Book Mail Round-Up 💌
- The_Secret_Bookreview
- 12 hours ago
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This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!
I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews!
The books in this week's round-up are:
A Charge to Keep: Immutable Leadership Lessons from the C-Suite to the Pulpit by Kevin T. Taylor:
A Charge to Keep is a thoughtful and practical leadership book that blends faith, integrity and strategy.
Drawing on his experience in both business and ministry, Kevin T. Taylor shares twelve principles designed to help leaders build strong teams, manage change and stay true to their values.
Through honest stories and clear lessons, he highlights how trust, humility and accountability can transform leadership at every level. What makes this book stand out is its balance of spiritual wisdom and real-world application.
A powerful reminder that great leadership is about purpose, courage and consistency, not just success.
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this book. The book is out now and available to purchase.
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Worlds Best Mother by Nuria Labari:
World’s Best Mother by Nuria Labari is a bold and brilliant blend of memoir, essay and imagination that tackles the myth of motherhood with honesty, humour and razor sharp insight.
Following her own journey through IVF, early motherhood, marriage and identity, Labari examines what it means to be a woman, a daughter and a mother in a world full of expectations and contradictions.
Clever, provocative and often surprising, she weaves personal experience with cultural commentary and even surreal conversations with figures like Lucy, the so called first mother of humanity.
The result is a fearless look at ambivalence, desire, love and the pressures placed on women. Thought provoking and deeply human, this is a standout read for anyone interested in motherhood, feminism and the messy complexity of choosing the life you want.
Thank you to Christine and the team at World Editions for sending me a copy of the book. The book is out now and available to purchase.
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The Phone Fix by Dr Faye Begeti:
The Phone Fix by Dr Faye Begeti is a clear, science led guide to understanding why our phones pull us in and how to build healthier habits without going cold turkey. Drawing on her expertise as an NHS neurology doctor and neuroscientist,
Begeti explains what is actually happening in the brain when we scroll, swipe and self interrupt, challenging myths around digital addiction, blue light panic and dopamine fearmongering.
Instead of quick fix detoxes, she offers practical, evidence based strategies for reshaping our digital routines so they support rather than drain us. It is an accessible and reassuring look at how technology affects our focus, willpower and wellbeing, and how small changes can make a real difference.
A smart and informative read for anyone wanting to understand their habits and create a calmer relationship with their phone.
Thank you to Andrew and the team at Head of Zeus for sending me a finished copy of the book! The book is out now and available to purchase.
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The Apothecary’s Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz:
The Apothecary’s Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz is a fascinating and eye opening history of how domestic female healers were pushed aside by professional physicians and how that shift reshaped medicine into the for profit system we know today.
Drawing on rich archival research, Gevirtz uncovers the surprising truth that treatments did not actually improve during the Scientific Revolution, yet cultural power changed hands, turning trusted women carers into so called quacks while male physicians became the authority.
This is a sharp, insightful look at who gets to be considered an expert, how medical knowledge is valued and what we lost when domestic care was dismissed. It also connects these lessons to modern health crises, showing how past practices can still inform the way we approach care today.
A revealing and timely read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, gender and the roots of our healthcare systems.
Thank you to Andrew and the team at Head of Zeus for sending me a finished copy of the book! The book is out now and available to purchase.
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