motherofpurl's reviews
26 reviews

Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation by Lama Rod Owens, Angel Kyodo Williams, Jasmine Syedullah

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

Best book I’ve read this year.
As someone who is queer, Black, radical, and interested in Buddhist philosophy & practice, this book touched me deeply. 
The concepts raised by all the authors were poignant and profound. The conversations held, left something to be desired, but that’s where trust comes in, that these are the beginning stages of the conversation, and that we continue to have them and evolve . 

The Essential Dykes to Watch Out for by Alison Bechdel

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

The Leader Who Is Hardly Known: Self Less Teaching From The Chinese Tradition by Steven Simpson

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors by Lama Rod Owens

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, and Transphobia

The Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor

adventurous dark mysterious tense

5.0

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks

emotional hopeful informative reflective

4.0

The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and War