The Blind Side Book Review
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis Summary: When we first meet Michael Oher, he is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, …
Tag: Nonfiction
Read the Rainbow: 30 Books in Honor of Pride Month
June is Pride Month, which means honoring the lives and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. While these days, we often think of Pride as a joyous and jubilant celebration of the queer community, the origins …
Julie and Julia Book + Movie Review
Title: Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell Summary / Synopsis: Nearing thirty and trapped in a dead-end secretarial job, Julie Powell decides to reclaim her life through cooking all the recipes in …
3 Books I Read During Black History Month 2021
Black History Month is almost over, but I couldn’t end the month without letting y’all know my thoughts on a few of the Black stories I read during February 2021. Surprisingly for someone who isn’t …
January 2021: What I Read, Watched, and Heard
We are in 2021, which started with serious 2020 vibes, but has been looking up since January 20th. While trying to survive this panorama and watching America’s homegrown terrorists storm the Capitol building, I was …
5 Must-Read Books in Honor of MLK Day
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his campaign of nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement. Many use the day to participate in the MLK Day of …
All the President's Men Book Review
All the President’s Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward Summary: The most devastating politicial detective story of the century as told by the two Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal. Stranger ‘Cause It’s …
in60Learning Let's You Read with Your Ears
Alexander the Great: Student of Aristotle, Descendant of Heroes by in60Learning Summary: Long before historians added “the Great” to his name, Alexander stated, “I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long one of …
Becoming Book Review
Becoming by Michelle Obama Summary: Michelle Obama shares the experiences that shaped her world, from her childhood in the South Side of Chicago to her nearly decade residency at The White House as the first African …
Debt Free or Die Trying Book Review
Debt Free or Die Trying: How I Buried Myself in Over $30,000 in Debt and Dug My Way Out by Marcus Garrett Summary: Debt Free or Die Trying is the story of how and why I …