Wednesday, July 15, 2015

What I've Been Reading :: July 2015

Things are getting back to normal: my body (slowly, slowly...), my hair (shedding like a dog), my sleep (Champ wakes up just at 3, sometimes not until 4), and even my ability to fit some reading into my day.  Here's what I've been up to...

Read:

Better Than Before :: Rubin

I loved The Happiness Project, but this one was even better!  Without being prescriptive, Rubin discusses psychology, studies, and anecdotes about habits in a way that starts the wheels turning about the reader's own life.  Had to return it to the library, but I'll be checking it out again!


Why We Get Fat :: Taubes

This one was mentioned in Better Than Before, and I was intrigued by the premise.  It flips the current "avoid fat" notion in nutrition science on its head.  Not a new idea to me, but it's fleshed out with science and anecdotes that gave me a clearer picture (and a greater excuse to grab the butter!).







Didn't Get to Finish:


American Wasteland :: Bloom

I have been convicted from time to time of just how much stuff we throw away.  Reading this book (again, had to return before I was finished) opened my eyes to the sheer amount of waste that goes on at all points on the consumer chain...and when I check it out again, I'm looking forward to the section about what I can do differently to address the issue.
Free to Learn :: Gray

What do kids need to learn?  Free play.  Outside play.  To not have tests all the time.  Lines up well (though not perfectly) with what I think about education.  Excited to check it back out and finish it.






Abandoned:


The Fringe Hours :: Turner

I love the premise here: how to get more of what you want and love to do into your life and days...but I just couldn't get into it.








On My Nightstand: In My Suitcase:


   



I'm linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy for Quick Lit.  What have you been reading?

2 comments:

  1. I read Better than Before this month, too, and I much prefer it to her happiness books!

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  2. I liked Better Than Before, too, but I liked the Happiness books more. Interesting! I really like Gretchen. I've been meaning to check out the Taubes book. Looks like you've got some good reads packed! Have fun!

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