Book #10: Comfortable with Uncertainty by Pema Chodron. In this insightful book of life and heart teachings, Buddhist nun Pema Chodron shares 108 Buddhist teachings that cultivate compassion, self love, and living in the present. #newyearsresolution#reading#buddhism
Book #9: Loving in the War Years by #CherrieMoraga. In this #book of poetry and essays, Cherrie constructs a Chicana lesbian theory by raw exploration of her identity. This book is a powerful memoir of memory, dreams, desire, and the complexities of identity. #rNewYearsResolution
Book #6: Carrie by #StephenKing. Kingโs 1st novel (1974) and a tragic story of a girl/young woman with kinetic powers who is abused & bullied. Itโs a revenge story inspired by two girls King grew up with-one of whom committed suicide. #NewYearsResolution#books#reading#horror
Book #5: #Fahrenheit451 by #RayBradbury. This futuristic novel follows a firemanโs journey (whose job it is to set fire to books) of self discovery and unraveling as he rises up against his society/culture. Happy to have finally read it. #NewYearsResolution#readingforpleasure
Book #4: The Measure of a Man by #SidneyPoitier. In this candid autobio, Mr. Poitier reflects on his life (childhood, immigrant experience, actor, activist, father) and (hard) life lessons learned. This book has so many gems. โค๏ธ #booklovers#books#reading#NewYearsResolution
Book #3: Discover the Acres of Diamonds in Your Law Firm by Richard James. This was a quick and light read. The author gives valuable insights on how to increase your income, including recommending writing a book.
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Book #2: Iโm not Broken by Jesse Leon. This is a raw, inspiring, heartbreaking story of survival of childhood sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and drug abuse by a 1st gen #Chicano who goes on to graduate from #Harvard. Iโm honored that he is a friend and client. #reading#YoTambien
Excited to announce my memoir I'm Not Broken @vintageanchor Aug. 2022! Thank you for believing in me & showing me I was worthy of dreaming big in spite of years of drug addiction & sex trafficking. We all have a story to tell. From living on the streets to the steps of Harvard!
Congrats @sallyrubinfilms and the cast and crew of Mama Has a Mustache which premiers at #Outfest. Proud of my little guy who is a featured subject. Also honored to have provided legal services. Check it out! Live and online screening tickets at: https://t.co/dPCBEg7qcv