Book Review
The Medicine Is Sacred
Layering the big picture of cultural history with personal anecdotes accentuates Niese’s Native American wisdom. For Native Americans, a Sundance is a ceremony in which certain traditions are passed down by way of dancing, fasting,...
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Bad Birthdays
The stars see laughter in your future, and some astrological insight too. Although astrological horoscopes can include vague warnings like “watch your money today” or “think twice about a job change,” they’re generally upbeat...
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Sworn Virgin
A glimpse at how sworn virgins allow women to have some semblance of independence in Albania, even if it means giving up most of their identity. Identity, culture, and tradition get both honored and skewered in Elvira Dones’s English...
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The Concrete Killing Fields
The blend of memoir and case study balances well and provides a striking portrait of both sides of a homeless shelter. A blend of memoir, social advocacy, and stories about homeless men in Memphis, Tennessee, "The Concrete Killing...
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White Roses in a Dream
A deep and powerful exploration of recovery from emotional abuse becomes an effective call to action through Marvela Dawnay’s assertive, determined voice. A sequel to her first book, MANipulated Into Fear, Marvela Dawnay once again...
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Empty Hands, Open Arms
Journalism, memoir, and adventure meld together to add clarity and ethos to the story of a Congolese community’s efforts to conserving the bonobo ape. Insightful, important, and at times heartbreaking, this gripping story of one...
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Existence
Branching off from scientific theories and religious beliefs, this insightful commentary on existence encourages the exploration of the places where spirituality and science converge. Spirituality and science are often seen as separate...
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From the Wood-Fired Oven
Passionate thoughts combine with a spectacular range of ideas for using wood-fired ovens to make this guide a must-have for anyone curious about this well-loved cooking method. Although wood-fired ovens are best known for crispy pizza...