Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared DiamondWhy are there modern unequal distributions of power and economics among different nations and peoples? Why did civilizations progress differently across the world? I’m currently 16 minutes into a 16-hour audiobook, and there’s already … Continue reading Guns, Germs, and Steel: Rethinking Nature vs. Nurture in Human History
I’m recording a few thoughts on the book Gratitude by Oliver Sacks. Gratitude is the last book Oliver Sacks published, I believe. It’s a very short book—the audiobook version is only about 36 minutes long. This book was written after … Continue reading Reflections on Oliver Sacks’ Gratitude: Life, Death, and Appreciation
A Lengthy Read I’m recording a few more thoughts on the blue book, Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. Just a few notes—I listened to another podcast, another review about the book, and it made me think of something. … Continue reading Delving into Black Leopard, Red Wolf: A Complex and Brutal Journey
I’m jotting down a few thoughts on the book, The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin, part of the Dreamblood Duology. Why did I choose this book? I believe I’ve mentioned this elsewhere, but to recap, I stumbled upon The Killing … Continue reading Exploring The Killing Moon by NK Jemisin: A Dive into Fantasy, Mystery, and Ancient Egyptian Culture
Robert Church’s Journey: From Slavery to Success I’ve been reading Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires by Shomari Wills and I’ve learned about Robert Church. So, Robert Church was the … Continue reading Unveiling the Legacy of Robert Church: Triumphs, Tragedies, and Real Estate Ventures
Lessons from The Alchemist: Pursue your personal legend. Will you pursue your personal legend? The universe will conspire to help you pursue your personal legend. Learn the language of the world. Learn to recognize signs. I listened to Oprah’s podcast … Continue reading Unveiling The Alchemist: A Journey to Paulo Coelho’s Personal Legend
The Belles In the world of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, almost all people are gray. But a few are full of color, and they have the ability to modify other people’s appearances, from skin color to hairstyles to bone … Continue reading Review of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older is a fantasy novel set in an urban setting about a young teenage Afro-Latino girl named Sierra who finds out that there’s a world around her in which paintings come … Continue reading Review of Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
I’ve been thinking about the role of the people who connect humans with magic and the gods. Though they have this ability, they are also bound by a rule that they can only help humans and cannot harm them. This … Continue reading The Guardians of Magic in Children of Blood and Bone
Gazing off into Space 