ClareR (6067 KP) rated Lowest Common Denominator in Books
Feb 10, 2026
LCD bounces around somewhat in time from toddlerhood to the present day. It’s auto fiction, really, although I had to double check that. So I suppose it’s a mix of Saisio’s autobiography that has been fictionalised in places.
I found the details of a child growing up in Finland, Saisio’s communist parents, along with 1950’s Finnish life, fascinating. It also made me curious about the war and occupation of the Russians in Finland, and I consequently did a bit of background reading about that.
I love reading translated books, and the translator, Mia Spangenberg, has made sure that this has lost none of its humour. The relationships between the narrator and their family members are so well drawn. Their experiences, traumas, upbringings and their expectations of this small child make for an engrossing read.
Men, Women, and Money: Perspectives on Gender, Wealth, and Investment 1850-1930
David R. Green, Josephine Maltby, Alastair Owens and Jannette Rutterford
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The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries witnessed significant developments in the...
How To Propagate 375 Plants: an Illustrated Directory of Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Water Plants, Vegetables and Herbs, with 650 Photographs
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This is an illustrated directory of flowers, trees, shrubs, climbers, water plants, vegetables and...
Wisdom Learning: Perspectives on Wising-Up Business and Management Education
Wendelin Kupers and Olen Gunnlaugson
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In traditional business circles, wisdom is viewed with a certain scepticism, which is in part due to...
It Devours!: A Night Vale Novel
Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
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A new page-turning mystery about science, faith, love and belonging, set in a friendly desert...
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The Natural Baby and Childcare Handbook: A Complete, Practical Resource on How to Care for Your Baby and Growing Toddler, from Birth to Age Five
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This title shows you how to raise your baby and child the way nature intended, with non-invasive...
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I have to say that I was really impressed with this book. Scott Kelly really adds the human element to Space Exploration. It was motivating in a "I will never be that motivated" kind of way. Growing up, I never even thought of being an astronaut so reading about his experiences was truly one of a kind.
One thing when reading this book that I noticed is that Scott Kelly is a facts only kind of guy. He seems to almost lack emotions at certain pivotal parts in the book. He really just states the facts and moves on. That was something that I really had to accept because most of the biographies that I read have some sort of emotion placed in them. Even though the emotions was missing, I have to say I still really enjoyed learning about his journey and I'm sure it was better to not get lost in the details.
All in all, this book was fascinating. If anyone is wanting to learn more about the daily struggle that astronauts go through, this is a great book to read. I truly hope that this book speaks to many people and helps them realize their full potential. Scott Kelly just proved that picking up a book can truly change your life.
The Woman with Nine Lives
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Iby Knill is a simply remarkable woman. An Auschwitz holocaust survivor originally from Bratislava,...
Recipes for Life: My Memories
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Linda Evans's unique memoir combines her love of cooking with tales of living and working in...
The Last Black Unicorn
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From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last...