Book Reviews – One Hundred Year Horizons

Review: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression

Aug 19, 2013

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I am so grateful that my friend, author Maureen McQuerry, recommended that I buy “The Emotion Thesaurus” by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. As a scientist trying her hand in fiction for the first time, I am finding what a challenge it is to convey creatively and accurately what emotions my characters are experiencing. I…

John C. Maxwell: Speak to Me!

May 21, 2013

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Barbara Seiders

in Book Reviews, Leadership, Social Justice

In researching for my work in progress (WIP), I am reading a variety of texts on leadership. There are few authors in this field who are as well regarded as John C. Maxwell. His may be the name that has come up most often among my colleagues who share my passion for excellence in leadership…

Review: Her Story, A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America

Jan 13, 2013

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Barbara Seiders

in Book Reviews, Leadership, Social Justice

I recommend the print edition of the book, Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America, by Charlotte S. Waisman and Jill S. Tietjen , as a casual introduction to the contributions of women in American history. It provides brief descriptions of women and their contributions that may prompt the reader to pursue…

Review: Win Forever! Thank you, Coach Carroll, for a fun read and for restoring my faith in myself

Jul 5, 2012

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Barbara Seiders

in Book Reviews, Football, Leadership, Teamwork

I highly recommend Pete Carroll’s “Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion”. It is a fast read, full of energy, accessible and authentic, just like Coach Carroll. And for me, the best thing is it reminded me to be true to myself. Carroll presents layers of themes in the book: Develop a personal…

Category: Book Reviews

Review: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression

John C. Maxwell: Speak to Me!

Review: Her Story, A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America

Review: Win Forever! Thank you, Coach Carroll, for a fun read and for restoring my faith in myself