by AnnSheybani | Jul 29, 2019 | Reading
This here is my very first blog post. November of 2009. Lordie, how time flies. I started blogging with the sole intent of building an audience for my memoir about Iran, creating a platform. I figured I’d write about the books that had influenced me, about...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 14, 2019 | Reading, Writing
On Saturday, I caught sight of a book about cooking with food scraps at my friends’ vegan café in town. Surrounded by The China Study, How Not To Die, and Rich Roll’s Finding Ultra, all fascinating reads, that’s the one I latched onto as I tucked into my stew. Before...
by AnnSheybani | Jun 11, 2019 | Life, Reading
My friend, L, is the most “normal” woman I’ve ever met. She doesn’t cart around emotional baggage, not even a change purse-full. Her decisions have always seemed so… sensible. I’m pretty sure L’s superpowers—stability and confidence—are a gift from her...
by AnnSheybani | May 5, 2019 | Reading
Long ago, the private high school my daughter attended had a wonderful yearly tradition. At the beginning of summer, they’d mail a reading list–a compilation of each teacher’s favorite books–to the house. Now, I’m sure the design was to...
by AnnSheybani | Feb 10, 2019 | Life, Reading
I bring this post back every few years, usually after a worry-filled conversation I’ve had with a friend or client. Sometimes one of these nice people need the reminder that worry is an utter waste of time, sometimes it’s me. I just got back from climbing...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 27, 2019 | Reading, Writing
I received this beautiful note a while back in response to one of my newsletters. I’d like to share it and my response with you. It’s relevant to you writers out there, AND to people-pleasers. Thank you for your raw honesty. Your courage inspires me,...
