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pickI just adore Julia Alvarez's writing. This is the story of a family with 4 daughters that immigrates to the United States from the Dominican Republic. The story starts in 1989 and moves backwards in time. The opposition of 2 different cultures, as well as 2 different generations, allowed Alvarez to explore many themes, including the meaning of language, cultural identity, and gender roles. What a great book.
pickWhat a great exploration of feminism, intersectionality, and pop culture. At times, I wish she would have explored some topics just a little deeper, but overall this was both entertaining and informative. If you're just beginning your anti-racism journey, this is a good start.
1. After stepping up when my boss quit with no notice, I got a promotion and raise!
2. My husband has been so supportive throughout the last month.
3. I found a mutual aid organization to join.
4. I'm so grateful for the kindness on Litsy. There's a lot of vitriol on my other social media, so this is a needed respite.
5. Just grateful for books and knowledge and learning.
#5joysfriday
pickThis was a #doublespin selection. A woman meets her first husband 10 years after she left him for her second husband on a boat trip back from Europe to the US. It read like a 1930s or 40s romantic comedy, and I was unsurprised to see it was made into a movie. The characters are well developed, if infuriating at times. It was an entertaining read, but nothing spectacular. Soft pick.
pickThis collection of essays was published in 1984 and includes work from the prior decade. With the exception of 2 essays, each piece could have been published today. Black and queer women still share Lorde's experiences 40-50 years later. I'm not sure what that says about our progress as a nation. Each piece was, of course, well written and thoughtful, and well worth the read. But damn do I long for the day when this isn't so relevant.
Apparently this is not my genre - I've read 11 books on the list. 🤣
A favorite from the list: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
One on my TBR: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
A favorite that should be on the list: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
#tlt #threelistthursday
It hasn't been a great reading month, but I did finish this beast! I've spent the better part of the year in Middlemarch. Some days it was delightful, and others it was frustrating. The characters were achingly human: I was deeply invested in their fates. The book was well worth the challenge. I've rarely seen such deep understanding of human relationships and emotions.
This was my March #bookspin selection.
It isn't halloween season for me until I've watched this. 🎃
#wickedwhispers #pumpkin
I have had the worst couple of weeks ar work. My boss, the top guy in our company aside from the owners, quit without notice. I've been crazy busy as a result. To keep my energy (and mood) going, I've been listening to my dopamine playlist on repeat. Part of the track listing is pictured. Music is my therapy. 🤣
#tuesdaytunes
My own experience with speech team in high school was a mixed bag. Our coach was, well... Let's just say he had a new 18 year old girlfriend the day after graduation each year. This book does look intriguing, though.
#schoolspirit #teams
This is probably one of my worst scores. I guess I prefer anti-heroes and villains.🤣
Here are some favorite heroes from childhood:
🌟 Westley from The Princess Bride: Be still my heart 😍
🌟 Atreyu from The Neverending Story: A must
🌟 The Ghostbusters: A little humor never hurts
#tlt #threelistthursdsay
