Category Archives: Non-fiction

Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating- Moira Weigel

Posted on May 17, 2016 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Round Seventeen & 1/2: The Names Have Been Changed to Protect the Inefficient – Rich Siegel

Posted on May 7, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) We’ve evolved from the mad men of the 1960’s and 70’s to the internet and social media of the twenty-first century. However, one thing hasn’t changed. The advertising industry still tries to get you to buy … Continue reading →

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A Field Guide to the F Word – Ben Parker

Posted on April 1, 2016 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Hoping to Help: The Promises and Pitfalls of Global Health Volunteering (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work) – Judith N. Lasker

Posted on February 16, 2016 by J D Jung

(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 →

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My Electrician Drives a Porsche?: Investing in the Rise of the New Spending Class -Gianni Kovacevic

Posted on February 15, 2016 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Elegant Entrepreneur – Danielle Tate

Posted on February 7, 2016 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight: The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down – Peter Walsh

Posted on January 30, 2016 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life – Brian Wansink

Posted on December 18, 2015 by J D Jung

(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 →

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A Sportscaster’s Guide to Watching Football – Mark Oristano

Posted on December 3, 2015 by J D Jung

(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 →

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What Am I Going To Do With All My STUFF? – Julie Hall

Posted on November 28, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The more stuff you keep, the more it becomes a monkey on your back. The stuff doesn’t go away without your efforts. One day, your heirs will have to clear out what you keep.” You may … Continue reading →

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