My Review of "The City We Became" by N.K. Jemisin on GoodReads

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

N.K. Jemisin gives us a world in which cities are living things, not metaphorically, but literally. Great cities are born, but it's not always easy and not every universe in the multi-verse wants cities to live. New York city is about to be born, and 5 people are picked by the city to represent each of the boroughs.
The author delivers a captivating story that reads like a fast-paced action movie. I like that the book is inclusive, diverse, and real. I love the way the book flows and I like that the author has something to say. Can't wait to read the next one.

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My Review of "The Good Life" on Goodreads

The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book shares the major findings from the famous Human development Study started by Harvard in 1938. The project tracks the life of more than 800 people from age 14 till their death. Now in it's eight decade, the study is still going strong, tracking the second and third generation of the original subjects.

The major finding of the study is this: Better Relationships improve the quality of your life.

This finding has been replicated across different demographics again and again. It sounds like common sense, but yeah, work on improving your relationship with your spouse, family and friends and you too, can have a better life. You can expect to live longer and healthier if you feel a connection to those around you.

I liked the direct language of the book. It's easy to read and easy to follow. The book is light on statistics but it is filled of anecdotes that serve as illustration of the point they are trying to make.

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