Halloween is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited. Fall is my favorite time of year, and if you ever pass by the Hood house, you’ll see why. We go all out—decorations, costumes, movies, and most importantly, spooky books. Now, I need your help. I’m on the hunt for a great HalloweenContinue reading Looking for a Halloween Book
I make a book recommendation every week in my newsletter. Yesterday, I thought I should post them in aggregate somewhere on my website. If the book is on the list, I’ve read it and feel it’s worth the time and consideration of reading well. Each week, a new recommendation will make the list. Bookmark thisContinue reading A List of My Book Recommendations
I recently finished a book by Yasmine Mohammad called Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam. Her story is one of complete courage in fighting for her freedom and life. I loved this book for two reasons. First, she exposes the harsh truths of living in a home governed by fundamental religious beliefs, forcing herContinue reading Unveiled by Yasmine Mohammed
You’re building a pyramid. It might not look like the typical Egyptian structure looming in the desert, but it’s there. Your pyramid might be a business you’ve built, a child you’ve reared, or a charitable contribution you’ve made. Subconsciously, you’re working on something that will give your life meaning, and tell the world that youContinue reading The Denial of Death by Earnest Becker
What does it mean to become more articulate? Do we need to master the Oxford Dictionary, sprinkling words like obsequious or colloquial into daily conversation? I don’t think that’s necessary. We should learn the meaning of sesquipedalian (words with many syllables) phrases so that when we read or hear them, we can participate in theContinue reading Become More Articulate