Cannonball Read 11

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From the US. Living in the UK. Used to review under the name Lollygagger.

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A Professional Athlete Who Doesn’t Take Himself Too Seriously

How to Be a Footballer by Peter Crouch

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Best for: People who enjoying playing or watching football, especially the men’s game, especially the English Premier League. In a nutshell: Professional football (soccer) player Peter Crouch offers a glimpse into the lives of professional players, including what goes on in the changing rooms, what it’s like to be traded (sold) to another team, and why so many seem to buy such … interesting cars. Worth quoting: “You should probably be able to absorb the pain of an opposition goal without needing to wave two finders in the scorer’s face…We all like goals. And if it’s a goal you personally […]

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6/10/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:22 |

How Do You Want to Fit In?

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

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Best for: Anyone whose life doesn’t fit the script. And anyone whose does, but insists that other’s lives fit as well. In a nutshell: Keiko is 36, single, and has been working in the same convenience store since she was 18. Family and friends want her to get another job, find a husband, and maybe have a child. Worth quoting: “When something was strange, everyone thought they had the right to come stomping in all over your life to figure out why. I found that arrogant and infuriating, not to mention a pain in the neck.” “The normal world has […]

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6/2/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:21 |

I Think I Missed Something

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

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Best for: People looking for a well-written, fairly quick read of no consequence, whose characters are all unappealing, especially the protagonist. In a nutshell: Orphaned rich woman (no name given, which I didn’t realize until I went to write this review) decides the way she wants to deal with her life is by sleeping. So she find a doctor who is willing to prescribe her all manner of sleeping pills. Worth quoting: ‘It’s not about the men,’ she said. ‘Women are so judgmental. They’re always comparing.’ ‘But why do you care? It’s not a contest.’ ‘Yes, it is. You just […]

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5/27/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:20 |

Interesting Look Into Everyday Lives

Skylight by José Saramago

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Best for: Fans of books that look at many different characters(as opposed to just one or two protagonists). In a nutshell: In late-1940s Lisbon, six apartments contain a variety of tenants searching for something more in their lives — or searching for ways to keep their lives the same. Worth quoting: “She knew men too well to love any of them.” “I have never lied so much in my life and I hadn’t realised how many people are prepared to believe lies.” “His brain attached itself to all kinds of things, went over and over the same problems, plunged into […]

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5/25/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:19 |

I’m Glad I Read It But I Wish Someone Else Had Written It

Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez

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Best for: People looking for hard facts on how the lack of data collected about women harms us. In a nutshell: Much of ruling society treats (cis) men as the default, dismissing the needs of women as abnormal. This screws us over. Worth quoting: “Like so many of the decisions to exclude women in the interests of simplicity, from architecture to medical research, this conclusion could only be reached in a culture that conceives of men as the default human and women as a niche aberration.” Why I chose it: I wanted some hard facts to support something I was […]

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5/6/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:18 |

Feels Weird to Say, But I’m Almost There

Midlife: A Philosophical Guide by Kieran Setiya

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Best for: Those who enjoy a philosophical approach to things, and those who are approaching middle age. In a nutshell: Philosopher Kieran Setiya, as he approached mid-life, decided to explore ways philosophy might help him power through — or even stave off — a crisis. Worth quoting: “I recognize the luxury of the midlife crisis, with a degree of guilt and shame. Why can’t I be more grateful for what I have? But this is my life.” “There is consolation in the fact that missing out is an inexorable side effect of the richness of human life.” “There is no […]

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4/28/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:17 |

Fine For What It Is

No. More. Plastic.: What you can do to make a difference by Martin Dorey

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Best for: People looking for concrete steps to take to reduce plastic consumption individually and at the societal level. In a nutshell: The man who founded the two-minute beach clean-up offers tips for plastic use reduction. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I saw this in a shop while on a vacation near the sea, so it seemed like an appropriate (and quick) read. Review: Just over a week ago the Extinction Rebellion actions stepped up in London. The bridge by my office was occupied for a week; trains were affected, streets were blocked, and peaceful protesters engaged in […]

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4/26/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:16 |

More Than What the TV Shows Tell Us

The Life of Stuff: Possessions, Obsessions and the Mess We Leave Behind by Susannah Walker

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Best for: People who find meaning in true stories, quality narratives, and learning about the human condition. In a nutshell: Author Susannah Walker’s mother was not always there for her. Upon Patricia’s death, Susannah sees that she’s been hoarding, allowing her home to fall into disrepair, and takes it as a chance to try to get to know her mother’s story. Worth quoting: “There had to be thousands of daughters like me who didn’t have a proper relationship with their mothers, but we would never be able to speak up and find each other, because the world was our policeman, […]

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4/24/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:15 |


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