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The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Sara Nasserzadeh
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I've read a lot of nonfiction about how to foster healthy romantic relationships.
This one feels different in that it actually acknowledges the work others have done: Drs. John and Julie Gottman, Dr. Brene Brown, Esther Perel, and many more. Dr. Nasserzadeh builds on those ideas while adding several of her own. She successfully synthesizes all sorts of research and theories about romantic relationships into one holistic book, which is impressive.
I outright learned some things despite my prior familiarity with the topic, and learned how to see a few concepts differently (the chapter on respect was eye-opening).
Honestly, I regret reading this as an audiobook, since I couldn't highlight various passages, or simply pause and reread a sentence over and over. There's so much in here that I know will need to sink in slowly over time.
That's why I'll be buying a print copy as well!
This one feels different in that it actually acknowledges the work others have done: Drs. John and Julie Gottman, Dr. Brene Brown, Esther Perel, and many more. Dr. Nasserzadeh builds on those ideas while adding several of her own. She successfully synthesizes all sorts of research and theories about romantic relationships into one holistic book, which is impressive.
I outright learned some things despite my prior familiarity with the topic, and learned how to see a few concepts differently (the chapter on respect was eye-opening).
Honestly, I regret reading this as an audiobook, since I couldn't highlight various passages, or simply pause and reread a sentence over and over. There's so much in here that I know will need to sink in slowly over time.
That's why I'll be buying a print copy as well!
From Side Hustle to Main Hustle to Millionaire: 13 Lessons to Turn Your Passion Into a Passive Paycheck by Ryan Scribner
informative
medium-paced