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Top Ten Books that Can Influence Your Life
by Stacie Naczelnik
by Richard BachThis fable/novella is about a young seagull who pushes himself to the limits, only to find out there are no limits in life. Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a great book for anyone who needs a... published 13 months ago
Five Books Every Girl Should Read
by Stacie Naczelnik
I’ve always been the bookworm in my family. As a child, my nose literally lived in a book—no matter where I was or what I was doing, I found a way to read. I devoured books, and my mom couldn’t keep... published 5 months ago
A Review of Anne Lamott 's "Bird by Bird"
by Stacie Naczelnik
“ . . . good writing is about telling the truth,” says Anne Lamott immediately in her first chapter. This doesn’t mean to always tell the strict truth when writing (because then fiction... published 13 months ago
Long Life, by Mary Oliver--A Reader's Experience
by Stacie Naczelnik
Mary Oliver incorporates a series of essays and poems to write about the connection between nature, people, and animals. She writes about the small moments in life: a walk through a field, watching a... published 13 months ago
Book Review: Becoming a Writer, by Dorothea Brande
by Stacie Naczelnik
First published in 1934, it is interesting to read Dorothea Brande's Becoming a Writer because it is still applicable to writers today. Brande begins by explaining she doesn't want to write the same kind of... published 13 months ago
Reading to Your Children - Tips, Reasons, & Book Choices
by Stacie Naczelnik
When parents spend time reading to their children, they are teaching good habits and a love for books. The special time you spend together on a daily basis will help your family grow closer together. As... published 5 months ago
Writing, Habit, & Style: Natalie Goldberg
by Stacie Naczelnik
Natalie Goldberg begins her book with simple suggestions: a journal should be easy and accessible, not fancy and bulky; a pen should be fluid and comfortable to write with, not scratchy or difficult to write... published 5 months ago
Book Review: One Continuous Mistake, by Gail Sher
by Stacie Naczelnik
With the Zen philosphy that we learn more from our failures than our successes as the basis for One Continuous Mistake, Gail Sher offers writing as a spiritual practice. Sher, like so many other writers,... published 13 months ago
Book Review of Diva by Rafael Campo
by Stacie Naczelnik
Divided into five sections, or chapters, Diva represents Rafael Campo’s experiences, as a practicing physician, poet, and gay man, as well as the stories of his patients. Campo’s patients are mostly... published 5 months ago
A Family Daughter - Book Review
by Stacie Naczelnik
Reading a novel about writing a novel isn’t usually the most satisfying experience, but Maile Meloy does it in such a way that it takes time to realize A Family Daughter is about a woman writing... published 5 months ago










