I went down a rabbit hole after researching Boston Chinatown history. Somehow, it journeyed from a crime boss, to the Chinatown massacre to “Bac Guai” […]
Tag: Non-fiction
Images of America: Massachusetts Chinese in Boston: 1870-1965 by Wing-kai To,Chinese Historical Society of New England
Learning more about the people who built the foundation for my family and many others who made Boston their home. As more recent immigrants, it […]
This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps
One of the few biographies from a celebrity that reads well. This was definitely in the voice of Busy Philipps. She pulls the curtain behind […]
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach
Again, there’s something about poop that just draws me in. In this book, Roach delves into the effects bodily functions may have during operations as […]
From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement by Paula Yoo
Learning even more about the life of Vincent Chin as well as the brutality of his death and the anguish & heart break of injustice. […]
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
I didn’t know what to expect because the digestive journey has never really been of interest to me. But, wow, did I learn a lot […]
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach
What happens when you discover a writer whose books are like your spirit animal? Well, you read everything and anything they’ve ever written that’s available. […]
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala
This is a painful recounting of devastating loss. Here’s a quote I had to highlight: Seven years on, and their absence has expanded. Just as […]
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
This book has changed the way I see my creative work and life. If you’re a creative and feeling stuck and/or unsure of where you’re […]