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: The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman From the moment I picked up The Life She Was Given, I felt a profound pull toward the world woven by Ellen Marie Wiseman—a tapestry threaded with family secrets, betrayal, and the search for identity. Wiseman’s latest novel captivated me with its nuanced exploration …
A Personal Reflection on "Three Mothers" by Anna Malaika Tubbs There’s something deeply moving about stories that explore the lives of women through the lens of motherhood, isn’t there? That’s what drew me to Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs—a book that promises to uncover the hidden narratives of three extraordinary women whose influences shaped …
Exploring the Sonic Landscape of Motherhood: A Review of Hark: How Women Listen by Alice Vincent There’s something intriguing about how sound shapes our experiences, isn’t there? When Alice Vincent’s Hark: How Women Listen landed on my desk, I was immediately drawn in. Perhaps it was the promise of a memoir that delves into the …
Unpacking Friendship in Bad Friend: A Journey Through Modern Connection When I stumbled upon Bad Friend: How Women Revolutionized Modern Friendship by Olivia Smith, I felt an immediate spark of curiosity. As a woman navigating the complexities of friendship, the very title resonated with me. Friendship has often felt like a tightrope walk—difficult to maintain …
A Journey of Struggle and Resilience: A Review of The Medicine Woman of Galveston When I first stumbled upon The Medicine Woman of Galveston, I was immediately drawn in by the premise of a tenacious woman grappling with society’s constraints while trying to carve her own path. Amanda Skenandore’s storytelling had intrigued me in her …