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In the past few months, I have read several books that have highlighted the experiences of a diverse range of voices in a historical context. Note that the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store and Lessons in Chemistry are historical fiction, but are based on society perspectives of that time period. I thought it was interesting to hear from these unique perspectives and I appreciated the focus on how these groups related to each other. I also want to use this opportunity to support independent bookstores. On the Bookshop.org site, you can select a local bookstore to support if they participate. I hope to highlight more of these types of books in the coming months.
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store – This book primarily focused on a Jewish and Black Neighborhood called Chicken Hill in Pennsylvania during the 1920s and 1930s. This book also referenced the complex situations that people with disabilities had to face, mainly due to misperceptions of their abilities.
Lessons in Chemistry – Elizabeth Zott was a scientist during the 1950s and as a woman, she faced a lot of challenges in a male dominated profession. Women were largely still expected stay at home and have dinner ready when their husband came home from work.
Democracy Awakening – This book is by Heather Cox Richardson, who has been writing the Letters to an American newsletter since the 2020 election. I appreciated the historical context given in this book, particularly in light of current political events.
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