Older Posts: 2012

Fun home: a family tragicomic

It discusses unflinchingly themes of sexuality, gender roles, death and dysfunctional family, and all the while references Bechdel’s infectious love for literature, philosophy, and the works of great feminist and queer writers.

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Wild geese

There is something about this poem that I find incredibly comforting. It always makes me cry, but in a good way!

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The laughter of Stafford Girls’ High

This poem reminded me of those times of uncontrollable laughter which are so contagious. But I also found it empowering.

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Gate C22

This is my favourite love poem, it is just beautiful!

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Ms World

This is a short poem which I found truly empowering and liberating.

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My face is a map

I think this poem highlights how wonderful it is to love and accept yourself as you are, and in a culture that’s becoming increasingly obsessed with body image, appearance and cosmetic surgery, that’s an important message for all woman to hear.

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Hieroglyphics

This selection of short stories is like a lovely box of chocolates as each tale excites the imagination but is finished all too soon.

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Remarkable creatures

This book is a reminder than women have always defied the rules imposed on them, and in this case it led to a woman making some of the most important discoveries of the time, and turning the theories of men upside down.

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Older than time: a grandmother’s search for wisdom

We should look forward to all stages in our lives and this book gave me an idea of the kind of woman I aspire to become.

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Gilead and Home

What’s lovely about the book is its slowness – it almost encourages you to slow down, appreciate life, your family and the minutiae of daily life.

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