This book, by Craig Groeschel is a bit of a gift wrapped in a conundrum. First, let me say that it is a good read, but there are a few head scratching elements. To start, it’s written by a pastor who states in the beginning that this book is not targeted solely to Christians. But […]
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Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
If you’re ready to be jolted out of your comfort zone then this is the book for you. I walked past Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, went back and picked it up, set it down, then went back again. It kept calling to me to read this story of a man who came up […]
The Value-Added Employee: 31 Competencies to Make Yourself Irresistible to Any Company
Readers and the BU community often share their surprise with me at the range of books and topics they find on Books Uplift. I am too, often surprised at what books are sent my way. While not all of them make it to the site, I would hazard to guess 95% do get their very […]
Finding Your Fire and Keeping It Hot: Discovering your Why, Your Passion, Your Purpose in Life
Short but impactful, Find Your Fire gets to the heart of the matter—finding your purpose, what lights you, and putting your whole self into the endeavor. Diana Stout’s resume hosts a litany of honors and credentials, but she humbles herself in this book as she shares openly what compelled her to become a full-time writer. […]
How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably familiar with this book by Cesar Millan, the best-selling author and star of Dog Whisperer on National Geographic. This is just one of his three most popular books that shares his training philosophy and animal behavioral prowess with pet lovers who desire to raise the “Perfect Dog.” Being […]
Dog Lessons: Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends
This work by Hersch Wilson, the author of Firefighter Zen, is several books wrapped into one. Not literarily but figuratively. In other words, it’s both dog lover’s companion, childhood memoir, and mindful approach to canine appreciation wrapped into one. The chapters in this small, classically inspired, happy tale—or should I say “tail”—share thought provoking life […]
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
I haven’t met a person who isn’t struggling with anxiety and stress these days. Toss in the inner critic, fear, low self-esteem, and emotional reactivity, and you have a cocktail that we all occasionally finds ourselves swimming in. That’s why this book by Dr. Julie Smith is a timely read for everyone. There’s a lot […]
Strength to Stand: Overcoming, Succeeding, Thriving, Advancing, Winning.
A lot of promises are made in this title, so naturally I was drawn to what author, pastor, and motivational speaker T. D. Jakes had to share. A servant of God, Jake has written this book for both believers and those who are curious about Christianity. But pulling back the lens, you can see that […]
Dogs Demystified: An A-Z Guide to All Things Canine
I requested a copy of this book from New World Library knowing I would be adopting a dog soon. Of course, I didn’t know that I would be adopting two dogs. Here I am, with a crazy household but thankfully, a powerful resource in hand. And yes, I’m using this instructional guide by Marc Bekoff […]
Finding Clarity: How compassionate accountability builds vibrant relationships, thriving workplaces, and meaningful lives.
Finding Clarity by Marc Lesser is all about increasing self-awareness and interpersonal skills so one can live, and lead, with more depth, compassion, and effectiveness. Marc has decades of experience that “he lived and practiced” in preparation of writing this book. Director of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, MBA, and CEO of three companies, including a […]