The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book really talked to me. Almost every chapter taught me something about how I was being who I was "supposed" to be and not who I actually am. The author mentions that this is not a self-help book, and she is right in some ways. Most self-help books have a list of do this, then this, and you will achieve that. This book questions your assumptions about love, perfection, authenticity, and joy. It still helps you, as long as you are willing to be open to her messages and go along with her questioning.

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The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven

The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There were parts of the book that were good, but there were parts that were so sexist that I didn't want to finish the book. The characters were all a bit flat. The story line was interesting. I didn't like how the aliens were dealt with. The characters, both human and alien, kept mentioning how alien everything was, like the author was trying to convince me by saying it rather than letting the information flow. I can see why it's a classic, but there are better sci fi books out there.

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