Steve Aves - My Thoughts #BooksSteve Aves - My Thoughts #Bookshttps://www.steveaves.com/blogs/tag/booksFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:15:48 -0800http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[ The Gift of Empathy]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/the-gift-of-empathy"The Gift of Empathy" is a wonderful book that is easy to read and understand. I think parents will find it useful to read and discuss it with their children.]]>

In a world that fosters distance between people, whether by constant negative messages about the "others," or by the "screens" in our faces that suck us into our individual worlds, we crave the human touch.

It seems to me we have lost the skill of providing empathy to our fellow humans due to lack of use. We can be unsure of what to say, what to do, or wonder if we are intruding on others who are hurting, or conversely needing someone to share in their joy.

"The Gift of Empathy" is a wonderful book that is easy to read and understand. I think parents will find it useful to read and discuss it with their children.

There are straightforward discussions and concrete examples within the book that will assist you in applying empathy today in your life.

Enough said.
]]>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:54:12 -0600<![CDATA[Washington, A Life]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/washington-a-lifeThis is a superb biography. Chernow weaves the times, events, the successes, failures, Washington's strengths and his weaknesses into one narrative. Yes, it is a large book. Washington lived a large life.]]>
Washington: A LifeWashington: A Life by Ron Chernow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a superb biography. Chernow weaves the times, events, the successes, failures, Washington's strengths and his weaknesses into one narrative. Yes, it is a large book. Washington lived a large life.

I found illuminating about Washington's character how he handled all the backstabbing, political infighting, and huge egos of his fellow founding fathers.

The man truly was the father of our country.

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]]>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:02:57 -0600<![CDATA[Our Founding Documents]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/our-founding-documentsHappy Fourth of July!]]>

Our Declaration of Independence

After listening to The Americas In The Revolutionary Era, I became interested in more about our founding. I am currently reading Ron Cherown's book "Washington: A Life." Fascinating.

Additionally, since it is our Independence Day today, I have posted 2 of our founding documents to read.

That page is HERE.

 

]]>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:35:17 -0600<![CDATA[The Americas In The Revolutionary Era]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/the-americas-in-the-revolutionary-eraWell done, broad overview, of the Americas. I learned much about the founding of the countries, and also the different people, events, and environments that influenced what they became.]]>
The Americas In The Revolutionary EraThe Americas In The Revolutionary Era by Marshall C. Eakin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well done, broad overview, of the Americas. I learned much about the founding of the countries, and also the different people, events, and environments that influenced what they became.

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]]>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:48:03 -0600<![CDATA[The Expanse Space Opera Series - What a Ride!]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/the-expanse-space-opera-series-what-a-rideThe Expanse series is now finished, and it was a great ride.]]>
Leviathan Falls (The Expanse #9)Leviathan Falls by James S.A. Corey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I finished The Expanse "space opera" last night. What a ride!

Reminiscing where this opera has taken me through the 9 books, it feels like remembering real people and places. Earth, Mars, Belters, The OPA, Fred, Amos, Bobbie, Clarissa, James, and Naomi.

Wars, intrigues, humanity expanding, and always in the background; the protomolecule lurks.

Yup, this was/is a great space opera.


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]]>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:35:46 -0600<![CDATA[One Long River of Song]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/one-long-river-of-songOne Long River of Song is a book I will never finish. It is a book to savor.]]>

A Book to Savor

One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder for the Spiritual and Nonspiritual AlikeOne Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder for the Spiritual and Nonspiritual Alike by Brian Doyle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I've added this book to my Read list, as if I have finished it. I have not. Furthermore, I do not think I ever will.

There are too many stories, thoughts, observations, and joy about our daily lives within this book to ever finish it, so much to savor.

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Books I've Read
]]>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:19:10 -0500<![CDATA[Of Mice and Men]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/of-mice-and-menSteinbeck's Of Mice and Men is a powerful story.]]>
Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Powerful story. Wonderfully written. Focussed.

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]]>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:49:00 -0500<![CDATA[The Banking House of Morgan]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/The-Banking-House-of-Morgan

The Banking House of Morgan

Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Powerful story. Wonderfully written. Focussed.

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]]>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:41:07 -0500<![CDATA[Black Rednecks and White Liberals Book Review]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/Black-Rednecks-and-White-Liberals
The Americas In The Revolutionary EraThe Americas In The Revolutionary Era by Marshall C. Eakin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well done, broad overview, of the Americas. I learned much about the founding of the countries, and also the different people, events, and environments that influenced what they became.

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]]>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:58:49 -0500<![CDATA[Roads to Quoz]]>https://www.steveaves.com/blogs/post/The-Road-to-Quoz

Book Review, Roads to Quoz

Roads to Quoz: An American MoseyRoads to Quoz: An American Mosey by William Least Heat-Moon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I like Heat-Moon's writing. He's interesting and inquisitive.
This book covers his wanderings in the Midwest and South.
It's like sitting down one evening with an old buddy of yours, having some drinks, and him sharing stories of traveling the river towns in Arkansas and the people he met.

Yeah, it's a good read.

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