Books I Have Read in January 2018 | Life

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” 
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!


Time was tight last month so, I choose to read what I was lent to me first. In doing so, I dived into the world of serious novice hiking, tidying, minimalism, superfoods, and a murder mystery. Keep reading to see my thoughts on these books.

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed    " But a woman who walks alone in the wilderness for eleven hundred miles? I'd never been anything like that before. I had nothing to lose by giving it a whirl."

Wild is a crazy adventure that the author Cheryl Strayed embarked on in her 20's. The story goes back and forth a bit between before she started her journey and during it. But it is clear enough that you can keep up with the jumps and why. Some people may not totally appreciate the story because she makes some very obvious mistakes. But I feel the mistakes are what make the story real. Because in real life you only see the path more clearly in hindsight. This is a good read if you want an example of how someone can beat all odds and come out on top.

In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

 Ruth Ware is a murder mystery that I could see through a mile away. Sorry, but I've read quite a few mysteries in my life and I need a little more to truly mystify me. It is still very good writing with some excellent twist.

Julie Morris's Superfood Kitchen: Cooking with NatureÂ’s Most Amazing Foods "I'm pretty sure the scientific explanation for eating good food is simply, "you: now with more awesome."

It was a very colorful bright read. I looked at the pictures more than anything. I loved how some of the recipes had ingredients that were easy to find or substitute.She also gave a great overview on superfoods what kinds there are and what they a good for. She gives tips on how to start your superfood pantry also. I plan to try a few soon.

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki "For a minimalist the objective isn't to reduce it's to eliminate distractions so that they can focus on the things that are truly important."

I really love this book! I like the fact that the author isn't pushy or a know it all. He makes the thought of saying goodbye to all of your unnecessary stuff feasible. He made it clear to me like nothing else has that things that I value no one else will and to them it will simply be an item. For example letters from old partners, old clothes or new that you never wear. When you get rid of things you can find who you really are. I really recommend this book if you are feeling overwhelmed. It may give you a bit of insight into what may be causing it. Maybe you will consider trying some form of minimalism also.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo "You can't tidy if you never learned how."

This statement really hit me. I mean who has ever sat down with their child and said this is how you clean up? It is, for the most part, a self-taught skill. In her book, she gives good advice on how to conquer your stuff. She tells her story of how she learned to tidy and not have to do it constantly. It's really a great read in my opinion.

Pathways to Joy: The Master Vivekananda on the Four Yoga Paths to God
I'm reading this at the moment it's a very interesting read thus far. Look for my thoughts in next months post.

What did you read last month? Let me know in the comments!
Love,

SweetLifeMinimalist



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