Books
As a self-identified bibliophile; I love to read! I am guilty of buying books instead of handbags or shoes. I find reading therapeutic and have been asked by several friends to share the books that I read. So I will share the books that have resonated with me and hope that they will do the same for you. Over the years; books have transformed, mentored, and challenged me. So watch this space as I share books and potentially events to meet in person to discuss books over a nice brunch.
Transformed Me.
There are countless books that have transformed me. The beauty of reading is that I have learned to appreciate other people’s perspective.
Mentored Me.
There are a few authors who became my unofficial mentors. I believe that you can learn from anyone by observing, reading, and listening.
Challenged Me.
There are so many books that have challenged me. I believe that it is so important to read books that will challenge your thought process.
How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair is book that I highly recommend. It was voted as one of the best memoirs in 2023 by GoodReads. It is about Safiya who was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The book is about her life being raised by a father who is strict believer in a military sect of Rastafari. Her mother did what she could to bring joy for Safiya and her siblings with books and poetry. This is a story about hope, imagination, and resilience. I cried, laughed and cheered.
Maame by Jessica George is another book that I really enjoyed reading. It was voted as one of the best non-fiction books in 2023 by GoodReads. It is about Madeline “Maddie” Wright, a young woman in London who struggles to balance her life as a caretaker of her critically ill father, her mother’s verbal tirades, and a challenging career. When her mother returns from Ghana, Maddie moves out on her own. I connected with this book because it covered several themes such as mental health; grief; dating; family dynamics; and career management.