Animal Farm meets Half of a Yellow Sun in this clever reimagining of the harsh aftermath of the government coup of Zimbabwe. Filled with animated prosAnimal Farm meets Half of a Yellow Sun in this clever reimagining of the harsh aftermath of the government coup of Zimbabwe. Filled with animated prose and overflowing with personality, Glory is a powerhouse of both fact-based fiction and real political commentary. An ode to the resilience and cultural expression of the people who will not be stifled by government control, the women who silently carry the hopes and dreams of a nation on their backs, and the youth who will do anything to claim their freedoms, express patriotism on their own terms. Exciting, endearing, and a timely satire of so many nations on the brink of riveting change, and the people who give those nations life, goals, language, and love. ...more
A riveting coming of age saga against the backdrop of politically turbulent 1990’s Columbia. Through the eyes of two young girls of different backgrouA riveting coming of age saga against the backdrop of politically turbulent 1990’s Columbia. Through the eyes of two young girls of different backgrounds, brought together through circumstance and torn apart by secrecy and tragedy, Fruit of the Drunken Tree is a raw exploration of classism and poverty, political brutality, and the devastating costs of revolution. It is also look at the hard truths of seeking asylum, of starting over from zero in a country that is not always a welcoming host. Discussing redemption, the shattering of childhood innocence, and coming to terms with the lies that both shield and obstruct us, the novel is a powerful journey through a life of survival and realization, from the perspectives of protagonists who embody the fragility of youth and the dangers of a government on the brink. ...more
An inspiring and informative exploration of the historical and contemporary barriers to women in the political realm of the United States. Citing her An inspiring and informative exploration of the historical and contemporary barriers to women in the political realm of the United States. Citing her own experiences as a Korean immigrant defying social expectations and integrating into American society and politics, Mary Chung Hayashi gives a compelling dissection of the ways in which women are still expected to behave, and how historical patterns, religion, culture, and tradition still play a massive role in a woman’s ability to break into male dominated fields, especially the cutthroat environment of politics. The inclusion of Hayashi’s own experiences is a compelling aspect of the breaking apart of the “good girl” persona, and how ambition is seen so differently through a gendered perspective. Succinct and effective nonfiction. ...more
A haunting, powerful coming of age that exposes a hidden, disturbing section of Korean history. Lyrical and unflinching, The Stone Home discusses the atrocities committed at government-sanctioned reformatories, but also the fiercely devoted bonds between brothers, mothers and children, new companions bonded by solidarity. It showcases that humans are capable of the most unspeakable cruelty, but also of unparalleled good, and of everything in between. It is a tribute to a mother’s love, her sacrifice, and the ways in which our memories affect the ways that we see the world. It is a look into the impossible choices that we must make in life, for survival, for justice, for closure. This novel, though heartbreaking, also shimmers with hope; it is a call to the forgotten, a whisper on the breeze that we remember, we look for them, to them. Beautifully written, enlightening, and emotionally hard-hitting, The Stone Home is an incredible account of human suffering and human perseverance, of hate and love, of old lives and new, of honoring those absent and finding those lost....more
A stylish thriller noir that highlights the dark underbelly of politics and media. Filled with twists and growing tension, The Messenger is a cinematiA stylish thriller noir that highlights the dark underbelly of politics and media. Filled with twists and growing tension, The Messenger is a cinematic journey family secrets and spreading corruption. It is a high stakes battle for justice amongst the gritty backdrop of contemporary Paris, also discussing issues of xenophobia, classism, and censorship. An atmospheric and engrossing debut that blends a fascinating mix of personal and political, asking the question: how far would you go to know the whole truth? ...more
A haunting, beautiful interpretation of Rafael Trujillo’s brutal regime, and the lives and deaths of the incredible sisters who defied his rule. ThrouA haunting, beautiful interpretation of Rafael Trujillo’s brutal regime, and the lives and deaths of the incredible sisters who defied his rule. Through the eyes of each of the Mirabel sisters, we see the horrors of life under totalitarianism, but also the pure strength and courage that propels resistance and revolution. We also see the joys of sisterhood, the tides of love and motherhood, the power and beauty of women who do not waver in their love of freedom and expression. This is both a joy and a heartbreak to read, the lives of each sister was so full of pain, but also of accomplishment, and they live on in the words of this beautiful classic novel. ...more
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