Reading Nook
Whether they’re page-turning fiction, insightful memoirs, or empowering self-help books, these are the books that have made us laugh, cry, reflect, and grow, and we’re excited to share our favorites with you.
Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative by Keke Palmer
Award-winning entertainer Keke Palmer blessed the book community with an experience we’ll never forget. With raw humor and authenticity Keke talks about how she learned to be the master of herself and control the narrative of her life so no one or nothing could have power over her. She’s honest about her personal struggles and takes ownership of the boundaries she didn’t set that influenced her actions and some for those around her. Throughout the book,…
Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha Dyer
Without credentials or connections, Deesha Dyer landed the role of a lifetime as the White House social secretary to former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. How often is a regular ‘around the way girl’ with no political background given the opportunity to intern at the White House? Battling with imposter syndrome, negative self-talk, and finding her place in the world Deesha invites us on her unique journey of overcoming self-doubt, learning to appreciate her authentic self, and proving to the world nothing is out of reach for a dreamer.
Healing Through Connection: A Book Review of Sisterhood Heals by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Let me introduce you to a book you’ll absolutely love! The author’s writing is captivating, insightful, incredibly relatable and it will stay with you long after reading. Centered around the sisterhood of Black women, Sisterhood Heals begins by sending a powerful message: “the gathering of Black women is sacred, it is magical, and it is healing.” For many Black women, it can be challenging to form and build the type of sister-friendships we desire or seek to maintain.
