Marcus K. reviewed Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Review of 'Why We Sleep' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Pretty amazing to read about all the power of sleep, and how important it is for probably every aspect of our lives.
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Marcus K. rated A stranger in the house: 3 stars
Marcus K. reviewed My Dyslexic Life by Scott Douthit
Review of 'My Dyslexic Life' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Thank you Mr. D for sharing your story, it takes great courage and strength to publish such a personal story. I think it will help me relate with my daughter with how she feels and struggles with dyslexia.
Marcus K. rated Milk and Honey: 3 stars
Rupi Kaur: Milk and Honey (2014)
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Milk and Honey (stylized in all lowercase as "milk and honey") is an Indian-Canadian collection of both abstract fiction and …
Marcus K. reviewed The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Scribner classics)
The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in …
Review of 'The Old Man and the Sea' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I read Old Man and the Sea maybe 10+ years ago and decided to revisit after reading A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway. I did not enjoy A Farewell to Arms the ending was abrupt, the story meandered, plus I did not like the writing style or felt any connection with the characters. So, I was wondering, is Hemingway overrated?
The Old Man and the Sea puts that to rest, it is a wonderful book, great characters with the old man, the boy, the fish, and the sea itself. The story is well told and concise, filled with the details and struggles that make it easy to connect with.
No conclusion on Hemingway, maybe he's just inconsistent like the rest of us. I'll have to read more from him.
Marcus K. reviewed A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
Review of 'A Farewell to Arms' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
A funny coincidence, I happened to watch Silver Linings Playbook while reading this book and he spoiled the ending in the movie. I have to agree with Pat, what a bummer ending.
Marcus K. rated Docs for Developers: 4 stars
Docs for Developers by Jared Bhatti, Heidi Waterhouse
Learn to integrate the craft of writing with the craft of programming. This book teaches you how to create documentation …
Marcus K. rated Secret Garden (Children's Classics): 4 stars
Secret Garden (Children's Classics) by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A ten-year-old orphan comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin …
Marcus K. reviewed The Dead Zone by King, Stephen
The Dead Zone is a science fiction thriller novel by Stephen King published in 1979. …
Review of 'The Dead Zone' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
A fun quick read. I enjoyed the writing and it is a good story. The little twist at the end wasn't really needed and probably confused things instead of making it interesting.
Marcus K. rated Batman Earth One: 4 stars
Marcus K. rated HBR's 10 Must Reads for New Managers: 3 stars
Marcus K. rated The Effective Executive: 2 stars
The Effective Executive by Peter F. Drucker
The measure of the executive, Peter Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done." This usually …
Marcus K. reviewed This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
Review of 'This Tender Land' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Wonderful story, wonderfully written. Feels like a classic!
BOOK ONE of the Six of Crows Duology
Six of Crows is a fantasy novel …
Review of 'The Six of Crows Duology Boxed Set: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I always enjoy a good heist story. Filled with interesting characters and builds an interesting world that was easy to get into. I'm looking forward to the follow-up book.
Marcus K. reviewed How to Write Anything by Laura Brown
Review of 'How to Write Anything' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The first section has good practical advice on a writing process that is flexible enough for any sort of writing. The gist is the major steps — Purpose, Reader, Brainstorm, Organize, Draft, and Revise — can be done in any order and often many times for the same writing.
The second section on e-writing feels a little dated, written in 2014, or just common sense now. The content is still thoughtful and relevant.
The first two sections are 45 pages, the remaining 500 pages of the book are examples and advice on the many many types of writing; from topics such as Thank you letters, and Wedding toasts to Fighting a parking ticket and Sales Proposals. I glanced through this section it's good, but more of a reference for specific situations.
I checked the book out from our library, but I wanted my own copy to keep for reference, so …
The first section has good practical advice on a writing process that is flexible enough for any sort of writing. The gist is the major steps — Purpose, Reader, Brainstorm, Organize, Draft, and Revise — can be done in any order and often many times for the same writing.
The second section on e-writing feels a little dated, written in 2014, or just common sense now. The content is still thoughtful and relevant.
The first two sections are 45 pages, the remaining 500 pages of the book are examples and advice on the many many types of writing; from topics such as Thank you letters, and Wedding toasts to Fighting a parking ticket and Sales Proposals. I glanced through this section it's good, but more of a reference for specific situations.
I checked the book out from our library, but I wanted my own copy to keep for reference, so I ordered myself a used copy.
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