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A Christian review of this old but fascinating illustrated biography, Jackie Chan: Inside the Dragon by Clyde Gentry III (1997). Continue reading
Category Archives: Nonfiction – Secular
Married to Bhutan by Linda Leaming (2011)
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A Christian review of Linda Leaming’s Married to Bhutan — a strong and personal memoir of falling in love with a land, a culture, and a people. Continue reading
Declutter Your Mind by Scott & Davenport
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A Christian review – I’ve suffered from mental distractions, “noisy brain” and “information hoarding” before, so “Declutter Your Mind” jumped out at me. The authors share a bunch of useful tips about clearing the mind, and I think it’s worth a read—or at least a review. Continue reading
The Bhutanese Guide to Happiness by Gyonpo Tshering (2012)
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While I’m not going to make these 365 proverbs a daily diet, they were fun to read. I highlight 15 favorites from The Bhutanese Guide to Happiness by Gyonpo Tshering (2012), like this gem: “Parents are like walnuts, hard on the outside and soft on the inside.” Click to check out the rest! Continue reading
What Makes You Not a Buddhist (2007)
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse (2007) offers a provocative look at the 4 key pillars of Buddhism. I review if (obviously) from a Christian perspective, so this review is a bit longer than normal. Continue reading
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956)
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My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956) delightfully mixes both naturalism and people-watching for a humorous look—from a child’s perspective—at an island in 1930s Greece. Continue reading
The Illustrated Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth (2021)
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If you love studying words as much as reading them, then The Illustrated Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth (2021) is definitely for you! Although risqué at times, it’s a fun and educational romp through the quirks of the English language. Continue reading
Mother God by Sylvia Browne (2004)
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I read this trash for research purposes only. In my review of Mother God by Sylvia Browne (2004), I only scratch the surface of exposing this heretical cult, and I really don’t want to go any further. Continue reading
When the Earth Was Flat by Graeme Donald (2012)
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Scientific history gets debunked in this delightful read, When the Earth Was Flat, though a few of Graeme Donald’s claims sound more opinionated than fact-based. Continue reading
Finding George Orwell in Burma by Emma Larkin (2004)
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For my most recent trip to Myanmar, I brought only one book with me, Finding George Orwell in Burma by Emma Larkin (2004). It didn’t take me long to wonder if I’d smuggled a banned book into the country, because this “travelogue” cuts deep in the heart of Burma’s political oppression, and it pulls no punches. I tried to hide the cover whenever I read it in public! Continue reading