Podcast
The Book Review
Hosted by Mukandi Siame · EN
New books, new people, every week
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The Descent of Man by Grayson Perry with Petra, James & Mr Mwiko
Jun 10, 202200:59:59Tap to summarizeHow do you know you're a man? How do you know you're a good man? In this episode, Petra, James, Mr Mwiko and I explore The Descent of Man and what Grayson Perry's ideals of manhood mean for diverse cultural backgrounds. We talk about The Default Man and my favourite - The Default Aunty. Please tune in, ignore the bumpy recording and leave us a comment!
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The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin with Kasonde
Apr 21, 202100:43:53Tap to summarizeIt feels appropriate to always remember where we are from and the strides to lead us where we are going. The Fire Next Time contains two essays by James Baldwin. Both essays address racial tensions in America, the role of religion as both an oppressive force and an instrument for inspiring rage, and the necessity of embracing change and evolving past our limited ways of thinking about race.
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How The One Armed Sister Sweeps Their House by Cherie Jones with Christina
Apr 21, 202100:50:17Tap to summarizeEver read prose that gets under your skin? This book is like that from the first page and Christina is a delightful, intelligent guest to review it with.
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