Nadys Secrets: Her Journey to Sexual Freedom

In this gripping conclusion to the 1 New York Times-bestselling Matched trilogy, Cassia will reconcile the difficulties of challenging a life too confining, seeking a freedom she never dreamed possible, and honoring a love she cannot live without. This review is really late!

I read this book weeks ago! I loved these characters! Reached , the final book in the Matched series, featured points of view from the three main characters: Oh Xander … what can I say about how wonderful he was?! Ky was a great guy too. His life had been difficult, but he showed his strength with his devoted love to Cassia.

Cassia learned new things about herself and her society. I enjoyed watching her progress. My only complaint would be that it felt slow at times, but I understand that not every book can be all action and romance. Their lives at the end were definitely not perfect, but I felt that everything worked out like it should.

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Hahaha you know a romance is beautiful when it makes me cry. Raine has always been a good girl. She lives by the rules in Freedom. Not even her roommate, Vi. All of that changes when Raine falls for Gunner. Raine has never known anyone as heavily brainwashed as Vi.

But Raine is beginning to wonder what Vi knows that her father is so anxious to keep hidden, and what might happen if she helps Vi remember it. This review is really late in coming. I finished this book weeks ago! So sweet and thoughtful! Shout out to my girl Sara! The world and rules seemed different in this book than in book 1 so I had a hard time following the changes and understanding the settings.

I loved getting to know these new characters Raine and Gunner. They were awesome with their own skills. Vi and Jag from book 1 were side characters this time. This book was a great addition to the series. The characters were interesting making me want to know what would happen to them.

The overall plot also was great with action and suspense. The problem was that it was a little slow in between the action. It felt sporadic and all over the place. I know these dislikes are my own opinion, and other people enjoy that in a book. I might have missed it, but I never knew how old the main character Ben was.

That was just a small annoyance. I pictured him around With that said, there were some really great entertaining scenes that I enjoyed. If you like books with an overall view of all the characters then try this one out, you might like it. I received the book from Morgun Wolf.

Merry Christmas to yourself! You can pre-order book 2 in the series, Prodigy, now too! It releases January 29, Sugar Coated Press Release Date: I love the dress and her hair color!

This is an amazing series! I hope you all have read it or put it at the top of your to-read list. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant scientist who sent the world hurtling into the atomic age. In this sequel to The Essex Serpent , Helen Franklin is working in Prague as a translator when she discovers a mysterious letter warning of a folkloric creature known as Melmoth the Witness. As legend has it, Melmoth travels through time, persuading her victims to join her, then damning them to eternal solitude. This biographical novel tells the origin story of the famous Madame Tussaud.

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They leave behind their infant daughter, Inja, in the hope that they will be reunited soon. But then war breaks out, and reunion seems an impossible dream.

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It explains why our anger matters and how we can harness it to make meaningful change. However, what lies behind the cover is inconsistent and sometimes simply wrong. There are some gems, however, and I will share them here: It can take 10 days for alcohol to leave your system. Social activities can help prevent addiction. There are some strong associations between alcohol and different types of cancer; ultimately alcohol is a poison.

Alcohol companies spend a lot of money on marketing to fool you. Alcohol is not needed to have a good time with friends. Dec 03, Becca rated it it was amazing. That adding books on anxiety to my reading list causes me anxiety is an irony that is not lost on me.

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But this was different. If I publicly admitted to reading this book, then it felt like I was publicly admitting to having a problem. Let me back up a bit. The reason I listened to this book and can you hear the self-defence creeping in here already? I had no idea that this book would challenge me so much, and make me rethink so many of my deeply held beliefs about alcohol. As a scientist I did think that one flaw with the book was its lack of references, but overall I bought what it had to say even without specific links to the data that backs it up.

It opened my eyes to the fact that most people do gradually drink more each year than they did in the previous one, and that this cannot be healthy. May 04, Joe Stamber rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm not a big reader of non-fiction as I read far too much serious stuff at work and like to escape with novels.

One of the benefits of my Kindle Daily Deal email is that occasionally it throws up a book that I wouldn't otherwise read but at 99p can take a gamble on. This Naked Mind sounded interesting so I gave it a go. This Naked Mind is essentially aimed at persuading those who feel alcohol may be an issue in their lives to give up the demon drink for good. I've been a fairly heavy drinker for I'm not a big reader of non-fiction as I read far too much serious stuff at work and like to escape with novels. I've been a fairly heavy drinker for years, although as a shift worker it's always been hit and miss rather than regular.

I've never missed work or anything like that but often thought I should cut down. With this in mind I decided to see what Annie Grace had to say. The first point to note is that if you are sceptical that a book can help and are determined to find fault with it then this isn't the book for you. Grace relies on the reader wanting to hear what she is saying and taking it on board.

The well-used but acceptable method of repetition to hammer points home is one of the main techniques used, so you should be aware of that. Grace has an amiable writing style that meant that I was never irritated by her repeating her ideas. There are many facts and figures used to back Grace's claims up, and she has done the right thing by including a reference number for each one that can be checked at the back of the book rather than having copious footnotes breaking up the flow in the Kindle edition anyway.

I don't want to say much more about the content of the book as the points and ideas are best read within the context of it. There were a few points where I disagreed with the arguments that Grace was using, when I thought she displayed a misunderstanding deliberate for the purposes of the book or otherwise for why some people like to drink, but there were also plenty of times she hit the nail on the head. I drink because I like drinking, and as a real ale drinker I do like the taste mostly!

Like stopping smoking or anything else, no one is going to quit drinking unless they really want to, regardless of the method. Annie Grace makes no apology for a hard-hitting and sometimes preachy book that says in no certain terms that alcohol is the enemy. It is written in a style that is easy to read and I can recommend it to any open-minded individuals who want to get on board the wagon.

May 04, Valentina rated it it was amazing. The reviews are right. This book is life-changing. If you or a loved one is suffering, or if you think they are suffering they may not know, as you'll soon find in the book , please, please, please just take the time to flip through Annie Grace's masterpiece. Even if alcohol is not a "problem drug" in the life of you or your loved ones, this book is a fascinating eye-opener into how we, as a society, treat alcohol differently from drugs despite its statistically-proven disastrous effects.

It rea The reviews are right. It really gives you something to meditate on when it comes to media, social pressures, and health implications. Additionally, those of you psych-nuts will enjoy Ms. Grace's breakdown of the unconscious v. She does a phenomenal job of incorporating existing research so you don't have to go ten different places to find the most poignant information. Unfortunately, I cannot go into more detail but I hope this books helps you as much as it has helped me with my family and career. May 24, Vicii rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm not sure that my unconscious has been "reconditioned" but currently on day 2 of no alcohol so we'll see how it goes.

Sep 25, Megan rated it it was amazing. And perhaps it will benefit someone else to see it pop up in their feed. So I read this book. It uses liminal thinking techniques to dispel the myths and lies that our subconscious tells us about alcohol even when our conscious mind is ready to quit. It discusses how from the moment we first become aware of what alcohol even is, society is bombarding us from all directions with these misconceptions. And so they become ingrained. And as time goes by, those cravings have become weaker and weaker.

An engaging, non-preachy book. It is probably one of the most influential books I have read to this point. Annie Grace breaks down some of the closely and widely held assumptions about drinking alcohol: Most importantly, it's a scientifically-proven addictive substance - so you shouldn't treat it as a personal failure when you realise you are addicted.

The tone is a bit preachy and the author is a bit kooky, but the premise is solid and backed by mountains of evidence. Alcohol is Annie Grace breaks down some of the closely and widely held assumptions about drinking alcohol: If you want to stop drinking or break your addiction, this book will help you create a strong, rational, positive motivation to do so.

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Jan 15, Jolene rated it really liked it. I liked how the author dispelled common thinking and misconceptions about alcohol. She reveals fascinating facts and research no one really knows about or listens to. Plus she exposes the powerful marketing and cultural conditioning we buy into when it comes to alcohol. This is an interesting, worthwhile read regardless of where you are on the drinking spectrum, i.

Some personal anecdotes are added, and oh god they are so boring. The author seems to be under some sort of illusion that if she tells us that alcohol is bad, really really bad no doubt about that , we shall all stop drinking it. This is not the case. Don't waste your time.

Jan 15, Lisa rated it it was amazing. This book changed my life. Not pushy or gimmicky. She offers tangible, gradual advice to making a life-changing decision. I highly recommend this book to everyone who has ever questioned their drinking habits. Anyone who drinks alcohol, no matter how much, should read this. It's such an informative, eye opening read!

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I think it is effective in addressing addiction to the drug and describing how addiction evolves and takes hold of a person, and how someone can break free of the cycle. It makes it clear that alcohol is a drug akin to any other, and it debunks many positive associations and excuses that people make to justify their drinking habits. This book is also very helpful to those who are turned off by the convoluted and dogmatic approach that is used in programs such as AA, as those programs are not for everyone. If you respond better to facts and logic rather than religious dogma, this will be a useful tool.

It includes many citations and is well researched. It also dispels the myth that there are alcoholics vs non-alcoholics. Anyone can become addicted to an addictive substance. The difference is that our culture normalizes and even glamorizes alcohol addiction. Obviously, alcohol is not doing anyone favors who do have these struggles and only prolongs and exacerbates these underlying issues. The author does admirably recommend addressing these issues with a professional after quitting drinking though.

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And of course, after quitting drinking, if you do continue to struggle with mental illness, seeing a doctor for help is very important. Sep 01, Hillary Marshall rated it it was amazing. An important book for anyone who has wondered "Am I drinking too much? For the past few years, I've noticed my personal imbibing has increased to a point that has made me uncomfortable. And, when I tried to quit entirely on my own, I found I craved alcohol even more. Annie Grace's book helped me understand why and the dangers and deadly addictions caused by alcohol.

Although I'm not an alcoholic, I am addicted to this poisonous substance. It is a huge part of our social An important book for anyone who has wondered "Am I drinking too much? It is a huge part of our social life and I'm noticing that I don't have to drink in social situations. I can say no, I can still be a fun individual at the event, and still choose to not imbibe.

Although I'm not ready to totally let drinking go, and I know moderation is hard to live with, but I'm going to start my journey with the mantra "I don't have to drink". A must read for anyone who knows that alcohol has taken control of their life and they want to break that terrifying cycle. Thanks Annie for this powerful book!

At the moment I am fascinated by the mindful drinking movement so have been reading a few "quit lit" books, and this one came recommended. It makes for refreshing reading, looking at Western cultures dependence on alcohol and our innate mindsets. I recommend to anyone interested in finding out more about alcohol it's effects on your mind and body and how you can become a more mindful drinker.

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