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Uncultured: A Memoir

Author: Daniella Mestyanek Young Publication Date: September 2022

2025-11-21 2 min read Sincheenz

The question I had to ask throughout the book: Why? Why and why? Why would adults do this to themselves and their children? Why would women willingly submit themselves to men and live a life that is so belittling, and why would they make other women do the same? And why does this happen in today’s age, when there is so much more awareness… or why is this happening in the so-called, Western, developed countries? Continue reading

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Educated: A Memoir

Author: Tara Westover Publication Date: Feb 2022

2025-10-30 2 min read Sincheenz

Education — in particular higher education, going to a university — was never considered a choice, but something that I was meant to do. It was drilled into me starting from kindergarten that education is everything, and that excelling in it is the only way to move up the social ladder and live well. But growing up in India, you either had to excel academically or come from a well-off family to achieve this. Continue reading

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Maya Angelou's Biographies

Author: Maya Angelou Publication Date: 1969 - 2013

2024-11-30 4 min read Sincheenz

Maya Angelou’s autobiography is made up of seven parts. I loved all seven books. Each is unique—an easy yet captivating read. Maya Angelou’s attitude toward life and all she experienced is remarkable. Her stories allow us to learn about the struggles of African American people, especially African American women at that time. They teach us how they survived, laughed, and made the best of life despite immense challenges. Her work reminds us how privileged we are and to better appreciate what life has given us. Continue reading

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Man's search for Meaning - The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust

Author: Viktor Frankl Publication Date: January 2011 (Special Edition)

2024-11-24 3 min read Sincheenz

Anguish is unique to each person. No one can fully understand another’s pain, and it’s not helpful to tell someone there are others suffering more. However, it is comforting to know that those who have endured far greater pain have found ways to cope, and that gives you hope that you can manage yours as well. This book is not about what you need to do to attain bliss and be in a constant state of happiness. Continue reading

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A Promised Land - The powerful political memoir from the former US President

Author: Barack Obama Publication Date: November 2020

2023-07-12 2 min read Sincheenz

It is a unique experience to have the author read to you, and with a voice like Obama’s, it feels good to be read to. There was so much I learned about American capitalism, the advantages, and shortcomings of their political system, social system, and economy. It was very insightful. I think Obama had a good vision; only the country was not ready for him. He would have made the best president and would have done so much for the world in general if he were to be the president in 2028. Continue reading

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