book reviews
Must-read books for and about women, including thought-provoking novels, business books, memoirs and feminist histories.
The Great Cookie Caper
It was a typical Tuesday afternoon when Sarah decided to make cookies. She had been craving them all week and finally had some free time to whip up a batch.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States, and is considered by many to be one of the engineering wonders of the world. Spanning the Golden Gate Strait, the bridge connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County, and has become an internationally recognized symbol of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nouman YousafPublished 12 months ago in Viva“Hippie” by Barry Miles
Hippie by Barry Miles (2005) is interesting and filled with information about the multitude of movements that happened in America and Britain from 1965 to 1971. It was a tumultuous, terrible, deadly, inspired, mystical, and hopeful time. During it all, I was in my formative years, watching the war and the riots on television. I am of the first generation to grow up with television for my whole life, yet I had no idea what kind of Happenings were going on. This book was informative. However, I found it wanting in some ways.
Suzy Jacobson CherryPublished 12 months ago in Viva'The Handmaid's Tale' Analysis: Chapter 20-22
CHAPTER 20 Offred and the Handmaids file into the house where Ofwarren is to give birth. Offred notices the large amount of food placed out for the celebration. It should be noted that in the sequel, The Testaments, food wastage is considered heinous because of the ongoing war slowing supply lines. This extravagance of food denotes the Wife's and Commander's status, especially the coffee and wine. Handmaids are not permitted caffeine or alcohol and have strict diets because of their role as breeding slaves. The inclusion of wine is also interesting because many modern day evangelical beliefs claim alcohol and drunkenness to be sinful. This is a symbol of privilege, a brief glance into the moral hypocrisy of the elite families that supposedly represent the utmost godliness.
Ferrari 458 Italia
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a high-performance sports car produced by Ferrari from 2009 to 2015. It was designed to replace the Ferrari F430 and was the first Ferrari to feature a direct-injection V8 engine.
Car CommunityPublished about a year ago in VivaWomen’s Words: Celebrating the Best Books by Women, for Women
hroughout history, women have faced several obstacles in society, including restrictions on their education and limited opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
Arashpreet KaurPublished about a year ago in VivaHow to handle a partner's emotional baggage
Emotional baggage refers to unresolved emotional issues that a person carries with them from their past experiences. These unresolved emotions can negatively impact an individual's current relationships, including romantic relationships. When you enter into a romantic relationship, you may find that your partner carries emotional baggage. In this article, we will explore how to handle a partner's emotional baggage and provide tips for supporting your partner and maintaining a healthy relationship.
Rajveer Digital MarketerPublished about a year ago in VivaThe importance of mental health in relationships
Mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and it plays a critical role in relationships. Good mental health enables individuals to engage in healthy and fulfilling relationships, while poor mental health can lead to difficulties in communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving, among other things. In this article, we will explore the importance of mental health in relationships and provide strategies for promoting mental wellness within a relationship.
Rajveer Digital MarketerPublished about a year ago in VivaHijab is not a restriction of freedom
In creepy surroundings full of fear and panic due to a magnitude earthquake, occurred on February 6/2023, brought down many buildings in southern turkey near the northern border of Syria, trapping residents and sending others fleeing into the streets, while crushed people under buildings screamed for the help of rescue teams to get them out of the prison of ruins and mounds of debris to the freedom of life, there was a Muslim Turkish woman survivor who was trapped under the rubble in the city of Gaziantep refused to step out from under it and go to her freedom without her Islamic Hijab. She asked the rescue team to give her one. Check out the video showed here.
Enas El NemrPublished about a year ago in VivaBeauty & Misogyny
One person's dream can be another's nightmare. What influences our idealization is the content that inhabits our waking life. As a person of many demographics, the male one, is my most damaging one. Damning women, in turn, damning us all.
FOOTBALL UPDATE
English Premier League title contenders Manchester City played a brilliant second half as they mounted a comeback against Tottenham Hotspur and beat them 4-2 Thursday.
haryormeehdehyPublished about a year ago in VivaI present to you Ozempic to treat diabetes keto for weight loss continued
Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means it works by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that helps regulate insulin production and blood sugar levels.
Ahmed MostafaPublished about a year ago in Viva