Mum's not having chemo by Laura Bond

When my mum was diagnosed with cancer, I thought I'd better get round to reading this book, which had been sitting on my shelf for a year. Anyway, mum wasn't interested and opted for chemo, but I found it an interesting read, and will incorporate some of the ideas into my own preventative health regime.

 

This book isn't what I was expecting. I thought it would be an autobiographical account of Laura's mother's search for a natural cure, but it's more like a detailed account of the different treatments available, and the evidence for their efficacy.

Confessions of a Sociopath by ME Thomas

For anyone who's interested in the mind of a psychopath (sociopath being the polite term for it) this book reveals all. It's written under a pseudonym by a 'high functioning' non-criminal psychopath who uses manipulation to get what she wants in life and enjoys 'ruining' other people for the sheer entertainment value it brings. 

 

There were many times in this book when I felt like putting it down, as it filled me with disgust and distaste. But I dislike giving up on books, and it doesn't happen often. I took a break and then continued. It's horrible, but interesting at the same time.