Somehow, I ended up cracking this book at the perfect time. Early in the story, one of Lauren Olamina’s journal entry was dated 03/04/2025, which was Somehow, I ended up cracking this book at the perfect time. Early in the story, one of Lauren Olamina’s journal entry was dated 03/04/2025, which was the day I was reading the book. There are so many similarities to the world today. Butler must have some prophetic qualities....more
**spoiler alert** The writing fell a little flat considering the intensity of Perla and what she was planning. I was hungry for more detail. The Freid**spoiler alert** The writing fell a little flat considering the intensity of Perla and what she was planning. I was hungry for more detail. The Freida girlies will eat this one up....more
**spoiler alert** I was talking to my mom one evening and she was watching the 20/20 special about Diane Downs. I was captivated by the interesting lo**spoiler alert** I was talking to my mom one evening and she was watching the 20/20 special about Diane Downs. I was captivated by the interesting looking woman on the TV and my mom told me what a monster she was. After a few minutes of watching, my mom suggested this Rule book that she had read a couple of years after graduation (graduated in �85). She emphasized that the book has stuck with her since! This was the best true crime book I’ve read. Many fascinating and intimate details on the psyche of DD. I’m horrified that this is TRUE....more
My boyfriend has told me to read Agatha Christie books as I’m a lover of detective work and mystery. Well, I finally listened to him and I’m happy I dMy boyfriend has told me to read Agatha Christie books as I’m a lover of detective work and mystery. Well, I finally listened to him and I’m happy I did. Looking forward to reading more Agatha Christie! There is something powerful about writing something concisely with such suspense....more
This book is incredible, inspiring, and REAL. It has motivated me both personally and professionally. Guess which therapist is going back to therapy? This book is incredible, inspiring, and REAL. It has motivated me both personally and professionally. Guess which therapist is going back to therapy? This one. I will recommend this to friends, clients, and pretty much everyone else. Thank you fellow MHC....more
Howarth does a beautiful job encapsulating the liminal space between adolescence and adulthood, including enigmatic sexuality that is relatable to eveHowarth does a beautiful job encapsulating the liminal space between adolescence and adulthood, including enigmatic sexuality that is relatable to every LGBTQ+ person who was once a teenager....more
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