Interesting historical stuff, for example on the role of Cuba in the defeat of apartheid, but the real strength of the book lies in Akala's accounts of growing up in the UK.
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Looking after Your Autistic Self by Niamh Garvey
It is a myth that autistic children grow into 'less autistic' adults. In fact, many autistic adults feel more overwhelmed …
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Looking after Your Autistic Self by Niamh Garvey
It is a myth that autistic children grow into 'less autistic' adults. In fact, many autistic adults feel more overwhelmed …
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The Gothic Ideology by Diane Long Hoeveler
Why have generations of readers been intrigued and entertained by tales of evil or persecuted nuns, lecherous monks, dank torture …
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Loving-kindness in Plain English by Bhante H. Gunaratana
The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English invites us to explore the joyful benefits of living with loving-kindness. With …
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The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English invites us to explore the joyful benefits of living with loving-kindness. With …
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McMindfulness by Ronald Purser
Mindfulness is now all the rage.
From celebrity endorsements to monks, neuroscientists and meditation coaches rubbing shoulders with CEOs at …