Nonfiction4Life Podcast
1) Repost N4L 036: "Vitamin N" by Richard Louv
Richard Louv, co-founder of the San Diego-based Children & Nature Network, author Richard Louv adds Vitamin N to his growing list of books encouraging us to get outside. Aimed especially at families e...Show More
2) N4L 187: "Splitting" by Amanda Ellison
Amanda Ellison, a leading neuroscientist and physiologist at Durham University in the UK, explains head pain in her book Splitting: The Inside Story of Headaches. What is the point of pain, especially...Show More
3) N4L 186: "Thrivers" by Dr. Michele Borba
In her latest book, Thrivers, child psychologist Dr. Michele Borba identifies seven teachable strengths that can safeguard kids for now and the future. To find these traits, Dr. Borba combed scientifi...Show More
4) N4L 185: "The Epic Mentor Guide" by Illana Raia
As a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur and founder of the mentorship program Etre, Illana Raia connects girls directly to the leaders they want to meet and encourages them to ask the questions that are re...Show More
5) N4L 184: "Going Remote" by Matthew E. Kahn
Urban economist Dr. Matthew Kahn in his latest book, “GOING REMOTE: How the Flexible Work Economy Can Improve Our Lives and our Cities,” shows us how the urban landscape is shifting in our favor. Whet...Show More
6) N4L 074: Repost - "Thanks a Thousand" by A. J. Jacobs
On a dare from his son, author A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who contributed to bringing him a cup of coffee. The result is his book, “Thanks A Thousand,” and a TEDTalk viewed by more than a m...Show More
7) N4L 183: “We Gather Together” by Denise Kiernan
SUMMARY In "WE GATHER TOGETHER: A Nation Divided, A President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to Embrace Gratitude and Grace," beloved bestselling author Denise Kiernan turns her passion for histo...Show More
8) N4L 182: "Stronger Through Adversity" by Dr. Joseph Michelli
How have some businesses managed to thrive during the Covid-19 pandemic? New York Times #1 bestselling author Joseph Michelli scours 140-plus businesses worldwide to collect lessons in his latest book...Show More
9) N4L 181: "Forgive for Good" by Dr. Fred Luskin
SUMMARY Dr. Fred Luskin, author of the bestselling book Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness, founded and currently serves as Director of the Stanford University Forgivenes...Show More
10) N4L 094: Repost - "Elderhood" by Louise Aronson
SUMMARY Harvard-trained geriatrician and award-winning author Louis Aronson introduces a revolutionary perspective on growing old in her book, “ELDERHOOD: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reim...Show More