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By Alice Cappelle. Collapse Feminism analyses how conservative and anti-feminist ideas are filtered through social media, and how we can collectively fight back against them to reclaim our future online. We're living in an era where 'doom' feels like a frequent refrain. Our discussions and societal
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By Carys Whittaker. The self-care journal that we all need. As a nurse, book blogger, newly married and full-time carer, I need organisation in my life. This beautifully designed journal is your ultimate tool for planning your days, weeks, and months while providing a space to reflect on your thoughts
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I returned from my honeymoon to a delightful surprise in the form of an incredible book package! 🍯🌝 The Postcard by Anne Berest: In January 2003, the Berest family received an enigmatic unsigned postcard featuring the Opera Garnier on one side and the names of their relatives who perished in Auschwitz
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By Emma Barnett. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a remarkable book that not only tackles a subject often overlooked but does so with humour, intelligence, and a genuine commitment to empowering women. Author, Emma Barnett, dives deep into the complex world of menstruation, weaving together personal anecdotes, scientific research, and societal observations to
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By Kerry Washington. Thicker than Water is Kerry Washington's memoir, a candid exploration of her journey to uncover her truth. Growing up as an only child in The Bronx, Kerry deeply appreciated her parents' support. However, she often grappled with a sense of disconnection, exacerbated by the
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By Dr Pragya Agarwal. Hysterical by Dr Pragya Agarwal is all about exploding the myth of gendered emotions. Agarwal's exploration of the evolution of emotional language exposes the Western-centric viewpoint that underlies our understanding of emotions. At its core, this book advocates for a fundamental shift in societal
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By Shane McCrae. A Memoir of a Kidnapping. At just eighteen months old, Shane McCrae's life took a dramatic turn when he was separated from his parents and relocated to suburban Texas. Born to a mother of white heritage and a father of Black descent, his maternal grandparents,
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By Michelle Obama. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Going high is about learning to keep the poison out and the power in.” Michelle Obama's new book, The Light That We Carry, is a follow-on to her first book “Becoming”. This book is designed as a powerful beacon of positivity that shines a light
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By Lisa Dart. An Uncovering Of Trauma. When Jenny was just four years old, a terrifying incident unfolded that left her profoundly frightened. Her recollection of the event remains fragmented, consisting of fleeting glimpses: flashing blue lights, an elephant-footed umbrella stand, and an unspeakable element that haunts her memories. One
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By David Allott. Facing the hard truth of "dementia care". One in every 14 people aged 65+ have dementia, that’s around 900,000 people, and the numbers are increasing rapidly every year David and Margaret's story, sadly, mirrors the experiences of many. Margaret's
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I can now look forward to getting some serious reading done, whilst I lay on a beach in Mexico! 🇲🇽☀️ I did it! I got married on the 9th of September, and yes, I’m still on cloud nine! 👰🏼♀️⛅️ After planning and stressing about a wedding for the last two years,