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Book Review: Cheat Sheets For Life

Posted March 4, 2021March 28, 2021 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: Cheat Sheets For Life

Author: Ayesha S. Ratnayake

Date of Publishing: 1 February 2021

Page Length: 145

ISBN 13: 9798587515901

ASIN: B08TYQ4HH8

Cheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness and success, is a self-help Kindle edition by author Ayesha S. Ratnayake.

It is an easy read that will engage you with different ways of dealing with situations. These cheat sheets, as the author Ayesha S. Ratnayake puts it, can help you meander through many of those tricky situations in life, when we need sound advice and don’t find one. Each one to its own, the list of ideas presented in Cheat Sheets For Life, will surely help the reader find the right path or make the right choice.

Some self-help books profess one idea over the other is more powerful. That’s not the case with Cheat Sheets For Life. The ideas presented are well defined and well researched. There is no reason a person can’t try one of the 750 tricks to find a way out. Sometimes, the reader will also realize how some of the ideas suggested, may work for one situation but not another. Therefore, Cheat Sheets For Life gives us the option to try and test ideas, mix-and-match to eventually find good health, happiness and success in anything we do.

We at WeLoveQualityBooks believe it is worth giving the Cheat Sheets For Life a try and thank author Ayesha S. Ratnayake for striving to come up with a gem that can actually improve one’s life. To Cheat Sheets For Life by author Ayesha S. Ratnayake, we at WeLoveQualityBooks give⭐⭐⭐⭐ -4 stars.

Cheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness and success by Ayesha Ratnayake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Book Review- A to Z of Meshed Organization: Rebuild Organization Ab Initio

Posted January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: A to Z of Meshed Organization: Rebuild Organization Ab Initio

Author: Jolly J Sen

Date of Publishing: 23 August 2020

Number of pages: 128 pages

ASIN: B08GKY7YK5

A to Z of Meshed Organization: Rebuild Organization Ab Initio is a treasure of the author Jolly J Sen’s years of experience in the corporate sector.

He talks about several business solutions that can make firms ace their performance and productivity post-coronavirus lockdown. The 128-page-book has many practical ideas for businesses to implement. The tone of the work as well as the content is purely organizational. The many years of experience that author Jolly J Sen has in Operations plus Sales and Marketing is evident by his observations, which are practical as well as balanced.

His ideas and technique to re-skill the workforce to adapt to the changing business environment are hopeful. Some of the suggestions seem a little far-fetched, currently. However, India is a fast-developing economy and our technical know-how is our pride. Once some of these technical aspects are enhanced with research and customer feedback, we will have a good idea as to how modern business can incorporate these suggestions.

Author Jolly J Sen’s expertise is beyond doubt. His thoughtfulness to advance business organizations structurally and in turn, functionally is unquestionable. However, the effectiveness of all the ideas presented in A to Z of Meshed Organization: Rebuild Organization Ab Initio can be measured only over time. I would recommend the businesses, who wish to try out the suggestions, to probably begin with a small department with minimum collateral damage, check the effectiveness, tweak it to fit their organizational needs, re-evaluate the suggestion (customize them to the organization) and then proceed to implement it through-out.

Writing is a tough job. To pen down thoughtful course of action, takes conviction, hard work and good intentions- a perfect reason to give new ideas a try.

For the insights, suggestions and the altruistic intentions of A to Z of Meshed Organization: Rebuild Organization Ab Initio, we @WeLoveQualityBooks give author Jolly J Sen’s thoughtful endeavour -3.5 stars.

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Book Review- Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping

Posted July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping

Author: Marti McGinnis

Date of Publishing: 11 February 2020

Publisher: Dogtrot Press

Number of pages: 281 pages

ISBN-10: 1713335611

ISBN-13: 9781713335610

Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping is a book of self-control, self-discovery and self-help by author Marti McGinnis.

You look at the front cover of the book and you are intrigued. You turn the book to look at what the back cover says and you just can’t stop yourself from begin reading it “right now!”.

Author Marti McGinnis uses her experiences, personal insights, psychology and beautiful illustrations to gift the readers a creative wonder. As she says in the foreword, she made a New Year resolution in 2019 to control her shopping impulses, although she was not a shopaholic, just a recreational shopper.

Her 365-day journey to honour her new year resolution gave birth to the book, Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping.

Over the year, the author not only kept a tab on her shopping whims but roped in some people for a case study. That’s what makes the insights on Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping authentic.

The author didn’t make a resolution to live in penury. She just decided to shop for essentials with an occasional splurge. Her idea was to count her blessings, make most of what she had and buy things only when there was a real need for it. As a recreational shopper myself, who shopped for years on amazon.com when the shopping portal, Amazon didn’t even have its Indian version- amazon.in, it is really easy to understand where the author, Marti McGinnis is coming from.

In the COVID-19 era, it is difficult to go out and shop. For that matter, it is now impossible to binge on shopping because, every penny, every paisa, every peso and every dime count. The present time makes the book, Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping extremely valuable. The beautiful cartoons and illustrations add another plus. The book doesn’t become a heavy read, yet its message is effective. Why not learn while getting entertained? This creative form of learning is not only for children. Every adult has the same right- to learn, reflect and imbibe changes yet have fun doing that!

For the interesting, multi-cultural beauty of self-mastery over the most squandering bug called ‘shopping’, we @WeLoveQualityBooks give Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping by author Marti McGinnis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – five stars.

Taming the Shopping Bug: My Year of Minimalist Shopping by Marti McGinnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Book Review- The Comedian

Posted April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: The Comedian

Author: Sean-Paul Thomas

Date of Publishing: 3 June 2019

Publisher: Paul Thomas Publishing; 1 edition

Number of pages: 79 pages

ASIN: B07SPDKVY1

The Comedian is a lovely novelette written by author Sean-Paul Thomas.

Like his other writings, author Sean-Paul Thomas creates an alluring take of a man who at his height of success and brink of reaching the autumn of his life. Then one day, he gets an opportunity to relive his past. He gets to understand the consequences of his choices and how his life could have panned out to be had he chosen differently.

Every person gets a chance to re-evaluate the choices they make in their lives, just like the protagonist. There are also times when we misunderstand people or circumstances, only because of our own complexes. The beauty of The Comedian is that it touches on these nuances of the human psyche while weaving an engaging story.

What stood out were the women characters of the novelette. Although the protagonist is a man, it is the strength of the women characters that give the story a push forward and offers it a decisive direction.

For a wonderful read, we @ WeLoveQualityBooks, give author Sean-Paul Thomas’ The Comedian four sparkling stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Comedian: A dark and humourous, novelette by Sean-Paul Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Book Review: How to Stop Self-Sabotage

Posted December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: How to Stop Self-Sabotage

Author: Dr. Judy Ho, PhD

Publisher: Harper Audio

Date of Publishing: 20 August 2019

Listening Length: 7 hours and 34 minutes

ASIN: B07SS5C4NM

How to Stop Self-Sabotage is a self-help audiobook by author Dr. Judy Ho.

This is an essential book that we must have on us. Now, you would wonder why we at WeLoveQualityBooks would say that?

The truth is there are so many things we know are harmful to us, but we cannot get rid of them. It could be anything from a dependency on chocolates, a habit to binge on food (for whatever reason), being a shopaholic to being a smoker or a regular drinker.

Every habit that has some kind of negative influence attached to it, is harmful.

Sometimes we think we can stop doing things that can harm us whenever we want to. We see the signs, the warnings and act on it.

However, we often end up repeating the same behavior.

Therefore, every behavior has a pattern. And this pattern leads to self-sabotage.

Author Dr. Judy Ho has not only explained self-sabotage with such relatable examples that they are easy to understand, but she has also shared tips on how they can be overcome.

The exercises in the audiobook to overcome self-sabotage are easy to follow and ensure that we successfully break from a pattern of self-destruction with consistent practice and self-awareness.

Author Dr. Judy Ho is a renowned clinical psychologist who has dealt with many cases that were and are underlined with self-sabotage. The tips in the book, How to Stop Self-Sabotage are practical, sensible and effective.

How to Stop Self-Sabotage is a must-have. The audio of the book is well-paced and clear. The content is thoroughly interesting.

We at WeLoveQualityBooks recommend How to Stop Self-Sabotage to everyone who wants to improve their lives and give author Dr. Judy Ho’s gift to all of us⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 5 stars.

Book Review- The Resemblance

Posted November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 We Love Quality Books2 CommentsPosted in Book Reviews

Title: The Resemblance

Author: Clarke Wainikka

Date of Publishing: 21 August 2019

Number of pages: 216 pages

ISBN-10: 1687523053

ISBN-13: 978-1687523051

The Resemblance is an action/thriller/drama by author Clarke Wainikka.

Louise and Danny Rickshaw are an unhappily married couple. Louise has a cordial relationship with her mom, Gloria and is closer to her sister, Joey.

Louise is a victim of domestic violence who finds a way to furtively begin a journey to find her lost confidence and self-respect.

While Louise tries to remodel her life into a fulfilling one, women in her vicinity start dying. Accidentally, Louise finds out that the victims resemble her!

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That is how the intrigue in the novel The Resemblance escalates.

As a reader, you try to unravel the mystery. You make guesses. Rest assured, the author Clarke Wainikka has the readers confused and engrossed.

The story of The Resemblance progresses smoothly. With every turn of the page, the book becomes more and more absorbing.

Author Clarke Wainikka closes all the ends of the novel. The author’s writing presents a strong woman who weathers all the storm to salvage her existence, not using the conventional methods.

Any human being who is or has been a victim of domestic violence must read this book. Sometimes we don’t understand the extent of what we are going through unless we see that happening to someone else. The graphic yet artistic description of all that Louise goes through makes author Clarke Wainikka’s writing a masterpiece.

No, don’t get me wrong! It takes a genius to describe the most gruesome circumstance or emotion with such a perfect metaphor that it somehow acts as a creative buffer to all the goriness around.

The Resemblance underlines the effect of childhood complexes, experiences, disappointments that shape a personality. The novel beautifully describes what draws some to self-destructive choices in live while there are others who can ignore their superego and succumb to the most animalistic instinct.

In a world where violence (physical, emotional and psychological) is on a rise, the novel will give the reader to question the existing nuances that drive everyday living.

For a beautiful, engrossing and artistically gorgeous novel, The Resemblance– we at WeLoveQualityBooks give author Clarke Wainikka’s realistic and captivating writing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -5 stars.

The Resemblance by Clarke Wainikka
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Book Review – Grand Portage

Posted October 21, 2019November 11, 2019 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

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Title: Grand Portage

Author: Scott Seeger

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Date of Publishing: 22 February 2019

Number of pages: 257 pages

ISBN-10: 1979311501

ISBN-13: 978-1979311502

Grand Portage is an action/adventure by author Scott Seeger.

The book is about Tyler Chambers, a brilliant nuclear physicist who chooses to live a life with his lady love rather than pursue a career in nuclear physics. As they say, talent can’t be smothered, Tyler uses his genius to invent the pool noodle.

Not as ambitious as his genius deserves, Tyler prefers a life of comfort over a life of making the impossible a reality. However, an impulsive decision and its aftermath are like a slap on Tyler’s face.

He stops running, gives up on a life of intellectual mediocrity and plunges into a challenge that’s most unlike him.

The vision that garners different reactions and immense opposition. A group of old friends stand by Tyler and ensure he doesn’t give up on his new mission

Grand Portage by Scott Seeger is a great novel for those who might have forgotten what they were meant to be or those who realize they have lost something in leading a life they chose. It is about new beginnings and fighting for what we believe in.

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Author Scott Seeger in his novel Grand Portage also brings up the important subject of the use of nuclear energy versus the consumption of natural resources as a source of energy.

The book answers many pertinent questions that environmentalists and naysayers usually come up with to desist the use of radioactive substances as a source of energy.

Science is not only about invention. It is also about being responsible. Grand Portage highlights the fact. Most importantly, the novel talks about true friendship, leadership and what it takes to make dreams come true- perseverance and tenacity.

The novel moves from past to However, the pace again picks up. present. At times, that makes portions of the book a little slow, although it soon picks up.

Grand Portage by Scott Seeger also discusses how when dreams have a vision that encompasses the greatest good of mankind, people come together to support the vision.

The book begins and with Tyler Chambers’ speech. How the author brings the story full circle was a standout.

The fact that Grand Portage by Scott Seeger made us realize how important it is to re-evaluate how we use energy in daily life, consider conserving energy and push ourselves to achieve our goals, we at WeLoveQualityBooks give the novel Grand Portage by Scott Seeger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -5 stars.

Grand Portage by Scott Seeger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: The Old Man and the Princess

Posted February 5, 2018 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: The Old Man and the Princess

Author: Sean-Paul Thomas

Publisher: Paul Thomas Publishing

Date of publication: October 1st, 2016

Number of Pages: 161

ASIN: B01M1AGJX7

The Old Man and the Princess written by author Sean-Paul Thomas is a Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, a Cozy mystery published by Paul Thomas Publishing. The novel is a fiction that will leave an indelible mark on its readers.

The novel is the journey that the protagonist Shersha takes from her birth till her teens. It talks about that one incident that would change Shersha’s life forever. We see a head-strong girl move through various foster homes and a sad childhood. Most importantly, we see the fire and the courage the young girl exhibits.

The novel is also about an old man and how Shersha and he form a bond in dangerous circumstances. The Old Man and the Princess brush upon the adventurous zeal of a teenager to the dreams of a senile mind. The plot is gripping, pulling, funny, adventurous, cosy, with a surprising end.

As a book reviewer, I have read many novels. The Old Man and the Princess will always be one of my favourites. I can gift it to friends, assured that they will love it. This novel is a keeper and deserves multiple reads. I don’t think I will ever part with the novel. In fact, I would ask one and all to read it. This novel is for teenagers, parents, young adults, would-be parents, couples and everyone else. I not only fell in love with the novel, but it made me see my parents in a different light. I give them more concessions than I gave them before. For some reason, this novel made me understand a parent’s heart as well as a child’s desires, expectations and emotions. Both the parent’s a child’s feelings are not wrong. The only thing that bridges the divide is love.

And this novel is all about love.

The novel made me understand that a bond between a parent and a child is unbreakable. And dreams do come true. As long as we don’t give up on ourselves, luck will not give up on us. Primarily, Old Man and the Princess by Sean-Paul Thomas made me realise that there is a guardian angel watching over us. It’s someone we can never identify, but if we think hard, we realise there is someone who has protected us, the best they can. It is also an assurance that whatever might come our way, it could have been worse if an invisible power didn’t guard us.

I loved Old Man and the Princess by Sean-Paul Thomas. However much I try as a book reviewer, I can’t remain objective towards the novel. That’s because I loved it. I loved it so much that even after months of reading it, I think about it every day. I have already read it more than once and I am looking forward to a re-read.

This novel is for the keeps and for re-reads. To sum it up, Old Man and the Princess by Sean-Paul Thomas absolutely deserves a five star.

The Old Man and the Princess by Sean-Paul Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror

Posted June 14, 2017June 24, 2017 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

Title: MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror

Authors: Grivante, Eddie Generous, Stephen McQuiggan, Darle Dimmelle, John Grey, Nicholas Paschall, Mark Daponte, J. Donnait, Brandon Ketchum, Alex Colvin, Maxine Kollar, Cobalt Jade, Steven Carr, R.A. Goli, Calypso Kane, Devon Widmer and Jaap Boekestein.

Publisher: Grivante Press

Date of publication: April 25, 2017

Number of Pages: 286

ISBN: 1626760144

ASIN: B01N38T1OU

MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror is an Adult Anthology published by Grivante Press.

The Publishing House received 200 Submissions of which they have selected 17 authors from across the world. The writers of Mashed have come up with an assortment of dark humor and steamy horror. The Anthology is flavored with epicurean flourishes.

The sequence of the short stories is well planned and perfectly executed.

MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror begins with a witchy romance; progresses to an obsessive tale. The book meanders from supernatural romance to supernatural revenge. The content of the novel moves into paranormal, culinary love, to hilarity, and many more genre’.

My picks from the anthology are A Woman’s Corn (By J. Donnait), Biscuit (By Grivante), Burnt Scrambled Eggs (By Devon Widmer) and Stray (By Calypso Kane).

The Disagreeable Dinner (By Mark Daponte) was quirky at its best. The other dinner short story The Wrath of the Buttery Bastard Taters (By Alex Colvin) was crazy, beastly fun!

Sauce (By Steven Carr) is probably the most horrific short story that I have ever read! I think this story will haunt me forever!

On a rainy boring weekend where all your friends are busy. Searching for out-of-the-box fun while enjoying alone time? ‘MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror’ is the perfect choice!

Volunteering to review the novel was definitely an impactful experience.

I will give 5 Star to MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror for its original content. Analyzing MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror on reader’s engagement, I will give the anthology 3 Stars.

I give a Comprehensive Rating of 3 Stars to MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror.

MASHED: The Culinary Delights of Twisted Erotic Horror by Grivante
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Book Reviews

Posted October 12, 2016June 26, 2017 We Love Quality BooksLeave a commentPosted in Book Reviews

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Why should you go ahead and live the writer's imagination through his words? What makes a reader buy a book of a writer unknown to him or her? It is a different matter when a writer is a friend or relative and buying the book, is a way of encouraging them to follow their dream. Why not keep such a book in a drawer or on the shelf versus read it? When such thoughts crowd your judgment, you must know where to go to.

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