Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery by Mark Charles & Soong-Chan Rah (Format used for this read: Print–paperback) Before I begin my review, I want to take a moment to honor the host peoples of the land that I currently reside on now. Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage) Očhéthi…
Talking To Strangers by Malcom Gladwell (Format for this read: Print-hardback…I will never get tired of the bargain aisles at Barnes & Noble) I’m a Malcom Gladwell fan. His podcast “Revisionist History” is entertaining and educational… he reminds me of that one really cool college professor you had back in the day–something like Sociology–who was…
The Devil in White City by Erik Larson (Format used for this read: Print–hardback AND FROM THE LIBRARY WHICH IS THE BEST KIND OF BOOK!) In my monthly book club we try to alternate genres when we make our selections each month. Quite a few ladies really enjoy mysteries/thrillers/murder stories (I am NOT one of…
Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar (Format used for this read: Audiobook) I am continually reminded that our nations history is very rarely—if ever—-taught in its entirety. In fact most of the time it is completely revised and rewritten to make certain people groups (HELLO WHITE MEN) look heroic, noble…
So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (Format for this read: Audiobook) This book has been on my “to read” list for months…It came thru off my library holds list at such a perfect time as I am about to lead a small group with the Be The Bridge book. Here is…
White Fragility by Robin Di’Angelo (Format used for this read: Audiobook) This book has been on my “to read” list for awhile now….I just finished it yesterday. I’ve heard many interviews and lectures by Robin DiAngelo and she always is super informative and also VERY convicting. I honestly wish I would not have waited this…
Woke Church by Eric Mason (Format used for this read: Print–hardback) Finished this 184 page book with 30+ pages of handwritten notes of things I wanted to remember, Scriptures to dive into, and history I needed to reteach myself. Eric Mason is always 🔥 y’all. He is so educated and passionate and most importantly FILLED TO OVERFLOWING…
A Call to Conscience by Dr Martin Luther King Jr (Format used for this: Audiobook) This audiobook features the landmark speeches of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. A summary: His speeches stirred a generation to change – and outlined a practical way to economic freedom and true democracy. His words would help bring about the…