{"id":60563,"date":"2020-04-28T22:58:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T22:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.glaciermediadigital.ca\/?p=60563"},"modified":"2020-05-05T05:32:05","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T05:32:05","slug":"gmd-book-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodestardigital.ca\/index.php\/2020\/04\/28\/gmd-book-club\/","title":{"rendered":"GMD Book Club"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Existing sources of inspiration have begun to fizzle out as we count over 6 weeks of physical distancing from the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

It sounds almost COVID-clich\u00e9 to say that reading a book is a great idea right now, but not only do books educate us and make us think bigger, they transport us to a faraway place\u2014sometimes a place that only exists between the book covers. Whether we\u2019re reading about pandemics in another reality, controversial memoirs, or Oprah\u2019s latest self-help recommendation, we\u2019re entering spheres that are different from ours, constantly learning to think differently and question more. Let\u2019s not forget the expansion of our vocabulary too, but that\u2019s just an added bonus.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been said that reading can put our brains into a state similar to meditation. A multitude of research efforts have indicated mental health and therapeutic benefits of reading, which include increased empathy, improvement of social skills, and a decrease in depression. Some experts also suggest<\/a> that reading true accounts of struggle and triumph can validate a reader\u2019s personal experience and reduce stigma.<\/p>\n

When it comes to picking the right book, there\u2019s no judgement here. Finding the perfect page-turner requires an open mind. Team GMD has rounded up some of our current favourites, covering a variety on the spectrum that will hopefully help the indecisive ones find a book that suits them.<\/p>\n

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Me Talk Pretty One Day<\/strong> by David Sedaris
\nRecommendation by Robert Huynh
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Why should you read this book?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis collection of humorous personal essays details the author\u2019s experience as a new transplant to Paris and his attempt to learn French. With an overarching theme of voice and identity (he works to overcome a lisp as a child and ponders gender assignments of French nouns in his language classes as an adult, for example), the way language is used is a recurring theme.<\/p>\n

Some things I loved most about the book are his one-liners and the general way he observes human interaction and happenings through introspection. If you\u2019re intrigued but need a little more convincing, you can catch David Sedaris\u2019 podcasts on \u2018This American Life<\/a>\u2019 to sample his wit and candour.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Andromeda Strain<\/strong> by Michael Crichton
\nRecommendation by Tyler Mounteney<\/em><\/p>\n

Why should you read this book?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI watched the correlating film of this book a few years back and was totally drawn into the characters and premise. I recently found a copy with the original cover at a used book shop, and it was sitting on my bedside when all of this kicked off. It seemed like an appropriate time to read this, but perhaps it hits a bit too close to home. It\u2019s as much about how people deal with decision making and conflict as it is about a deadly virus.<\/p>\n

This novel is a thriller that was written in the late 1960s and based in New Mexico. It uncovers a series of investigations that are carried out by scientists as they learn about the extraterrestrial microorganism that is causing the outbreak. I highly recommend this book to those of you who have taken a liking to movies about outbreaks lately.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind<\/strong> by Yuval Noah Harari
\nRecommendation by Adina Mussina<\/em><\/p>\n

Why should you read this book?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHave you ever wondered why our intestines are so long? Or why many of us have up to 4% of Neanderthal DNA? Or why do humans gossip so much?<\/p>\n

If you have, this book answers your questions about our existence in a very methodical and logical way. Easy to grasp comparisons and concepts is what made this book so widely available for anyone who wants to know more about the evolution of humankind but may not be familiar with anthropological terminology. Yuval Noah Harari definitely makes you reconsider your place in this world and everything you know about your anatomy and behaviour.\u201d<\/p>\n

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American Dirt<\/strong> by Jeanine Cummins
\nBook recommendation by Rachel Simrose
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Why should you read this book?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI love a novel that can totally immerse you in the story, and I could not put this book down. The characters were so well developed that I really felt empathy and investment in their journey. And while this storyline is not intended to be uplifting as a whole, I felt it was a great way to really put the current start of the world into perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Color of Our Sky<\/strong> \u2013 Amrita Trasi
\nBook recommendation by Shana Gill <\/em><\/p>\n

Why should you read this book?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cDo you ever just look for a book that you know is going to break your heart?<\/p>\n

This novel was captivating and tragic, offering lessons about friendship and love, but also about the social injustices that continue to go ignored around the world. The book conveys a neat two-person narration that sheds light on the destined sisterhood of two young girls in Mumbai, India, who lose touch when one of them is kidnapped at a very young age.<\/p>\n

Without being explicit, the writer underlines human trafficking and corrupt practices that are still alive and well not only in India, but other parts of the world too.<\/p>\n

This book is incredibly thought-provoking and hard to put down. The only reason I was able to put it down was to take a break and get in a good cry for what I was reading. This is one that I\u2019ll be passing along to others and re-read myself in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We hope that our recommendations have encouraged you to brush that \u201csomeday\u201d dust off those books you\u2019ve tucked away and give ’em a chance. If the first book you open doesn\u2019t capture your attention, park a bookmark in it and reach for another. After all, we flip through several channels before we find the right show, right?<\/p>\n

We wish you safe travels on your mental vacation, friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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