Twitter summary: Alicia Keys’ memoir. The good: I’m crushing hard on Alicia. I’ve only ever been a casual listener and I do randomly sing “Girl on Fire” because it’s an amazing song. I loved listening to her audiobook — it was beautifully narrated by Keys’ melodic voice, piano notes and guest appearances; definitely easy onContinue reading “More Myself by Alicia Keys”
Category Archives: Autobiography
The Answer Is… by Alex Trebek
Twitter summary: Alex Trebek’s memoir narrated by Trebek and Ken Jennings. The good: Before listening to his memoir, I knew Trebek was Canadian, the host of jeopardy and an active philanthropist. Now, I wish I actually knew him. I appreciate Trebek’s candour and wisdom — definitely recommend listening to the audiobook. I loved the shortContinue reading “The Answer Is… by Alex Trebek”
One Life by Megan Rapinoe
Twitter summary: One life to be who you are, no exceptions. The good: I have followed women’s soccer on and off for years — I still heartbreakingly remember the Canadian loss at the 2012 Olympics to the USA — but I don’t recall directly hearing about Rapinoe (can’t blame me, I am Canadian). However, I’mContinue reading “One Life by Megan Rapinoe”
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Twitter summary: A brutally honest yet beautiful narration of Coates’ life as a Black man growing up in Baltimore and then as a father. The good: Coates’ narration in the audiobook is perfect. I found myself closing my eyes to truly listen to his prose, words and emotions. If I had read this book, I’mContinue reading “Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates”
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Twitter summary: “Tabitha. You are not crazy. You are a goddamn cheetah.” The good: This book gripped me from the very beginning — I loved the prologue. I lost count of the number of pages I’ve flagged, sentences underlined and re-read. I also took my sweet time reading this book, approximately 7 months (started itContinue reading “Untamed by Glennon Doyle”
I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Twitter summary: “Our only chance at dismantling racial injustice is being more curious about its origins than we are worried about our comfort.” Why you must read it: Read to learn so you can start to take appropriate action for our collective community and our race as human beings. Have the uncomfortable conversations with yourself,Continue reading “I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown”
Good Talk by Mira Jacob
Twitter summary: Mira Jacob’s graphic memoir in conversations as a first-generation American and a parent to a mix-raced . The good: I picked up the book because of Celeste Ng (read about Little Fires Everywhere here) who recommended it during an Instagram live with Indigo. Apparently, Jacob learned how to draw to write this bookContinue reading “Good Talk by Mira Jacob”
The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan
Twitter summary: You may think you know Hilarie Burton, the actor, but The Rural Diaries represents the real Hilarie Burton, just as she is. The good: I grew up watching One Tree Hill, the show and characters resonated with me. The actors became people I admired but, obviously, I didn’t truly know anything about them.Continue reading “The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan”
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