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Rated Era só para envolver o Lula na Zelotes 8/10
O livro de Maura relata, de um ponto de vista bastante pessoal, os abusos do sistema de justiça brasileiro.
Rated Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus 10/10
"Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus" is a delightful children's book crafted by the talented author Sue Wickstead and brought to life through the enchanting illustrations of Artful Doodlers. Within its pages, readers embark on a captivating journey, following the remarkable tale of Jay-Jay, an aged and forgotten bus that undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant playground for children.<br/><br/>Beyond its surface tale of a bus turned play haven, the book subtly explores the themes of old age and the pursuit of purpose after retirement. It reminds us that even in the later stages of life, there are countless opportunities for joy and fulfillment. Through Jay-Jay's transformation, children and adults alike learn the power of imagination and the potential for happiness, no matter the circumstances.<br/><br/>One aspect that truly warmed my heart was the book's happy ending. After Jay-Jay's transformative journey, he finds his place in the world, surrounded by laughter and the joyous energy of children. It is a testament to the power of resilience and reinvention, reminding readers that every ending has the potential to be a new beginning.<br/><br/>In summary, "Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus" is a treasure trove of inspiration and imagination. Sue Wickstead's heartfelt storytelling combined with Artful Doodlers' breathtaking illustrations make for an unforgettable reading experience. It is a book that reminds us to embrace life's changes, find purpose in unexpected places, and celebrate the beauty of a happy ending.<br/>
Rated Vidas Secas 10/10
A tough read. The family suffers a lot and the ending is not hopeful. Lots of words that I didn't understand.
Rated Outros jeitos de usar a boca 8/10
Poesia simples e pessoal. Eu normalmente não gosto de poesia mas este foi bem fácil de ler.
Rated Team Human 10/10
It is not exactly my kind of book (sometimes it is too abstract) but some messages are so important that it deserves to be read.
Finished reading Programming Clojure
Wants to read Old Filth / The Man In The Wooden Hat / Last Friends
Finished reading Lore of Nutrition: Challenging conventional dietary beliefs
Wants to read Bilgewater
Rated Turning Point: How to create a winning mindset 6/10
This is a book that mixes the basics of self-help literature (Emotional Intelligence, Action Plans, Smart Goals, and so one) with NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). It has lots of activities, which is good. You should be ready to write a lot as you read the book. <br/><br/>One of the great things about self-help and productivity books are stories. This book has not many stories. No long story as the ones you can read in book by Cal Newport, for instance. I suggest that the author includes more stories in the next edition. That's the main weakness of this book for me.<br/><br/>But, if you like more abstract book, this one is full of content and it has some (24) references for the concepts it uses.
Rated Bumba Queen Weave 8/10
This is a short book recommended for older kids and young teens (8-12), I believe. It is about a girl that lives with a witch and a dragon. Why is she there? She seems to be lost in that part of the world. What must she do to go back to her part of the world? To do that, whe must face her fears. But she is a dragon too (figuratively). <br/><br/>We follow our hero ("Kid", in Lady Shriv's words) in her journey. And then there is a plot twist. But, OK, I can tell much here. <br/><br/>One thing I didn't like much about this book is that I wanted more dialogues. And one thing that I liked is that it is full of content although very short.
Rated Facing Troublemakers 6/10
This book deals with an important problem for adults: dealing with troublemakers.<br/>Even though I praise the effort of the author, I didn't like this book that much. Maybe it is not for me but maybe it will be great for you.<br/><br/>My point is that the book was too abstract for me. There was no story to spice it up. For instance, I like Nassim Nicholas Taleb's books. Even thought he deals with serious subjects, he is always adding stories to his text. Cal Newport and Malcolm Gladwell do it too. It is a talent I still do not have.<br/><br/>This book is basically a long list of bullet points with the points the author thinks are important. If you prefer short books with condensed content, that's the book for you. You will read it in a few hours.
Wants to read Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training
Wants to read Broken Ground
Wants to read Dissolution