RehabRN book club - Summer 09 edition

Yes, I finally am taking the time to write about what I've been reading outside of nursing-related material.

Here are a some of the interesting reads of late. Enjoy!

First on the list, David Whyte's The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship. Sure, this looked like a deep read from the title, but actually, it's a pretty manageable book that's a) short (only 323 pages) and b) discusses the interrelationship of your life at work, in partnerships, such as marriage and your self. Lots of interesting poetry tidbits throughout and overall, a nice relaxing book.

Next, I read Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton. I don't normally read fiction, but I enjoyed this novel set in rural Connecticut and New York about a woman who marries a man while drunk in Las Vegas.

Finally, I enjoy learning something new, and since I can't find my Strunk and White Elements of Style anywhere, I picked up Booher's Rules of Business Grammar. It has, as the subtitle notes, "101 Fast and Easy Ways to Correct the Most Common Errors." I consider writing well an important part of communicating on my job. The structure makes short reads very productive. If you're so inclined, check out your grammar IQ at http://www.booherrules.com/.

Hope you enjoyed this edition of the RehabRN book club. Stay tuned for more updates!