Warhead: The True Story of One Teen Who Almost Saved the World by Jeff Henigson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those times where the title and the cover drew me in, and I'm glad they did. Warhead is the true story of Jeff Henigson who discovers he has brain cancer … Continue reading Warhead
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Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary My rating: 3 of 5 stars Funny, You Don't Look Autistic is a humorous first hand look at life on the autism spectrum. I appreciate that while this is a memoir, it doesn't focus on just Michael's way of … Continue reading Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
The Plot to Kill Hitler
The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero by Patricia McCormick My rating: 2 of 5 stars While the history of the events was fascinating, I had a hard time getting into the book. It's a short one, but it seemed to read more like a text book of facts than anything … Continue reading The Plot to Kill Hitler
The Hypochondriac’s Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have
The Hypochondriac's Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have by Dennis DiClaudio My rating: 2 of 5 stars Oh my, there are some gruesome diseases in here. There are also some that are just plain scary, not that I started thinking I had them, but just knowing things like that exist is worrisome. … Continue reading The Hypochondriac’s Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have
Hardcore Anxiety
Hardcore Anxiety: A Graphic Guide to Punk Rock and Mental Health by Reid Chancellor My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was relatable, but not knowing most of the bands mentioned left me feeling like I was missing something. I'm sure if the reader is someone that listens to punk rock, they will be … Continue reading Hardcore Anxiety
Did You Know: 501 Fascinating Facts from Church History
Did You Know: 501 Fascinating Facts from Church History by Kathryn Jenkins My rating: 2 of 5 stars I have mixed feelings about this book. There were some fun and interesting facts, but there were also some that didn't make a lot of sense or were just kind of boring. There were also some that … Continue reading Did You Know: 501 Fascinating Facts from Church History
Girl, Wash Your Face
Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis My rating: 2 of 5 stars I have to admit, I think this book suffered from being too popular. It seemed like everyone I know was talking about this book … Continue reading Girl, Wash Your Face
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert’s Year of Living Dangerously by Jessica Pan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Being an introvert, this book was completely relatable. I'm sure there are some people that don't see the big deal in walking up to a stranger and starting a conversation with them, … Continue reading Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
Left Standing
Left Standing: The Miraculous Story of How Mason Wells's Faith Survived the Boston, Paris, and Brussels Terror Attacks by Mason Wells My rating: 2 of 5 stars I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, I enjoyed reading about Mason's determination to recover from the attack in Brussels, but on the other … Continue reading Left Standing
The Furious Reader 