Books

Quick Notes: Drive by Daniel H. Pink

~ Rose Sparrowking

Drive by Daniel H. Pink
http://www.danpink.com/books/drive/

Notes:

1. The longstanding carrot and stick approach only works in a few select circumstances.

2. Better motivation from intrinsic motivators.

“Type I behavior: A way of thinking and an approach to life built around intrinsic, rather than extrinsic, motivators. It is powered by our innate need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.” p. 226 of paperback

Autonomy. Mastery. Purpose.

Quick Review: A Darker Shade of Magic

~ Rose Sparrowking

 

A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab

4 out of 5 stars

The Antari, Kell, from Red London and the cutpurse, Delilah Bard, from Grey London must return a dangerous magical artifact to the legendary Black London.

Love Kell’s coat and want one just like it. Love that Lila wants to be a pirate. Never got the hint that Lila had a glass eye – I will have to re-read to see if I missed that.

I’m wondering if all the London’s will be brought together at the end of the series. Is Lila Antari? What will happen now to White London? What will happen to Kell now that his secret of smuggling is out? Loved the doors and the travel between worlds and that London was a constant. Also enjoyed that the author actually hit the streets in London.

Ordering the next book.

Quick Review: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

~ Rose Sparrowking

 

June 2, 2016

0 out of 5 stars

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

The parable of a shepherd looking for his Personal Legend. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”

Unabashedly a Christian story. Not having Faith, I found it rather unrelatable. Listen to your heart? Sure, but use your head too. Lots of little quotables that people now add to pretty pictures and post to Facebook.

And what’s the deal with Fatima staying at the oasis so Santiago can go on his quest? Go on your own damn quest, Fatima, and stop waiting for some dude—you met once and wants to marry you—to come on home.