Book Review

Family of Spies

Casey

It’s not often that a nonfiction book grabs me the way Family of Spies did. I first saw it on a Goodreads “anticipated nonfiction” list and immediately added it to my Want to Read shelf. So when I had the chance to get an advance digital review copy from NetGalley, I jumped on it — and I’m so glad I did. This book completely absorbed me from beginning to end. Christine Kuehn clearly did extensive research, but what makes this story exceptional is how deeply personal it feels. Her discovery of her family’s connections to both Nazi Germany and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is shocking enough, but the way she processes that information — and invites us along as she does — is what makes it unforgettable.

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This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Young Doctor

Casey

I was curious if this book would analogize to my work as a CPA in the US. Obviously the medical stuff and life-or-death nature of the job doesn’t correlate at all. Despite the view of many corporate executives, a private company’s financial statements aren’t saving lives. No one dies if we don’t issue an audit on time. However, there are a lot of life lessons that can be gained from this book.

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The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration

Casey

This is a book that I picked for Black History Month 2024 by looking at what books other black authors thought were powerful. This one stuck out to me when I saw it. And I’m so glad I picked it up! As far as non-fiction books go, it’s always nice to have one that’s got a through-story weaving it all together. What makes this book so good is that it has three through-stories of people that, while they never meet, the themes and overall story connects them in ways that the individuals in question never could have anticipated. If you want a great historical read, this is fantastic!

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Becoming

Casey

For my second Black History Month 2024 pick, I chose an audiobook by a black author, read by that same author. I tend to try to go about life without getting too political, but I’m also fascinated by people who come to fame through politics. I’ve always been interested in reading this particular book, and I’m so glad I did!

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