book review

  • Best-Selling Author Akash Karia Offers Instruction on Public Speaking in a Book About TED Talks 

      By Alexandra Blockton  Ablockton@lc.edu  A person can present a speech to an audience for many reasons. It can be to share a life-changing event that occurred in their lives to deliver a beneficial message.…

  • Book Review: “Your Future Happiness Matters”

    Alexandra Blockton Ablockton@lc.edu Did you know that someone is solely responsible for their happiness? Someone may experience situations in life that will cause them to steer away from being happy. In the book titled, “Happiness…

  • Kerry Washington’s “Thicker than Water” Shares a Story of Self-Discovery and Strong Family Bonds

    Kerry Washington’s “Thicker than Water” Shares a Story of Self-Discovery and Strong Family Bonds  Alexandra Blockton  Ablockton@lc.edu  Imagine growing up as an only child. Despite having loving parents, there’s always been a desire to share…

  • Gender Differences in Life 

    By Alexandra Blockton  ablockton@lc.edu  Can you imagine how someone may feel when judged by others because of gender? This negativity can be devastating for most individuals. In the book titled, “Delusions of Gender,” author Cordelia…

  • Unlocking Your Potential: A Journey through Self-Help Exercises

    By: Alexandra Blockton  Ablockton@lc.edu   Do you ever wonder what life is like for someone who takes time to complete self-help exercises focused on overcoming issues? These issues can consist of feelings such as depression, procrastination,…

  • Classic Review: Frankenstein

    By Jacob Reese jreese@lc.edu   For this semester’s third (and final) Classic Review, I have decided to do something different. Instead of reviewing an old movie I will be talking about an old book, the…

  • All Is Not Forgotten By Wendy Walker: She Needs Everlasting Help to Heal

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Initially, no family in today’s society enjoys going through the day-to-day drama typical households experience with teenagers. Jenny Kramer, who is only a sophomore in high school, loves to party with…

  • Straight On Til Morning: A Twisted Tale for the Boy Who Never Grew Up

    By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu I have read every Twisted Tale so far, and this one has been one of the most enticing adventures yet! Written by Liz Braswell, this novel gives a much-needed sequel to…

  • So This is Love: A Twisted Tale for the Books!

    By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu I have read every Twisted Tale so far, and this one has been my favorite book yet! Written by Elizabeth Lim, this novel takes a unique spin on the story of…

  • The Kowtow Wife, Who Doesn’t Want a Divorce; “Open House” by Elizabeth Berg

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Initially, reading this novel Open House by Elizabeth Berg had my mind all over the place while reading. Trying to figure out why Sam just doesn’t realize she is better off…