Books Books Books for November

Reading is not only relaxing, it feeds the mind and the soul. So what are you reading these days?

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Between what is often an hour long commute and time to relax at home, reading is a big part of entertainment. Taking classes to be a CBO also contributes to my goal as a reader of reading at least one hour each day. 

• Zuckerberg does it.   
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• Bezos does it.
• Maxwell does it.

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Reading contributes to growth and self-reflection. Everyone has their own personal reading goals and areas of emphasis. I personally enjoy biographies and really long books as they present a challenge. Learning from the actions and goals of others helps define my own goals and plans.

I wrote my dissertation on leadership, female superintendent leadership in particular, and so reading

about leadership is always a plus for me. Theory and application of leadership theory not only provides impetus for thought, it also provides for validation of personal style and goals to better oneself and grow. 

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Books are friends. (Or Kindles). I buy books when I want to learn or retain a connection. I buy Kindle books for                                 entertainment. 

Recently I just finished The House by the Lake.  A bit predictable and a love story that occurs in 1930 Berlin and 2010. Some mystery, some romance, a bit of historical basis. I looked forward to listening to this each evening on my commute home. 

We cannot go through the month of November without thinking of the Kennedy's. I recently finished Mrs. Kennedy and Me, written by Clint Hill, Secret Service detail for Mrs. Kennedy for the three years before and during President Kennedy's assassination.  A great portrayal of the life and times of the Kennedy family and the role of Secret Service. 

And periodically I am reading about school business topics. Recently, I finished a class on Information and Technology Systems in school districts. Here I spent time reading articles, blogs, and You Tube videos about cyber security, technology systems, and E rate. Sometimes the trade rags are good because they challenge the other side of the brain. 

Currently Reading

I also took a class on School Business Officers overview and read a basic book on the overview of the position. 

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I wrote a paper on George Eliot in college. Taking on a male pseudonym, she wrote a variety of books as a female author. 

I am currently reading, Middlemarch, a story of life in small town in England. The vernacular is challenging and the prose is long, but it is an endeavor of fortitude and the character development is strong. Topics timely for today. 

The Handmaid's Tale recently a Hulu special with Elizabeth Moss. Futuristic portrayal that  exists in a society that exploits women.
This was a quick read. Thought provoking. 

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The holidays are upon us and with this comes time off, time to read, time to relax. On my list? A Christmas Carol, the unabridged version. 👛📕📕📕📕📳📺

Books are friends.Books never cease to exist.Books provide for thought and creativity. Books challenge the mind. 

And sometimes just time to sit back and read some for fun. This one was just a feel good. Kind of anti climatic, but it kept going.