Reviews and recommendations.
Assata Shakur: The Autobiography
Too often, it is made to seem like the struggles of people of color happened “so long ago”. More saddening is how the struggles of Black leaders and revolutionaries are silenced or denied. This first-person detailing of the wrongs done to an innocent woman should be more widely known and discussed.
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Children of Blood and Bone by @tomi_adeyemi
Children of Blood and Bone is the first of a trilogy, which takes place in a mystical version of Africa. While some places are make believe, like Orïsha, there are certainly real places mentioned like Lagos. Ancient Gods and Goddesses from the Yoruba religion play a major part of the backbone of the storyline as…
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The Celestine Prophecy by #JamesRedfield
Focusing on the evolution of humanity, energy and relationships, the encounters train us in the insights & eventually help us reveal who we are personally, and what humans we are/can be as a species. This book ultimately (bravely) tries to explain the purpose & function of human existence — and what happened to the ancient…
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“Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling
From the writer of Harry Potter, here is an adult novel complete with gossip, adultery, family issues and social commentary staged in storyline of a British political office election. Instead of a main character, there are a variety of families to keep track of. Their stories intertwine seamlessly while providing the readers a wonderful (fictional)…
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The Words of Martin Luther King Jr. selected by #Coretta Scott King
If you’re looking for a great book to throw in your bag (or even in your pocket) this little book of selected MLK quotes and speeches is an amazing momentary source of good vibes.
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“Who Moved my Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson
This short read will change the way you move. If you’re looking for a quick, motivational read that won’t bore you to death or weigh down your bag, this is the one for you. Through a fictional tale, you learn how your action affect your outcome.
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“Time Out” by Claudia Rowe
Written by President ELLAThis is one of the most heart-wrenching stories I’ve ever heard. Time Out details the real life story of Willard Jimerson, a man who went to jail at the age of 13 for “Lack of vision, Lack of purpose. [and] Poor self-image.” Claudia Rowe helps gather photos and details to tell Willard’s story and…
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The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Written by PresidentELLAJust in time for the Netflix series, my Kindle app granted me a free read of Margaret Atwood’s suspenseful tale. The entire time, I had no idea what was going on, but this is simply illustrative of how the main character (who doesn’t even have a real name) has no idea what is…
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I’ll Run Until the Sun Goes Down by David Sandum
Written by PresidentELLADavide Sandum’s memoir helps illustrate the indescribable feelings of depression and anxiety
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The Lioness of Morocco by Julia Drosten
Written by PresidentELLAWhen a fair lady from London decides to ditch the corset and move to Morocco, in Northern Africa, even her husband is astounded; but he married you for your money and you don’t care what anyone thinks anyway. Oh… the loneliness of individuality.
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“The Line” by @Amie_Knight #BookReview #Interview via @HEABookToursPR
Written by PresidentELLA”Home” is where love is. All it takes is one person to show another love, to make them feel at home. Everly, named after the train station she was abandoned in as an infant, spent a great part of her life surviving on her own. “You can only run so long, and I’d…
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STAY by @authorjamielee hosted by @HEABookToursPR
HAPPY RELEASE DAY TO JAMIE LEE! STAY IS NOW LIVE! AMAZON US | AMAZON UK | AMAZON CA | AMAZON AU STAY by Jamie Lee A Fighting Chance Novel Book 2 A chance meeting. One immediate reaction. Two unforgettable nights. A connection that cannot be forged or forgotten. Tess Cedric was unforgivingly gorgeous and recklessly…
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