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In this collection of poetry and prose, poet Yung Pueblo explores the journey from self-love to unconditional love, the essence of letting go, and the wisdom that comes from introspection. Through beautifully crafted words, the book reminds readers that healing, growth, and liberty are achievable.
Alicia Keys
2023-01-10T03:16:28.000ZIf You Survived 7th Grade, You Can be an Actor
Applying The Meisner Technique To Get Outta Your Head in Acting and in Life
Acting is living and behaving truthfully and fully under imaginary circumstances. But why is "truthfully" and "fully" so hard for us? Why is it so difficult to be in the moment with our art and in our lives?...
Explore American identity, interracial families, and the realities that divide us in this "beautiful and eye-opening" graphic memoir. Follow Mira Jacob's conversations with her half-Jewish, half-Indian son as they navigate difficult questions about race, color, and love amidst the tensions of the 2016 election. Written with humor and vulnerability, this deeply relatable book is a love letter to the art of conversation and the hope that comes from our most challenging questions.
Alicia Keys
2019-06-12T20:58:44.000ZRecommended by
Daniel BurkaThis captivating novel follows the lives of two siblings living a privileged life in Nigeria. Their father, a respected and religious man, is tyrannical at home, making their seemingly perfect life suffocating. As political turmoil spreads, they escape to their aunt's home, discovering a world beyond their father's control. Upon their return, tensions rise, and it's up to the protagonist to keep their family together. Purple Hibiscus illuminates the struggles of adolescence, the strength of family bonds, and the hope for freedom.
Alicia Keys
2019-06-12T20:58:44.000ZRecommended by
Nicola SturgeonThis remarkable book delves into the little-known history of the mass migration of black citizens in search of a better life, who fled the South for northern and western cities from 1915 to 1970. Through the stories of three unforgettable individuals, author Isabel Wilkerson brings this epic journey to life, painting a vivid picture of how it changed America forever. With stunning historical detail and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns is a definitive account of a crucial period in American history.
Alicia Keys
2019-06-12T20:58:44.000ZDiscover how to end emotional suffering and restore joy in your life with ancient Toltec wisdom in this breakthrough book. Learn to recover faith in the truth and common sense by rejecting the lies we believe about ourselves. The author changes the way we view ourselves and others, leading us back to a reality of love, joy, and truth.
Alicia Keys
2017-03-07T19:41:46.000ZSet during India's State of Emergency in 1975, four strangers from different backgrounds are forced to share a small apartment amid political upheaval. From distrust to friendship and love, this novel captures the heroism and corruption of India with a narrative sweep akin to Charles Dickens. A Fine Balance is a compassionate depiction of the human spirit in an inhumane state.
Alicia Keys
2010-08-08T02:14:32.000ZRecommended by
Jacqueline Novogratz