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Tag: non-fiction

Book Review

Review: Into the Woods

December 10, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: ‘Into the Woods’ by John Yorke is a non-fiction book about storytelling. Written for screenwriters and novelists, it explores the underlying structure behind all narrative forms, including why we tell stories and how they function. Using lots of examples … Continue reading Review: Into the Woods

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Review: The Purpose of Power

September 17, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: “The Purpose of Power” by Alicia Garza is non-fiction that provides an insight into grassroots organizing, the history of #BlackLivesMatter and highlights key areas to think about when attempting to affect change. A co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter, Alicia intersperses … Continue reading Review: The Purpose of Power

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Review: Sista Sister

July 29, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Sista Sister by Candice Brathwaite is a compilation of personal essays. Written for black girls, the book covers all the things Candice wishes someone had talked to her about when she was growing up in South London. The book … Continue reading Review: Sista Sister

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