This is a worth-reading true story of continued hope and good work in the face of overwhelming systemic resistance.
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Tag: 4 stars
Ten Days in a Mad-House by Nellie Bly
This is a horror story, made all the worse because it was real.
Continue readingIndian-ish by Priya Krishna
I would recommend this cookbook to anyone who is interested in trying recipes for “Indian” food that are actually super accessible to home cooks on this side of the globe.
Continue readingMan’s Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl
It is possible that this book is the holotype example of a work that can be both horribly depressing and emotionally uplifting at the same time.
Continue readingThe Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer
It’s hard to describe the cognitive dissonance I felt when I had to take a break from a particularly depressing description of Kristallnacht, so I switched to NPR – only to find myself listening to a report on the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting.
Continue readingThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Confession: I’d never read anything by Oscar Wilde before this.
Continue readingThe Color Purple by Alice Walker
The Color Purple is widely considered a modern classic for good reason. It’s not an easy read, it won’t necessarily give you warm fuzzy feelings or romantic thrills, but it’s still just as rewarding as it is demanding.
Continue readingEast of Eden by John Steinbeck
I’m so glad I took this opportunity to read East of Eden, and I’m looking forward to trying more works by Steinbeck.
Continue readingThe Book That Changed America: How Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Ignited a Nation by Randall Fuller
I absolutely jumped at the chance to get a review copy of this title. Science AND Antebellum American history AND a book about a book — yes, please.
Continue readingThe Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum
I would recommend this one to kids and adults alike. It’s a delightfully different take on Christmas, and exactly the kind of cozy story I’ll re-read every year around the holidays.
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