After two rounds of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, I was declared cancer-free. My husband and I were overjoyed, but our joy was short-lived. Within months, the cancer came back, this time in my brain. I underwent surgery to remove the tumor, but it was too late. The cancer had already spread. I was given…
In America Past and Present, Divine, Breen, Williams, Gross, and Brands explore the country’s past from pre-colonial times to the present day. The book is divided into nine parts, each of which covers a different time period in American history. In the first part, the authors discuss the Native American peoples who inhabited the land…
After 1 by Anna Todd is a novel that tells the story of Tessa Young, a college student who falls in love with Hardin Scott, a bad boy who seems to be trouble. The novel is told from Tessa’s point of view and chronicles their relationship from the beginning until the end. After reading the…
Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled over the elves. He was a fair and just ruler, but he had one flaw: he hated stories. He believed that stories were nothing more than lies that people told to make themselves feel better. One day, a group of elven children came to him…
A Young People’s History of the United States is a book by Howard Zinn and Rebecca Stefoff. It was published in 2005 by Seven Stories Press. The book is meant to introduce American history to young people aged 12–18. The book has been generally well-received. In a review for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning…
In the preface to the tenth edition of their classic survey of American history, David E. Shi and George Brown Tindall explain that their goal has been to write a “narrative history”—a story of the American people told through the events of their past. They have succeeded admirably in this aim, producing a book that…
Aldo Rosell’s “Afrodita En La Cama” is a sensual and erotic novel that tells the story of a woman’s sexual awakening. The novel follows Afrodita, a young woman who is bored with her life and decides to explore her sexuality. She soon discovers that she has a hunger for sex and begins to experiment with…
A Writer’s Reference, by Diana Hacker, is a concise yet comprehensive guide to writing and research. It covers everything from the basic rules of grammar and punctuation to the more advanced concepts of style and rhetoric. Whether you’re a student, a professional writer, or just someone who wants to improve their writing skills, this book…
In America: A Narrative History, 10th edition, authors David E. Shi and George Brown Tindall provide a comprehensive look at the history of the United States. Covering everything from the first Native American tribes to the election of Donald Trump, this book is perfect for anyone looking for a detailed overview of American history. In…
In her book, Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education, Sonia Nieto provides a comprehensive overview of the sociopolitical context of multicultural education. In addition to discussing the history and philosophy of multicultural education, she also addresses issues such as language rights, affirmative action, and immigration. Patty Bode’s book, Cultural Proficiency: A Framework for…