Book Reviews

Louder Than Words is the latest book from Todd Henry. The author behind Die Empty and popular Podcast 'Beyond the To-Do List' wrote this volume as us a treatise on how to write authentically, in order to make yourself heard.Being heard is becoming more difficult every day, as more people, businesses, and products are all competing for attention

Arianna Huffington is one of the great inspirations in my life, particularly where writing is concerned. When she penned On Becoming Fearless it was intended as guidance for her daughters, Isabella and Christina, encouraging them to live bravely, openly, and fearlessly in the modern world. Huffington herself has always been brave and fearless, both in her

Lindy West, weekly columnist for The Guardian, culture writer for GQ, and sometime blogger for Jezebel.com, created Shrill: Notes From A Loud Woman as a response to the current way women are navigating society. In the wake of Caitlin Moran's phenomenal How To Be A Woman the shelves were flooded with comedy-riddled, rage-against-patriarchy, feminist manifestos, most

'Do you have a vagina? Do you want to be in charge of it? Congratulations! You’re a feminist.' So writes British author Caitlin Moran in her humorous and sharp manifesto of feminism and how proud a woman should be to call herself a feminist. A columnist for The Times, Ms. Moran’s book gives feminism a friendly,

This book was recommended by a friend. I was unsure what to expect from it, as it deals with a spiritual philosophy called A Course in Miracles (ACIM). I'm not normally one for following set philosophies or doctrines, especially when it comes to the spiritual. I believe in balance, and I believe in the power of

This week I bring you a review of Tribes by Seth Godin, and I have to say I'm disappointed. Which is surprising. If you read my review of The Icarus Deception, you will know I'm a fan of Godin's. He's an excellent writer and equally inspirational speaker. I've read other books by him and follow

Die Empty by Todd Henry is just what I would expect from such an impassioned speaker. It's well written and provides a thoughtful, and though-provoking, commentary giving it your all. Always doing your best work. There's a very personal tone to the book which is evident throughout. Todd is clearly invested in this subject and walks his

This week I've been reading yet another book on entrepreneurship! This one's a little different from most and I've appreciated the change of pace. As a female entrepreneur with a background in gender research, Feminine Capital by Barbara Orser and Catherine Elliott has been on my To Read pile for a while. The Curse of the Cover JudgementI'm

Making it as an entrepreneur is damn hard work. This is true regardless of gender. But for women in business there are, what I would call a unique set of challenges. To help me on my entrepreneurial journey I read a lot. Business books, self-help books, and memoirs written by successful business people and role