This book carries us through the history of the United States as seen through the eyes of the indigenous peoples that this nation displaced, discarded, and continually degrade. Though rather dry, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz delivers an unflinching narrative that is seething with both passion and condemnation . If you are interested in another account of American … Continue reading "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States pt2 – Awesome! Book Club e14"

This book carries us through the history of the United States as seen through the eyes of the indigenous peoples that this nation displaced, discarded, and continually degrade. Though rather dry, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz delivers an unflinching narrative that is seething with both passion and condemnation . If you are interested in another account of American … Continue reading "An Indigenous People’s History of the Unites States pt1 – Awesome! Book Club e13"

Part three of our discussion of The Diary of a Young Girl. Anne Frank’s diary persists to this day as one of the most enduring books of the twentieth century. Written while she and her family hid from the Nazis. Her writing comes alive off the page and beckons friendship with every word. Her life … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e12 – The Diary of a Young Girl pt3"

Part two of our discussion of The Diary of a Young Girl. Anne Frank’s diary persists to this day as one of the most enduring books of the twentieth century. Written while she and her family hid from the Nazis. Her writing comes alive off the page and beckons friendship with every word. Her life … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e11 – The Diary of a Young Girl pt2"

Part one of our discussion of The Diary of a Young Girl. Anne Frank’s diary persists to this day as one of the most enduring books of the twentieth century. Written while she and her family hid from the Nazis. Her writing comes alive off the page and beckons friendship with every word. Her life … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e10 – The Diary of a Young Girl pt1"

The second half of our discussion of Between the World and Me to mark Black History Month. This book is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt at imparting a lifetime worth of contemplation, revelation, and experience to his adolescent son in the form of a deeply personal, emotional, and unflinching letter. Coates expertly weaves between personal experience, historical … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e09 – Between the World and Me pt2"

We discuss Between the World and Me to mark Black History Month. This book is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt at imparting a lifetime worth of contemplation, revelation, and experience to his adolescent son in the form of a deeply personal, emotional, and unflinching letter. Coates expertly weaves between personal experience, historical recollection, and journalism as he … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e08 – Between the World and Me pt1"

In this episode we discuss Hiroshima by John Hersey which follows the tragic events of August 6th, 1945 through the eyes of six survivors. It was published in The New Yorker in August 1946 and was put to print as a book shortly after, with a revision after John Hersey followed up with his survivors. It … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e07 – Hiroshima Part 2"

In this episode we discuss Hiroshima by John Hersey which follows the tragic events of August 6th, 1945 through the eyes of six survivors. It was published in The New Yorker in August 1946 and was put to print as a book shortly after, with a revision after John Hersey followed up with his survivors. It … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e06 – Hiroshima Part 1"

We discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. This book brings us from the beginning of our species, Homo Sapiens, all the way to what the future may look like for humankind. It is a fantastic analysis of the human race with many surprises. Join us and listen as we dissect … Continue reading "Awesome! Book Club e05 – Sapiens Part 4"