Shomeret’s Comments (group member since Aug 27, 2017)

Shomeret’s comments from the Diversity in All Forms! group.

Hanukkah in America: A History by Dianne Ashton

This is one of the few classics that I really loved.

Victor, your post belongs in a different thread. It belongs in https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'd like to suggest The Outside by Ada Hoffman. This is a science fiction book about an autistic scientist written by an autistic author.

Although very sad things happen in the book, I feel it ended on an optimistic note. I felt inspired by these immigrants on the verge of getting where they needed to be which would lead to their integration in their new country and psychological improvement for both of them.

Lisa wrote: "I am about a third of the way through it and think that it's beautifully written so far."

Yes, beautiful prose and haunting characters.

Lilias wrote: "Hi! Has this group read Call Me American? It’s the memoir of a Somalian man, you may have heard him on This American Life a while back. It’s the book I recommend to everyone (along with Catch and K..."

Call Me American: A Memoir by Abdi Nor Iftin? No, I haven't heard of it, but it sounds worthwhile. The trouble is that I can't afford to buy that book and the libraries I use aren't open. I probably won't be able to obtain this book in April. This is going to be a major issue for BOMs for the foreseeable future.

How about The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy
Lefteri? I actually have this book from the library and don't have to return it until the libraries re-open. This is about Syrian refugees which is a diversity topic. People might have already read this book and be able to participate in the discussion.

I'd like to nominateTall Man: The Death of Doomadgee by Chloe Hooper

Doomadgee was an Australian indigenous man who died in police custody. This is a real case.

The Pueblo Revolt: The Secret Rebellion that Drove the Spaniards Out of the Southwest by David Roberts

Can I suggest a graphic memoir? I'd like to suggest They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

Jamie wrote: "I suggest This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein. Her book argues that we need to restructure our economies to combat climate change, and that by doing so, we can bring about environmental justice...."

A link makes things easier for everyone. So I'm adding the link. This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate

Two Spirits: A Story of Life with the Navajo by Walter Williams and Toby Johnson

This is a historical novel that deals with a character who is considered to have Two Spirits (the body of a man and the spirit of a woman) and is therefore considered sacred within Navajo culture.

Cathie wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Also, did anyone get the urge to research the home and Ms. Tann? I found some very interesting facts about her life and who she adopted to." I wrote about some of it in my review, Tra..."

Goodreads says that your review is not found. So that must be the wrong link.

I looked on Amazon and the only available format seems to be audio which is a format that I don't use.

Catherine wrote: "I think anything with Helen Keller is a must. She's famous."

Would you like to nominate a bio of Helen Keller or her memoir The Story of My Life?

Here's a science fiction nomination. Silent Dances by Ann Crispin and Kathleen O'Malley. The protagonist is a deaf ambassador to another planet.

Megan wrote: "I just finished Vermilion, a steam punk western with a gender fluid Chinese-American protagonist. It's pretty good, and there were supporting characters who were gay or gender fluid too."

It's Vermilion by Molly Tanzer, right?

katwiththehat wrote: "I think her book is popular because the majority of people are reading it from the perspective of Louisa. They are reading as the able-bodied person who is looking in on the life of a disabled man...."

I read A Different Kind of Hero which is an anthology with disabled protagonists. One of these was in a wheelchair. She could function better in virtual reality than other first time participants. It was one of the better stories in the anthology.

I read this book and thought very highly of it. I hope to have something to contribute to the discussion.

Silent Builder: Emily Warren Roebling And The Brooklyn Bridge

This is about a woman who became an engineer and stepped in to finish the Brooklyn Bridge when her husband became ill. This is a piece of women's history that I just found out about from a reference in the book I'm currently reading.