Book Reviews

Hello, fellow readers! I'm delighted to welcome you to my personal collection of book discoveries and insights. As Head Librarian, I've curated five categories to help you explore the collection of book reviews in The Obsidian Library.

Whether you're searching for your next great read, curious about a specific author, or simply browsing for inspiration, you'll find a treasure trove of recommendations waiting for you. Each review offers my honest thoughts and reflections—the kinds of conversations we might have if we were discussing books over coffee.

Feel free to wander through the shelves, click on anything that catches your eye, and dive into full reviews. My hope is that you'll not only find books you love but also rediscover the joy of reading that connects us all.

Happy exploring!

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  • Books that explore political motivations through the lens of fantasy and fiction.

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  • Books that teach financial health and literacy, cover best business practices, and provide strategies for negotiation and investment to enrich your life.

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  • Books that help us understand our identity, the context from which we come, and how we react to and shape the world around us.

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  • Books that guide us in raising good humans while maximizing our joy in the process.

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  • Books that focus on overcoming self-imposed barriers to help you achieve your ambitious goals.

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Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields

Raising Good Humans isn’t a parenting manual—it’s an invitation to heal. This reflective review explores how Hunter Clarke-Fields swaps the parental tool of discipline with connection, reframing parenting as a path to personal growth. If you’re a Millennial parent working to break cycles of reactivity, shame, or emotional neglect, this book offers practical mindfulness tools, collaborative conflict strategies, and a radically compassionate new lens on parenting.

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