We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jean Vanier. As the founder of L'Arche, he worked to create a more inclusive world for people with developmental disabilities. In his writings and Massey Lectures he shared his vision for creating a world based on peace, inclusion and community.
Read his works, including Finding Peace and Made for Happiness in accessible formats from our collection. Highly recommended.
This gossipy series, set among the fabulously wealthy Shang-Young family in Singapore and mainland China, features exaggerated personalities, designer labels, and all the decadence one might expect. Marked by a sardonic tone and witty dialogue, the high-drama novels offer a large cast of colorful characters, engaging writing, and sly social commentary.
Read books in the Crazy rich Asians series: Crazy rich Asians; China rich girlfriend; Rich people problems
Tara’s education and her willingness to explore a world which terrifies and offends her family leads her to examine both the value and the price of her education. There were many times in reading the book that I reached for my journal to record some of her insights. The memoir does more than tell her story. It nudges us all to question who constructs our history, and whose voice do we allow to define our concept of self. One of the best books I’ve read this year!
Read Educated by Tara Westover