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lucyatoz's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Cancer, Dementia, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing
oversherin's review
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3.75
This book had some really beautiful moments especially the poems, but I just wanted so much more! I went into the book knowing very little about the history of Guam and its culture. It sparked my interest in Guam and I am finishing the book with a long list of further reading from other authors. However I wish the collected essays had a little more through line and I just wish there was more!
rosemwood's review
4.0
This is a quick nonfiction book with varied themes and different styles of writing. It definitely leaves an impact on the reader/listener about climate change and how it impacts Guam. The only thing I have a complaint with is when you listen to this book the writings blend into each other and I was not sure when it changed to another theme right away. I recommend reading it instead of listening to it.
kays_reading_journal's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely beautiful collection of essays and poetry, that even those who don’t love lyrical writing can enjoy.
So many great lessons about activism, life, community, and grief in such a short book.
So many great lessons about activism, life, community, and grief in such a short book.
maryrosa's review against another edition
4.75
What I wish for you is that, whatever work you do, be, as they say, your love made visible. That, and for your inner life, a good coat, because it can get very cold
Bought for mom, mother's day 24
jgverrero's review
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5.0
tigerlillymelody's review
4.0
A critical and delightful book. COP27 starts today, and in a year in which they claim they are focusing on climate reparations for the global south from wealthier nations this book excellently highlights the ways in which “developed” nations profit economically and militarily from the exploitation of other countries, especially those with less economic resources and global political power. Guam is often overlooked and forgotten by Americans and I hope Aguon’s personal and political, urgent and joyous lyric essays reach a wide audience and gives Guam more space in the American and global consciousness. Also Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 4ever ❤️❤️❤️
clovelatte's review
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5.0