Category: Non-fiction 5 out of 5s

Nasir-I Khusraw’s—Book of Travels

Nasir-I Khusraw’s—Book of Travels

A thousand years ago, Nasir-I Khasraw, a Persian poet and his brother set out from Kharasan which is now in Iran and headed west. Don’t be put off by the first ten or twelve pages, because once Khasraw gets further along on his seven-year epic journey through Middle Eastern countries, he becomes better at recording what he sees. 

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Grace Yoon’s—The Korean Herbal Apothecary

Grace Yoon’s—The Korean Herbal Apothecary

This was an amazing find. Not only did the book contain both the health benefits and the medicinal value of the many plants found in Korea, but also included useful recipes. As many of these ingredients are available in Korean stores in Canada, this is a valuable resource for anyone who thrives on maintaining optimum health.

Sharyl Attkisson’s—Follow the Science*****

Sharyl Attkisson’s—Follow the Science*****

Attkisson is a journalist who worked for CBS News who, at one time, was assigned to cover medical controversies. As a naïve reporter in the beginning, she soon began identifying fact from fiction to reveal how the pharmaceutical giants subverted their profit agenda into government, health institutions, non-profit organizations, doctor training programs, and the media.

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Carl Hoffman’s—The last wild men of Borneo *****

Carl Hoffman’s—The last wild men of Borneo *****

This title refers to many—the Dayak and Penan peoples of Borneo as well as Michael Palmieri and Bruno Manser. Palmieri, from the U.S. was credited with saving for posterity the ancient artwork of these tribes, but he saved it for the highest bidder who was never a native born Malaysian or Indonesian. 

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