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Leslie Richman has commented on (23) products.

Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change the World by Kathy Freston

Leslie Richman, June 2, 2013

Veganist is a great book full of solid information, anecdotes from real people, and workable solutions to the challenges of converting to a plant-based life style. Kathy Freston writes in a personable voice and backs up her talking points with facts from well respected researchers and activists. Veganist is a terrific resource to have in the pursuit of a healthier life!

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The Apothecary by Maile Meloy

Leslie Richman, May 26, 2013

A gorgeous book! The Apothecary is billed as young adult fiction, but will satisfy imaginative readers of any age. The story is part snapshot of post-war London, part social commentary, and part modern day fairy tale. Vibrant description, memorable character, and a truly unique plot make The Apothecary a truly satisfying read.

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Carry the One by Carol Anshaw

Leslie Richman, March 4, 2013

Carry The One is a top notch novel from start to finish. Anshaw weaves together a rich story that spans years and generations. The tale follows the lives of a group of family and friends linked by one bittersweet and tragic night. The book was hard to put down and definitely made me interested in reading more of the authors work. Anshaw's writing is rife with thick description and conveys a tone eloquent and approachable at once.

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7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker

Leslie Richman, February 21, 2013

7 is a life changer! Jen Hatmaker set out to address seven life areas over seven months to suss out areas of excess, situations of confused priorities, and just to clarify/simplify life in general. Her commentary is honest and hilarious as she traverses everything from Chick-Fil-A withdrawal to the heartwrenching process of adopting babies from Ethiopia. She conveys her experience and the takeaways in a compassionate, non-judgmental tone, create a wild desire in me as a reader to embark on my own 7 experiment. Avoid this book if you aren't ready for some awesome shifts in perspective and habit!

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Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama by Alison Bechdel

Leslie Richman, February 21, 2013

This book perfectly captures the essence the tug o' war of emotions otherwise known as the mother/daughter relationship. Alison Bechdel intersperses her own coming to terms/coming out experiences with her relationship with her mom, all funneled through years of therapy. It's weighty stuff that all comes together to create a crisp and pleasing tale of growing up and growing into the layered people we are.

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