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Anyone else reading ”Wild”?
We read great books with a slant toward caregiving. When possible, the book’s author joins our discussion on Your Caregiving Journey. You can see all our book club picks here: http://www.caregiving.com/caregiving-book-club/
Anyone else reading ”Wild”?
You can listen to our book club discussion here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/caregiving/2012/04/27/book-club-the-gifts-of-imperfections
Here’s what we’re reading in 2012 (we had a slow start to our year, so we start with April):
April: The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brene Brown
May: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by […]
“The Gifts of Imperfection” isn’t a painful read for your typical Red Blooded American Male.
Since becoming a Caregiver ten years ago I look at books in a different way. It’s no longer just a matter of […]
Just finished ”The Gifts of Imperfection” Conclusion: I’m Shameless
Have you finished our April pick, ”The Gifts of Imperfection”? Share your thoughts in our Forum. I’ve created a Topic for us to talk about the book. And, if anyone would like to join me on the talk show to discuss the book, just let me know! I’d love to have an on-air discussion with three of you.
Hi Everyone–G-J pointed me to an article by Dr. Brene Brown, author of our April book club pick, on MariaShriver.com. You can read her article here: […]
I borrowed The Gifts of Imperfection from the library and have started reading it.
I just selected our August and September book picks, which are:
–August: The Four Things That Matter Most: A Book About Living by Ira Byock
–September: Blue Nights by Joan Didion
What good books have you read? Share your recommended reads here.
Hi Denise:
I have not actually read the book but the author did send me an advanced reader autographed copy of it. I believe it is now for sale. It is a fiction book.
I read an article in a magazine highlighting three women living with chronic illness. Suzan was one of them and I just felt a connection with her. She has HIV which she…[Read more]
Probably the most relevent peice of fiction I’ve read recently is “Ships That Pass In The Night” by; Beatrice Harriden (1893). Surprisingly good for a chick book.
My taste usualy goes for techno thrillers but I’ll see if I can get through “The Gifts of Imperfection” and offer a man’s perspective in the disscusion. Even though it sounds like…[Read more]
I borrowed a copy of our April pick so I’ll start reading tonight or tomorrow. What would you think about having a discussion among the four of us (G-J, Jane and Billy) on the talk show? We could pick a day and time that works for all of you (if you’re up for it). I think it would be fun to hear what you guys think of it.
Our book club picks for the next few months are:
April: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown
May: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
June: Back to the Summit by Omer Rains (the author will join us for a live discussion)
July:…[Read more]
I have been reading Trish’s book and it is so good. I can relate to it so much especially about her mom. Sometimes I want to cry.
In October, we’re reading “Forever a Caregiver” by Trish Hughes Kreis. You can listen to our book club discussion with Trish on October 25 at 3 p.m. ET on Your Caregiving Journey.
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