One of the most popular books of 2021 was “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah. This novel tells the story of Elsa Martinelli, a young woman living in the Texas panhandle during the Great Depression. As the country is plunged …
Captivity is defined by “the condition of being imprisoned or confined.” Captivity is something two very strong women faced but in two different ways. Mary Rowlandson experienced Captivity in the literal sense of the word, she was taken and held …
Discrimination and prejudice were very common acts during the time that To Kill A Mockingbird took place. Prejudice in this book is displayed by the acts of hate and misunderstanding because of someone’s color. For example when Tom Robinson was …
Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) is a first-time teacher who wants to make a difference. She has little idea of what she’s getting into when she volunteers to be an English teacher at a newly integrated high school in Long Beach, …
Alice Walker’s book, The Color Purple, brings an often forgotten or ignored subject, that of slavery, gender hierarchy and racism, to the forefront of readers’ minds. The discrimination against individuals because of their colour, background or gender was, and continues …
Book Review: Joel Kovel’s ‘The Enemy of Nature: The End of Capitalism or the End of the World?’
Joel Kovel’s book The Enemy of Nature presents a unity of red and green, socialist and environmental respectively, critiques of capitalism. Split …
Eugene Henderson is a troubled middle-aged man. Despite his riches, high social status, and physical prowess, he feels restless and unfulfilled, and harbors a spiritual void that manifests itself as an inner voice crying out I want, I want, I …
San Francisco Police Department Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer and friends formed the Women’s Murder Club in 1st to Die. In this fifth series installment, the group still meets for friendship and support at their favorite eatery. This time, the spotlight is …
Editor’s Summary: In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Epic Finale Review,” 10th grader Jake passionately explores the ultimate conclusion to the Harry Potter series. He delves into the complexities of key characters like Harry and Voldemort, the adventurous setting …
After reading Trailblazing by Eric Anderson I was blown away by the story told in the book. It is a story of self-realization, persecution, and perseverance. At first it was hard to believe that this was the same person I …
The book Mother Teresa by Emma Johnson has a great biography of Mother Teresa. It shows where Mother Teresa’s life started and where it ended. I think that this book give an honest opinion of Mother Teresa. It demonstrates how …
The novel, Finding Grace, by Alyssa Brugman explores the issue of the treatment of the disabled through the character of Grace. By slowly unveiling her story through the spooky box, the reader appreciates the value of life. The mystery surrounding …
Dr. Titus Brown is a History professor at Florida A&M University located in Tallahassee, Florida. He is a graduate of Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. He is the author of many books including the wonderful Faithful, Firm and True. …
Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” delves into the intricate and often painful dynamics of the Wingfield family, highlighting themes of deception, disappointment, and the tension between familial duty and personal desires. Through the experiences of Amanda, Laura, and …
In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald emphasizes Jay Gatsby’s longing and desire to be with Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby and Daisy had met five years prior to when the book takes place, but Gatsby left for the war and Daisy …