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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Starter Pack: Where to Begin with Ursula K. Le Guin
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Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl's Brave Fight to Walk (Scholastic Focus)
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Meredith Davis and Rebeka Uwitonze
TrinaKLee
, November 15, 2020
The co-authors, Meredith Davis and Rebeka Uwitonze, beautifully tell Rebeka’s story with integrity and dignity. As a reader, you’ll gain empathy for those living with disabilities where resources are limited, and you’ll be challenged by Rebeka’s courage and bravery. Because the story takes place in both Rwanda and the U.S., the book is a wonderful way to learn about another country and culture. I would highly recommend gifting this book to pre-teens in your life and reading it along with them.
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I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
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Austin Channing Brown
TrinaKLee
, July 05, 2020
I read ‘I’m Still Here’ the summer of 2018 and was so compelled to share it with others that I bought a second copy and convinced nearly all of my colleagues to read it. This book is not a primer or an introduction to racism. To quote a colleague who also read the book, "The ground needs to be broken first." When I invited white colleagues and friends to read the book, I gave the caveat that we weren’t the target audience for the book. In a Twitter Q&A with the author on June 5, 2018, I asked the question, “Who was your intended audience for #ImStillHere?” Austin Channing Brown replied, “My intended audience was definitely black women. Every single sentence I wrote, I asked myself how would this sound to black women? Then people of color, then white people.” So if you’re from the majority culture in the U.S. and you’re ready to listen, buy this book. If you want to begin to experience being in the shoes of someone who’s had very different experiences than you, buy this book. If you’re willing to be uncomfortable and to unpack the “why” behind your responses, buy this wonderful book.
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The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business
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Michael Hyatt
TrinaKLee
, April 04, 2020
Before reading ‘The Vision Driven Leader,’ I would have said that some leaders are visionary and others are not. Michael Hyatt makes a compelling case for the importance for all leaders to have vision and that it’s not exclusive to just a few. In his book, Hyatt provides a blueprint for creating your own Vision Script, how to sell it and what to do when facing the inevitable resistance. The book is filled with historical vision (or lack there of) examples, but what I appreciated most were the personal stories Hyatt shared from his failures and successes. While the book contains great questions to answer as you create your Vision Script, I do wish that a full example of one had been provided in the final draft. As a nonprofit leader, I am looking forward to rereading the book and creating a Vision Script for my team. I would highly recommend that anyone leading a team or organization purchase this book and implement it fully. Those you lead and serve will be grateful that you did.
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Virtual Freedom How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time Become More Productive & Build Your Dream Business
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Chris C Ducker
TrinaKLee
, August 25, 2014
Do you want to move forward in your business? Can’t get everything done in a reasonable workweek? Then read this book. Chris Ducker is the expert when it comes to utilizing virtual assistants (VAs) to take your business and career to the next level. He’s personally lived this out himself and he shares from not only his successes, but also his struggles. I greatly appreciate that Chris doesn’t sugarcoat the process of getting started with VAs and also shares the experiences of others. I’m not, yet, an entrepreneur and I found this book insightful and helpful, as someone who does works virtually with a team. If you’re still on the fences about buying this book, check out Chris’ podcast, available in iTunes, also called ‘Virtual Freedom.’ There are just 25 episodes, all less than 12 minutes long, and it’s a great, free introduction to the book.
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Jesus Religion Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder Doing More & Being Good Enough
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Jefferson Bethke
TrinaKLee
, October 16, 2013
Jesus > Religion is a game changer; this book has the potential to shift how an entire generation knows Jesus and to clearly see when He’s being falsified and used, especially in the name of religion. When Jefferson Bethke’s video went viral in early 2012, what impressed me even more than his spoken word poetry was how he responded to his critics. My expectations therefore were high for Jesus > Religion and Bethke exceeded them all. Thoughtfully unpacking the message from his video and going much deeper, Bethke is open about his own struggles and shares his faith journey. Bethke’s strength is in his gift for juxtaposition. He has the humility of someone twice his age, while speaking truth in today’s vernacular. Between intersections of words, Bethke calls us all out on our hypocrisy with directness and grace. I would highly recommend first reading this book yourself before gifting it to someone who isn’t familiarity with the Bible. While Bethke does a great job of giving context to the stories he uses from the New Testament, especially in the later half of the book, not as much context is given for the Old Testament references. With discussion questions written provided at the end of each chapter, this is a great book to read and discuss with a friend.
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Packing Light: Thoughts on Living Life with Less Baggage
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Allison Vesterfelt
TrinaKLee
, September 15, 2013
Although 'Packing Light' is a quick read, Allison Vesterfelt will leave you challenged and changed, never to look at your "stuff" in the same way again. With an engaging writing style and great use of foreshadowing, you'll feel as if you're in the backseat of Ally and her friend's Subara on their fifty-state road trip, not once asking, "Are we there yet?" (The story begins and ends in Portland, OR.) Along the way, Ally asks more questions than gives answers and unpacks the seemingly simple story of the "rich young ruler," revealing the layers of baggage we are all carrying. While thoughtfully written, at times 'Packing Light' may be too carefully pinned together, the rough edges too sanded down. 'Packing Light' is a good read. And I'm looking forward to seeing where Ally takes us next.
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