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Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India by Shashi Tharoor
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Not a perfect book, but a solid read about what the British did to India including genocide and looting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Racism, Xenophobia, and War
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
4.25
Enjoyed the audiobook read by the author. Essays were very engaging and vivid.
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Not sure what to add as a trigger warning because there a so many. I loved the short chapters and the way she pulls the audio recordings in at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Nice White Ladies: The Truth about White Supremacy, Our Role in It, and How We Can Help Dismantle It by Jessie Daniels
informative
4.0
Better than Robin D’Angelo by a mile.
Gender Queer: A Memoir Deluxe Edition by Maia Kobabe
5.0
I love this special edition so much. I would give it more stars if I could.