Category: book blog

Where is Your Outrage?

As if young people throwing stones are somehow equivalent to the the world’s fourth strongest army, behind Russia, The United States and China. Consider the size of these countries compared to the tiny (and illegal) state of Israel. Yet somehow the Palestinians are demonised. They who have lost their land, live in refugee camps and whose every movement is dictated by the occupying force are painted as the terrorists? How have we allowed this to go on for over half a century?

Glory By Noviolet Bulawayo

The story is incredibly hopeful, and throughout we are reminded “There is no night so long that it doesn’t end in dawn” So although it tackles difficult topics, political issues that are relatable globally, it is beautifully written and speaks to our resilience and our ability to overcome.

Conversations On Love

Another favourite conversation was with sex educator Emily Nagoski as she dissects motivations and unstable connections. She explains why desire is “bullshit” and goes on to say “I think its partly to do with desire being an optimal state for capitalism. You have to keep wanting things so you can keep consuming