Within weeks of graduation I had devoured three books that probably altered what I thought of the world. I won't review the books because I think people should read it and come to their own conclusions.
The first book is HOW SOCCER EXPLAINS THE WORLD. This book uses soccer as a metaphor to explain globalization. Riveting facts about soccer in different countries and whats more you get a little bit of pol sci interspersed within the text that you barely notice it.
The second book is Ayan Hirsi Ali's book Infidel. The book was a gift from a friend who didn't know what Ayan's stigma in the world is. She just saw a Somali female writer and she thought I would like it. Her book documents her journey through most of her adult life. For the most part it provided insight on her views and how she came about it. It was also reinforced the first book's message of encroachment of liberal values on traditional societies and the fallout that occurs after the fact.
The last book is a book written by Quinn and its titled Ishmael. Ishmael is the name of a gorilla who telepathically teaches a human that life as we perceive it is mythological. It definitely changes the way you view the world and perhaps how you will act in the world.
I still have a stack of books left by my bedside that I am working through. I am looking forward to reading the new Naomi Klein book and ALL THE SHAH's MEN. If there are any books you feel will contribute to character building recommend them. Toodles.
3 comments:
Oh wow! the place did change eh, it looks quite lovely now...not as dark as it was. Been awhile since i read your blog and it seems like i didnt miss much since you lady havent been posting! No books to recommend but i shall look into the books you mentioned...thanks!
hmm..see i too read that thing about being a mommy and i looked through you previous posts and tried to see how this child came about...and i found nothing. So i've come to the conclusion that you either are hiding major good news or you're babysitting someone's kid(s). Which is it?!
Bless!
You should read The wretched of the Earth By frank Fanon its about decolonizing the mind and colonization. Explained alot of theories I had about colonization and the stage we are in Africa. Highly recommend it.
I recommend for you the woman around the messenger. peace be up on him.
I look forward to you response.
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