#1
Months on List: 3
A yearlong journey through the Bible to strengthen women’s faith.
The Bible In 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study For Women
by Kimberly D. Moore • Rockridge Press (February 11, 2020) • 3 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 3
In <em>All About Love,</em> renowned scholar and feminist bell hooks challenges society's narrow definition of love as romance, presenting a provocative new ethic for a world suffering from lovelessness, and advocating for a holistic love that is sacred, redemptive, and capable of healing both individuals and nations.
All About Love: New Visions
by Bell Hooks • William Morrow & Company (January 30, 2018) • 3 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 3
In her groundbreaking work <em>Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,</em> Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the powerful, unseen caste system that underpins American society, linking it to similar systems in India and Nazi Germany, and offering insight on its deep-seated influence on American life today.
Caste: The Origins Of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson • Random House (February 14, 2023) • 3 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 3
<em>Born a Crime</em> is a riveting memoir by Trevor Noah, tracing his unlikely journey from a childhood under apartheid South Africa, where his very birth was an act of defiance, to becoming the host of The Daily Show, presenting his tales of survival, perseverance and the remarkable love of his rebellious mother with wit and honesty.
Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah • One World (February 12, 2019) • 3 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 3
<em>Outliers</em> by Malcolm Gladwell delves into the unexplored factors of success, examining the cultural, familial, and generational influences on high-achievers, shedding fresh light on the path to greatness from software billionaires to iconic rock bands.
Outliers: The Story Of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell • Back Bay Books (June 7, 2011) • 3 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 3
This powerful examination invites men to break free from patriarchal conditioning, reconnect with their emotions, and embrace a fuller, more loving version of themselves.
The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, And Love
by Bell Hooks • Washington Square Press (December 1, 2004) • 3 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 3
This book explores the parallel lives of two men with similar backgrounds but drastically different outcomes: one becomes a successful scholar and businessman, while the other winds up in prison for life.
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
by Wes Moore • One World (January 11, 2011) • 3 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 3
In <em>The Warmth of Other Suns</em>, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wilkerson presents a compelling account of the great, untold migration of nearly six million black citizens fleeing the South for northern and western cities between 1915 and 1970, weaving a vivid narrative through the diverse experiences of three unique individuals whose journeys reshaped America.
The Warmth Of Other Suns: The Epic Story Of America’s Great Migration
by Isabel Wilkerson • Vintage (October 4, 2011) • 3 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 2
In <em>All The Black Girls Are Activists</em>, EbonyJanice explores the untapped potential of black women's wellness, wholeness, and survival as the next frontier of radical revolution, offering a searing, multi-layered exploration of Womanism through innovative essays and a love letter to black girls and women.
All The Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit Of Dreams As Radical Resistance
by Ebonyjanice • Row House Publishing (July 11, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 1
The book is a comprehensive guide on holistic health from an African-centered viewpoint, offering information on herbal remedies and homeopathic disease treatments, while highlighting physiological and psychological differences between people of African and European descent.
African Holistic Health
by Llaila Afrika • Eworld (February 16, 2012) • 1 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 2
A former child soldier gives a harrowing account of growing from an innocent boy into a hardened killer amidst the brutal civil war in his home, Sierra Leone, provoked by manipulative government forces.
A Long Way Gone
by Ishmael Beah • Sarah Crichton Books (August 5, 2008) • 2 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 3
<em>The Fire Next Time</em>, a national bestseller by James Baldwin, is a profound exploration of America's racial injustice through two poignant letters that ignited the civil rights movement, demystifying race relations in America with intense personal narrative and incisive prose.
The Fire Next Time
by James Baldwin • Vintage (December 1, 1992) • 3 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 2
<em>Miss Major Speaks</em> is the intimate and poignant biography of transgender elder and activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, chronicling her personal journey through pivotal moments in history, and serving as a guiding light for black, brown, queer, and trans youth seeking liberation in the struggle against white supremacy and societal norms.
Miss Major Speaks: Conversations With A Black Trans Revolutionary
by Miss Major And Toshio Meronek • Verso (May 16, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 2
<em>Abolition Geography</em> is a compelling collection of Ruth Wilson Gilmore's works exploring the intersection of racism, geography, and incarceration, challenging conventional views on liberation and offering a fresh perspective on freedom as a physical space, not just a principle.
Abolition Geography: Essays Towards Liberation
by Ruth Wilson Gilmore • Verso (March 21, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 2
In <em>Communion: The Female Search for Love</em>, bell hooks concludes her enlightening love trilogy, challenging all women to embark on a brave journey for love, while examining how feminism, female workforce participation and the self-help culture have altered perceptions about women and love.
Communion: The Female Search For Love (love Song To The Nation #2)
by Bell Hooks • William Morrow & Company (December 24, 2002) • 2 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 3
An ex-slave turned abolitionist recounts his horrific experiences in slavery, thrilling escape to the North, and eventual freedom, in a narrative published in 1845 aimed to affirm his origins while captivating readers with its passion, sensitivity, and compelling storytelling.
Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass
by Frederick Douglass • Dover Publications (April 13, 1995) • 3 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 3
<em>Becoming</em> is a captivating memoir by former First Lady Michelle Obama, detailing her journey from a child on Chicago's South Side to an influential advocate and icon, balancing motherhood and work, and reshaping the White House with inclusivity and resilience, inspiring readers to defy expectations even in extraordinary circumstances.
Becoming
by Michelle Obama • Crown (March 2, 2021) • 3 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 1
<em>The Master Plan</em> chronicles the inspiring journey of Chris Wilson, from a life sentence in prison to a path of redemption, driven by a self-pledge for education and self-improvement, demonstrating the powerful idea that everyone, despite their past, has the potential for greatness.
The Master Plan: My Journey From Life In Prison To A Life Of Purpose
by Chris Wilson • G.p. Putnam's Sons (February 4, 2020) • 1 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 3
In the midst of racial segregation and gender discrimination, four brilliant African American female mathematicians defy odds at NASA, serving as the unrecognized yet crucial brains behind major milestones in America's space race and Cold War victory.
Hidden Figures: The American Dream And The Untold Story Of The Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win The Space Race
by Margot Lee Shetterly • William Morrow & Company (December 6, 2016) • 3 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 2
<em>Sensual Faith</em> by Lyvonne Briggs offers a radical approach to spirituality and sexuality, breaking traditional religious barriers by aligning wellness practices with body positivity and pleasure, empowering women to embrace their bodies and sexuality without shame.
Sensual Faith: The Art Of Coming Home To Your Body
by Lyvonne Briggs • Convergent Books (March 21, 2023) • 2 Months on List
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