Atomic Habits – James Clear

This book is about how to build habits. James Clear outlines the Four Laws of Behaviour Change in straightforward language using stories, personal experiences, and research. The laws are: Cue (make it obvious), Craving (make it attractive), Response (make it easy), and Reward (make it satisfying). From its first sentence, the opening chapter is aContinueContinue reading “Atomic Habits – James Clear”

The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho

This is a tale about following your dream. Santiago is a shepherd boy only four days away from seeing a girl he thinks he has fallen in love with – except he has a dream. Learning to listen to our own hearts and the wisdom within is a universal human challenge. Santiago’s adventures, magically told,ContinueContinue reading “The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho”

About ‘Book Summaries’

As a teacher, coach, and voracious reader I regularly get asked for book recommendations. I’m also always on the hunt for good books too (my mum is a great source).Some of my greatest learning and joy has happened when engaged in a book.As I tell my students READ A BOOK!In 2018 I started putting ‘currentlyContinueContinue reading “About ‘Book Summaries’”

Using the 'Book Summaries' Posts

  Teaching has demanded that I develop my ability to read and interpret information. And then make it useful for my students.Summarising is a skill.This means it can be taught, practised, and refined.My posts on this page summarise the books I’ve read – but in a very particular way.The purpose of each summary is for youContinueContinue reading “Using the 'Book Summaries' Posts”