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Review: Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

“Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom” by David Blight provides a compelling portrait of Frederick Douglass. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography delves into the life of the most significant African American of the 19th century, presenting him not just as an escaped slave turned renowned abolitionist and writer, but also as a man deeply committed to his…
The Unseen Symphony of Aging

In the quiet humdrum of life, we often overlook the subtle symphony that is aging. Like a well-worn book, each page of life turns, gently etching lines of wisdom and experiences into our being. It’s a journey that is as beautiful as it is bittersweet, filled with nuances that are easily missed if we’re not…
Reading With Mom

A friend recently posted about his mother’s passing. It resonated strongly with me since I share books with my mother.sss … “My mom passed away last night. It was expected. About 3 or so years ago she commented that she would like to read more non-fiction. I agreed to read to her and between then…