Recap Book Chat

Do you feel like you always get the fuzzy end of the lollipop? Do you wish you had some tools in your belt to help when negotiations in you life come up? One Step Ahead by David Sally may hold the answers you are looking for. A challenge and dense yet illuminating read! David Sally writes of many different stories, research and examples to help show the most effective ways of negotiating.

I was so honored to get to meet author and veteran Jamie Cole at my sons Veterans Day program at school. She was gracious enough to grant me an interview where we got to sit down and talk about her new book and what inspired her to write it. Jamie was able to get Jake and now Shay from the organization Veteran Assistance Dogs of Texas.  If you are wanting to connect with Jamie her number is 325-669-1025 or click here for her Facebook.  To purchase your own copy of Jake the Service Dog you contact Jamie or order from Amazon. 

In the spirit of November and in this season of Thanksgiving we felt compelled to compile a list of our top 10 books we are grateful for. Enjoy!

“If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek.” In honor of our one year anniversary on the Recap Book Chat podcast this October we wanted to do a bit of a scary read. Robert Louis Stevenson delivered. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, written in 1886 gave us a lot to talk about even though it was not very long. The novella only took Stevenson three days to write. Masterfully done, witty and intriguing, this little book will keep you engaged and contemplating your own duality and interpersonal struggles.

A compelling WW2 historical novel that follows the life of a Jewish forger in occupied France. This is a book that will stay with you. Full of great quotes and extreme courage The Book of Lost Names is a well written look back in time.

This epic classic did not disappoint! Dickens tackles issues dealing with poverty, class and the choices we make head on. It was so fun getting to read the book from which so many adaptations have come.

A quick and easy read that packs a punch! Tai Ann shares so many wonderful nuggets in just a few pages. She is able to discuss huge topics around parenting and children's identity in a manageable and yet practical way. This book opened our eyes and encouraged our souls on communicating with kids. There are many simple yet powerful tools that are mentioned that every parent needs in there tool belt.  Here is the podcast for organization we mentioned in the show: https://clutterbug.me/podcast 

Today we take a look at some of our favorite film adaptations of books. Let us know what some of your favorites are! Shelia’s List      Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Pollyanna by  Eleanor H. Porter True Grit by Charles Portis Secretariat by William Nack Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Christy by Catherine Marshall To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Anne of Green Gables by  L. M. Montgomery Princess Bride by William Goldman Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Kate's List Chronicles of Narnia Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Hunger Games by Suzan Collins Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Divergent by Veronica Roth How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Matilda by  Roald Dahl Fellowship of the Rings  J.R.R. Tolkien Honorable mention We bought a Zoo The Kings Speech Quotes from the episode: “Once you have read a book you care about, some part is always with you.” Louis L'amour “I am a part of everything I have read” Theodore Roosevelt

Set in the 1950’s this is a brilliantly constructed story and coming of age story of troubled teens. Warning there is a spoiler section at the end where we discuss the surprise ending but we give a warning before diving into what happened.

A compelling and engaging historical fiction novel set in London during World War ll. We loved getting to discuss the gritty and compassionate characters and glean wonderful quotes from them. If you want a front row seat to living in London during years of bombs and rationing we highly recommend giving this book a read. Here is a link to the milkman photograph that Sheila mentioned in the episode. A picture really is worth a 1000 words. https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/london-milkman-1940/