Best for: Anyone interested in a compelling story about how a professional athlete lives his values. In a nutshell: Former (sniff) Seattle Seahawk and current Philadelphia Eagle team member Michael Bennett shares his prospective on a wide range of topics, including the NCAA, the NFL, racism, and sexism. Lines that sticks with me: “They also tell us to stick to sports when we speak out on issues. But they don’t seem to have a problem when we’re making commercials, selling their kids sneakers they can’t […]
Sounds Like Her
Best for: People who enjoy Tiffany Haddish In a nutshell: Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish shares stories – some hilarious, some serious – from her life. Worth quoting: “I try to forgive him. I really do try to find a place of forgiveness in my heart for him. That shit is hard, though.” Why I chose it: I was about to board a nine-hour flight, and thought this would be a good choice for helping the time pass quickly. I was right. Review: Some memoirs […]
Okay, Bookseller, You Were Right
Best for: Those looking for a quick read about complicated relationships. In a nutshell: Frances is a 21-year-old college student who writes poetry and performs it with her best friend / ex-girlfriend Bobbi. They meet writer Melissa, and her actor husband Nick, who is quite appealing to Frances. Events transpire. Worth quoting: “I didn’t know how to join in their new friendship without debasing myself for their attention.” “Realising not only that hurting Bobbi’s feelings was within my power but that I had done it […]
A Lot Going On Here
Best for: Those looking for a quick read that’s mostly about Hillary Clinton’s run for president. In a nutshell: This is “An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World.” But it’s more a short retelling of some parts of the Clinton 2016 Presidential Campaign framed around the idea that it’s a letter to the first woman to be US President. Worth quoting: “I have always thought that I could do any job a man can do just as well as him. Only recently […]