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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
5.0
Wow. There were so many things we weren't taught about during Black History Month in school. Malcolm X lived a very interesting life - his perspective on life in America as a person of color was eye-opening, as was learning about his experiences as a POC. I think it should be required reading in high school, I should have never waited this long to read it.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
5.0
A Must Read - even if you watch the Hulu show
Incredibly good writing - disturbing, gripping, story that is a cautiinary of where ultra conservative Christianity and unquestioned patriarchy turned into the law of the land could take us. A lesson in why separation of church and state is vitally important. I love Jesus, but I know we cannot legislate belief - this story shows one version of what can happen when religious fanatics force their will upon a population.
Incredibly good writing - disturbing, gripping, story that is a cautiinary of where ultra conservative Christianity and unquestioned patriarchy turned into the law of the land could take us. A lesson in why separation of church and state is vitally important. I love Jesus, but I know we cannot legislate belief - this story shows one version of what can happen when religious fanatics force their will upon a population.