We’re in the final weeks until the election, so we thought we’d share a few books (and one documentary!) that brought a glimmer of hope to our hearts. Tune in for Mariquita’s review of A Bit Much, Sally’s review of The Inner Mountain, and Ashley’s discussion of the documentary Sacred Soil alongside the book Admissions.
A Bit Much: Relishing Poetry that Recharges Your Heart (0:22)
Mariquita reviews Lyndsay Rush’s debut book of poetry, A Bit Much, and discusses why everyone needs to have a little collection that reminds them just what a badass they are.
The Inner Mountain Book Review (4:09)
Sally reviews The Inner Mountain by Diane Wang, a motivational book for women in leadership and entrepreneurship. It’s not a perfect book, but it has some great takeaways and is great for a buddy read or small book club. Thanks to The Inner Mountain Foundation for sponsoring this segment.
Black Experiences at Boarding School (9:42)
Ashley talks about the documentary Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods Story in tandem with Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James about the experiences of Black students in boarding school.
Books/Resources Mentioned
A Bit Much: Poems by Lyndsay Rush
The Inner Mountain: Discover Your True Spirit, Strength, and Potential by Diane Wang
It’s Not (All) Your Fault: Self-Help and the Individualization of Oppression by Sharon Podobnik
Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James
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