Tag Archives: nonfiction
God’s Hotel
‘God’s Hotel’ by Victoria Sweet. (2012, 338 pages) Rarely, a book comes along that not only instructs and delights but also deepens your humanity. Dr. Sweet has PhD in medieval history as well as an MD, and shares the ancient Latin and … Continue reading
Note to Self: Inspiring Words From Inspiring People
African American Women
The Book of African American Women, 150 Crusaders, Creators, and Uplifters by Tonya Bolden, (1996, 352 pages) Reading this book, I kept coming back to the obvious question “How come I never heard of her?” The Book of African American Women explores the trials and … Continue reading
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker (2020, nonfiction, 212 pages). This book felt like talking to a colleague who really gets it. The book is written in the style of a self-help book, in the manner someone would … Continue reading
Memorial Drive: a Daughter’s Memoir
Memorial Drive: a Daughter’s Memoir (2020, nonfiction, 199 pages), by Natahsa Trethewey. I recall hearing about Trethewey on NPR “When Natasha Trethewey was 19, her world shattered after her former stepfather killed her mother.” I thought it would make a compelling page turner. I was disappointed. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 