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Can't Help But Wonder... What's a Little Family Trip Without a Few Ghosts?
Stephen King is a master, we know this, but with this book, he doesn't just scare you from the outside. He gets inside your head and rattles around in there for a while. It’s not so much about the axe-wielding moments, but about the slow, agonizing descent into madness.

Odetta J. Amesbury
Aug 92 min read


Can't Help But Wonder... What Does It Mean to See the World with New Eyes?
This book... this is the whole, complex human being. It’s an unflinching, raw account of one of the most incredible transformations in modern history, from a troubled youth on the streets to a powerful, influential voice for an entire movement. It’s a testament to the idea that who you were is not who you have to be.

Odetta J. Amesbury
Aug 82 min read


Can't Help But Wonder... Are My Habits Working for Me, or Am I Just Working for Them?
What I'm absolutely loving about Atomic Habits is how effortlessly it gets you thinking. It doesn't scream "CHANGE YOUR LIFE NOW!" It just lays out these incredible insights, these brilliant little nuggets of wisdom, and suddenly, you're looking at your own daily rituals, your own little quirks, and seeing them in a whole new light. It's like the book plants a tiny seed of an idea, and before you know it, you’re convinced it was your own brilliant thought all along. Pure geni

Odetta J. Amesbury
Jul 262 min read


Can't Help But Wonder... What's a Woman to Do When the World's Not Built for Her?
What really hit home for me was her sheer strength. Here she is, navigating this incredibly restrictive society, finding ways to not only survive but to truly thrive on her own terms. And through it all, her absolute determination to stay close to her son, Leonardo da Vinci, a bond that transcends societal norms and personal disguises.

Odetta J. Amesbury
Apr 172 min read
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