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Books I need to read
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items These are books I haven’t read yet but I want to get to. Especially full of books that I hope to expand my understanding of history and the world around me.
Sections
5
History
Self Improvement
Biography/Memior
Relevant today
Excluded Biblical
History
An intense book on a piece of history that isn’t taught in school, focused on colonialism in the Congo.
King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa|Paperback
Understanding history will help keep us from repeating it. If you are wondering why historians are comparing the current administration to 1930s Germany this a book to help understanding that.
What We Knew: Terror, Mass Murder, and Everyday Life in Nazi Germany|Paperback
Native American history that isn’t taught enough about. History that helps us understand what this country is built on
The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from ...
A book to help understand what really happened during the conquest of Mexico and not just told through the words of those who wanted to abuse it
The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico|Paperback
This is a translation of actual indigenous text. This gives insight into the pre-Spanish civilizations of the americas. A book like this is vital to understanding the conquest and what actually took place
Florentine Codex: Book 1: Book 1: The Gods|Paperback
A book about women’s unspoken involvement in history for the last 200 years. I am going to read this to help me understand women’s place in history especially since it isn’t talked about in school.
The Women's History of the Modern World: How Radicals, Rebels, and Everywomen Revolutionized the Last 200 Years|Paperback
More missing information in the History of this country that they didn’t teach in school! A must read!
The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America|Paperback
Self Improvement
A book to help understand the human experience and possibly get a little closer to understanding the secrets of life
The Alchemist (25th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
A book using indigenous wisdom. A book to help ground ourselves in the earth. Hopefully another book to help understand the true human experience.
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants|Paperback
As a parent i believe my kids deserve the best so i need be my best for when they need me the most
Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children|Paperback
Biography/Memior
A man that deserves better respect in history than was given to him. One I would like to dive into and understand more.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X|Paperback
George Jackson was a huge figure in the black panther movement and this book is written during his time in prison. A man who took a stand even while they tried to lock him down! I can’t wait to read this one!
Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson|Paperback
Relevant today
Another book to help understand the issues going on today with the conflict in Palestine. A book that speaks about the conditions Palestinians are forced to endure as part of this conflict
Perfect Victims: And the Politics of Appeal|Paperback
Excited about this book! In a world where everything seems like it is falling apart this is a perfect book to help us understand how we can all pitch in to make a better place.
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World-and How You Can, Too|Paperback
Another important part of history that I must teach myself to me help me understand what is happening today
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America|Paperback
Excluded Biblical
In my deep dive of understanding issues around extreme christianity. This is biblical text that ended up excluded from the bible. I want to know why
The Book of Enoch|Paperback