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Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes by Christia Spears Brown
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I appreciate the thorough nature of this book in displaying and discussing the research on how sexes are not as different as we stereotype, and how stereotypes negatively influence development. Four stars for that, I wish there was more nod to intersectionality of identities too, at least acknowledging the lack of acknowledgement. I gave this three stars because I was disappointed in the lack of parenting aspects. A book titled “parenting beyond…” I thought would have more discussion on what to do and how as a parent. Instead there were a few bullet point advice bits and a few examples here and there, but the primary focus of this book is decidedly presenting research and talking about how we influence based on sex.
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0