Phiona Mutesi is from one of the worst slums in the world in a country left behind. Overcoming every impossibility, she is one of the most promising young women in chess.
Category: Books
I have honest and completely biased – cause I’m human – reviews on all the books I’ve been reading since December of 2016.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer is a household name as a bold and open comic, movie star, TV star, writer, and more, but do we really know her?
Purple Hibiscus
Set against the backdrop of a Nigerian coup, a 15 year old Kambili learns about love and life outside of her childhood home controlled by a religious zealot.
lost & found
When Millie’s mother abandons her, she accidentally gathers a small and unlikely group of friends and protectors.
Social Creature
A psychological thriller delving into friendship, social media, and the power of perception.
The Veins of the Ocean
A young Colombian woman struggles with finding herself amid healing from a life burdened with tragedy and guilt as an immigrant, daughter, sister, and woman.