David Jackson Ambrose’s State of the Nation examines racism in the American South from the years 1979-1981 through a focus on three young African American males. In his examination of race at this time Ambrose also provides a connection to the Atlanta Child Murders that were taking place during this time. State of the Nation provides readers with a way of confronting racism and seeing how this has impacted American society since its inception. Continue reading “State of the Nation Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Populace by A.M. Wilson is set in the year 2151 after the United States has gone through a tremendous change. Our main character, Tom Stout, lives in the center of the New United States, Omaha. This entire city survives by keeping the population on a cocktail of drugs that can both suppress emotions and also force them to feel euphoric or a variety of other positive emotions. When Tom is tasked with a special mission he finds himself on a journey he never imagined.

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Anthony T. DeBenedet examines how elements of play can help to make our lives more enjoyable in his book Playful Intelligence: The Power of Living Lightly in a Serious World. He examines five main elements that can help to bring you back in touch with your childhood and reduce the seriousness of adulthood. Playful Intelligence provides you with a way to cope with all of the changes that can happen in your life. Continue reading “Playful Intelligence Book Review from @kleffnotes”

With my 30’s only three years away I couldn’t resist the opportunity to review Jessica Misener’s Things to Do Before You’re 30: The Try-It-Out, Get-It-Done, Live-It-Up List! I have been looking for ways to grow and explore as I get closer to the milestone birthday and this book is absolutely perfect. Whether you are about to hit 30 or just looking for a way to add some fun and wonder to your life after 30 you can find some amazing suggestions from Misener. Continue reading “Things to Do Before You’re 30 Book Review from @kleffnotes”