Book Review: An African History of Africa
May 8, 2024
The uncomplicated writing and interesting subject matter had me wishing that the book was longer, so don’t let its size daunt you!
The uncomplicated writing and interesting subject matter had me wishing that the book was longer, so don’t let its size daunt you!
Thought-provoking and intriguing, you may have to re-read to grasp his point but this only makes the eventual realization all the better.
This book stresses the role that we can play in the climate crisis as consumers and introduces some exciting new alternatives…
Nici is real and generous, and her recipes are varied, simple and delicious. These recipes are designed for one, but can easily be modified.
A collection of prose essays, but the spacing and structure seemed designed to slow the reader into appreciating the rich, evocative language.
This book provides the reader with a deeply personal account Orwell’s time as a soldier, which would radically influence his later works.
An incredibly important collection of poignant essays which translate individual experiences within unimaginable circumstances.
The breadth of this book is so vast that it would seem impossible to condense it to just under 300 pages, yet somehow Hari does it.
An often frantic, regularly profound, and deeply heartbreaking coming of age memoir focuses on Hua and his friendship with Ken.
Written by the pioneer of the newly-coined ‘trap feminism’, Sesali Bowen, this book tells her lived experience as a fat, black, queer women.
Feral gives the layman like me the tools to better understand our screwed-up systems and how to solve them.
Ypi’s unique style of writing makes for an entertaining read, that conveys the power of indoctrination in an Albania dominated by Marxism.
There’s some pretty dark stuff in here, but the reader is left with hope and pride for the author’s journey.
At the height of imperial naval exploits in the 18th century, ‘The Wager’ sets off for Cape Horn as part of a fleet of British warships
It is fresh and refreshing writing on so many levels. I loved the blend of memoir, history and alpine adventure
Gladwell writes with so much empathy and compassion, yet fiercely challenges the way we approach strangers and our conversations with them.
Chelsea writes her life story in an easy-to-read, straight-up way that doesn’t cut corners or make excuses.
There’s a deep appreciation of the cuisines represented, but she’s not afraid to add unconventional twists in the pursuit of flavour.
This memoir provided me with a beautiful escape. I needed a calm harbour and this understated memoir was perfect.
Sandel writes a compelling and intelligent critique, asking readers to consider the consequences of current systems…
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