This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Richard Penner dives into the history of Earth, human civilization, and his own spiritual journey in this engaging memoir. Divided into two parts, Life As I Know It offers readers a captivating overview of human history, religion, and Richard's personal experiences of traveling all over the world. Drawing on his background as a biologist, Richard begins with the universe's creation with the Big Bang. The author explains how life evolved on Earth from single-celled microbes to the complex flora and fauna of the world today. The book also explores the origins of human civilization, agriculture, and writing, as well as the rise of organized religion. Born into a Mennonite family, as a young man, Richard drove to Rio de Janeiro with his friend for an enlightening experience. Later, in the eighties, he started his own seed farm.
Life As I Know It is a vibrant tapestry woven with history, adventure, and personal revelation. This book has a bit of everything. Richard Penner offers some profound insights about the human experience from both personal and broader perspectives. Toward the end, the author shares his own spiritual journey and sheds light on how his scientific and religious background shaped his outlook on the world at large. In the second part of the book, Richard provides some compelling observations on population management and the bleak state of primary education today. He also recounts his time in the Middle East and his role in the introduction of the hybrid sorghum to Sudan. This is one of the most unique memoirs I've read all year. If you're looking for some inspiration, this is the book for you.
