Review
The Healing Garden
In the quiet corner of a small town stood a garden that had witnessed countless seasons and stories. It was a place where nature's melodies played in harmony with human hearts, where flowers whispered secrets of solace to those who dared to listen. This was the Healing Garden.
By Thomas Obrutu2 years ago in BookClub
If I Started A Book Club For Black Men
For the last three years, I’ve been in a book club orchestrated by my girlfriend. As the lone man in a book club with only Black women, it has been a powerful journey. Often I find myself just listening and absorbing all of the knowledge that surrounds me. It’s beautiful to be welcomed in a vulnerable space. Other times I’m looking around and asking myself, “WHERE ARE THE BLACK MEN?!” If I’m being honest, I feel more comfortable in a room full of women than with men (I’ll figure this out with my therapist in the future), but I do think some great positivity could come from a group full of Black men reading together. So, I took myself on a journey all alone, and put together a group of books I think would be great for my own book club.
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in BookClub
Unveiling the Enigma: The Creation of Your Beloved Animated Movies
In the realm of entertainment, animated movies hold a distinct allure. They transport us to enchanting worlds, where characters spring to life and stories captivate our hearts. Yet, beneath the vibrant visuals and charming tales lies a tapestry of intrigue and wonder that reshapes how we perceive our favorite animated films. Let's journey behind the scenes to uncover the mystique and craftsmanship that elevate these movies beyond the ordinary.
By Stone Chen2 years ago in BookClub
THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy
The Man wakes in the dark in the post-apocalyptic landscape, his son known only as the Boy, sleeps beside him, the father’s hand on his little chest feeling it rise and fall “with each precious breath.” We do not know what befell the earth and we never will. All we know is that the“Barren, silent, godless” world is dying and they need to move south or they will not survive the coming winter.
By Kevin Rolly2 years ago in BookClub
Austen's Unmarried Heroine. Top Story - August 2023.
It is a staple, if not a stereotype, of not just Austen novels, but novels by and for women, that the heroine must end up married (or at least in a happy relationship) by the end of the story. Of course, the world was different 200 years ago, and it was expected that women would get married (still is for the most part I would say but I think generally people are more chill about it now and you won't be a disappointment or disgrace!). Also fans of the Little Women (2019) adaptation will know that publishers wouldn't want to publish a book back then where a heroine didn't end up married at the end.
By The Austen Shelf2 years ago in BookClub
That First Addictive Story
When I was young I never found reading for fun to be a thing I could get into. I didn't come from one of those households that encouraged us to sit around reading about far away lands, fantastic journeys, or space and the final frontier. It was a different time, and back then parents wanted their kids out of the house as much as possible. Of course, back then it was safe to send the kids out on their own at age 10 and you knew they'd return when they were hungry or it got dark outside.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 years ago in BookClub
Mindset: the New Psychology for Success
The ground-breaking book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck addresses the idea of mindset and how it may have a big impact on our accomplishments and personal development. According to Dweck's research, success is largely determined by our mindset, or our views about our potential and abilities. This idea is in contrast to the conventional wisdom that intelligence and ability are fixed attributes.
By umaima faruqii2 years ago in BookClub
Counseling Skills and Curriculum Development
Counseling Skills Traci Postings 2022 ISBN: 978-1-5297-3377-8 (pbk) Sage Publications 266 pages 'Counseling Skills' a textbook written by Traci Postings for the counseling or even social work student that shows and explains how and what it means to be a counselor. This is a book that covers that a counselor must show empathy and be empathic, genuine, and have an unconditional positive regard for self and others. The skills that are explained throughout the textbook range from listening to showing empathy to being self-aware in most situations that maybe presented to a counselor. It is also a book that explains about boundaries and confidentiality.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in BookClub
