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Dalit

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i read the review.
and what do you think so far?
I like it so far. Each chapter is from a different character's perspective. Only about 60-70 pages in, yet usually like legal/courtroom dramas and do have an interest in hyperbaric medicine. Have found the practice of medicine very fascinating of late.
 

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How did you find the very worst missionary?
I'm not entirely sure. Facebook maybe? Stumbled upon her somehow and even if she's perceived as a somewhat liberal Christian and drops some f bombs every now and then, I dig her authenticity. Really sad her Jamison passed. He seemed like a good boy.
 

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I'm not entirely sure. Facebook maybe? Stumbled upon her somehow and even if she's perceived as a somewhat liberal Christian and drops some f bombs every now and then, I dig her authenticity. Really sad her Jamison passed. He seemed like a good boy.
Ya, she’s seems like a pretty liberal Christian from the couple of posts I read. Ya, it made me sad to read about her son, her marriage, her depression.

God could have saved her marriage, I know because He saved mine. At the same time God saved mine a Christian woman I knew was praying to save hers..she went into counseling while I trusted God. She got divorced and my marriage was saved.

I understand about wanting to take something for the depression. I was contemplating the same thing years ago...God asked me to trust Him and not take the pills, so I didn’t take the pills and trusted Him...good choice! :)
 

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I like it so far. Each chapter is from a different character's perspective. Only about 60-70 pages in, yet usually like legal/courtroom dramas and do have an interest in hyperbaric medicine. Have found the practice of medicine very fascinating of late.
@polymoog , this was a fantastic book actually. I would read more by Angie Kim. There is some disturbing content in it, yet it is worth the read. Probably will never try hyperbaric chambers or "miracle submarines" located at someone's house/property now. :)
 

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Safe People by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend: This is a reread from a decade ago, but I need to reread it every year. If you attract unsafe, hurtful, toxic people to you, please read. It's okay to have boundaries. Plus, it helps you identify where you are unsafe. Very good.

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan: Pollan researched LSD and psilocybin (mushrooms) and their effects on depression, addiction and anxiety.

Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin: Muslim Pride and Prejudice.
 

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The Day Will Pass Away: The Diary of a Gulag Prison Guard 1935-1936 by Ivan Christyakov.
read man is wolf to man and kolyma tales. i recommend the latter only, and only if its dirt cheap on abes.com since its a thin book.
in the same vein, theres a novel children of the arbat. i thought it was pretty good.

on amazon, theres a penguin classic of the same title thats 528 pp. the one i read was about 120 pages, tops.
 

Dalit

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Safe People by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend: This is a reread from a decade ago, but I need to reread it every year. If you attract unsafe, hurtful, toxic people to you, please read. It's okay to have boundaries. Plus, it helps you identify where you are unsafe. Very good.

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan: Pollan researched LSD and psilocybin (mushrooms) and their effects on depression, addiction and anxiety.

Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin: Muslim Pride and Prejudice.
Ayesha at Last was really good. Still reading the others. Have added The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai.
 

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read man is wolf to man and kolyma tales. i recommend the latter only, and only if its dirt cheap on abes.com since its a thin book.
in the same vein, theres a novel children of the arbat. i thought it was pretty good.

on amazon, theres a penguin classic of the same title thats 528 pp. the one i read was about 120 pages, tops.
I think I have Kolyma Tales in my pile of unread books. Thanks for the recommendations.
 

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Spiritual Pilgrims: Carl Jung and Teresa of Avila
The meaning of the spiritual life illuminated by the great depth psychologist and the mystic saint.
 

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A friend recently gave me a copy of “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. She swears the book changed her life/depression, perspective on the world for the better and credits it with the success behind her MLM gig. I just went through a tough few weeks, mental health wise, and she credits the book with curing her depression. I’ve heard it’s like the Secret/law of attraction type books. I’m about 20 pages in; it’s a lot to absorb. (I’m a tad skeptical) Anyone else read it on here? I’d love to hear your thoughts/perspective on it.
 

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I just finished Jane Eyre
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I thought it was an interesting book and was surprised that the book had a lot of talk about God. I have to admit that I was only interested in reading it because I had bought some tea called Bronte Sisters tea and I liked the tea..lol!
 
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