisado: 02-24-24

From chapter 1 I was all in. Full disclosure, I’m not a football person and knew nothing about Sam Acho prior to this book; although his name did sound familiar. What I know about football and what I learned about the NFL from this book is night and day. I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about that. Regardless of my naivety of football, I was moved to tears on several occasions as I found myself relating to many of Sam’s experiences. Kudos to Sam for writing such a well thought out, transparent, and inspirational story. I came across this book at such a perfect time - a time when I’m trying hard to not run and hide despite feeling like I’m not being seen even when I don’t.

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Brace yourself!

Revisado: 02-01-24

OMG! I was not expecting what I got with this one. This book is wild and crazy, but in a good way. Stefanie Foo weaves together an emotional yet reflective story of resilience, courage, and hope.

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On a Night of a Thousand Stars left me with chills

Revisado: 03-27-23

What an amazing story. I could not stop listening. Ever chapter revealed a new detail that added to the richness of the story. It was like peeling away the layers of an onion.

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Andrea Elliot tells it like it is!

Revisado: 03-04-23

Poverty is a vicious cycle. Once in, it’s difficult to get out, especially when the system that’s supposed to help you works against you. Andrea Elliot weave an on the edge of your seat narrative of a family stuck in this cycle, and a young girl who seems to be the glue who keeps everyone and everything together.

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I’ll be re-reading this book again

Revisado: 02-15-23

This is definitely what I would consider a “self-help” book. I must admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started listening. It was difficult to stay attentive, but that’s because it’s not a novel or story of any kind. The Grieving Brain is more an explanation of what happens when during grief and grieving.

I’m glad I found this book. Every year around the anniversaries of my fathers passing, I experience sever depression. I plan to re-read this book to remind me of how my brain is processing the loss of my father. Hopefully it will help break the cycle.

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I don’t get it

Revisado: 02-07-23

I found this story to be weird. Who would ever want to live in such a society. Not recommended for those who are paranoid. May be perfect for those who believe in conspiracy theories.

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WOW! I was not ready.

Revisado: 01-17-23

I don’t have the words to describe how heavy this book is. The reality of childhood stardom is not something I envy. This book unpacks so much of the behind the scenes real life struggles of so many child actors/actresses. Brace yourself. Jeannette McCurdy gives a detail account of her life as a child actress.

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Recommended read for anyone serious about closing the diversity gap

Revisado: 01-14-23

This book is for serious change agents. It’s more than just words to read/listen to. It’s a collection of thought provoking questions, self-reflection, and action items. Anyone interested in changing the culture of their work place should read this book. Highly recommended for book clubs and anti-racist working groups.

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I demand a sequel!

Revisado: 02-21-22

I have too many word for this book. To write them all would make its own novel. All I could say, is I demand a sequel. This story cannot end as it has.

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Slow start. Exciting middle. Lame ending.

Revisado: 09-25-21

Overall I think this was a fascinating story. For a science nerd as myself and someone who does genetic research I was drawn to this book from the cover and title alone. However, it took me a while to get into the story. The intro is kind of long, but makes sense given what’s to come.

The author does a good job with chat hyper development and setting the stage for a love story based on science and algorithms. My biggest disappointment is the ending. Honestly I would love a book 2.

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