In this episode of Book Interrupted, the women continue their discussion on “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari and share their personal journals while reading the book. Among other topics, they chat about: the word ‘natural’ and body modifications; the extinction of big animals; gossip and stories; sociopaths; and the transition of power from family and community to the market and state.
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The Book Interrupted women discuss “From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way” by Jesse Thistle, specific stories within the book, and topics of humanity, kindness, struggles, and support systems. Discussion Points: Jesse Thistle’s rise “from the ashes” The importance of a support system Being willing to accept help Writing stories to help with healing The poetry in the book Relearning how to take care of himself Giving humanity to people other people discount Small acts of kindness and sharing what you have Writing in a diary Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle Alice Munro Untamed by Glennon Doyle ...
The six women discuss feedback they received from Book Interrupted Series 5 on “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall B. Rosenberg, as well as previous series. Amongst chats about the importance of stories, trying to use nonviolent communication in real life, and the stigma of being a stay-at-home parent, they set a new BI challenge: eat something decadent in public and report back. Discussion Points: Fan feedback and comments Is eating a big bag of chips in public brazen? Enjoying the journey of life Book Interrupted challenge: eat something decadent in public Societal pre-conditioning - the stigma of stay-at-home parents and the unemployed The importance of stories Trying to use nonviolent communication in real life Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin DiAngelo Desmond Cole Ice Cream At Work | Baroness von Sketch Show Untamed by Glennon Doyle ...
The Book Interrupted women continue their discussion on “From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way” by Jesse Thistle. Through the symbolism of Jesse Thistle’s injuries, they dive into topics of fate, coincidences, faith, lessons, and self-soothing. They finish with their final book reports. Do they recommend the book? Listen and find out Discussion Points: The symbolism of Jesse Thistle’s injuries Coincidences, fate, faith and magic Learning lessons and making different choices Self-soothing - what do you do? Other stories from the book Book reports Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle Yoqi Higher Awareness Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America by Barbara Ehrenreich Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Alice Munro Canada Reads spotlight: From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle 'My ancestors are with you': Jesse Thistle and George Canyon on Canada Reads 2020 ...