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Todd654 rated Guardians of the Valley: 5 stars

Dean King: Guardians of the Valley (AudiobookFormat, 2023, Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing)

Guardians of the Valley by Dean King

Todd654 rated The Prime Vibration: 5 stars

Michael Smith: The Prime Vibration (Paperback, Tellwell Talent)

The Prime Vibration by Michael Smith

What is the true nature of reality? How does consciousness fit in? Why is love the most powerful force we …

Todd654 reviewed Power Walk! by Patricia Vicary

Patricia Vicary: Power Walk! (2022, McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers)

Review of 'Power Walk!' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Power Walk! is broken into three sections: How-To, Race Reports, and Resources. The race reports are part memoir, part travelogue so there are fun stories about half-marathons in each of the fifty states. I enjoyed the tidbits about Waffle House and Cracker Barrel restaurants, visiting Ma Ingalls' gravesite, and shotskis. It's more about the events than the racing. It's not just about walking; runners and anyone who enjoys athletic events will like this book. There's more about racing and training in the How-To section along with useful advice on selecting shoes or socks, and other exercises to help avoid injuries. The resource section has book and movie reviews as well as organizations to help runners and power walkers.
Overall, it's a fun book with lots of laughs as well as useful information.

Todd654 rated The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West: 4 stars

Megan Kate Nelson: The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West (2020, Scribner)

The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West by Megan Kate Nelson

Todd654 reviewed Stand: A Memoir of Activism. a Manual for Progress. What Really Happens When We Stand on the Front Lines of Change by Kathryn Bertine

No cover — Kathryn Bertine: Stand (2021, New Shelf Press)

Review of 'Stand' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I knew Kathryn was a professional cyclist, outspoken on issues of gender equity in sports, and an activist. I had the sense that she was successful. As this book started, I was exhausted by the activity and optimism. She's a great writer and you really feel her energy. But I didn't expect the bad things - the things that happen in real life - to be so dramatic. There's no middle ground in her journey. Her book takes you on the wild ride, with very high highs and very low lows.
I've also read Phil Gaimon's books (also a former professional cyclist) so I was prepared to read about the poverty-level salaries that all but the top few make. And I expected to read that women make far less than men, but I was still shocked at her story from only a few years ago. So, she took a stand. …

I knew Kathryn was a professional cyclist, outspoken on issues of gender equity in sports, and an activist. I had the sense that she was successful. As this book started, I was exhausted by the activity and optimism. She's a great writer and you really feel her energy. But I didn't expect the bad things - the things that happen in real life - to be so dramatic. There's no middle ground in her journey. Her book takes you on the wild ride, with very high highs and very low lows.
I've also read Phil Gaimon's books (also a former professional cyclist) so I was prepared to read about the poverty-level salaries that all but the top few make. And I expected to read that women make far less than men, but I was still shocked at her story from only a few years ago. So, she took a stand. And she learned some lessons that she shares openly.
It's an emotional book.