25 Before 25 by Whitney Thompson - I don't usually read self help books, but this one is just a little slip of a thing, and besides, it's geared to under 25 year olds! However, it's packed with common sense concepts that might resonate with women of any age. Whitney has a great voice, she's not bossy or preachy, and doesn't presume to know more than anyone else as she talks about the difficult experiences that led her to write the book. This isn't a list of things to do before you turn 25; it's a look at life lessons. The cover is delightful, and between the pages is practical inspiration for navigating the tough times and realizing that you're not the only one.
Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam Short Stories by Caribbean Women Edited by Carmen C. Esteves and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert - Another intriguing title for a book of stories about life in the different islands. The reading isn't easy, in part due to the physical style of the book. The font is nice and dark, but the letters and lines are close spaced, and it's as if there are few or no paragraph breaks. So with the eyes, it was hard reading, and that took away from some of the amazing stories. The title and cover are about the place... the heat, the vegetation, the water. The stories are personal and engaging. I'm glad I read it.
Her Heart On Her Sleeve: I live in a suburb north of Chicago, and I read, bead, make jewelry, sew, watch TV and movies, crochet, craft, decorate, go to house and garage sales, walk and go on beach walks, listen to music, take pictures, cook and bake, read, and write about all of it on herheartonhersleeve. I have a companion blog called Jewlery by Dianne Sophia at diannesophia.blogspot.com where I write exclusively about my jewelry.
Jewelry By Dianne Sophia: I have been collecting vintage jewelry since I was a girl growing up in Detroit, and have been designing and making jewelry for 15 years. I love to work with pearls and crystals, semi-precious stones, Sterling Silver and Gold, along with vintage beads and materials. I delight in combining shape, pattern and color in new ways. I'm inspired and influenced by my travels and experiences as a reader, writer, photographer and student of life. My blog herheartonhersleeve.blogspot.com chronicles my life in art and popular culture.
25 Before 25 by Whitney Thompson - I don't usually read self help books, but this one is just a little slip of a thing, and besides, it's geared to under 25 year olds! However, it's packed with common sense concepts that might resonate with women of any age. Whitney has a great voice, she's not bossy or preachy, and doesn't presume to know more than anyone else as she talks about the difficult experiences that led her to write the book. This isn't a list of things to do before you turn 25; it's a look at life lessons. The cover is delightful, and between the pages is practical inspiration for navigating the tough times and realizing that you're not the only one. 
Green Cane and Juicy Flotsam Short Stories by Caribbean Women Edited by Carmen C. Esteves and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert - Another intriguing title for a book of stories about life in the different islands. The reading isn't easy, in part due to the physical style of the book. The font is nice and dark, but the letters and lines are close spaced, and it's as if there are few or no paragraph breaks. So with the eyes, it was hard reading, and that took away from some of the amazing stories. The title and cover are about the place... the heat, the vegetation, the water. The stories are personal and engaging. I'm glad I read it.
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