I Take Off the Mask

Sometimes, our biggest problem is merely our greatest blessing in disguise. That’s what happened to Chris, a young tiger who spent all his life in a zoo until bullying forced him to look for another way to live his life. Filled with colorful and attractive illustrations that would capture the attention and imagination of children, “Chris, the Tiny-Tailed Tiger” by Susan George is a wonderful tale worth telling your ones. Not only would it teach your child to not judge one’s appearance, but it would also equip him with the priceless virtue of perseverance. This book is recommended for parents, teachers and guardians who would like to spend quality time with children. It is a light and easy read but it is also fun and full of lessons that would last years after the story had been read. Using animals as characters in the story, children who have visited the zoo could easily create a mental picture that’s easy to recall and relate to. Rhymes are also present, making the book far easier...

8 Steps for Interview Prep: How English Learners Can Confidently Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” and Other Questions 8 Steps for Interview Prep by Tina Crouch is a short but very informative book that could help you thrive in your job interviews. Written by an English teacher especially for ESL (English as a Second Language) students, it is packed with practical advice that could help non-native English speakers confidently take on any interview in the US. Even if you’re in a rush, you can easily see valuable pieces of information at the end of each chapter under the section “In a Nutshell.” It’s a book that’s very easy to read and wouldn’t make the interview process far more complex than one may fear it to be. Filled with contributions coming from human resource experts, it’s a practical guide that can help the reader gain insight from within the company’s perspective. One would learn how the interview process was meant to be a mutual exchange of information that could help...

Expect a Miracle written by Sandy and David Petrovic gives a comprehensive account of a mother and son’s journey to conquer countless challenges in various stages of David’s life. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s, David’s journey had never been an easy one. It was something that demanded everything he and his family could ever give together with the support of friends, mentors and teachers who all provided the assistance David needed every step of the way. Parents and educators could learn so much from this book as it gives a very detailed account of the different methods applied to help David develop his full potential. Written from both the perspective of David and his own mother, the reader gets to see the broad and complete picture of managing life when one needs to face it using a different approach and set of tools. I found the summary of tips/lessons learned at the end of each chapter very helpful, especially for those who take care of their autistic child. The...