Aisha Manus
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| The problem with “older” history books is the over use of academic language which makes interesting subjects harder to read and in a sense gatekeeps it from readers. This book is one of them. Heck the title alone uses a “$10 word” needlessly. The sub ...more | |
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| This is a 3.5 star rounded up because I did not know until the authors note that this was historical fiction for a real place and I like a good book that brings light to a history that I did not know about. I will say I found myself angry when Dr. Ba ...more | |
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| exactly what I was looking for. A bit of spice for my holiday! I liked the plot overall though I think in the end the parents took it a little too well too quickly. yes I know the French are different but it felt too tidy. Also semi-spoiler, but her ...more | |
“Not all those who wander are lost”
― The Fellowship of the Ring
― The Fellowship of the Ring
“Give 'em all the same grub and all the same pay and the war would be over and done in a day.”
― All Quiet on the Western Front
― All Quiet on the Western Front
“A hospital alone shows what war is.”
― All Quiet on the Western Front
― All Quiet on the Western Front
“What strikes me most forcibly in the ants and beetles and other worthy insects is their astounding seriousness. They run to and fro with such a solemn air, as though their life were something of such importance! A man the lord of creation the highest being, stares at them, if you please, and they pay no attention to him. Why, a gnat will even settle on the lord of creation's nose, and make use of him for food. It's most offensive. And, on the other hand, how is their life inferior to ours? And why shouldn't they take themselves seriously, if we are to be allowed to take ourselves seriously?”
― On the Eve
― On the Eve
“Racism should never have happened and so you don't get a cookie for reducing it.”
― Americanah
― Americanah
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