Image Credit: Penguin Australia The Lost Boy by Ayik Chut Deng with Craig Henderson tells of Ayik’s life as a boy soldier in South Sudan, fighting battles in Ethiopia and Sudan. He then manages to escape, and becomes a refugee, in Toowoomba. Ayik was born in the Central East-African nation of Sudan. It was a time of uneasy peace following the civil war (1955 and 1972). … [Read more...] about The Lost Boy by Ayik Chut Deng – Book Review
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The Lost Love Song by Minnie Darke – Book Review
Image Credit: Penguin Australia In Melbourne, Arie waits for his fiance, the classical pianist, Diana Clare, to return home from her month-long world tour. In Edinburgh, Evie Greenlees, a budding poet, is missing her home in Australia and wonders where her current relationship is going. In London, Beatrix Romero, age 16, flautist, is taking the train to Edinburgh to … [Read more...] about The Lost Love Song by Minnie Darke – Book Review
A Scented Life by Pat Princi-Jones – Book Review
Image Credit: A Scented Life is a modern take on aromatherapy. This is a lovely investment book that you can use for reference or keep on your bookshelf as an in-depth read. The hardcover book is divided into the following chapters: the History of Aromatherapy, Understanding Pure Essential Oils, A Guide to Scent, Blending, Inhale, Application Methods, Health and … [Read more...] about A Scented Life by Pat Princi-Jones – Book Review
So Delish! by Simone Anderson – Book Review
Image Credit: So Delish! So Delish is the second book by kiwi Simone Anderson. This is primarily a cookbook that is divided into breakfast, lunch, platters, dinner, snacks and treats sections. There is an entertaining platter which serves 10-12 people, with a list of suggested food (aka recipes) and a full colour example to illustrate. I’d like the couples’ platter this … [Read more...] about So Delish! by Simone Anderson – Book Review
Heavily Meditated by Caitlin Cady – Book Review
Image Credit: Hardie Grant Heavily Meditated by Caitlin Cady is a user-friendly guide to meditation that will appeal particularly to beginners and those who have previously tried this ancient practice and failed. Caitlin’s inimitable, friendly style makes her instructions easy to follow and enables you to build up from as little as a 5 minute session. Caitlin’s story is a … [Read more...] about Heavily Meditated by Caitlin Cady – Book Review