Twitter summary: Essays written from the perspective of an Asian (Korean) American woman. The good: Hong’s essays have eloquently summarized the unconscious thoughts and feelings I have not even begun to truly identify and assess. This collection of essays is finally forcing me to take the time to begin processing my own minor feelings; it’sContinue reading “Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong”
Category Archives: Social Movement
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Twitter summary: An commendable attorney tries to save people on death row. The good: I have so much to learn about the world, to be a more informed human being. Stevenson narrates the honest and troubling stories of individuals wrongly convicted. My review can’t do his book and the stories justice. Read, read, read thisContinue reading “Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson”
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”
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Twitter summary: Let’s work together to lift women up. The good: Gates is a wonderful storyteller — I enjoyed how she wove together her personal tales and experiences while still remaining true to her message about empowering women to change the world. I am moved by the women and men Gates has encountered over theContinue reading “The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates”
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Twitter summary: No other summary is necessary. How to be an antiracist. Read it. Learn. Put it into action. The good: The last chapter gave me chills — pure perfection. I appreciated Kendi’s experiences and his historical narration. I’m still on my audiobook kick and enjoyed hearing the passion behind Kendi’s words. The bad: IContinue reading “How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi”
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”
See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur
Twitter summary: “Out in the world, I notice the unconscious biases that arise in me when I look at faces on the street or in the news. To practice seeing each of them as a sister or brother or family member, I say in my mind: You are a part of me that I doContinue reading “See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur”
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