The Abduction of Joshua Bloom, Young Adult books, Michael Thal. michaelthal.com
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Pop’s Picks: Best 6 Books of 2024

ByMichael Thal

Over nine years ago, when I moved into my current home, I started a website and blog where I posted my published novels and used the blog to review books that interested me. In 2024 I read and reviewed 15 books from psychological thrillers like Scream Collector, love stories like Doc’s Double Delivery, and books on the…

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life
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A Memoir About Deafness

ByMichael Thal

Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life is a New York Times best seller by Nyle DiMarco, a model, actor, and Deaf activist. His 331-page memoir is an eye-opener for people unfamiliar with the Deaf experience and Deaf culture. Unlike most deaf children born to hearing parents, the author and his…

Why It’s Important to Be Kind to Yourself
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Why It’s Important to Be Kind to Yourself

ByMichael Thal

In my March 7, 2021 blog post, “Why Practice Acts of Kindness?” I concluded that kindness to others reduces depression, provides you with a happier existence, and you will experience fewer aches and pains. Just as important as being kind to others, it’s also important to practice self-kindness. Why? How you treat yourself sets the…