"This is nonfiction. This is nonfiction." That is what I kept reminding myself while reading this en

"This is nonfiction. This is nonfiction." That is what I kept reminding myself while reading this enthralling and spellbinding (nonfiction!) book by Jeanne Marie Laskas. Of course, it is nonfiction. It made big headlines. It was made into a movie. The story is big and bold?how Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian-born physician with two medical degrees and a specialization in forensic pathology, discovered CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) as a cause of death in retired football players. Translation: The constant head pounding?even without ever getting a concussion?that is part of the game of football can cause brain deterioration and severe personality changes. CTE is fatal; it is directly linked to the deaths or suicides of multiple former NFL players. Of course, the NFL was outraged. NFL-paid physicians did all they could to denigrate Bennet's research. Think a real-life David and Goliath, but instead of a slingshot filled with rocks, Bennet had slides of brain tissue proving something horrendous really was happening. And since facts are far more formidable than falsities, facts eventually won, but not without a big price for all involved?especially Bennet. Jeanne Marie Laskas is such an amazingly gifted writer that the book (nonfiction!) reads like a novel?so much so that at times, I shook my head thinking "THAT would never happen." Oh, wait. It's nonfiction. It DID happen. Don't worry if you know how this (nonfiction!) book ends. The beginning, the middle and the rest of it are so fascinating and written with such intense page-turning suspense, I highly encourage you to read it. Everyone will benefit from reading this book. It?s a self-improvement / motivation text with lots of inspirational quotes to kickstart your life into a higher gear. The author has included many stories and examples from his own experiences, which give the book a personal touch.The author even included a few bible verses. The writing feels like a mix of Joel Osteen and Tony Robbins, two very accomplished and successful teachers in their fields. I enjoyed reading this book and do recommend it to anyone interested in becoming their best self. Husband likes it Easy recipes and basic enough for everyone to love them. No crazy ingredients from a specialty store needed Any literature or history aficionado would enjoy this book. I have recently gotten interested in this area of the world and have just finished a historical fiction novel called The Tenderness of Wolves and a movie entitled Snow Walker that opened my eyes to this frozen area of the world and its inhabitants. The author has completed a tremendous amount of research into Mr. Hearn's life and adventures, but the anecdotes he tells make it come alive. I forgot to cook supper tonight because I was so engrossed!

"This is nonfiction. This is nonfiction." That is what I kept reminding myself while reading this en

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