If you're like me, you're empathetic and just want everyone to be civil; you're tough, independent and have a Napoleon complex. Perhaps then, you've lately found yourself walking around with all your defenses up because the world is greedy and sour even though it's easier to show compassion. Here are books I'll be (re)reading to help myself feel grounded and more connected with the person I usually am. Recommendations are greatly appreciated.
This came in the mail for Ashley and she kindly passed it along.
"Whatever talents I have, I almost squandered until a handful of loving people rescued me. That is the real story of my life, and that is why I wrote this book. I want people to know what it feels like to nearly give up on yourself and why you might do it...I want people to understand something I learned only recently: that for those of us lucky enough to live the American Dream, the demons of the life we left behind continue to chase us.
pickThis is the best Daniel Clowes I've read yet. In anticipation for this book's release. I read as much of him as I could, but I didn't love his work and it turned me off to the idea of reading "Patience." I picked it up at the library today and I was pleasantly surprised. Time travel, bright colors, love, and a few good ass-whoopings.
Whoop de doop. Octavia Butler. Aliens and war. Whoop de doop, let's read more.
What a beautiful day for some F. Scott Fitzgerald in the park! Happy fall, y'all!
Roomie lent me this. It's beautiful! Thanks, @alholstrom ! Also trying to read 15 other amazing books at the same time. So. Fuck. Can I say fuck on Litsy?
pickI picked up this book for the beautiful writing on the first few pages and I'm so glad I did. I'm embarrassed to admit it's one of few books I've read with a main character more than 50 years my senior by the book's end, but watching Meridian grow as a scientist, companion, and woman well into her 80s was the most rewarding part of reading this book. Science. War. Toxic relationships. Love. Women's lib. Redemption. Definitely worth a read.
"Women gotta fight hard to be free, my friend. Daily. Pitched battle." She smoothed the sheets and kissed me on the cheek. "Wait until you get better. I have plans for you."
"Secret plans?"
"Anarchy. Rebellion. And probably a lot of booze."
"My my my."
Recently picked up this one. Beautiful, so far. Also, the main character laughs at her own terrible jokes about science, which is excellent.
Up next! Street Angel, The Girl's Guide and I Am Not Myself Lately
"...the truth is that while feminist apparel is having its trendy moment, there's no one way a feminist looks. But reinscribing feminism as something you do, accomplishes nothing - not for you as an individual, and not for how women as a whole are viewed, valued and validated in this culture..."
Just picked this up from the library! Also this is my first Litsy post. How am I doing?
