In A Small Place, Jamaica Kincaid exposes the divide between tourists and natives, where tourist comfort depends on the quiet servitude of locals in their own country. Though colonialism ended, corruption persists; the ruined library reflects stagnation and an uncertain future. #Booksky #books4life
Colson Whitehead delivers a heart-wrenching, fact-based narrative of a reform school that exposes the institution’s cruelty and the profound suffering and loss endured by its victims—so vividly rendered that, though fiction, one becomes fully immersed in its truth.
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In Lord of the Flies, William Golding suggests that without structure, humans regress from civilization to barbarism and then into savagery, eventually abandoning Christian values for paganism and revealing an inherently evil nature. This was a reread for me. #Booksky #52booksgalore
'The Reader' by Bernhard Schlink begins with an inappropriate relationship between an older woman and a teenage boy, but gradually transforms into a philosophical exploration of the Holocaust’s effects—especially on those involved, whether perpetrators or bystanders. Beautifully written! #Booksky
The book provides valuable guidance on improving one’s skills, creating an effective study environment, and accelerating the learning process. It is a resource worth revisiting regularly—to begin, to refine, and to continually enhance the way you learn. Worth revisiting many times. #Booksky
"Speak to us of...", Beautifully woven expressions and proverbs, leaning heavily on biblical language and Arabic phraseology, Khalil Gibran's "The Prophet" is a nice quick poetic read. #Booksky #Books #Books4life
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire - Akala.
Beautifully weaving world history, Pan-Africanism and memoir into a European, primarily British, narrative to explain "Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire", Akala has done an amazing job. Recommended reading! #Booksky
Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler by Susana M. Morris is a beautifully written biography of “Estelle” exploring the struggles and achievements of a brilliant writer. It follows her growth as a devoted student and visionary storyteller whose work feels prophetic. #Booksky
Oeroeg is a well-written story set in pre-independence Indonesia, about a Dutch and an Indonesian boy who grow up together but drift apart due to culture, hierarchy, discrimination, and nationalism, reflecting cultural relations from a Dutch perspective. #booksky #52booksgalore #books4life
Howard W. French did it again by providing a comprehensive overview of the link between Africa and its Diaspora, important key figures related to the emancipation and liberation worldwide. Another reread and study is necessary! #Booksky
How To Take Smart Notes-Sönke Ahrens.How to take notes, so that we can form our own ideas, not simply to copy, but through the use of a slipbox(Zettelkasten) connect disparate ideas, thoughts & mental models.This book is a must read and should be applied in our reading journey and research. #booksky
"How to read literature like a professor" - Thomas C. Foster. From dealing with major themes to literary models, to narrrative devices, and form, this book is a good start into how to read literature. Looking forward to putting it all into practice! #Booksky
The expounding of the concept of "The Golden Circle" by Simon Sinek ('Why - what is your purpose, cause or belief, How - how you will be different, and What - what you do'). "What" you do should serve as evidence for "Why" you do what you do. A short read but with deep impact. #Bookstore
Yeah, so true. And I kinda don't know what to make of it yet. Kinda leaves you hanging. Disturbing does capture it.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story follows a woman suffering from depression and treated patronizingly by her doctor husband, who insists on “the rest cure”—no exertion at all. In a house with hideous, entrancing wallpaper, her condition worsens as the pattern fuels her delusions. #booksky
Yeah, had it on my humongous TBR list, so decided finally to tackle it bit by bit. Dostoevsky can get real dark in his writings, much like the characters he writes, so just brace yourself for that.
Dostoevsky dark tale explores Raskolnikov testing the belief that only the “extraordinary” may break the law for a greater good. His growing guilt slowly consumes him, turning torment into confession and punishment, and hinting at redemption. #booksky #52booksgalore #books4life
Thx. Will try Frost. Let's see how that goes.
I am trying to get into poetry, got any tips on where to start? Started with Ezra Pound. He made me realize I may need to pretend some stuff first...lol
Toni Morrison's prose is masterful as she spins a tale of discovery. The journey to what it means to be a man, how it affects the trajectory of your life, who it touches. "Song of Solomon" is a journey of where one comes from, who you are, & where you are going. Read, cherish, & savor it! #Booksky
"'...Help us make America great again.'" Octavia E. Butler was prescient in her observations. We are living in the days of fanaticism & ostracism of people who look different, think different, & have a different culture than the one proposed & forced by the saviour-complex followers.
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"The Old Man And The Sea"- E. Hemingway. It's about the struggles in life & dealing with them with dignity. The old man reminisces on how he used to be & how that doesn't serve him now, but he should face his struggle head on, i.e. the sea & the fish. And if so accept defeat. And much more. #Booksky
Written in crude yet elegant prose, Jan Wolkers does the Dutch language justice by telling a story from lust to love to heartbreak, encapsuled in reminiscence and describing it in detail and not forgetting the narrative that drives a novel. All the while doing the Dutch language justice. #booksky
I love this play. The quips, the back-and-forth style of conversation, which all get you immersed in the play. A must-read!
Yeah, and all the way to the end. About to read "Parable of the Talents", the continuation.
Parable of the Sower - Octavia E. Butler. When the world has lost it's way and civilization has crumbled, do we turn into animals? Devouring eachother? or do we strive, with hope based on "good ground" to plant the seed for a new and better society? A vision of things to come? #booksky #bookstagram
She absolutely did!
Finally started my journey into Octavia E. Butler's brilliant books.
"The autobiography of Malcolm X" - as told to Alex Haley. Malcolm X,"a Man", for whom change was inevitable. His life is an inspiration for seekers, for critical thinkers, for lovers of truth, justice, and principles. Forget what you think you know about Malcolm X, and read this book today. #Booksky
