This is an excellent book that really captures the critical role Special Interests play in the life of the neurodiverse. The author writes in an accessible manner and doesn’t shy away from the nuances of Special Interests, the good AND the bad. As an autistic myself, I resonated with much of what the author shared,Continue reading “Book Review: What I Want To Talk About: How Autistic Interests Shape A Life by Pete Wharmby”
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Recommended Reading: Intuitive Eating & Joyful Movement
Below is a collection of books I’ve personally read and found helpful for intuitive eating, joyful movement, anti-diet, anti-fatphobia, and embodiment purposes. This list will be periodically updated so keep checking back regularly! Note: All book links are to Amazon for ease of reference, but I highly recommend purchasing from your local bookstores if thatContinue reading “Recommended Reading: Intuitive Eating & Joyful Movement”
Book Review: Humankind by Rutger Bergman
I recently read Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bergman, and I highly recommend giving it a read! This book is about the power of assuming the good in people, and of being kind and cooperative. Bergman masterfully looks into latest understanding of human evolution, the vast trends of history, and more recent psychological andContinue reading “Book Review: Humankind by Rutger Bergman”
Book Review: The Wisdom Of Your Body by Hillary McBride
I recently read The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living by Dr. Hillary McBride and I wholeheartedly recommend you all do too! The author is well-known in more progressive Christian spaces as a long-time part of the Liturgists podcast; she is a registered psychologist and counselor based out ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Wisdom Of Your Body by Hillary McBride”
Book Review: Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
I recently read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. I highly recommend giving this one a read! These identical twin sisters make a potent authorial team. They present the science of the stress cycle in an accessible manner, highlight the importance of the body in completing the stressContinue reading “Book Review: Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski”
Book Reviews: Ace, Come As You Are, and I Love Jesus But I Want To Die
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen This book was recommended to me by a friend and is well-worth the read! The author identifies as an asexual and does a good job of both summarizing the diversity in the asexual and aromantic communities, as well as pointingContinue reading “Book Reviews: Ace, Come As You Are, and I Love Jesus But I Want To Die”
Book Review: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
Yesterday, saw the release of a book I’ve been looking forward to for a while now: The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How The Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allsion Barr. I bought and read this book yesterday as soon as it was released and I highly recommend it! Barr masterfully draws onContinue reading “Book Review: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr”
Book Review: Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister
I recently read Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger by Rebecca Traister, and thought I’d do a review. I’m hoping to start doing book, movie and TV reviews more regularly going forward. The book was quite good, and gave me a lot to think about. It provided some very good history ofContinue reading “Book Review: Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister”
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