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Periods Gone Public: Taking a Stand for Menstrual Equity by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
5.0
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS BOOK! I would not be surprised if I started to force people to read this and chucking copies of it at people, heck I could see myself citing it as someone would cite the Bible.
This book is easy to read, yet packed with information that will blow your mind, sometimes making you want to bodyslam the policymakers of this world, but sometimes it will give you hope.
This book covers literally every single aspect of menstruation and life.
I recommend this book to everyone.
Definitely a GOOD MF Read™
This book is easy to read, yet packed with information that will blow your mind, sometimes making you want to bodyslam the policymakers of this world, but sometimes it will give you hope.
This book covers literally every single aspect of menstruation and life.
I recommend this book to everyone.
Definitely a GOOD MF Read™
On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens with ADHD/LD by Theresa E. Laurie Maitland, Patricia O. Quinn
1.0
This was probably the most useless book I’ve ever read. Most “ADHD help books” say the same blanket stuff, but this one was terrible!! It was for kids about to go to college and I felt like I was reading a book for 5th graders. A waste of money.
Into White by Randi Pink
3.0
The book felt kind of off, it was oversimplifying an issue. However, if you can look past this I think it's enjoyable and you can feel the emotion. I did like this book and it made me feel all the feels.
Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of a Young Black Girl in the Rural South by Anne Moody
5.0
Boy did this book tug my heart..... This book was a real, eloquent, and human story of growing up in the south. It is a story that is common, but not discussed.
Anne Moody has become one of my heroes. We need to celebrate the women of the civil rights movement, something I don't see enough of.
I liked this because it showed how everyone has flaws. She talks about her family growing up. The doesn't just discuss tensions between African Americans and oppressors, but tensions among the African American community. Moody struggled with herself and hurt her mother while leading the movement, putting her family in danger.
I posted about this previously, but this book exposed me to things that African Americans went through that I was ignorant to. I'm sure many can relate to this, we should look at this and reevaluate how seriously (or in this case, not serious) we take the civil rights movement and the long history of systemic oppression of minorities.
Shoutout to the free book cart for giving me one of my new favorite books!
Anne Moody has become one of my heroes. We need to celebrate the women of the civil rights movement, something I don't see enough of.
I liked this because it showed how everyone has flaws. She talks about her family growing up. The doesn't just discuss tensions between African Americans and oppressors, but tensions among the African American community. Moody struggled with herself and hurt her mother while leading the movement, putting her family in danger.
I posted about this previously, but this book exposed me to things that African Americans went through that I was ignorant to. I'm sure many can relate to this, we should look at this and reevaluate how seriously (or in this case, not serious) we take the civil rights movement and the long history of systemic oppression of minorities.
Shoutout to the free book cart for giving me one of my new favorite books!
Bossypants by Tina Fey
4.0
I wish I could write my review but I cut my finger and I’m too lazy at the moment but all you need to know is: I laughed, I cried, it was a great time.m, and I love Tina Fey so much that my twitter followers probably think I have romantic feelings for her.
You'll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein
3.0
This book was meh. There were a few funny parts such as her story about her sister's wedding in Disney World (which you can check it out, she tells this story as a Moth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxInZ4-1SDQ). Another part that literally made me laugh out loud was, she talks about her and her husband's experience of trying to have a baby. During one of her visits to the doctor she had said "Wait, does it have to be vaginal sex?" and I LOST IT!
However, the fact that I can remember the times that I laughed is due to how very little this book made me laugh. I think I have ill- feelings about Klein because towards the end of the book I learned that she's a writer for Amy Schumer.... Bleh. Anyway, her story of becoming a comedian is kinda cool.
However, the fact that I can remember the times that I laughed is due to how very little this book made me laugh. I think I have ill- feelings about Klein because towards the end of the book I learned that she's a writer for Amy Schumer.... Bleh. Anyway, her story of becoming a comedian is kinda cool.
Columbine by Dave Cullen
This was one of the most unsettling books I've read. This was not only because of the tragedy but the reality it tells. First, it tells how tourists came to Columbine because a school shooting was so unheard of, whereas now they don't affect us. Then, it shows how victims are forced to desensitize themselves. In the book, Cullen explains how the Sherrif had the command over the investigation but the Sherif wasn't experienced, and he was more of a poser. The Sheriff wouldn't follow the direction of the FBI or other investigators (similar to a certain president and his behavior....). There were instances of cover-up and other corrupt actions.
I sympathized with the killer's families. The majority of the public blamed their parents for what happened. The author goes into detail to explain why they are all little to no fault. They couldn't have prevented this. No one could. The book goes on to disapprove (even though it wasn't a "movement" at this time) the "Walk up, not out" movement that sparked after the "School Walkouts" that were to pressure actions from policymakers. They relayed the observations made by Dwayne Fuselier. He explains how Eric was a Psychopath and his actions were not due to bullying.
He also shows us the relationship between Dylan and Eric and how different they were.
I would recommend this book to those interested in Psychology.
I sympathized with the killer's families. The majority of the public blamed their parents for what happened. The author goes into detail to explain why they are all little to no fault. They couldn't have prevented this. No one could. The book goes on to disapprove (even though it wasn't a "movement" at this time) the "Walk up, not out" movement that sparked after the "School Walkouts" that were to pressure actions from policymakers. They relayed the observations made by Dwayne Fuselier. He explains how Eric was a Psychopath and his actions were not due to bullying.
He also shows us the relationship between Dylan and Eric and how different they were.
I would recommend this book to those interested in Psychology.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
5.0
HOLY WOW THIS BOOK.
I could go on and on about this book and the impact it creates, but I'll spare you.
I was confused as to why she would "humanize" characters who caused the most pain for Pecola, but I realized Morrison wanted us to understand them, but not pardon them. She wanted us to know what made them who they are. I have never read anything that could this so beautifully.
Also, the reoccurring "Dick and Jane" WAS GENIUS! I was confused at first, but then I looked it up, and everything made sense.
At first, I was a little overwhelmed by the amount of symbolism, but the more I read, the more I saw how talented Morrison it. I mean, my freaking mind is blown. I finished this four days ago, and I'm STILL stupified.
This book was incredible. Yes, I cried, more than I'd like to admit.
Shoutout to the one and only, Ariel Uppstrom, for the book. Even if I hate to admit, you always reccomend some killer books.
All in all, this was the definition of a GOOD MF read!
I could go on and on about this book and the impact it creates, but I'll spare you.
I was confused as to why she would "humanize" characters who caused the most pain for Pecola, but I realized Morrison wanted us to understand them, but not pardon them. She wanted us to know what made them who they are. I have never read anything that could this so beautifully.
Also, the reoccurring "Dick and Jane" WAS GENIUS! I was confused at first, but then I looked it up, and everything made sense.
At first, I was a little overwhelmed by the amount of symbolism, but the more I read, the more I saw how talented Morrison it. I mean, my freaking mind is blown. I finished this four days ago, and I'm STILL stupified.
This book was incredible. Yes, I cried, more than I'd like to admit.
Shoutout to the one and only, Ariel Uppstrom, for the book. Even if I hate to admit, you always reccomend some killer books.
All in all, this was the definition of a GOOD MF read!
What Einstein Told His Barber: More Scientific Answers to Everyday Questions by Robert Wolke
3.0
This book was not what I thought it would be. However, it was still interesting. A very quick and easy read.
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
3.0
I told myself I wouldn’t watch the movie without reading the book first, so I finally read it! I will admit that I was disappointed but it was still good. I liked how the author showed how people’s stories were intertwined. The story itself was truly inspirational.