A reader recently sent me this book to review and share with you:

Sunshine and Vitamin D: A Comprehensive Guide to the Benefits of the “Sunshine Vitamin”

This book is 234 pages with 26 chapters.

It primarily covers relationships between vitamin D and various medical conditions, but for me one of the most interesting chapters was at the end, titled “how safe is vitamin D” in which the author presents evidence for higher but safe limits of vitamin D consumption, with the author concluding that many if not most of us get inadequate levels of vitamin D.

For nutrition enthusiasts, this is a great book and worthy of reading. It is inexpensive and an easy read, and highly referenced. But for those interested in how to improve your diet, this likely is too focused on a single topic. Overall I give this book a “B”.

The Painted Veil

This book explores the difference between a life of friviolity compared to a life of character and meaning.

The movie is excellent, for me, I liked it better than the audiobook. But both really worthwhile. This is a great story. If you like, download an audiobook from your library, like I did.

Grade: A

The Painted Veil

The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die

This is an interesting book that I just checked out from the library. It’s nice and short and a fast read. Here are the 5 secrets:

1. Be True to Yourself
2. Leave No Regrets
3. Become Love
4. Live the Moment
5. Give More Than You Take

Grade: B