Book Reviews

Sunday, November 19, 2023

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green- Book Review

An Abundance of Katherines


An Abundance of Katherines by John Green- Book Review

Title: An Abundance of Katherines

Author: John Green

Publisher: Speak

Publish Date: September 21, 2006

Rating: 5/5

Summary(blurb): When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type of girls is named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog in his trail, and an overweight, Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun-- but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship and avenge Dumpees everywhere, and may finally win him the girl. 

**This book review may contain spoilers**

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul- Book Review

Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul: Stories... by Canfield, Jack

Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul by LeAnn Thieman- Book Review

Title: Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul: 101 Stories to Celebrate, Honor and Inspire the Nursing Profession

Author: LeAnn Thieman

Publisher: HCI (Health Communications, Inc.)

Publish Date: August 2001

Rating: 4.5/5

Summary(blurb): If you're a nurse or health-care professional, Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul will encourage, uplift and honor you by sharing the sunshine and sorrows of your profession. This collection of true stories champions your daily contributions, commitments and sacrifices, and portrays the compassion, intellect and wit necessary to meet your ever-challenging demands. Chances are you didn't choose to be a nurse because of the great hours, pay or working conditions! Stories from student nurses will help you recall why you entered this profession; stories from seasoned nurses reveal why you stay. Some stories reflect en the "good old days; all of them will give you hope for the future.

**This book review may contain spoilers**