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April 13, 2022

REVIEW: Easter Promises: An Historical Anthology by Clare Griffin, Nancy Cunningham, Ava January, and Sarah Fiddelaers

JayneB Reviews / B- Reviews / Book Reviews / C Reviews / D Reviews1910s / 1920s / 1940s / actress / Anthology / art thief / Australia / Australian / Doctor / Easter / female pilots / France / Historical / Holiday / Hollywood / nurse / World War I2 Comments

This anthology sounded interesting but despite the title, there was very little faith involved.     Four remarkable women. Four unforgettable stories of hope, courage, faith and love. Australia, 1912 Minnie Wyndam loves her beautiful island home, her fabulous clothes and her childhood friend Eric. But while Minnie is busy ... more >

February 24, 2022

REVIEW: The Man Who Tasted Words by Guy Leschziner

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsDoctor / neuroscience / non-fiction / scienceComments Off on REVIEW: The Man Who Tasted Words by Guy Leschziner

In The Man Who Tasted Words, Guy Leschziner leads readers through the senses and how, through them, our brain understands or misunderstands the world around us. Vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are what we rely on to perceive the reality of our world. Our senses are the conduits that ... more >

June 5, 2021

REVIEW: The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsDoctor / feminist / non-fiction / women / women's health4 Comments

The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women’s bodies, and it’s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease–it’s a planned change, like ... more >

April 17, 2021

REVIEW: Dr. Disaster’s Guide to Surviving Everything by John Torres

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsDoctor / emergency preparedness / non-fictionComments Off on REVIEW: Dr. Disaster’s Guide to Surviving Everything by John Torres

A practical, all-encompassing guide to disaster preparedness, from avalanches and blackouts to pandemics and wildfires. An emergency room physician and U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Torres, aka “Dr. Disaster,” has spent his career on the front lines, saving lives in all sorts of disasters. He’s seen it all, from late ... more >

October 29, 2020

REVIEW: Bones: Inside and Out by Roy A. Meals, MD

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsanimals / anthropology / culture / Doctor / evolution / fossils / History / medicine / non-fiction / paleontology2 Comments

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A lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate life and human culture. Human bone is versatile and entirely unique: it repairs itself without scarring, it’s lightweight but responds to stresses, and it’s durable enough to survive for millennia. In Bones, orthopedic surgeon Roy ... more >

April 2, 2020

REVIEW: Am I Dying?! by Christopher Kelly, M.D. and Marc Eisenberg, M.D.

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsDoctor / health / medicine / non-fictionComments Off on REVIEW: Am I Dying?! by Christopher Kelly, M.D. and Marc Eisenberg, M.D.

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Featured on CBS This Morning, Men’s Health, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and The Dr. Oz Show Two top doctors present a comprehensive, light-hearted guide for the hypochondriac in all of us. Christopher Kelly, MD, and Marc Eisenberg, MD, FACC, are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from UNC Health ... more >

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