A friend gave me this book recently and I am absolutely smitten by this Silver Lining. 40 Years of Chez Panisse: The Power of Gathering is a photographic tribute to the Berkeley restaurant that traces its cultural history through the stories of Alice Waters and her personal and professional friends, celebrating the restaurant’s tradition of gathering… Continue reading SL Book: 40 Years Of Chez Panisse: The Power Of Gathering
Inspirational Books for Women & Children
SL Book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs
Books are one of my passions. I love everything about them: the way they look, smell, and feel. Oh and I also relish a fantastic story. I especially adore and now especially appreciate photography books…which undoubtedly has contributed to my budding interest in snapping my own shots (and sharing them here, of course). My favorite… Continue reading SL Book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs
SL Book: The Most Beautiful Book in the World
Last week, I went into my favorite independent bookstore (Tecolote in Montecito) a little downhearted and confused. Why? Well, because I’ve had a pickle of a time finding a book that I love-love-love. I have made valiant attempts at reading a number of books (that came highly recommended), but I couldn’t focus and couldn’t finish. In a nutshell: I’ve had ADD of the highest order. No longer thanks to: The Most Beautiful Book in the World.
SL Book: Rules of Civility
Are you ready for the perfect holiday weekend novel? I sure hope so!
SL Book (AND Movie): The Help
In the event that you haven’t by any chance read the book The Help or seen the movie by the same name, then I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce both Silver Lining experiences to you! I am hopeful that you will enjoy them as much as I have!
SL Book: Lift
I’ve found a wonderfully inspiring and motivational book written by one of my (new) favorite authors, Kelly Corrigan. Hope you enjoy this Silver Lining book as much as I do!
SL Book: State of Wonder
Get ready for a fantastic new novel, State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, that takes you deep into the Amazon and explores the the mysteries of fertility, the complexities of female relationships, and the morality of science and entitlement. I told you it wasn’t easy, but it is a page-turner!
Lovely Libraries
Libraries are one of my favorite places on earth. Any type of library. Home library. Work library. Old fashioned libraries (from which one can actually check out books!). The smell of a library always lifts my spirits. New or old, but especially the old ones with their peculiar combination of old stone, dust and woodworm.… Continue reading Lovely Libraries
SL Book: Anticancer: A New Way of Life
A friend gave this book to me shortly after my FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis. I devoured it (pun intended!) immediately. In 1995, after undergoing chemotherapy and surgery for brain cancer, Servan-Schreiber, a clinical professor of psychiatry and neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, asked his oncologist if any lifestyle changes… Continue reading SL Book: Anticancer: A New Way of Life
SL Book: American Fashion Travel
One of my new favorite books (perhaps it’s not new-new, but it’s new to me!) is American Fashion Travel.