One book at a time! If I love a book after reading it, I keep it. If I don't, it goes straight to Vinnies. These amazing reads now call my bookshelf home:
The Accidental Entrepreneur: The Juicy Bits by Janine Allis: With refreshing honesty Janine (investor on TV show 'Shark Tank') shares her journey to becoming the founder of leading Australian brand Boost. From sailing the world working on David Bowie's yacht to selling her family home to finance her growing company, Janine's life has been anything but boring!
I Don't Have Time by Canberra based author Emma Grey and Audrey Thomas: Get back to the things that bring you joy and shape a life you love through 15 minute practical exercises! They are simple and fun, however was actually the stories in between that I enjoyed most. Maybe that's because for me, one of my favourite ways to relax and take time for myself is to read! So by picking up this book I was already in my happy place. There are so many gems of wisdom in this book that I felt the need to highlight my favourite paragraphs.
Humans of New York Stories by Brandon Stanton: There are billions of people in the world, and countless stories. This is a compilation of many an interesting tale fresh from the streets of New York. Raw, intimate and honest, they are bound to move you... unless you're not human that is.
Unmasked by Turia Pitt: This amazing human is so compelling and confident in interviews even after all she's been through - I just had to know more about her. After suffering burns to 65% of her body during a bushfire in 2011, Turia has inspired and amazed many with her story of survival and strength, both physically and mentally. Her determination to not only recover from her horrific injuries but to make a difference in the world is nothing short of remarkable.
To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey With Steve Jobs by Lawrence Levy: As a 90's baby and a huge fan of Toy Story, I was intrigued when I found this book at the Melbourne airport book shop (where you'll always find me before boarding a flight!) Levy takes us back to a time when animated movies were about to blow the entertainment industry out of the water.
After recieving a call from Apple founder Steve Jobs asking for him to come on board as CFO of Pixar before the launch of their first feature film, Levy had the challenging task of guiding the company to success. Faced with challenges including a restricting contract with Disney, production of the worlds first ever feature length computer-animated film, and the risky business of choosing the right time to take Pixar public, the road was not an easy one but the strength, commitment and undeniable talent of Pixar's team prevailed.
Selfless: A Social Worker's Own Story of Trauma and Recovery by Kristen Holzapfel: Social workers selflessly take care of others, but who's taking care of them? Canberra based now author and business owner Kristen bravely tells her story.
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