Books matching: community resilience
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Save:'Scarborough' by Catherine Hernandez delves into the challenges faced by a diverse community in Scarborough, highlighting issues such as racism, discrimination, poverty, homelessness, and difficulty accessing services. Through multiple perspectives, the author paints a vivid picture of the lives of characters dealing with day-to-day struggles, resilience, and the power of community support. The narrative unfolds over the course of a school year, intertwining the stories of children, parents, and community members, all narrated in the first person.
Mama forced me into double-time walking, which I didn’t mind because I was wearing my favourite dark brown corduroys. She said each one of her steps equalled two of mine, which meant I had to walk twi... The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin is a heartwarming novel set during World War II, focusing on the protagonist Grace who discovers the joy of books while working at a bookstore in war-torn London. The book portrays the resilience and humanity of people amidst the horrors of the London Blitz, highlighting themes of community, friendship, and the power of literature to provide solace during difficult times.
The train pulled to a stop within Farringdon Station, its name clearly marked on the wall inside a strip of blue set within a red circle. People hovered on the platform, as eager to get on as those wi...- #3
Save:'Daughters of Copper Woman' by Anne Cameron is a collection of legends, myths, and folk tales from the First Nations women of the American Northwest. The book delves into the culture of the Nuu chah nulth people, portraying their family structures, community foundations, hunting, and war through the stories shared by the elderly women. The tales cover a wide range of topics, from creation stories to the arrival of European settlers and the struggles faced by the indigenous people in preserving their traditions.
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Save:Set in a small coastal fishing village in Haiti, "Claire of the Sea Light" by Edwidge Danticat weaves together interconnected stories of the residents of Ville Rose. The narrative begins with Claire, a young girl whose mother died in childbirth, and her widowed father Nozias considering giving her to Gaëlle Lavaud. The story unfolds through various character perspectives, revealing the struggles, connections, and fates of the town's inhabitants amidst poverty, violence, and moments of joy. Danticat's prose is described as luminous, poetic, and precise, painting a vivid portrait of life in a Haitian community.
The day Claire Limyè Lanmè turned six was also the day Ville Rose’s undertaker, Albert Vincent, was inaugurated as the new mayor. He kept both positions, leading to all kinds of jokes about the town e... - #5
Save:'Alas, Babylon' by Pat Frank is a post-apocalyptic novel set in a small Florida town following a nuclear war. The story focuses on the survival of the community members as they face the challenges of living without modern amenities like electricity, running water, and readily available food. The book portrays a vivid picture of how the characters learn to adapt, barter for their existence, and work together to navigate a world that has regressed hundreds of years due to the devastating effects of the nuclear war. The writing style is described as engaging, down-to-earth, and surprisingly contemporary, reminiscent of Stephen King's style but without the adolescent humor and bad endings.
Randy was having a pleasant, recurrent, Before-The-Day dream. He was awaking in a hotel in Miami Beach and a waitress in a white cap was bringing his morning coffee on a rolling table. Sometimes the w... - #6
Save:"The Making of Asian America: A History" by Erika Lee is a comprehensive overview of Asian migration over the last 200 years, weaving individual stories to portray the tribulations faced by immigrants in a foreign land. It highlights the resolve of Asian Americans to create a better life for themselves despite facing violence and discrimination. The narrative is easy to read and incorporates key elements of various Asian cultures and their turbulent journeys that have influenced America's melting pot.
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Save:'We Are Unprepared' by Meg Little Reilly is a story set in Vermont about a broken relationship and an impending superstorm. The novel covers the current action, with Ash reflecting upon the past and his relationship with Pia. The focus is on Ash and Pia, a married couple who've recently moved to Vermont from New York in order to lead a simpler life. As the weather conditions begin to deteriorate, so does their relationship. They both have different ways of dealing with the news Pia joins the preppers those who want to go off the grid while Ash gets involved with town politics and as time passes they find that they no longer want the same things out of life. The story is about change and how people adapt to that change, true selves that come to light in adversity, and the cracks in relationships that can either widen or callous over in times of great stress. It is about adaptation and its various forms.
WE WERE DRIVING east on Route 15 when the world first learned of the coming storms. Pia and I had just met with a fertility specialist in Burlington and we were both staring straight ahead at the road... - #8
Save:Empty by Suzanne Weyn is a dystopian novel that explores the consequences of a global oil shortage on a small town called Sage Valley. The story follows the townspeople as they struggle to adapt to a world without fossil fuels, facing challenges such as transportation disruptions, scarcity of essential goods, and the impact of climate change. The book portrays a future where individuals are forced to come together and find sustainable solutions in order to survive. The writing style is described as simplistic at times, with a focus on delivering a message about the importance of alternative energy sources and environmental awareness.
Gwen Jones squeezed out of her bedroom window onto the sizzling roof below. Even through her flip-flops, she could feel the burn of the shingles. The feebly whirring minifan on her night table was no ... - #9
Save:'The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us and What We Can Do about Them' by Lucy Jones is an exploration of notable natural disasters in human history, focusing on events that impacted large populations and the human response to these catastrophic events. The author delves into historical disasters such as Mount Vesuvius' destruction of Pompeii in 79 CE and the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011, providing insights into how societies have dealt with and learned from such calamities. Jones emphasizes the importance of not only surviving the crisis but also ensuring effective recovery and preparation for future disasters, highlighting the need for resilient communities in the face of natural forces beyond human control.
Contrary to the title, 'The Big Ones' does not solely cover the most intense natural disasters but instead focuses on events that fundamentally changed communities and cultures. Through a combination of historical accounts and geological narratives, the book examines how fear influences responses to catastrophes and the reasoning behind these reactions. Jones takes readers on a journey through significant disasters like the volcanic eruption of Pompeii, the devastating floods in California in 1862, and the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, offering a comprehensive look at how natural disasters have shaped human history and society.
Vesuvius’s eruption in the sixth century BC led the Osci tribes of that region, and the Roman conquerors who followed, to declare it the home of the god Vulcan. The periodic steam rising from it was a... - #10
Save:Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers is a memoir that covers the author's life and her family's journey from Appalachian sharecropping to her accomplishments as an Ivy League grad and a legal aid lawyer in Kentucky. The book highlights the strength and resilience of the women in her family, portraying their hard work, support, and values that have shaped her life and career. Chambers writes about the challenges faced by the people in Appalachia, focusing on the positive aspects of the community and the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty.
The sun was directly over the Cow Creek holler, shining down onto the tobacco plants below. The summer heat was sticky, the type of heat that clings to your skin and makes your hair feel damp. I was s...
