Comments on: 30 Personal Development Books From 2020 – Short Reviews

By: 52 Book Reviews For 2020 | Modern FImily

52 Book Reviews For 2020 | Modern FImily — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:25:42 +0000

[…] at the half way point of the year, we posted about our 30 book reviews for 2020 based off the books I have read from January-June 2020. Today we have the follow up post reviewing the 22 books I read in the second half of 2020. […]

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:36:17 +0000

In reply to Michael Baker. For sure, glad you enjoyed it!

By: Michael Baker

Michael Baker — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:24:04 +0000

Great list. Thanks for sharing!

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:02:16 +0000

In reply to Tara.

Haha yes I’ve been quite the bookworm but have definitely tapered things off since the summer. Being limited with COVID has definitely played a role. “Quit Like a Millionaire” is a good one too – I’ve been reading their blog (Millennial Revolution) for years. I don’t agree with their strategy 100% but they provide a lot of great info. I’ve heard that “Becoming” is a good read too – need to get around to that! And just added “How Children Learn” to my parenting related books. Thanks!

By: Tara

Tara — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 23:05:16 +0000

Wow, you read quite a few books – awesome! I will say one big “positive” of the extra time because of COVID-19 (and our own early retirement this year) is I’ve fit in more time and energy to read. I did recently read the FIRE book – Quit Like a Millionaire which was an interesting and quick read. She definitely brought up some points I hadn’t thought of before. I also read Michelle Obama’s Becoming – great book. And I just picked up “How Children Learn” by Holt.

-Tara of Four Take Flight (www.fourtakeflight.com)

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 19:43:07 +0000

In reply to Tawcan. I had high hopes for The Little Book of Hygge but unfortunately it was pretty generic. The Nordic Theory of Everything was much more what I was looking for from Hygge to education, work life balance, parenting, etc. We too try to incorporate as much Hygge into our life as possible. And yes, the Scandinavians really have figured it out and we could all learn many things through their methodology! Does your wife pronounce Hygge “hoo-gah”?

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 19:39:32 +0000

In reply to Chris @ Mindful Explorer. Yep we had a good number of chats on many of these books Chris! I too tend to off the wagon as the warm weather arrives. Will be taking a slower approach these next few months and likely will pick things back up come fall/winter

By: Tawcan

Tawcan — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 17:08:43 +0000

Too bad The Little Book of hygge was a let down. Being married to someone from Denmark we definitely have mandatory hygge at our household everyday. Most often multiple times each day. The Nordic Theory of Everything sounds like an interesting book.

Having been to Denmark and Sweden many times and stayed there with the locals I have to say the Scandinavians really know how to take life slow and enjoy it.

By: Chris @ Mindful Explorer

Chris @ Mindful Explorer — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:48:54 +0000

I recall all our back and forth chats on these books this past winter as the year started. I have slipped away from books for now as I typically do when the warm outdoor months arrive and I spend most of my time outdoors. I really enjoyed “The Art of Frugal Hedonism” and of course all the Hygee books plus anything Stoic.

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:08:04 +0000

In reply to Marii.

Glad you enjoyed the reviews Marii, I wanted to be as honest as possible. Agreed, so happy to be able to borrow/return books again – ebooks and audiobooks aren’t the same!

Thank you so much for this list of recommended books! I haven’t heard of many of them so this is fantastic! I do have “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” on hold at our library. Thanks again!!