Book shelf
Reads to inform and inspire.
Hippy Days, Arabian Nights By Katherine Boland, Wild Dingo Press, 2017, $30
In true Eat Pray Love fashion, Australian artist Katherine Boland is a believer in grabbing life by the throat in pursuit of her dreams. This is her story, which spans more than five decades and shows how one feisty and creative woman faced adversity on many (often tragic) occasions, but managed to relaunch and live her life to the fullest.
Self-Motivation Diary of a Born Optimist By Jamal Lanre Shashore, PublishNation, 2017, $26
A holistic, day-by-day blueprint for those looking to redefine how they look at life, how they react to adversity and find their boundless potential to achieve epic things. Author Shashore came out of adult poverty and turned his life around. He now hopes to inspire others who are disenchanted with life’s constant let-downs.
The New Camp Cookbook By Linda Ly, Murdoch Books, 2017, $33
Perfect for day trippers, campers, adventurers, and anyone who enjoys outdoor cooking. Featuring tips on professionally packing a cooler, choosing a camp stove, building a fire and cooking with foil packs, as well as a section of the best recipes to try – think skillet scones and one-pot jambalaya.
How to Draw Cute Stuff By Angela Nguyen, Murdoch Books, 2017, $23
Artist and illustrator Nguyen explains how to draw anything and everything with step-by-step instructions and chapters on technique, guidelines, people, clothes, features, animals and inanimate objects. A fun gift or purchase for the person who loves drawing and wants to improve.
Work Strife Balance By Mia Freedman, Macmillan Publishers, 2017, $40
Writer, broadcaster and author Freedman believes the best way to be helpful is to be honest. Her book shares her most valuable failures, most significant setbacks and most mortifying slip-ups in life, love and work – and what she’s learnt as a result. She dubs it her ‘flearning’ – failing and learning, and explains how talking about them openly can make us stronger, more connected individuals.
Well Nourished By Andrea Lieberstein, Murdoch Books, 2017, $28
Want to live a life where you feel well-nourished emotionally, intellectually, physically, psychologically, spiritually, socially, and creatively? With practices and examples, Lieberstein shows how to develop a mindful relationship with food to stop overeating and in turn feed your whole self and craft a well-nourished life.