Empire of the Scalpel

A book feature of Empire of the Scalpel: The History of Surgery by Ira Rutkow Scribner (2022)History of Medicine416 pages Summary: From an eminent surgeon and historian comes the “by turns fascinating and ghastly” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice) story of surgery’s development—from the Stone Age to the present day—blending meticulous medical research with… Read More »

Gut-Brain Secrets

A book review of Gut-Brain Secrets: Causes and Solutions to Gut, Brain and Body Dysfunction by R.D. Lee Stars: ***** Enquicken Publishing (2022)Health411 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Gut-Brain Secrets explains how friendly bacteria in your digestive tract nourish and protect your good… Read More »

You Have No Right To Stay Broken

A book review of You Have No Right to Stay Broken: A Story Guided Roadmap to Self-Actualization by Tashiyanna Noel Stars: **** Self-Published (2022)Self-Help150 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: How many times have you been broken because you were… Read More »

Redeeming Productivity

A book review of Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory by Reagan Rose Stars: **** Moody Publishers (2022)Christian Nonfiction158 pages Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book by Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Feeling overwhelmed and unproductive? The answer isn’t to do… Read More »

ADHD and Emotional Intelligence

A book review of ADHD and Emotional Intelligence: Positive Parenting Techniques to Use When Raising an Explosive Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Roxana. C. Stars: ***** Self-Published (2023)Parenting>ADHD238 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Are you feeling tired, strung-out,… Read More »

Family Power

A book review of Family Power: 5 Simple Rules for a Healthy Weight Home by Weight Watchers Stars: **** Wiley (2006)Health>Weight Loss260 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: For the first time, Family Power provides a revolutionary program that gives you proven, practical solutions for achieving a healthy weight and maintaining it as a family.… Read More »

Heal Your Headache

A book review of Heal Your Headache: The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Pain by David Buchholz, M.D. Stars: ***** Workman Publishing (2019)Health>Headaches272 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Based on the breakthrough understanding that virtually all headaches are forms of migraine—because migraine is not a specific type of headache, but… Read More »