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Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
4.0
I 100% believe in the premise of the book, yet I will need someone to tell me over and over again. This glorification of productivity and overwork is not funny anymore and got into us too deep. We need to take care of ourselves and each other. Rest is not laziness. Laziness does not exist.
Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care by Kelly Hayes, Mariame Kaba
4.0
If this is what radicalization means, then I am gladly calling myself radicalized.
Love the people and the efforts and the insights.
I found the second half of the book even better than the first! I am thinking of taking passages of it into my activism groups and learn together. Just such a great handbook for activism and organizing.
Lots of things happening in my head right now and passively in my political activism. I am excited about the time when I start putting them into action more.
What I learned for sure is that every person counts and every person's journey is different. Many of us are trying. That is cool.
Love the people and the efforts and the insights.
I found the second half of the book even better than the first! I am thinking of taking passages of it into my activism groups and learn together. Just such a great handbook for activism and organizing.
Lots of things happening in my head right now and passively in my political activism. I am excited about the time when I start putting them into action more.
What I learned for sure is that every person counts and every person's journey is different. Many of us are trying. That is cool.
Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion by Daniel Goleman, Tsoknyi Rinpoche
3.0
I was looking for a book about the science of meditation, and this was not really it. Still, I learned something about meditation and how and why other people meditate. Will look into this topic a bit more over the coming year, as I am currently trying to get back into a habit of meditation with Headspace.
Oleg oder Die belagerte Stadt by Jaap ter Haar
4.0
Ich habe das Buch in der vierten Klasse mit einer wirklich tollen Lehrerin gelesen. Damals war ich schon stolz, weil das Buch eigentlich erst ab 14 Jahren empfohlen wurde, aber wir es mit 9 Jahren schon im Unterricht besprochen hatten.
Jetzt habe ich es wiedergefunden und dachte, ich muss es noch einmal lesen. Erinnern konnte ich mich nur noch an das Niemandsland und an die Schokolade. Und daran, dass wir das Haus von Oleg und seiner Mutter malen sollten.
Das Buch ist echt krass mit den Beschriebenen. Tod und Leid ist allgegenwärtig. Ich bin beeindruckt, dass wir es als Grundschüler*innen verstanden haben.
It hits different, wenn die AfD gerade mal wieder in einem rechtsradikalen Skandal verwickelt ist, und Krieg in Europa ist, während wir täglich Bilder von der Zerstörung Gazas sehen. So weit weg sind Krieg und Nazi-Ideologien nicht.
Jetzt habe ich es wiedergefunden und dachte, ich muss es noch einmal lesen. Erinnern konnte ich mich nur noch an das Niemandsland und an die Schokolade. Und daran, dass wir das Haus von Oleg und seiner Mutter malen sollten.
Das Buch ist echt krass mit den Beschriebenen. Tod und Leid ist allgegenwärtig. Ich bin beeindruckt, dass wir es als Grundschüler*innen verstanden haben.
It hits different, wenn die AfD gerade mal wieder in einem rechtsradikalen Skandal verwickelt ist, und Krieg in Europa ist, während wir täglich Bilder von der Zerstörung Gazas sehen. So weit weg sind Krieg und Nazi-Ideologien nicht.
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. by Samantha Irby
4.0
Hilariously honest. A review on life as a normal person.
I could not relate and relate so well on so many levels. The author is a genius with her use of words and description of the world. I am so glad I found this book. Highly recommend just for fun, or for being pushed out of your comfort and into your comfort zone at the same time.
I could not relate and relate so well on so many levels. The author is a genius with her use of words and description of the world. I am so glad I found this book. Highly recommend just for fun, or for being pushed out of your comfort and into your comfort zone at the same time.
Say the Right Thing: How to Talk about Identity, Diversity, and Justice by Kenji Yoshino, David Glasgow
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I loved this book because it is so general yet very specific. It manages to talk about different forms of discrimination without judging one as worse than another.
I think this is a wonderful book for allies who like more practical guidance of how to interact effectively with affected and non-affected people. This book acknowledges that we are all not perfect and implements human imperfections in their recommendations.
I found this to be a holistic book, summarizing lots of findings into one. Maybe not a lot of new things for people who are already into communicating respectfully, but still a very nice and informative read!
I think this is a wonderful book for allies who like more practical guidance of how to interact effectively with affected and non-affected people. This book acknowledges that we are all not perfect and implements human imperfections in their recommendations.
I found this to be a holistic book, summarizing lots of findings into one. Maybe not a lot of new things for people who are already into communicating respectfully, but still a very nice and informative read!
Mit 50 Euro um die Welt: Wie ich mit wenig in der Tasche loszog und als reicher Mensch zurückkam. by Christopher Schacht
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
White Savior Komplex ohne Reflexion. Ich mag es nicht. Vielleicht werde ich es eines Tages zu Ende lesen. Aber nicht jetzt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Empowered by Vee Kativhu
5.0
I picked this book up after signing up for a talk with Vee and her best friend, so I can come prepared. I knew about this powerhouse of a woman before, but did not actively follow what she has been up to.
Now I have big regrets about not doing so before. Luckily, this books summarizes quite a bit of it very well!
In her book, Vee describes basically every aspect of life that is needed to feel empowered and successful (in whatever way you want to define that). She discusses various steps and mindsets we can all take to lead the life we want and feel great about it.
I really liked how each chapter was based on an anecdote or story from her life that made the points especially clear and easier to relate to.
During and after reading this book, I feel incredibly motivated and good about my current place and future goals. Vee's concrete steps to take are straightforward and realistic, and she has a great way of making these shown in the book.
Some people found her age confusing, but I think there would have been no better time for her to write this book. I know feel like it is so much easier to relate to her and her journey. Yes, she did not reach an end yet, but is there ever really going to be one?
I love to see women my age thrive despite the challenges put into our way. It is simply inspiring and remarkable what Vee and others have achieved. Reading from someone who is going to similar difficulties as me and my peers is in itself an empowering experience.
Highly recommend for young women (and men too, really) with ambitions. Mostly in work and education, but in everything else really too.
Now I have big regrets about not doing so before. Luckily, this books summarizes quite a bit of it very well!
In her book, Vee describes basically every aspect of life that is needed to feel empowered and successful (in whatever way you want to define that). She discusses various steps and mindsets we can all take to lead the life we want and feel great about it.
I really liked how each chapter was based on an anecdote or story from her life that made the points especially clear and easier to relate to.
During and after reading this book, I feel incredibly motivated and good about my current place and future goals. Vee's concrete steps to take are straightforward and realistic, and she has a great way of making these shown in the book.
Some people found her age confusing, but I think there would have been no better time for her to write this book. I know feel like it is so much easier to relate to her and her journey. Yes, she did not reach an end yet, but is there ever really going to be one?
I love to see women my age thrive despite the challenges put into our way. It is simply inspiring and remarkable what Vee and others have achieved. Reading from someone who is going to similar difficulties as me and my peers is in itself an empowering experience.
Highly recommend for young women (and men too, really) with ambitions. Mostly in work and education, but in everything else really too.