Tag: books
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Daily Writing Prompt 27-Aug: Books I Hated but Finished Anyway: 1984 and Atlas Shrugged
Reading Time: < 1 minute I’ve never abandoned a book, even the ones I hated. 1984 and Atlas Shrugged tested my patience, but I finished them anyway.
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The Week in Review From Condom Factories to $40 Trillion in Debt
Reading Time: 6 minutes A look back at BeingKevin’s week of history, news, books, humor, philosophy, personal stories and life as an American living in Brazil.
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Weekend Picks Ideas For Your Weekend – Netflix Top 10 NY Times Best Sellers & a Book Review by Kevin
Reading Time: 5 minutesA great lineup of Shows and books to watch and read this weekend.
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Coffee with Kevin: Weekly Reflections on Life, Work, and Everything Else 15-Aug The Classics
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat do you think of books considered classics? Do they hold your reading style? Have you seen Gutenberg.org?
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Daily Writing Prompt 13-Aug: Which Author Would You Love to Have Dinner With?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA dinner with historian Ron Chernow and novelist Barbara Kingsolver would be an unforgettable evening of history, storytelling, and life.
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BeingKevin Weekly Recap: Free Will, History, Brazilian Food, Books & Life in Rio — August 3–9, 2026
Reading Time: 10 minutesThis week on BeingKevin: free will, history, Brazilian food, books, retirement, pets, education, satire, and life in Rio from August 3–9.
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Prodigal Summer Review: Barbara Kingsolver’s Environmental Epic of Love, Loss, and Nature
Reading Time: 3 minutesA reflective review of Prodigal Summer by Prodigal Summer exploring its environmental themes, intertwined storylines, and emotional weight. While beautifully written and rich with symbolism, the novel left me wanting more despite my admiration for Barbara Kingsolver and her previous work.
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Weekend Picks Ideas For Your Weekend – Netflix Top 10 NY Times Best Sellers & a Book Review by Kevin
Reading Time: 6 minutesDiscover what’s trending this weekend with the Top 10 Netflix shows in the U.S. and Brazil, bestselling books, and one honest review from my bookshelf.
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The Bean Trees Review: Barbara Kingsolver’s Powerful Story of Family, Compassion, and Survival
Reading Time: 2 minutesA thoughtful review of The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, exploring themes of chosen family, resilience, immigration, and compassion. Kingsolver’s debut novel remains a moving and deeply human story about finding connection and hope in difficult circumstances.