Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
While perusing book blogs for actual reviews, I noticed a baffling trend: a whole lot of “reviews” are just copy-pasted blurbs with a few emoji-filled reactions. Here’s the thing—recapping the jacket copy isn’t reviewing the book. Let’s talk about what real book reviews should look like.
On a quiet sunset drive, I stumbled into a raw moment between a fox and a crow—two wild creatures locked in instinct and mystery. What began as an ordinary evening turned into a reflection on survival, intuition, and the strange ways nature mirrors our own chronic-illness battles.
What if God showed up in your lifeboat and said, “I’m here to save you”—would you believe Him? In Mitch Albom’s The Stranger in the Lifeboat, faith, survival, and spiritual reckoning collide in a gripping story that’s part thriller, part therapy. Here’s why I gave it five stars—and highlighted half the book.
As we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s pause to honor the true reason behind the holiday—remembering the fallen heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. Take a moment to thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
A chef living with chronic illness discovers that sometimes life’s soggy disappointments lead to unexpected beauty—like when a canceled dog walk turns into a rainbow moment that slaps you with perspective. A story about resilience, humor, and finding color in the drizzle.
Tate Basildon 