As part of my “read one fiction book for every non-fiction book” initiative, I finished two books yesterday.
“Gary Benchley, Rock Star” (Paul Ford)
I can’t say enough good things about this book. Anyone who plays in a band or has ever pursued the DIY aesthetic of independent art will find a lot to laugh at (assuming they can laugh at themselves) in this book. I came to dig Paul Ford’s writing via his website FTrain. Put this book on your christmas list.
“Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier” (Robert Emmons)
This book was part of my immersion in positive psych. It probably could have been about 20 pages long. Actually it probably could be summed up in the sentence, “If you want to live a longer, happier life, take a few minutes each day and consider just how good you have it.”
