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.
The United States and a Forgotten Genocide
Imagine screaming your heart out not because you are suffering, but because the person you love is suffering. Perhaps that helplessness is worse than any type of pain, especially when you’re sitting an arm’s length away, watching an unspeakable act…
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…
