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Retired engineer in East Bay, originally from the midwest. Interested in nonfiction, mostly history, climate change, Native American, and cycling. I don't read quickly, so don't expect updates very often.
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Todd654 finished reading All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Katharine K. Wilkinson
Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions …
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Todd654 reviewed Power Walk! by Patricia Vicary
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.
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.
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Designing Regenerative Cultures by Daniel E. Wahl
This is a 'Whole Earth Catalog' for the 21st century: an impressive and wide-ranging analysis of what's wrong with our …
Todd654 rated The Prime Vibration: 5 stars
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 finished reading The Prime Vibration by Michael Smith
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 finished reading Alameda Creek Watershed Historical Ecology Study by Robert A. Leidy
Alameda Creek Watershed Historical Ecology Study by Robert A. Leidy, Bronwen Stanford, Robin Grossinger, and 7 others
The Alameda Creek Historical Ecology Study assesses watershed conditions prior to significant Euro-American modification, as a basis for understanding subsequent …
Todd654 reviewed Power Walk! by Patricia Vicary
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.
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.
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.
