Saturday, June 29, 2019

This Day: Diaries From American WomenThis Day: Diaries From American Women by Joni B. Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I bought this from thriftbooks.com a few weeks ago. On top of that, I checked out more than ten books from the public library. The intrigue from the library books usurped much of my interest in this one. It's not dissatisfying. Aisha Tyler's contribution pleased me. I am glad she is not smitten by celebrity but still enjoys her profession. Many of the women had similar days: kids, coffee, groceries, dinner, ennui.

No rest for women!


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Monday, June 17, 2019

Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?: From the Projects to Prep SchoolDo I Dare Disturb the Universe?: From the Projects to Prep School by Charlise Lyles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The ending disappointed me. I wanted to learn how Charlise adapted to prep school. I am a black woman who attended a white high school and I'd hoped to more deeply identify with her journey. I was saddened to see that her father influenced her to be an agnostic. How could one man have so much power for doing so little? I plan to give this book to my friend who embraces ethnic cultures.


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