Mari Carlson, Book Reviewer

When not reading fiction and writing reviews, Mari is probably practicing violin or teaching lessons or playing a gig. She enjoys the local literary and music scenes in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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When not reading fiction and writing reviews, Mari is probably practicing violin or teaching lessons or playing a gig. She enjoys the local literary and music scenes in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Book Review
by Mari Carlson
The ranging self-help book "Konnect Better" is concerned with improving one’s relationships based on awareness, action, and alignment. Wealth advisors Mo Lidsky and Bob Gould’s self-help survey "Konnect Better" is concerned with...
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by Mari Carlson
"Momentum" is an emotive memoir about a lifetime spent searching for communal and political belonging. Emily Brown’s careful memoir "Momentum" fills in the gaps left by her dismantled family. The book’s opening scene—its only out...
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by Mari Carlson
Health issues often reflect problems in people’s thought environments, suggests the holistic health guide "The Disease of Belief", which encourages looking within to find the root causes of illnesses and physical pain. Physician Kevin...
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by Mari Carlson
The musing science fiction novel "The Disclosure Paradox" follows a cosmic conflict involving humans, aliens, and the divine. In Paul Vecchiet’s intriguing science fiction novel "The Disclosure Paradox", a Vatican guard’s...
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by Mari Carlson
A depressed man learns much from his otherworldly experiences in the allegorical novel "Everything You Leave Behind". Weston Hayes Walker’s speculative novel "Everything You Leave Behind" is about a depressed man who witnesses pivotal...
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by Mari Carlson
An encouraging self-help text for older audiences, "A Joyful Way of Being" suggests that making and enjoying art is key to finding and unlocking joy. In BrittMarie Eksell’s guided workbook "A Joyful Way of Being", creativity is...
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by Mari Carlson
"Forgiven" is a spirited novel about healing and family tenderness. In Bruce J. Berger’s spiritual novel "Forgiven", a trip to Greece prompts life changes for each member of a busy Jewish family. Theodora, working as a nun in Greece,...
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by Mari Carlson
Aiming to counter harmful diet culture, "A Nourishing Perspective" is a health and wellness guide that’s directed by positivity. Lee Cotton’s affirming, holistic health guide "A Nourishing Perspective" addresses diet culture to...
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