Tag: historicalfiction

July 23, 2024
Exploring Friendship Breakups in An Emotion of Great Delight

An Emotion of Great Delight powerfully reminds us of the importance of recognizing and validating the pain of friendship breakups.

April 8, 2024
Books vs Movies: Ben-Hur (2016)

I hereby rate Ben-Hur (the movie) one out of five stars; obviously, the book wins. No chariot race is needed to verify.

March 29, 2024
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Carol Wallace

Ben Hur reflected themes of betrayal, injustice, brutality, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot leading to love and compassion.

October 28, 2023
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

I'll be singing the praises of Lessons in Chemistry for a while. It made me laugh, not smile, but laugh out loud in public places.

July 17, 2023
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

I think Diamant meant this book to empower women and showcase the strength and bond between mothers and daughters and their will to thrive, even through secret traditions, but it was a hard miss.

April 10, 2023
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

A Woman is No Man is an expertly penned novel that explores immigration, religion, culture, gender roles, and personal freedom.

March 8, 2022
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

It is important that we keep history alive, to not forget. So although slavery is not an easy subject to discuss, I'm glad this book exists. You should read it if you haven't,

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