Khizr Khan rose to prominence after his powerful tribute to his late son Humayan at the 2016 Democratic Convention. He reminds us of true American exceptionalism through his narration of his childhood as the eldest son of a Pakistani farmer to a successful American lawyer & part of a Gold Star family.
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Roxanne Gay chronicles her life long struggle with body image and weight in her autobiographical account. Like many before Gay, food serves as a comfort for traumatic pain and becomes the enemy with a betraying body. Obese people not only endure the physical difficulties of an ever growing body, but also face the shaming and ridicule of an overly judgemental public.
Image located at www.goodreads.com/book/photo/22813605-hunger Justyce McCalister begins the "Martin Project", letters to Martin Luther King, during his Senior Year at Brasleton Preparatory School with outside awareness of the issues facing the African American community. However, that changes as the year progresses with painful and catostrophic losses over racial confrontations with his classmates and the police.
Justyce must determine the right course to take- path towards "resistance" or "exceptionalism". Perhaps, both... Will the Martin letters be instrumental in Justyce's search for answers? Image from www.goodreads.com/book/photo/24974996-dear-martinJustyce McCalister begins the "Martin Project", letters to Martin Luther King, during his Senior Year at Brasleton Preparatory School with outside awareness of the issues facing the African American community. However, that changes as the year progresses with painful and catostrophic losses over racial confrontations with his classmates and the police. Justyce must determine the right course to take- path towards "resistance" or "exceptionalism". Perhaps, both... Will the Martin letters be instrumental in Justyce's search for answers? Julia has always struggled as the rebellious daughter of Mexican immigrants. Julia wants a better life than the mundane struggles she witnesses from her parents and older sister Olga. Julia's situation worsens after Olga's death. Julia stresses with the academic & social demands as a high school junior while navigating the moods of her grief stricken parents. She reaches a breaking point once she uncovers a shocking truth about her "perfect sister". Will her life long dream of living on her own as a successful writer be compromised?
Tim Tebow recounts strengthening his Christian faith during his professional struggles and interactions with others through his foundation. He offers practical advice on handling life difficulties and life challenges. Tim Tebow recounts strengthening his Christian faith during his professional struggles and interactions with others through his foundation. He offers practical advice on how to handle difficulties and life challenges.
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