Every so often I like to break up my reading with a non-fiction book. I grew up watching curling and knowing about the sport. My parents were both active curlers before I was born and in my early childhood. I can even say that I've now tried my hand at the sport. It's fun to play, there is a lot of strategy involved, and its even on ice but you can wear shoes, not skates! I've always known the names of the greatest men's and women's curlers at any given time, like Randy Furby, Mark Dacey, Jennifer Jones, Brad Gushue, Rachel Homan, and of course Colleen Jones - the youngest woman to ever win a Scotties title. Throwing Rocks at Houses has been on my to-read list since it was published and with it being the curling season, I thought now would be the time to finally read this title.

The book itself was an easy, light read and I enjoyed it for what it was. It's not the greatest writing - it's very simple, factual, and straightforward. But for fans of Colleen Jones or anyone interested in reading about her curling career and her life outside of the rink, it's an interesting and worthwhile read. I certainly wouldn't recommend this book to everyone and it's definitely not a must-read. I finally am able to check it off my to-read list though and it gave me that quick break from reading fiction that I was needing.

It also came with some solid life advice: "Do the things that make us happy now, because tomorrow isn't guaranteed. Appreciate life, don't sweat the small stuff, and enjoy the ride." p. 15