Review of Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia by Julia Ioffe From the moment I picked up Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, I felt a pull, a curiosity about how feminism wove its intricate threads through the tumultuous tapestry of Russian history. Julia Ioffe, a distinguished journalist and writer, captivated me not …
Book Review: If These Pews Could Talk by Ashley Te’Arra When I stumbled upon If These Pews Could Talk, I was immediately drawn in by the tantalizing premise of a church lady shaking off the cloak of expectation — it’s not every day you read about a first lady longing for freedom! Ashley Te’Arra’s debut …
A Dive into Yukio Mishima’s "My Friend Hitler": An Unexpected Delve into the Depths of Human Nature When I first encountered Yukio Mishima’s My Friend Hitler, I was drawn in by the striking juxtaposition of one of modern history’s most infamous figures and the intimate, often introspective nature of Mishima’s work. As a prominent figure …
Every Weapon I Had: A Vietnam Vet’s Long Road to the Medal of Honor by Paris Davis From the first page of Every Weapon I Had, I was drawn into the world of Colonel Paris Davis, a man whose life story embodies resilience and the complex fabric of the Vietnam War. This book wasn’t just …
The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty – A Reflection on Power, Family, and Industrialization When I first stumbled upon "The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty" by JM Seabrook, I was instantly intrigued. The book promised a journey through the complexities of industrial agriculture and, as …
Embracing Joy and Defiance: A Reflection on Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson When I first heard about Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline, I felt an undeniable curiosity piqued within me. After all, Marsha P. Johnson is a name that often echoes in discussions of LGBTQ+ …