In our natural state, we are glorious beings. In the world of illusion, we are lost and imprisoned, slaves…Our jailer is a three-headed monster; one head our past, one our insecurity, and one our popular culture.
[The artist of the floating world-Kazuo Ishiguro] What a beautiful and other-worldly style of writing that captivates a reader through its stream of consciousness type approach. We are guided through his memories, which feel like they are fleeting and floating, of an aging man who was an artist before and during the war. He discusses…
[The power of us] As a social psychologist I have to say I loved this book and its exploration of how social psychology can be applied to this divided world. The reference to psych literature and findings was incredible to see collated in one area and is a must read for anyone wanting to learn…
I read brave new world. It was as good as I thought it would be. It’s not even so far away from where we are probably heading as a society. I feel better off having read this novel and 1984 and animal farm.
The levity of the mind gives way to the levity of the body Falling upwards, flapping the inconsolable urge for elation and elevation Inescapably bound to the earth puts fire under fire Complexity doubling in on itself to explain the lack of flight Flight of the wishes, the songs of wonder, and these pages Nothing…
[The girl in the green dress-Jeni Haynes and Dr George Blair-West and Alley Pascoe]. Wow… A harrowing and phenomenally detailed account of the etiology, experience and psychological treatment of DID, explaining its role of keeping Jeni alive. This book is very important for aspiring clinicians and anyone involved in the justice system eg policemen and…
[Junky- William S. Burroughs] I wonder if William or ‘Bill’, the lead character of this harrowing dive into the world of ‘junk’ or heroin in 1930-1940s America, primarily set in NY, would have benefited from a conversation with Albert Camus. The author depicts a ‘lifestyle’ of junk (‘junk is not a kick, it’s a way…
[Seeing other people – Diane Reid] One of my favourite novels I have read of late. If you like Sally Rooney’s writing then you’ll love Reid’s approach to story telling and prose. With a focus on morality and the unfurling of these stories, Reid’s narratives stretch longer and with more action than Rooney’s, yet still…
[Death by Comfort- Paul Taylor] As the title suggests, this book outlines clear and evidence-based ways of how to survive and thrive in the modern world (how original of me!). It echoes the ongoing and popular messages that exercise, self-talk, diet, social connection and environment are the fundamental to a healthy and fulfilling life. What…
A different forest 
Beautiful work Ari!
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