4.5*. Excellent, well-written, well-researched intersectional account about how white supremacy is foundational to America. The emphasis on the Arab i4.5*. Excellent, well-written, well-researched intersectional account about how white supremacy is foundational to America. The emphasis on the Arab identity in America gave me insight on how erasure defines Arab identity. The author spent many years in Southern California; I found myself shocked learning about places I’ve grown up around and their troubling histories.
"They tell you that if you're assaulted, there's a kingdom, a courthouse, high up on a mountain where justice can be found. Most victims are turned aw"They tell you that if you're assaulted, there's a kingdom, a courthouse, high up on a mountain where justice can be found. Most victims are turned away at the base of the mountain, told they don't have enough evidence to make the journey. Some victims sacrifice everything to make the climb, but are slain along the way, the burden of proof impossibly high.....I made it, (to) the summit. It was time to see what justice looked like. We threw open the doors, and there was nothing."
Miller writes a journal-like, eloquent, and gripping account of her experience with sexual assault. She has a way of writing with clarity and introspection without compromising her spirit. The narrative surrounding her friends and family and how the trauma impacted them was raw and relatable; I could feel the fierce love emanating from every word. I was hesitant to read this. At first, I was mad. How did you make it to the summit? Why was I left at the base of the mountain? Why did you have things I didn't have? By the end, I was pained and dismayed. For her, for us, for all of us. A must read....more
I finally found the answer to the question: If you could have lunch with someone, dead or alive, who would it be? Dick Feynman would be a wonderful piI finally found the answer to the question: If you could have lunch with someone, dead or alive, who would it be? Dick Feynman would be a wonderful pick-- he would be enthralling, ridiculous, brilliant, hilarious, and humble� just like his book. Highly recommend....more
It is quite rare to receive an autobiographical book written by someone special in your life, inscribed and sent with love. Brad’s stories made me lauIt is quite rare to receive an autobiographical book written by someone special in your life, inscribed and sent with love. Brad’s stories made me laugh and cry—but most of all, realize what a blessing it is to have known both him and Helene. To Brad: all those years you spent giving advice about life and how to live it� it is so clearly shown here in these pages. All I can ask of you is, What’s For Lunch? Much love and gratitude. ...more
Unsure how to feel about this. The prose was brilliant. “Because the sunset, like survival, exists only on the verge of its own disappearing. To be goUnsure how to feel about this. The prose was brilliant. “Because the sunset, like survival, exists only on the verge of its own disappearing. To be gorgeous, you must first be seen, but to be seen allows you to be hunted.�
Every sentence heavy with meaning but also empty. I struggled with the narrative and content of this novel. High potential for a rather mediocre delivery. I regret to say that I expected more. But I look forward to reading more of Vuong’s poetry. I feel this is where he shines. ...more
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