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The Healing Garden
In the quiet corner of a small town stood a garden that had witnessed countless seasons and stories. It was a place where nature's melodies played in harmony with human hearts, where flowers whispered secrets of solace to those who dared to listen. This was the Healing Garden.
By Thomas Obrutu2 years ago in BookClub
If I Started A Book Club For Black Men
For the last three years, I’ve been in a book club orchestrated by my girlfriend. As the lone man in a book club with only Black women, it has been a powerful journey. Often I find myself just listening and absorbing all of the knowledge that surrounds me. It’s beautiful to be welcomed in a vulnerable space. Other times I’m looking around and asking myself, “WHERE ARE THE BLACK MEN?!” If I’m being honest, I feel more comfortable in a room full of women than with men (I’ll figure this out with my therapist in the future), but I do think some great positivity could come from a group full of Black men reading together. So, I took myself on a journey all alone, and put together a group of books I think would be great for my own book club.
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in BookClub
Books you should read before you die! Comment your favorite!
There's an undeniable charm about books. They are like old friends waiting to be visited, always welcoming and full of surprises. I have a preference for e-books, primarily for their convenience, but there are some tales, some words, and some moments that deserve a tangible presence in my life. That's why I've chosen to buy physical copies of a few select works.
By Utkarsh Sinha2 years ago in BookClub
Malvolio, in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night; or, What You Will does not appear to have seen print until the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s works in 1623. We know however it was written around 1601, and performed in February 1602. This would make Twelfth Night the last in the group of plays we consider Shakespeare’s great comedies. By 1602 Shakespeare had already begun work on what are sometimes called the four great tragedies, and his more ambiguous and troubling comedies which are now known as the problem plays.
By Doc Sherwood2 years ago in BookClub
E-readers vs "Real" Books
Real books First let's look at what real books have got going for them. Turns out, it's a lot. Can gift to people. Wrap it. Put a bow on it. Add a heartfelt note. Or give it as is - maybe it's your own copy that you've handled and read many times. Either way, this kind of gift is wildly superior to "oh, I emailed you a voucher code..." Probably a better choice to read in the bath. Either choice is a splash risk, but a book is somewhat more salvageable than an electronic device. Can be signed should you be lucky enough to meet your favourite author. Some titles DESERVE a spot on your bookshelf and to be held in your hands. Speaking of which, all homes should have a bookshelf. It's the rules. During zoom meetings, you'll look a bit stupid if your bookshelf in the background is empty, or just has a dildo on it. A paper and ink book shows evidence of use over time... ie love. It has heart. There are few things sadder than a pristine book with a spine uncracked. Your favourite book should be one you need to re-purchase eventually because it's fallen apart from being read and re-read so many times, or because you gifted your much-loved copy to a friend. When you are reading a good book on the train, you can be a twat about it. People can see that you are, in fact, reading a good book, and not just mindlessly scrolling social media like some kind of uncultured peasant. You can even display the title, if you want to be really smug. Old books smell fucking delicious. Without these sort of books, we wouldn't have libraries, and that would be a terrific loss to our society.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in BookClub
Austen's Unmarried Heroine. Top Story - August 2023.
It is a staple, if not a stereotype, of not just Austen novels, but novels by and for women, that the heroine must end up married (or at least in a happy relationship) by the end of the story. Of course, the world was different 200 years ago, and it was expected that women would get married (still is for the most part I would say but I think generally people are more chill about it now and you won't be a disappointment or disgrace!). Also fans of the Little Women (2019) adaptation will know that publishers wouldn't want to publish a book back then where a heroine didn't end up married at the end.
By The Austen Shelf2 years ago in BookClub
Counseling Skills and Curriculum Development
Counseling Skills Traci Postings 2022 ISBN: 978-1-5297-3377-8 (pbk) Sage Publications 266 pages 'Counseling Skills' a textbook written by Traci Postings for the counseling or even social work student that shows and explains how and what it means to be a counselor. This is a book that covers that a counselor must show empathy and be empathic, genuine, and have an unconditional positive regard for self and others. The skills that are explained throughout the textbook range from listening to showing empathy to being self-aware in most situations that maybe presented to a counselor. It is also a book that explains about boundaries and confidentiality.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in BookClub
In the charming town of Willowbrook
In the charming town of Willowbrook nestled amidst rolling hills and lush meadows, lived a spirited young girl named Lily. With her bright blue eyes that shone like sapphires and her golden hair that danced in the wind, Lily was a radiant presence that brought joy to everyone around her.
By Punit kumar2 years ago in BookClub
