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 …
Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice by Erin Kolb caught my attention because, as someone who has been profoundly deaf since infancy and received a cochlear implant early on, I was curious about another d/Deaf individual’s journey. I often wonder how different experiences shape our understanding of identity and community. Kolb’s memoir promised to offer …
Finding Roots in Memory: A Reflection on The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora When I first picked up Elena Sheppard’s The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora, I found myself drawn in not only by its evocative title but also by the promise of a nuanced exploration of identity, legacy, …
A Journey Through Two Paths: A Review of The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult When I first cracked open The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult, I was immediately drawn in by the tantalizing blend of ancient Egyptology and modern complexities of life. As a fan of stories that intertwine personal struggles …
Book Review: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez From the moment I picked up I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, I felt my heart grip with familiarity. As someone who has navigated the complex dynamics of family expectations, especially within a cultural context, I was drawn to Erika L. …
We Should All Be Birds: A Memoir by Brian Buckbee A few months ago, I stood at the precipice of abandoning memoirs about animals. I had waded through pages featuring hawks, otters, chickens, and pigs, and the repetitive motifs began to wear thin. Just as I was ready to close the chapter on this genre, …