No Thanks

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Have you ever read a book and felt as though the author knew you personally? No? Well perhaps you should pick up No Thanks: Black, Female, and Living in the Martyr-Free Zone, written by Keturah Kendrick, a woman who bucks all the societal norms, (not really sure why we continue to let society define what’s normal but that’s a diatribe … Read More

More Than a Mile

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I recently finished reading Nikki Barrett’s book, More Than a Mile and I was inspired by her story because we are not defined by  where we come from, or the environment we grew up in.  If God has a plan for you (and I believe He has a plan for us all) then nothing you can do will offset it. … Read More

Single is the New Black

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  If you’re single and not reading Single is the New Black then you, my dear friend, are missing out. This book gives voice to myriad of challenges we as single women face in a world that’s seemingly built for two. Or rather, that’s the narrative we’re sold, right? If you’re single then something must be wrong with you. You’re … Read More

Iron Sharpens Iron

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A few years ago I read a book entitled How to Get Out of Your Way by Tyrese Gibson. The book resonated with me because he discusses how we are often our own biggest obstacles to achieving our dreams. Oftentimes, the environment we grew up in influences our trajectory and to underscore this point, Tyrese provides his own life experiences … Read More