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Gratitude by Oliver Sacks
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
brief; book of 4 essays on life.
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was challenging and was also based on a true story. It made me want to go to Ravensbruck and Lublin to understand the horrors the women endured. A tale of hope when there is none to be had. Made me grateful for everything I have.
Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better All the Time by Melody Beattie
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Journey Through Trauma: A Trail Guide to the 5-Phase Cycle of Healing Repeated Trauma by Gretchen L. Schmelzer
emotional
informative
medium-paced
3.5
How to Be Married: What I Learned from Real Women on Five Continents about Surviving My First (Really Hard) Year of Marriage by Jo Piazza
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.75
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change by Maggie Smith
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Good coffee table book.