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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2020
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| You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate MurphyWhat it is: an illuminating look at the power of strong listening skills and the ways in which modern technology has allowed us to be always available to listen but not always good at it.
Read it for: the thorough research; the conversations with a diverse group of people (from priests to hostage negotiators) whose careers require them to develop and maintain the listening skills that so many of us have lost. |
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Antoni in the kitchen
by Antoni Porowski
A star of Netflix’s Queer Eye shows home cooks how to make delicious creations in the kitchen but still stay casual, in a full-color cookbook that includes such recipes as Bastardized Easy Ramen, Malaysian Chili Shrimp, Roasted Carrots With Carrot-Top Pesto, and Salty Lemon Squares.
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Tiny habits : + the small changes that change everything
by B. J Fogg
An expert of habit formation and behavior science describes how to harness the power of transformation, whether it be to lose weight, exercise more or de-stress, through making tiny changes that we can feel good about. (self-help).
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When Death Becomes Life: Notes From a Transplant Surgeon
by Joshua D. Mezrich
What it is: a moving memoir of the author's experiences as a transplant surgeon; a survey of the history of transplant medicine and the many relevant ethical concerns.
Don't miss: the discussion of the unique bonds that can form between an organ donor's grieving loved ones and the transplant recipients who owe their lives to organ donation.
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| The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become... by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.What it's about: childhood attachment styles and actionable advice for how parents can "show up" in ways that that foster their child's self-esteem and emotional well-being.
Why you should read it: This thorough yet accessible exploration of early emotional development is the book you'll wish your own parents had access to.
About the authors: Psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and clinical social worker Tina Payne Bryson have previously collaborated on other parenting books such as The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. |
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| Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed... by Jean ChatzkyWhat it's about: how women can evaluate their relationships with money and take steps to ensure their financial security, which will allow them to create a life with less stress and more opportunities for fulfillment.
About the author: Award-winning journalist Jean Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show, host of the weekly HerMoney podcast, and has written other personal finance books such as Pay It Down and Not Your Parents' Money Book. |
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| The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good With Money by Chelsea Fagan; designed by Lauren Ver HageWhat it is: an approachable entry point for anyone who needs to get their financial affairs in order but is overwhelmed by trying to figure out where to start.
Read it for: newbie-level introductions to concepts like budgeting and investing; discussions of how money can affect our relationships with ourselves and with each other; the author's warmth, sincerity, and humor. |
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| Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover by Leanne JacobsWhat it's about: how to change your relationship with money and find balance between your finances and the rest of your life.
Topics include: clarifying your goals; the value of having multiple sources of income; the importance of staying grounded even after you've managed to build wealth.
Is it for you? The tone and much of the advice in this guide might seem unconventional to some readers, but anyone looking for new approaches to personal finance will find it refreshing. |
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| You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle... by Jesse MechamWhat's inside: a complete, detailed guide to managing your money, based on the system built into the popular budgeting platform of the same name.
Why you might like it: The encouraging tone of the writing and room for flexibility in the system feel less restrictive than other books about financial planning.
Advice includes: "give every dollar a job," "embrace your true expenses," and instead of asking yourself "can I afford this?", ask "does this move me closer to my goals?" |
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