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The Wisdom of Anxiety: How worry and intrusive thoughts are gifts to help you heal

Sheryl Paul

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'We have to shift from a mindset of shame, which sees anxiety as evidence of brokenness, to a...

Nora's Promise

Sedona Hutton

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She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Will an orphaned child force...

Contemporary Romance

Pumped (Mars Fitness #3)

Linden Bell

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Love is co-parenting with my worst enemy. Owen Everest is an irresponsible, delinquent,...

Contemporary MM Romance Enemies-to-Lovers Grumpy/Sunshine

Sarah (7799 KP) rated Black Mirror - Season 4 in TV

Mar 26, 2018

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I'm probably one of the few people who didn't rate the third series of Black Mirror. In my eyes, it just wasn't up the high standards set by the previous series. So I'd put off watching series 4 as i didn't have very high expectations, but I'm now very sad that I didn't watch it sooner!

This is a fantastic series with a lot of very strong episodes. From the USS Callister which really makes fun of the old school sci-fi shows, to Hang the DJ which introduces a whole new method to modern dating. Virtually every episode is full of dark humour, with very ominous overtones. My favourite would have to be Black Museum, as it is ridiculously funny and I loved the references to the previous episodes. The only truly weak episode would probably be Metalhead and that was more due to the execution rather the premise itself.

For me, the best thing about Black Mirror is the social and cultural commentary and the use of technology for sinister means. As this is set in an alternate or near future, you can almost see these things happening in reality and each episode is a great talking point (if you happen to be watching it with someone else). Arkangel is a great example, highlighting the pitfalls of overprotective parenting.

A fantastic return to form for Black Mirror, and has left me wanting more!

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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated The Glass Castle in Books

Jun 21, 2019

Jeannette Walls led a very interesting life. Living most of it way below the poverty line and "doing the skedaddle" all over the country. Her parents didn't care much for rules or parenting. The book starts off with Jeannette burning herself at the age of 3 making herself food to eat. What three year old is using a stove? The book continues through her life with some outrageous and mind blowing events. This was a very interesting story that made me hug my kids a little tighter and be thankful for the family I have.

I have heard a lot about this book and the movie, and I wanted to read it before I saw it. What really grabbed my attention during this book was the blatant disregard Rex & Rose Mary for their children was incredible.

I love that Ms. Walls had the courage to tell her story. She was able to make something of her life, despite the circumstances that she was raised in. Some people may see the situation and decide this is the life they have and they can't do anything better. Forced to grow up before she had to and become a parent when hers didn't seem to care that their children had no food to eat. Even though both of her parents were educated, they were more of free thinkers letting the world take them through life.

I enjoyed this book.