Books Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/books/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:31:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Books Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/books/ 32 32 121622320 BOOK REVIEW: ‘Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion’ by Anne Chow https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lead-bigger-inclusive-leadership/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lead-bigger-inclusive-leadership/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217170

Anne Chow's book "Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion" offers useful and usable guidelines for inclusive leadership, including being flexible, intentional, and authentic, and tailoring the process to the business.

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BOOK REVIEW: Kids Books on Voting by Various Authors https://www.washingtoninformer.com/voting-books-kids-voting/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/voting-books-kids-voting/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216842

These three books, "Show Up and Vote" by Ani Di Franco, "The Day Madear Voted" by Wade Hudson, and "Leo's First Vote!" by Christina Soontornvat, are great resources for teaching children about the importance of voting and the process of casting a ballot.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg https://www.washingtoninformer.com/john-lewis-biography-david-greenberg/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/john-lewis-biography-david-greenberg/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216285

David Greenberg's biography of John Lewis, "John Lewis: A Life", provides a comprehensive account of the civil rights leader's life and career, from his childhood in a large family to his work as a civil rights activist and politician.

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BOOK REVIEW: Books on Farms, Food and Farming History by Various Authors https://www.washingtoninformer.com/farms-food-farm-history-books/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/farms-food-farm-history-books/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215738

These books offer a wide range of perspectives on farms, food, and farm history, from the love and care of animals to the politicization of what we eat and the legacy of Black farms in America.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi’ by Wright Thompson https://www.washingtoninformer.com/barn-history-murder-till/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/barn-history-murder-till/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215388

In his new book "The Barn", Wright Thompson explores the history of a derelict barn in Mississippi where Emmett Till was murdered, revealing the complex history of the area and the impact of the crime on American history.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond’ by Debra Whitman, Ph.D. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/second-fifty-answers-midlife-beyond/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/second-fifty-answers-midlife-beyond/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214938

Debra Whitman, Ph.D., offers advice on how to live a healthy and fulfilling life in retirement, including tips on staying healthy, maintaining brain health, and preparing for the future in her book "The Second Fifty."

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Life and Death of the American Worker’ by Alice Driver https://www.washingtoninformer.com/life-and-death-american-worker/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/life-and-death-american-worker/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214538

Alice Driver's book "Life and Death of the American Worker" explores the harsh working conditions and lack of safety at Tyson Foods, the country's largest meatpacking company, and the struggles of immigrant workers in the industry.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Fallen Fruit’ by Shawntelle Madison https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fallen-fruit-shawntelle-madison/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fallen-fruit-shawntelle-madison/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213794

Shawntelle Madison's novel "The Fallen Fruit" follows Cecily Bridge-Davis as she inherits a rundown farm and discovers a map leading to a time-travel curse, leaving readers guessing and thrilled.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune’ by Noliwe Rooks https://www.washingtoninformer.com/passionate-mind-relentless-pursuit/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/passionate-mind-relentless-pursuit/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213504

Mary McLeod Bethune was a pioneering educator, civil rights activist, and founder of an HBCU for young Black women, whose life and accomplishments are explored in Noliwe Rooks' book "A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit".

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Insatiable City: Food and Race in New Orleans’ by Theresa McCulla https://www.washingtoninformer.com/insatiable-city-african-american-food/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/insatiable-city-african-american-food/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212748

In her book "Insatiable City," Theresa McCulla explores the history of African American contributions to New Orleans' famous dishes, highlighting the importance of Black and Creole culture in the city's cuisine.

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