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I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Grief, Death, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
The Human Figure (In Art From Prehistoric Times To The Present Day) by Charles Wentinck
informative
reflective
4.25
A great description of the human form in art through the years. Incredibly informative and insightful.
The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A fantastic look into the world of heterosexuality through a queer feminist lens. Ward delves into many topics, yet her writing is easy to understand. It is funny when it needs to be, and serious as well.
It isn't alienating to cisgender and heterosexual readers. In fact, I believe every person of those creeds should read this. It is educational and allows one to be reflective of their own experience in this heteronormative society, gay or otherwise.
As a queer reader, I found myself nodding along with every anecdote, quote, and chapter title. I see myself in those things, as well as in her own writing.
It isn't alienating to cisgender and heterosexual readers. In fact, I believe every person of those creeds should read this. It is educational and allows one to be reflective of their own experience in this heteronormative society, gay or otherwise.
As a queer reader, I found myself nodding along with every anecdote, quote, and chapter title. I see myself in those things, as well as in her own writing.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Ann Jacobs
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
An intense autobiography from a former slave, giving an account of her life during such turbulent times as the mid-1800s. It directly appeals to the privileged white women of the North who fail to recognize the evils of slavery.
Due to the antiquated language, it is only slightly difficult to read if you don't take into account context clues and the occasional Google search.
Due to the antiquated language, it is only slightly difficult to read if you don't take into account context clues and the occasional Google search.
Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High by Melba Pattillo Beals
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
An amazing autobiography from one of the Little Rock Nine, giving an in-depth look into the reality of their experience. With Beals' beautiful writing, coupled with her genuine diary entries from that time, it makes for an amazing book.
Often left out are the primary sources of the civil rights movement, purposeful or not. It is way past the time to teach these true and harrowing stories in American schools, so we know our history.
Often left out are the primary sources of the civil rights movement, purposeful or not. It is way past the time to teach these true and harrowing stories in American schools, so we know our history.