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The Ego Unmasked takes you on a journey of self-discovery right into the very heart of who you are. The ego is the basis for much of your personality and how you interact with others. In order to change and/or manage it you must first define it. Finding your ego type requires complete honesty with yourself which can be difficult to achieve but brings with it a sense of freedom. I thoroughly enjoyed The Ego Unmasked and even shared it with my therapists, both plan on buying it. This is a book you can refer back to time and again, not only as you make course corrections in your own life but also to better understand where others are coming from. It is specially good for parents as they play a major role in the ego development of their children.

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Jan's Story is as much a love story as it is a chronicle of the progression of Alzheimer's. This was one of the hardest books for me to read, not because it's difficult to read but because it just rips at your heart. Reading about Jan and Barry's life together before The Disease and the slow destruction of that life with its progression is gut-wrenching. Jan's Story reminds us to cherish each day and not take even the small moments we have with loved ones for granted. I highly recommend this book to anyone whether you know someone effected by Alzheimer's or not. Chances are one day you will either know someone close to you who will have to go through it or you may even fall victim yourself or become a caregiver.

This is a sequel to J. L. Bourne's Day by Day Armageddon. From my understanding it picks up right where the first book leaves off. I didn't read the first book but I now intend to after reading the sequel. The journal style of the book makes it read quickly, keeps my ADHD mind interested. If you like Zombie thrillers this is a really great book even without having read the first book.

Aside from being initially put off by the 16 page introduction dissecting the 1970 film Patton, I truly enjoyed the book. The introduction was not only unnecessary, the issues raised could and should have been addressed in the main text, but also off putting. However, once I got to the body of the book it was very interesting and informative. Although the author tends to gloss over or make excuse for Patton's flaws, he still paints a good picture of Patton, the man. The book is engaging and a quick read. I learned a lot about Patton I didn't know. Unlike many books that focus solely on his World War II exploits this book shows the full tapestry of his life. I would recommend this book for additional reading on Patton but I would not recommend it as a sole resource.

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I absolutely loved this book. I was immediately drawn in by both the characters and the story. Alexandra has a way of making you really understand the characters as if you truly knew them. I personally felt a special kinship to Sasha even though she and I come from two completely different worlds, I like how she thinks. I'm a political junky so I kept up with what was, and still is, going on with the financial crisis and recession. Along with many others in the country I learned of CDOs and derivatives but Alexandra makes it all make a little more sense. The Recessionitas is a really quick read as it's hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Hachette Book Group as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”