Category Archives: Non-fiction
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser – Philosophy – Richard Brian Davis and William Irwin (Editors)
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Is Alice in Wonderland simply a fantastic children’s tale? Is it a result of author Lewis Carroll’s madness or opium addiction? No, according to some academics, there’s a lot more. In fact, philosophy professors Richard Brian … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophical reads
Tagged Alice in Wonderland, book reviews
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Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating- Moira Weigel
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…dating itself often feels like the worst, most precarious form of contemporary labor: an unpaid internship. You cannot be sure where things are heading, but you try to gain experience. If you look sharp, you might … Continue reading
Posted in History, Non-fiction
Tagged book reviews, dating, love, Romance
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A Field Guide to the F Word – Ben Parker
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “In the post [WWII] years, The [F] Word began to creep into the mainstream, used for some supposed shock value. But then the dam burst. The incessant use of The [F] Word today has reduced its … Continue reading
Hoping to Help: The Promises and Pitfalls of Global Health Volunteering (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work) – Judith N. Lasker
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) “What do they see as the value of having volunteers come to their communities? What, in their opinions, are the qualities of the good volunteers, and what describes the ones who are not so welcome? What … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Travel, World Issues
Tagged travel, World
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My Electrician Drives a Porsche?: Investing in the Rise of the New Spending Class -Gianni Kovacevic
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “If a youthful electrician on a mountain top can have an epiphany that permanently changes the course of his life, then could a middle-aged doctor like me clue into the ramifications of the largest migration of … Continue reading
Elegant Entrepreneur – Danielle Tate
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) “Most big ideas stem from personal pain or frustration. Entrepreneurs are professional problem solvers. They have identified something in our daily lives that could be made better and look for solutions. …Entrepreneurs investigate viable solutions and … Continue reading
Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight: The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down – Peter Walsh
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Here’s an essential truth about clutter: It seems to gather on its own without any involvement from you. Thousands of pounds of it can fill the spaces and cover the surfaces within your home, yet you … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?, Non-fiction, Your Best Self
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Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life – Brian Wansink
(Reviewed by Britney Lentz) As a recent nutrition graduate, I love reading the latest on food and nutrition to help me make choices that are more nutritious and delicious. But, as a recent nutrition graduate, I also need a little … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?
Tagged Diet, health
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A Sportscaster’s Guide to Watching Football – Mark Oristano
(Reviewed by JD Jung) You love spending Sunday afternoons with your friends, but they’re partying as they watch the NFL games, one after another. Or how about screaming for your team at a local bar during Monday night football? Oh … Continue reading
Posted in How do I do that?, Non-fiction, Sports
Tagged football
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