Hello my lovely readers! I'm just blowing through these books this month. Let's get into it with more quick reviews!
In 1929, in the sacred city of Hebron--then governed by the British Mandate of Palestine--there was no occupation, state of Israel, or settlers. Jews and Muslims lived peacefully near the burial place of Abraham, patriarch of the Jewish and Arab nations, until one Saturday morning when nearly 70 Jewish men, women, and children were slaughtered by their Arab neighbors. The Hebron massacre was a seminal event in the Arab-Israeli conflict, key to understanding its complexities.
*Another great addition to books about the ongoing, long-fueled conflict between the Arabs and Israelis. A humbling read.
Searching for Savanna: The Murder of One Native American Woman and the Violence Against the Many by Mona Gable
In the summer of 2017, twenty-two-year-old Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind vanished. A week after she disappeared, police arrested the white couple who lived upstairs from Savanna and emerged from their apartment carrying an infant girl. The baby was Savanna’s, but her body would not be found for days.
*This was an important topic, especially for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, but it was poorly written and extremely convoluted. It's unfortunate, because ultimately it's the family of Savanna that suffers even more. 2.5 out of 5 stars
A gripping account of thirteen women who joined, endured, and, in some cases, escaped life in the Islamic State.
*Really strong book that gave an in depth view to the women of ISIS. Highly recommend. 4 out of 5 stars
Family of Spies by Christine Keuhn
A propulsive, never-before-told story of one family’s shocking involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies during WWII and the pivotal role they played in the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
*This was a really interesting book about family secrets and family history. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 4 out of 5 stars
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