March 25, 2013

The Death of an Artist: A Mystery
by Kate Wilhelm
I listened to the audio MP3 version of Death of An Artist and really enjoyed it.  The mystery took place in Oregon and involved an artist, her mother and her daughter.  Of course, there was an older detective who was a love interest and helped solve the mystery.  It was a good mystery and a very enjoyable "listen".

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
by Susan Cain
I loved Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. Since I am most definitely an introvert, I found this book fascinating. Among other things, it discussed both Dale Carnegie and Anthony Robbins, men who were very influential in the formation of the current societal worship of the extrovert. I wish that I would have read this book while I was still teaching. It would have given me more confidence and permission to accept myself and my introverted students. I'm very happy to see that there has been some research done regarding the strength and positive impact that introverts have on the world. Definitely a great read! It should be required for all educators and administrators of any kind.