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The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)

by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)

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All That Remains: A Life in Death

by Sue Black

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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

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While implicit bias is always at play because all humans have bias, inequity can occur simply through homogeneity; if I am not aware of the barriers you face, then I won’t see them, much less be motivated to remove them. Nor will I be ...more

As a woman, I find this incredibly relatable! I’ve heard (and said myself) “If men wore ... heels, bras, etc ... they would be more comfortable!” This is a silly example but it can be used in many different situations. If I’m not aware a problem is present, I don’t feel a need to fix it.

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“That means any outcome is a good outcome, because it yields new information.”
― Ed Catmull, Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

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“Self-love is not perfection, nor is it always being happy. It is not based on your achievements and external measurements of success. It is not rooted in shame-based criticism or fear. It does not shame, lie, minimize, or criticize.”
― Megan Logan, Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are

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“Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion.”
― Elna Baker, The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance: A Memoir

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“if I am not aware of the barriers you face, then I won’t see them, much less be motivated to remove them.”
― Robin DiAngelo, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

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“I’m not going to downplay my strengths so you feel less shitty about your own shortcomings.”
― Iliza Shlesinger, Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity

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