Here, I post about topics such as book reviews, events from history, and current events. I hope to write about whatever piques my interest and use it as a way to explore the world around me.
Book Review — Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, by Trevor Noah
I first learned of Trevor Noah after seeing one of his comedy sketches online, specifically this one. However, a few months ago I read Noah’s memoir; besides knowing that Noah grew up during apartheid in South Africa, and that his…
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi
This was one of those books where the story within will stay with me for a lifetime. Before I began reading, I knew who Dr. Paul Kalanithi was, and thus how the book ended. He was a neurosurgeon in training…
The Secrets Between Us: Book Review
Overall Rating: While browsing for a historical fiction book, I stumbled across The Secrets Between Us, written by Thrity Umrigar. Reading through the synopsis, I discovered that it wasn’t necessarily “historical,” per se, but a modern tale following the stories…
