Book Reviews
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Finding Humanity
Barack Obama’s A Promised Land feels like a series of coffee-shop conversations—about memory, hope, and the dignity we owe one another. It leaves you quietly convinced that solidarity begins small. Read more
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Lessons from the Trail
Cheryl Strayed’s Wild chronicles her 1,100-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. I first read it during the pandemic and—after a long delay—finally share how it reminded me of kindness, grit, and the choice not to fall into the trap of wallowing. Read more
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A Guide to Growing Up Well
A practical, encouraging guide for twentysomethings—covering vocation, faith, work, family, and community. A valuable resource for young adults and those who mentor them. Read more
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Review: Exit West, by Mohsin Hamid (Penguin Books)
From start to finish, the book reads like the rehearsed voice of a news reporter. It’s as if the author is telling you the story in real-time with little backstory or context. You do your best to weave the story together with the pieces you have, with what’s happening right now, but without details of Read more
SAYS FYL 