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The Promise of Paradox: A Celebration of Contradictions in the Christian Life by Parker J. Palmer My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a great read and a must read if you’re a person who is not content with…
Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings from the Road by Willie Nelson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I learned a lot about Willie Nelson that I never knew. I gained a lot of respect for…
I recently read an article about the Hidden Benefit of Giving Back to Open Source Software. The main focus of the article is about the economic benefit. The author makes the point early on that, “The reason for that benefit…
Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very well written book. This is the 4th book I’ve read about the Trump administration. I think Bob Woodward has done a great service…
Beyond PTSD: A Spiritual Journey into Wholeness and Love by Gregory J. Masiello My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a wonderfully insightful book which I read in less than a day. I simply could not put it down.…
WTF?: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us by Tim O’Reilly My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an interesting read. This is the first book I’ve read by Tim O’Reilly though I have benefited from some…
Your Starter Guide to Makerspaces (The Nerdy Teacher Presents) by Nicholas Provenzano My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s a good discussion about what makes a makerspace. I really loved the author’s personal touch in sharing his own experiences more…
Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by James Martin My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very insightful and wonderfully written book that I highly…
I spent the last several days here at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA with nearly forty Secular Franciscan sisters and brothers. We learned a great deal about multiculturalism and diversity. It was a great conference in a wonderful setting.…
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a real page turner. Mixing humor, practical wisdom and actual experience this book…