Book Reviews and Writing Tips
My parents always emphasized the importance of education. They pushed me to excel through primary and secondary school and to continue my education through college and grad school. After grad school, I even considered applying for a few Ph.D. programs, but after a while, I realized that if I was truly committed to lifelong learning, … Read more
Most of you have probably seen the movie. Some of you may have already read the book that the movie was based on. I’ll admit Johnny Depp did a masterful job in the movie and I sometimes have a hard time imagining how Hunter S. Thompson actually was in real life. But Fear and Loathing … Read more
I first picked this book up A Conservationist Manifesto by Scott Russell Sanders in college. It was mandatory reading, but I have to say a huge thanks to the Recreation and Tourism Management program at San Diego State University for including this selection in our curriculum. As I moved through college, my desire to spend … Read more
When I was 25 years old, Hunter S. Thompson was my favorite author, hands down. His seemingly reckless approach and emphasis on living life for the moment resonated with me that year. I appreciated the sentiment that we don’t know how much time we’ve got left, so we better be enjoying ourselves now. Hell’s Angels … Read more
I like to read a lot of different types of books, but I have undoubtedly been harboring a bit of a man-crush on Robbins since I was first introduced to his writing. So that’s why I’ve decided to compile a brief review on the best Tom Robbins books I’ve read! If you’re not familiar with … Read more