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So happy that I knew about most of the science details already. I think that means I am finally entering into knowledge past of what "normal interested" people can understand.
This book is not just about space and what is out there, but also a lot about Earth and what we have here. How it relates to out there and how important it is to understand what is going on our planet first (or at least simultaneously).
It also has a lot of science history, which I was never much interested in, but seems like understanding the evolution of knowledge is really useful for understanding why we know what we know.
Very interesting book, can't wait to watch the corresponding series and read the next book soon!
This book is not just about space and what is out there, but also a lot about Earth and what we have here. How it relates to out there and how important it is to understand what is going on our planet first (or at least simultaneously).
It also has a lot of science history, which I was never much interested in, but seems like understanding the evolution of knowledge is really useful for understanding why we know what we know.
Very interesting book, can't wait to watch the corresponding series and read the next book soon!
This book is about Humboldt's life and discoveries and the people that influenced him and that he influenced.
He was a global citizen of its time, and did not look at nature from a reductionist perspective. For him, nature could not be separated from art, or science, or social issues, or anything else. Nature is a complex system. Everything interacts with each other, and we have to look through different lenses to be able to somehow understand.
Humboldt's adventure and discovery lust inspired me too. If that dude could travel somehow respectfully while learning about nature more than 200 years ago, then why shouldn't we be able to do it now?
In this book, I also learned a lot about the historical context Humboldt lived in. I never really cared much about history, but seems like I can get inspired from this perspective. As long as it somehow connects to daily life of people, history is actually interesting.
I did not expect a rich white guy to have led an interesting life like him. It seems like he was not a complete asshole, but actually politically really active. He was against slavery, did not support the king, and he was most likely gay or at least not typically straight. Kinda ahead of his time?
He was a global citizen of its time, and did not look at nature from a reductionist perspective. For him, nature could not be separated from art, or science, or social issues, or anything else. Nature is a complex system. Everything interacts with each other, and we have to look through different lenses to be able to somehow understand.
Humboldt's adventure and discovery lust inspired me too. If that dude could travel somehow respectfully while learning about nature more than 200 years ago, then why shouldn't we be able to do it now?
In this book, I also learned a lot about the historical context Humboldt lived in. I never really cared much about history, but seems like I can get inspired from this perspective. As long as it somehow connects to daily life of people, history is actually interesting.
I did not expect a rich white guy to have led an interesting life like him. It seems like he was not a complete asshole, but actually politically really active. He was against slavery, did not support the king, and he was most likely gay or at least not typically straight. Kinda ahead of his time?
I kept reading only because it is a classic. But it was so hard, especially the middle part.
Both the writing and the story weren't so captivating to me, possibly because it is so old and language and society has been different back then.
There have been parts where I did not understand the conclusions of the author and characters based on previous descriptions, or where I simply missed crucial turns of events.
Tiny Spoiler:
I still don't understand why everyone was so happy when Lydia got married. And I know it was common at the time, but I don't like how the only focus was for the women to find a husband. I did not learn much about the female characters other than a few sexist character and behavior assumptions.
So even thought the author is a woman, does not mean the book was anyhow feminist or beyond its time.
Both the writing and the story weren't so captivating to me, possibly because it is so old and language and society has been different back then.
There have been parts where I did not understand the conclusions of the author and characters based on previous descriptions, or where I simply missed crucial turns of events.
Tiny Spoiler:
I still don't understand why everyone was so happy when Lydia got married. And I know it was common at the time, but I don't like how the only focus was for the women to find a husband. I did not learn much about the female characters other than a few sexist character and behavior assumptions.
So even thought the author is a woman, does not mean the book was anyhow feminist or beyond its time.
Great book for learning how to build habits. It is about the philosophy, not the best plan you can ever have.
My first work-study manager made me read it. I got all my "time-management"-skills from him. Really wonderful!
My first work-study manager made me read it. I got all my "time-management"-skills from him. Really wonderful!
Somehow, the story of an ordinary girl. Somehow, not at all.
Thank you, Malala, for standing up for the most sustainable right of them all. An education for every child. Even under the most difficult circumstances!
When I was younger, I always mentioned how Malala is my role model. She is just a few years older than I am, and her important activism reaches so far! But I never really knew the details of what she stood for and what it cost her to get where she is.
I am so glad I finally read about her life up to 2013 and can't wait to follow her along more.
Thank you, Malala, for standing up for the most sustainable right of them all. An education for every child. Even under the most difficult circumstances!
When I was younger, I always mentioned how Malala is my role model. She is just a few years older than I am, and her important activism reaches so far! But I never really knew the details of what she stood for and what it cost her to get where she is.
I am so glad I finally read about her life up to 2013 and can't wait to follow her along more.
Why we need more diversity in German politics. And how to get there.
Amina ist einfach toll!
Sehr berührend, sehr stark, und fordernd.
Dass Amina die jüngste Frau und erste Schwarze Vizelandtagspräsidentin ist, ist einfach klasse. Aber das reicht noch nicht mal Ansatzweise. Wir müssen mehr rassismuskritische Arbeit leisten und unsere Politik sollte unsere wunderbare vielfältige Gesellschaft auch richtig widerspiegeln.
In ihrem Buch beschreibt Amina ihre eigene Geschichte und reflektiert auf ihre (partei-)politische Zeit zurück. Sie erklärt was passieren muss, damit mehr BIPOC und Zugehörige anderer politisch unterrepräsentiert Minderheiten in die Politik gehen. Und vor allem warum es so wichtig ist, dass nicht nur alte weiße cis-Männer parlamentarische Politik machen.
Wir können mehr sein!
Ich würde das Buch vielen Menschen empfehlen, vor allem weil Storys wie Amina's wenig Raum bekommen und es verdienen so viele Menschen wie möglich zu erreichen. Das gibt Kraft und Hoffnung. Und es regt zum Handeln an.
Alle Menschen, die keine Rassismus Erfahrungen machen, würde ich aber auf jeden Fall empfehlen auch Tupoka Ogettes oder Alice Hasters Bücher zu lesen!!
Amina ist einfach toll!
Sehr berührend, sehr stark, und fordernd.
Dass Amina die jüngste Frau und erste Schwarze Vizelandtagspräsidentin ist, ist einfach klasse. Aber das reicht noch nicht mal Ansatzweise. Wir müssen mehr rassismuskritische Arbeit leisten und unsere Politik sollte unsere wunderbare vielfältige Gesellschaft auch richtig widerspiegeln.
In ihrem Buch beschreibt Amina ihre eigene Geschichte und reflektiert auf ihre (partei-)politische Zeit zurück. Sie erklärt was passieren muss, damit mehr BIPOC und Zugehörige anderer politisch unterrepräsentiert Minderheiten in die Politik gehen. Und vor allem warum es so wichtig ist, dass nicht nur alte weiße cis-Männer parlamentarische Politik machen.
Wir können mehr sein!
Ich würde das Buch vielen Menschen empfehlen, vor allem weil Storys wie Amina's wenig Raum bekommen und es verdienen so viele Menschen wie möglich zu erreichen. Das gibt Kraft und Hoffnung. Und es regt zum Handeln an.
Alle Menschen, die keine Rassismus Erfahrungen machen, würde ich aber auf jeden Fall empfehlen auch Tupoka Ogettes oder Alice Hasters Bücher zu lesen!!
Hat weniger als 15 Minuten gedauert zu lesen. Ist interessant und lustig mit coolen Illustrationen. Sehr zynisch/ironisch/sarkastisch (sagt man das so?)
Love the poetry format. And the story is wonderfully touching. Just an awesome and wholesome book!
About sisterhood, living between countries, and the Dominican community (in the US). About dreaming big but having no ressources, about disfunctioning families, and about being young and loosing a parent.
Touches also on queer love and on being a survivor of sexual assault.
This book makes all these topics human and real. And completely normal.
About sisterhood, living between countries, and the Dominican community (in the US). About dreaming big but having no ressources, about disfunctioning families, and about being young and loosing a parent.
Touches also on queer love and on being a survivor of sexual assault.
This book makes all these topics human and real. And completely normal.
Good book, far from "You can do everything if you just believe in yourself and follow these three steps". The author uses scientific evidence to show what makes people more successful and what less.
It seems a lot more realistic than other books.
This book gives you tools to start and continue working on goals like studying better, spending more time with friends/family, dealing with finance, working "harder", or change habits. But it also explains how to take breaks, when to quit, and other tips for improving mental health.
I did not like that a major focus was on dieting and losing weight, as I don't think that is a goal that can be reached by determination and right planning, and I found the language triggering for people dealing with disordered eating behaviors.
Had to read it for school.
It seems a lot more realistic than other books.
This book gives you tools to start and continue working on goals like studying better, spending more time with friends/family, dealing with finance, working "harder", or change habits. But it also explains how to take breaks, when to quit, and other tips for improving mental health.
I did not like that a major focus was on dieting and losing weight, as I don't think that is a goal that can be reached by determination and right planning, and I found the language triggering for people dealing with disordered eating behaviors.
Had to read it for school.