Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World written by Haruki Murakami
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such an amazing adventure, I loved the brilliant writing – a good sign is how quickly time passed while reading. Such fantastic complexity so well sewn together. Can’t wait to read more of his stories.
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian written by Marina Lewycka
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The obscure title sparked my interest, and it looked interesting from a flip thru in the airport bookstore. I’m very glad I bought it, as I couldn’t put down til I finished it. For me this is rare. It’s a beautiful story, with interesting characters. Took me somewhere completely new, although it gave a warm feeling like I had been there before.
Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life written by Thomas Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A comprehensive, warm guide to human fulfilment through the interesting path between classical mythology and modern social ideals.
Saving the World at Work: What Companies and Individuals Can Do to Go Beyond Making a Profit to Making a Difference written by Tim Sanders
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Some compelling case studies of small things making a big difference in work offices.
A great read for those who are looking to make a difference, without resorting to hugging trees and eating only vegetables which don’t cast a shadow.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything written by Steven D. Levitt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Levitt is a proud skeptic of conventional knowledge. His true skill is in asking questions of data that others don’t see, and making connections where it seems to make little sense.
The book has enjoyable twists, and it’s interesting for the thoughts it provokes.