Ruminate:

by Ava Collopy

An exploration of diverse social topics through literature with an overriding desire to show readers how to think critically and form their own opinions about everything, this work explores how nations have turned crises into great opportunities for improvement; how current energy infrastructure can be used to roll out cleaner technologies for the environment; real life adventure stories from writers like Beryl Markham and Thor Heyerdahl that teach you to believe in yourself and not fear living life to its fullest; how the way we raise and educate kids today will determine what future, if any, we as a society have; the violence and merciless selfishness plaguing the United States and what can be done about it; the longing for freedom of women in Iran; the reasons why many African nations have failed to thrive and what can be done about it; the rise of the so-called BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in Africa and how this may change the global dynamics of power; why women should encourage other women instead of pursuing the typical female-on-female social dynamics where women put down other women and examples of women who encourage other women such as Chimamanda Adichie and Sheryl Sandberg; the brilliant way Maya Angelou’s natural storytelling talent introduces you to social issues without being preachy; multiple perspectives on the life and works of Ernest Hemingway and why women shouldn’t care what men think about them; and many other subjects. These essays were developed as scripts for the ‘Book Show’ podcast for Diversity TV Ireland, some of which have already aired and some of which haven’t. They are all about wanting to help the reader pursue their full potential.

204 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2022