Matthew Walker explores why sleep is necessary and the detrimental effects of not sleeping.
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How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
The opposite of racist isn't not racist, it's antiracist. Kendi explores what antiracism means in different parts of life.
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
This book presents stories, data, research, and case studies showing how women are left out of the data that drives our world, resulting in products, policies, and environments suited to men.
The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee
Hyeonseo Lee escaped from North Korea by herself when she was just 17 and was cut of from her family for many years as she was forced to survive in China, a country that could deport her back to North Korea at any time, where she would be killed for her escape.
All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
George M. Johnson recounts his childhood and young adult life, focusing on his sexuality and race, as well as the intersection between those.
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Synopsis: Melinda Gates tells the story of how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation evolved and different ways in which empowering and helping women changes the world for the better.
Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
One of my goals this year was to read more nonfiction, and oh man did I start with a big one! Since it's publication last year, I had heard non-stop praise for it, and I've always admired Michelle, so I had to read it.
