The Betrayal and Broken Promises to Our Children

WHY? is a book that explores the experience of Black Americans, focusing on their unique strength and sensitivity. It tackles the crimes and complacency of America, highlighting how these issues have led to broken promises to children.

The book reflects on the potential of Black youth, addressing controversial topics such as Critical Race Theory and the complexities of systemic racial inequities. It also looks at the challenges Black families face and the importance of preparing children for the future.

The book explains the meanings behind “Black Lives Matter” and “Woke,” showing how they've evolved. Described as “Unapologetically Necessary,” WHY? offers a comprehensive look at these critical issues, emphasizing the need to equip children for upcoming challenges.

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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Step-By-Step Methods to Help You Overcome Social Anxiety, Avoid Triggers, and Find Relief| Feel Confident, Comfortable, and Happy in Any Situation!

Overcome Your Social Anxiety by Getting to the Root of the Problem With This Book That Will Help You Every Step of the Way

Effective Self-Help and Self-Reflection Methods to Help You Live Your Happiest Life!

Do you feel like social situations are a total nightmare?

Do you feel like you can barely say a word around other people?

Do you struggle with negative thoughts and social stress?

You’re not alone.

Social anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world, especially amongst teenagers.

Teens with social anxiety often feel like they're the only ones struggling and that there's no way out. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed to seek help.

But it doesn't have to be that way anymore.

Discover step-by-step methods to help you overcome your social anxiety, along with practical advice so you can finally start living a happier life!

With this book, you will:

• Understand the root causes behind your anxiety: Figuring out what’s wrong is the first step to finding the best treatment.
• Uncover effective methods that actually WORK: With over 10 different methods, you’ll surely be able to find the one that works best for you.
• Finally get the help you need: It can be scary trying to navigate your anxiety disorder alone. Know that this book is here to provide step-by-step guidance so you never have to feel alone.
• Get realistic and relatable advice: Skip all the useless and unhelpful advice that won’t even get you on the path to recovery.
• And more!

Imagine feeling confident, comfortable, and happy in any situation – no matter how nerve-wracking it may seem at first. That's what this book can help you achieve. It's packed with helpful information and advice that will guide you on your journey to social anxiety relief.

Amazon Author's Amazon Page

Excerpt from A Teen’s Essential Guide to Social Anxiety Relief © Copyright 2023 Emma Lou Parker

I wrote this book for my teenage self. I am sharing this book because I hope I can change your future life as a young adult and hope that you can enjoy all the experiences life has to offer. And without wasting time. I wish you success in the biggest challenge of your life. Overcome social anxiety. Reach out to others without fear, make friends, speak in public, speak in private, find love, show off your talents, ask for a raise, apply for your dream job, negotiate the price of your first car, etc. .. All those things that are impossible when social anxiety takes over, I want you to be able to do them.

It's a long road… but it's worth it…. Let's do this!

Faith

Yes, faith is essential for success. You have to believe in something to move forward. Not necessarily in a God. But you should have a sincere faith. First of all in yourself. Believe in yourself, believe in your resources, believe in your success. Believe also in the method. If you have too many doubts, it will stop you and your mind will use it as a false excuse not to move forward.

Then you need to believe in what can sustain you. It can be God, a guardian angel, the universe, Gaia, the love of your family, the strength of a friendship, science, destiny etc. It can also be a mentor, someone who inspires you like Nick Vujicic who has no arms and legs and swims, surfs and lives happily with his wife and 4 children.

When you think your life couldn't get any worse, think of Nick! If an immigrant child harassed at school, without arms and legs has managed to build his happiness, you can too! I think Queen B is a great mentor too! Or why not Monkey D. Luffy who never give up.

Valley of disappointment

What is this crap? This is the place where you will find yourself when you start making changes in your life. Because, at the beginning, there’s a gap between the results you expect and the results you get. We all believe that our progress will be linear. But it doesn't work that way at all, AT ALL. First there is a long plateau where nothing seems to happen. It is during this time, that we learn and things fall into place little by little. That's what will bring you results. But at the beginning nothing is visible. That's why you can feel disappointed. It is during this period that you’ll want to quit. It's understandable, it costs us to make efforts and to stay motivated. But there are no rewards, no results. But YOU are not going to give up. Because now you know that it is natural that you do not reap the rewards of your efforts quickly.  It's still frustrating. But if you know that your work is not wasted then you will find the strength to keep on working.

Just hold on long enough and you’ll see your success.

The method in five steps

Step one: Choose a notebook and write your commitment letter

Optional (but helpful) step: Find a “Healing Buddy”

Step two: Make your reward list

Step three: Pick two or three easy tricks to the chapter “strengthen your mind

Step four: Choose at least one method to manage your anxiety on a daily basis (Breath, Meditation, Mindfulness, Sport, Yoga…)

Choose at least one emergency tool to help you

Step five (the big one): Work on your exposure hierarchy. Start with imaginal exposure

Bonus: Unfollow toxic people and follow accounts that make you happy

All along the process:

Track and reward your progress

Use the “Not Now” trick

Keep in mind that it will take time. It’s a long term game!

Remember your promise: Whatever you choose to try, you will do it for at least 2 months before you say it's not working and give up

Upgrade !

The following steps should be introduced gradually and one after another. Don't do everything at once or you will become saturated and increase the risk of giving up. Wait until you are comfortable with the first steps

• Work on your worst thoughts/beliefs (you have a lot of method that you can choose from the book: CTFAR model, the questioning, Toltec agreement… )
• Work on chapter five deeper
• Work on a healthy sleep pattern
• Work on building your confidence
• Build better relationships

How to use it

Make your own program with a daily routine that includes relaxation and journaling, choose your favorite relaxation techniques, of course build your own progressive exposure scale. You can make several scales, one per theme.

Make a list of dated goals. But be reasonable. You must not saturate yourself or you will give up. Apply the 1% a day rule. If you are just 1% better every day, then in 100 days you will reach your goal.

Choose your best positive affirmations and put them on your computer wallpaper or on a virtual post-it note on your smartphone. Record yourself and play back your affirmations in the morning and/or evening. With Audacity you can even add some nice music.

Just do the first step and the others will follow!

Remember: Everything you want is on the other side of your fears

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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We all have inherent rights that we must be free to enjoy regardless of our status- nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, or any other. That’s why many of us are now more cautious and advocate for rights entitlement without discrimination.

Authors have not been left behind, and they are playing their part through human rights books.

These books typically address human rights such as freedom from torture and slavery, liberty and life rights, work and education rights, freedom of expression and opinion, etc.

If you are passionate about human rights and justice like I am, I’m sure you always look for different points of view about human rights from books.

Let's see the list of recommended books about human rights.

What Are The Most Insightful Books About Human Rights?

What Good Law Can Do, by Jolyon Maugham (2023)

The Good Law Project is a UK-based legal campaign group founded by Jolyon Maugham QC with the belief that the law should work for everyone, not just for people with power and privilege. The organization has gained recognition for its landmark cases against the government and has won some of the most significant constitutional cases in recent memory. It is now the largest legal campaign group in the UK.

In his book, Jolyon Maugham shares his inspiration and purpose behind The Good Law Project and presents a new vision for how the law can be used to fight against injustice and work for the benefit of all. He argues that the current legal system often fails to serve those without power or privilege, and that it is time for the law to be reformed to better serve the needs of society as a whole.

Police Fragility, by Joseph Schaefer

Police Fragility is a must-read if you are passionate about bigotry and keen on the mistrust that exists between law enforcement and the community. The book is an excellent account of why African Americans live in constant fear of the police.

It has incredible facts and hard truths about the history of policing in America with excellently detailed unknown information. The author clearly states that for everyone to survive in America, they must make an effort to be concerned about the other person. People must come together to treat each other with dignity, remain respectful, and avoid unfair judgment based on skin color.

This book is excellent because we have lived to witness or even experienced police brutality. Many people can relate.

The book also highlights the mistakes that concerned parties have made along the way, and the author gives suggestions about what can be done by law enforcement and communities for improvement.

Community engagement must always be the platform for the police to work every day, even before any concerns can be brought to light but not after issues are made known. You will find crucial discussions with which communities and police agencies must get to terms. By knowing more, we become more and act more.

Bodies on the Line, by Lauren Rankin

For almost five decades, abortion has been legalized in the United States. However, with substantial street opposition and a new conservative Supreme Court majority, abortion existence is now under threat, and the matter has become even more pressing.

Even so, numerous volunteers and clinic escorts are ready to stand up and guard abortion access even if it means facing violence and terrorism, just like it has been through decades. The quest has been deadly for some.

Clinic escorts have been fighting abortion conflicts at the front line, and it is they that will win as they focus on replacing hostility and resistance with humanity.

This book collects different stories of the country’s volunteers who have been brave enough. It accounts for the author’s interviews with patients and clinic staff members and has input and researched information collected from experts on abortion rights.

The book makes a clear case that abortion is fundamental for human dignity and that there are possible stakes if it is ended. It calls us to celebrate the unsung but crucial abortion heroes and for us to protect this primary health care right before time runs up.

Scanned, by Nick Corbishley

We couldn’t even think of being denied physical access to our workplaces, businesses, or general livelihood the other day. It never occurred to many of us that entering a grocery store, sitting at a restaurant for a bite, visiting a loved one in the hospital, or even accessing health care would become challenging, if not impossible.

But these are the scenarios we have to face every day, and worse now, they are happening worldwide, even in the so-called democracies. They may even become our collective future, as revealed by Big Tech, Artificial Intelligence, and state-sponsored apps. All this is in the name of public health “protection” with vaccine passports.

The stakes are rising. If you lack a vaccine passport, you will be denied access to essential services, including earning a living or touring. You will also be exposed to unaccustomed corporate and government surveillance levels, behavioral control, and data mining, even with one.

In the book, Nick analyses and exposes the highly growing rates of lies and transcends that underpin the complete erosion of personal freedoms. Backed by rigorous research, Nick unravels how the vaccine passports rollout represents the violation of bodily autonomy and privacy. It only immortalizes the notion that ‘minor’ collective sacrifice may bring back normalcy.

We may never return to normalcy if we keep following these paths. Instead, a harsh existence form will result, and we won’t even be in control over our lives.

The Intersectional Environmentalist, by Leah Thomas

This book examines the inseparable entanglement between racism, privilege, and environmentalism. It aims to promote awareness of the fundamental fact and truth that to save the planet, we must uplift the voices of the people, most importantly, the unheard ones.

The author is a prominent voice and an activist who invented “Intersectional Environmentalism,” and you can be sure to get crucial insights about human rights. Leah calls us to instigate change for everyone and work towards empowering everyone for the betterment of the planet.

The book discusses pressing issues we and the planet face and dismantles problems of privilege. Often, proposals and platforms meant for environmentalism or climate change seem more willing to sacrifice the vulnerable. Leah shows how people of color are treated unequally or unfairly affected by environmental injustices.

We can only achieve sustainability if we spotlight underrepresented communities in building a greener and equitable future. The fight for a better planet is linked to the civil rights fight. None can exist without the other.

Free Speech, by Jacob Mchangama

Free speech may be hailed by many as the ‘first freedom’ and the foundation of democracy. However, it is a challenging concept that is prone to become eroded during times of disorder.

We may have gained a lot from free speech, but we also stand to lose a lot if we don’t practice and advocate for it. Today, free speech retreats in authoritarian states and democracies worldwide.

In this book, Jacob tracks the fascinating legal, cultural, and political history of the idea. He puts Free Speech together using captivating tales told by defenders of free speech. You will find Demosthenes, Ida B. Wells, free thinker al-Rāzī, and other modern-day activists' input.

Jacob aims to let readers know that the freedom to exchange ideas without discrimination is the drive for intellectual achievement and an enabler of worldwide equality and advancement of freedom. However, the desire for speech restriction is still paramount and constant.

Jacob also analyzes how free speech champions can be driven to get into speech restrictions primarily due to growing new and opposing voices that seek to challenge privilege and power.

Greater Reset, by Michael D. Greaney & Dawn K. Brohawn

The Covid-19 pandemic hit nations and resulted in decimated lives, social norms, and economies. Instead of bringing people together to fight a common enemy, it created a broad demarcation and widened worldwide political, economic, and social divisions.

The pandemic also resulted in lost faith in reason and intensified global afflictions of racism, poverty, environmental destruction, and war. That’s not the end of its implications. It also brought up proposals to recreate the society and global economy.

The most notable and notorious one is the 2020 World Economic Forum recommendations for “the Great Reset.” This has only fused monopoly capitalism and welfare state socialism. It systematically eliminates the fundamental support for freedom and independence, referred to as rights of/to private property.

Is this simply a scheme for the elite to take charge of the lives of the ordinary people, or is it a good plan but one with a misguided approach aimed at correcting systemic ills?

Whatever the case, we must ask ourselves; how will everyone’s freedom, dignity, and power be guarded and fostered in moments like these when human rights and their inherent sources have been made irrelevant?

We must look into what natural law and economic personalism have in store for a prosperous, liberating, and hopeful future.

Taking Control!, by Anthony Barnett

This book is a clear-eyed perspective of the precipice that currently balances the world, and it also provides a qualified optimism vital for survival and creating a better world.

Anthony illustrates the details using Biden vs. Trumpism to show that shorthand in some historical moments can be misleading even when reasonably accurate.

What led to Biden vs. Trumpism goes beyond the two, and the people’s ability to make the society better depends on more than the two or their supporters. Many actions and results are currently generated by those who the shorthand represents.

Confrontations may be the creators of better things, or they may be the opposing forces for something worse. There are possible action avenues, but the fact remains; that the questions surpass the answers.

Can conflicting parties come together to oppose the greater evil and then sort out their differences afterward? Or will those already fractured remain that way with their right united in opposition instead of an actual ideology or policy becoming powerful and trying to stop socialist opposition or democratic forms?

We need to understand how coalitions hold together as we embrace open ecological politics but not allow the overturning of democratic rule.

The War on Disabled People, by Ellen Clifford

In 2016 a UN report established that the UK government was reprehensible for systematic and grave violation of the rights of the disabled. Interestingly, there has been an obsessive drive to cut public spending and irrational hostility against the society’s most disadvantaged.

The Tory government is responsible for this, and the conditions of the disabled Britain people keep deteriorating. There have been punitive welfare regimes and evident removal of vital support and services. What’s more, an ideological rule exists that aims to deny disability resulting in a “human catastrophe,” as the UN describes it.

Ellen has been an activist passionate about fighting the resistance war on the disabled. In this book, she reveals the reasons as to why and how this state of affairs came to be-the unsupportive political opposition, self-centered charities meant to support the disabled, media demonization, and ideological myopia. A wealthy government has marginalized the disabled with freedom exemption.

Despite the deep-biting austerity, there is now a vibrant activist movement ready to fight back, and there are supporters ready to hold the government responsible. The phrase “Nothing About Us Without Us” has now come alive and makes its point. But more importantly, we must all stand together and fight for an equitable society.

Military Justice, by Nigel D. White

Many of us narrowly understand military law and study specialist laws, institutions, and processes that govern service personnel. However, Military Justice takes a broader approach. The book examines military justice from a more excellent point of view for the consideration of the duties and rights of those involved with military operations. Military rights are complex and often contested.

Nigel explores the relationship between society and the military to develop a particular case for military justice. He makes a case for military justice to be continued alongside critical reforms. He also discusses the societal military role and recognizes the substantial influences of law and justice upon it.

As you read along, you will see military justice framed broadly to discuss relevant laws that include constitutional law, service law, international human rights law, the law of conflict, and international criminal law.

Nigel supports his discussion by analyzing different input from international and domestic courts. You will see various legal problems that may occur in military contexts and the need to position military justice as a component for balancing the duties and rights of soldiers and the government.

Final Thoughts on Books on Human Rights

If you want to broaden your knowledge about human rights, the books above are greatly informative with crucial and different human rights dimensions. Whether you are an activist, law enforcement, a seeker of justice, or just a passionate fan, you have a lot to gain.

If you are interested in human rights, check our following books about social issues.

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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A modern day yin-yang, push-pull of human mind to let chaos take over our soul to find us some Peace

An artistic piece of portrayal of modern-day yin-yang, push-pull, space-time, force-gravity or PC, Peace and Chaos.

There are two halves to this piece of literature, first half is just ‘meet-the-eye’ regular romance with some unusually fun-filled content. The second-half struggles of Chaos to restore some Peace onto her life is so exquisitely portrayed with much clarity and with different shades of a modern-day femme fatale. A must read for all younger generation, millennials, especially new (Internet) era women!

This is the most important thing I wanted you all to take with you today and so I repeat myself again, “Internet was supposed to be the discovery of the Century, it turned out as a modern-day-drug overuse in the current decade with severe side effects not only to the person, but also to the society as a whole in an alarming way, please understand its harmful impacts too.

The 21st century will not be remembered for COVID, other virus, or diseases or even war but how the internet engulfed the cells of our minds & humanity.

A World-Wide-Wonderful discovery like Internet should not end up as the creator of mad disease neither in the present nor in the future!

Excerpt From Peace and Chaos © Copyright 2023 Uwe Alpha Librae

Day 99: Will there not be a better day to breathe?

To my brother from another mother,

Though we share the same dreams and aspirations when we were kid,

The world has given you less of an opportunity and more of a struggle,

To every sport ever created for entertainment, your body was just used for someone’s profit!

To every dollar other man made, you end up with only a dime in your pocket.

To every hour you spent walking down the street, you always get frisked under your jacket.

To every time you carried a bag on your hand, you get checked on every other bag-pocket?,

To every crime that ever happened in the society, you get portrayed as the most possible lunatic!

To every child born in your color, they end up dreaming the same and hope to achieve even more to yell to the world “That’s enough is enough…  Just stop it!”

That, will there not be a better day? they will feel easier to breathe and sleep in a safer neighborhood and stop this inhumane rough-malice?

Will there not be a day? that all children are equal in god’s office and there not be only, economic-reforms but more political & social-justice!

Will there not be a day? If we can let go off our skin color, for all of us to turn into one-color of kindness?

Will there not be a day? We understood that blood in our veins is the same and thicker than the hatred that is created to divide us,

Will there not be a day?  We all become just one human-race or rather all  just suffer from color-blindness?

Will there not be a day of us equal in hearts & minds and not just on a piece of paper, which sounds a bit humorous?

When that day comes my brother and dear sister, we can truly declare ourselves human… without much dubious and make it quite obvious!

Until then, we are no better than the demons of our past histories,

We are no better than the birds and bees… and it’s disappearing mysteries!

We are no better to protect mammals and trees… or dissolving human-civil liberties!

We are no better than a cancer to this human soul…

Causing its worst modern blistery!

With a knee down on the earth and a fist up to the sky

There will be better day for all of us! Breathe Easy! #BLM!

• Love you my brothers and sisters
• Peace

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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In this article I collected some of the most notable Twitter books for various reading groups, along with some important historical facts and the possible future of the platform.

A new chapter began in the life of twitter when Elon Musk purchased the social media platform for $44 billion in 2022 October. The move was widely seen as a positive step for the company, which has been struggling in recent years.

Musk has a history of successes with his other businesses, and many believe that he will be able to turn twitter around. Only time will tell if this purchase will be a success or not, but it is definitely an interesting development in the world of social media.

But first let's see the brief historical background of Twitter.

What Are The Most Important Milestones of Twitter?

• Jack Dorsey set up the first ever Twitter account on March 21, 2006. The social media platform quickly took off, with users flocking to the site to share their thoughts in 140 characters or less.
• The hashtag system was proposed by Chris Messina in 2007 as a way to categorize tweets and make them easier to search. Hashtags are used to mark keywords or topics in a tweet, and can be added anywhere in the text of the message.
• In 2008 Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO, replaced by the other co-founder Evan Williams. In this year the platform reached 1 billion Tweets milestone, and within a year Twitter quintupled this number.
• In 2010 Twitter launched it's advertisement opportunity, which enabled promoters to push their tweets in the front of visitors.
• In 2012 the platform introduced the commonly known Twitter logo (as we recognize it today)
• Barack Obama attributed his 2012 election success in part to the social media site. Obama went on to say that he thinks social media can be a “powerful force for good,” but only if it's used responsibly. He also cautioned against echo chambers and filter bubbles, saying that people need to be exposed to different points of view in order to grow and learn.
• In 2013, Twitter went public. The social media platform had been growing steadily in popularity for years and investors were eager to get in on the action. However, not all was rosy for Twitter after going public. The company has struggled to maintain consistent growth and profitability, and its stock price has been volatile.
• In 2015 Jack Dorsey returned as CEO for a 6 years period, in 2021 Parag Agrawal replaced him in the seat.
• Twitter increased the character limit of tweets from 140 to 280 in 2017. This was a long-awaited change for many users, who had been limited to just 140 characters for years. The new limit allows for more expression and creativity in tweets.
• In 2022 October, Elon Musk buys the platform and dismisses the Twitter Board, just after the purchase. He envisions an alternate future for the platform.

What Are The Top Books on Twitter?

Tyrants on Twitter, by David L. Sloss (2022)

Twitter has become a key battleground for information warfare, with Russia and China using the platform to disseminate propaganda and disinformation.

The Russian operation on Twitter is particularly sophisticated, using a network of bots and human trolls to spread pro-Kremlin messages and sow discord. The Chinese government, meanwhile, is using Twitter to shape global perceptions of China, amplifying state-run media narratives.

The author's findings underscore the need for transnational regulation of social media platforms like Twitter. Without such regulation, these platforms will continue to be used as tools of oppression by tyrants around the world. Maybe Elon Musk would also introduce a new policy in this respect.

Recommended for those who have a concern on free speach on social media like Twitter

Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest, by Zeynep Tufekci (2017)

In his book Twitter and Tear Gas, Zeynep Tufekci introduces a completely new viewpoint on the impact of social media. Tufekci argues that social media has had a profound impact on the way we protest and organize.

The author explains how social media has allowed protesters to connect with each other and share information instantaneously. However, he also warns that social media can be fragile and easily censored by authorities.

Tufekci's book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of social media in contemporary politics.

Recommended for those who are interested in social implications of Twitter

Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship and Betrayal, by Nick Bilton (2013)

In March of 2006, Jack Dorsey sent out the first tweet ever: “just setting up my twttr.” Little did he know that this simple message would give birth to one of the most influential social media platforms in history. In just a few short years, Twitter would grow from a small startup into a global phenomenon with millions of users.

This Twitter book tells the story of Twitter’s early days, from its humble beginnings in San Francisco to its explosive growth in the years that followed. Weaving together interviews with key players, original research, and never-before-seen documents, Hatching Twitter chronicles the dramatic birth of a new medium and shows how it has forever changed the way we communicate.

Recommended for those who want to read about the history of Twitter

Twitcher Secrets – Twitter Growth, Creation & Monetization OS, by Olena Shcherba (2021)

Are you an advanced Twitter user looking for ways to take your usage to the next level? If so, this Twitter ebook guide is for you.

In this guide, we'll share some of the best tips and tricks for getting the most out of Twitter. We'll also show you how to use Twitter to drive traffic to your website or blog, build relationships with other users, and much more.

So if you're ready to take your Twitter usage to the next level, keep reading. You're sure to find some helpful tips and tricks in this guide.

Recommended for those who want to monetize their Twitter presence (advanced users and marketeers)

Twitter For Dummies, by Laura Fitton, Anum Hussain and Brittany Leaning (2014)

Hence the book isn't a new and doesn't follow all the new features of the platform it's still a relevant resource to learn from. If you're new to Twitter and feeling overwhelmed, Twitter For Dummies is the Twitter book for you.

This step-by-step guide covers everything from signing up and creating your profile to Tweeting, Retweeting, and using hashtags. You'll also learn how to use Twitter to find news and information, connect with friends and colleagues, and build your professional brand.

Whether you're a personal user or a business owner, Twitter For Dummies will help you get the most out of this popular social media platform.

Recommended for those who are completely new to Twitter

What Is The Future of Twitter?

Twitter has become one of the most popular social networking platforms on the internet. With over 396 million active users, it is safe to say that Twitter has a significant social impact, not just at the personal level, but also at the global scale.

Twitter allows people from all over the world to connect with each other and share information in real-time. This has made it an invaluable tool for news organizations and individual users alike. In recent years, Twitter has been used to help organize protests and movements, as well as to spread awareness about important issues.

But something happened between 2012 and 2022, Twitter and other social media platforms are starting to introduce policies against free speech. This is a major shift for these companies, which have traditionally been seen as bastions of free speech. The new policies come in response to the growing use of social media for hate speech, fake news and harassment.

The line between fake news and free speech is a difficult one to draw. On the one hand, people have a right to share their opinions and ideas freely. On the other hand, false and misleading information can cause serious harm.

Twitter has taken some steps to address this issue, such as introducing new labeling tools that identify disputed or misleading content. However, it remains to be seen whether these measures will be effective in curbing the spread of fake news on the platform.

Elon Musk's entering into this social media war, would definitely go into a definite direction. He also has much larger scale vision than maintaining a social media platform for everyone. Musk is a visionary entrepreneur who has changed the way we think about space travel, electric cars, and renewable energy. Now he want's to shift how we think about social media. In one of his tweets he said that Twitter is part of his vision project X.

Twitter is an accelerant to fulfilling the original http://X.com vision

Elon Musk (October 5, 2022)

Project X is Elon's “super app” vision, which includes not just communication (as in case of other social media) but also “living” on and with the platform. Most likely we will see a payment, possible crypto payment service on the platform, and Twitter may also introduce a metaversum for younger users.

Final Thoughts on Twitter Books

My list on Twitter books include a wide range of reading, I hope you find something that peaks your interest. Without doubts we will see much news about Twitter in the coming months, so it is always good to rake a closer look on the topic.

No matter if you are new or you are an avid Twitter user, you can pick up something to read from the above book list.

If you are interested more in Elon, check out the best biographies about Elon Musk or some books what he previously recommended.

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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The books you read can often change the way you see yourself, as well as the world around you. The last years were full of challenges, having the world struggle with all kinds of issues. As a direct consequence of all these problems, understanding economics and social statuses might need a new reflection. These books will also help to understand the most important political issues that the presidential candidates need to face.

What Are The Most Important Social Issues of our Time?

Some social issues that are widely considered to be important include poverty, inequality, discrimination, and climate change.

Poverty is an enduring problem in many parts of the world and has a profound impact on people's lives. It can trap individuals and families in a cycle of deprivation, preventing them from accessing essential services and opportunities.

Inequality is also a major social issue. It can take many forms, such as economic inequality, gender inequality, or racial inequality. Discrimination occurs when people are treated unfairly or differently based on certain characteristics, such as their race, ethnicity, or gender.

Climate change is another significant social issue that is affecting our planet. It refers to the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

Human rights issues are often complex and multi-faceted. They can be difficult to address because there are often many different stakeholders involved. However, it is important to continue to raise awareness about human rights issues and work towards finding solutions.

Here are the topics, that are also important for authors to fully discover the current problems of our society:

• Books on human rights
• Books on inequality and the downside of capitalism
• Books on me too. & women rights
• Books on poverty
• Books on addiction (drug, substance abuse)
• Fair play & BLM
• Books on racism
• Climate change books
• The impact of technology of our lives (smart phone addiction)

These books can provide valuable insights and perspectives on these important topics.

All in all, here are the best social-economical non-ficion books that open eyes for social issues.

What Is Our Selection of Books on Social Issues?

This Is Going to Hurt, by Michael Ernest (2022)

Book on economic sovereignty, child support, breastfeeding

This book gives out some facts that we all feel about but we are never really talking about. The author puts everything on the table, without feeling worried about offending or hurting.

After all, you know what society is like these days… Anything you say can and will offend someone. Eventually!

The book goes in the black community direction. Or better said, it feels like it goes into the so called community, which is not really one. It is aimed at those who are afraid to say things, like the problems of economic sovereignty of the African American people or other concrete topics including breastfeeding and child support.

It is time to stop being apologetic for the past or misfortune. It is a different society, and it feels like it was about time someone said something about it.

Author Michael Ernest wrote this book for anyone involved in one way or another. It is a simple and exciting book that hooked me straight away.

It makes sense, and while it may hurt some people, it is the brutal truth that everyone sees or feels.

Start with Hello, by Shannan Martin (2022)

Book on Christian social issues

Simple in theory and easy to follow, this book is the type that makes you a better person. Or at least this is what it feels like…

Unless you live in a small cul-de-sac where everyone knows everyone, chances are you do not know most of your neighbors’ names.

The society is more divided than ever. Everyone drives, people only wave at each other and barely stop for a chat.

When was the last time you stopped for a chat? When was the last time you made a friend? How about meeting a new neighbor?

I know, it feels like we are always in a rush and less likely to care about anyone else but our families. Well, this book changes everything and provides easy practices to be a more connected neighbor and human being.

It addresses the lack of social connectivity, but in a way that makes it look like a guide. It makes you more empathetic and connected, but it also teaches you how to find common ground with others.

What We Owe the Future, by William MacAskill (2022)

Book on moral, climate change and positive influence of future generations

The world is in our hands, no doubt about it. Humanity has an impressive history, but if you think about it, it is only thousands of years old. What we do today could have an impact for millions of years.

Written by a philosopher, this book is focused on the idea of longtermism. What does it mean? I am Influencing the far future.

I know, we all bother about it, and we all try to do something better for future generations, but are we really doing the right thing?

Pandemics, climate change, industrial moves, and so on, all these things affect us today, and we believe we know better than future generations.

I would say this book is a bit motivational and can boost the idea of helping our grandchildren thrive by making the right choices today.

Young, Broke, And Educated, by Alexander Baima

Book on inequality and higher education

Alexander Baima wrote this book from personal experience. He graduated from college with over $80,000 in student debt. By 29 years old, his parents had a house and a child and they only lived on a single income. By 29, the author still had $50,000 in student debt. It makes you wonder – how can generations from the past gain so much more than today's generations?

This book analyzes the way purchasing power has moved – sadly, in the wrong direction. Economics systems might have evolved, but people are doing worse and worse. You will learn what needs to be done to ensure future generations benefit from the same level of wealth in the long run – simple steps, nothing fancy and clear instructions.

Deaths Of Despair And The Future Of Capitalism, by Angus Deaton and Anne Case

Book on inequality, poverty, addiction

Only in the USA, life expectancy has fallen for a few years in a row. Last time it happened, it was 1918. The so called deaths of despair are clearly responsible for these issues and they include drug overdoses, alcoholism and even suicide. It is not the first time the authors try to raise some attention on this topic, but this book has done it in a marvelous way.

The book underlines the American dream, but in a way that more and more people avoid. Despair and pain are extremely common and the gap between the poor and the rich gets bigger with time. Capitalism, which has successfully helped countries go back on track, is now killing the USA in an obvious manner. Apart from underlining these problems, the book also indicates the steps forward.

More: The 10,000 Year Rise Of The World Economy, by Philip Coggan

Book on economics

In a world where everyone is trying to be ahead by anticipating the next big thing, this book takes you through the history of the trade industry – all the way back to the ancient Rome. Not only do you get a glimpse over past economies that were extremely sophisticated, but understanding cycles and factors behind growth will help you determine what might come next.

At a first glance, it may look like a history book. You learn about the economy of Mesopotamia, as well as mining in the United Kingdom or factories in the Philippines. However, you also get to see how agriculture, technology and demographics – among other factors – can influence the human civilization in terms of progress and prosperity.

Basic Income and Sovereign Money, by Geoff Crocker

Book on equality and solving poverty

As you go through the first few chapters, you might find this book to be a bit radical. It is not. Instead, it aims to challenge your beliefs and expectations about today's economy. Believe it or not, the author actually comes up with some impressive arguments, even if you do not necessarily agree with all the statements.

You do not have to be a genius to see it – today's economic system is not really functional. There is plenty of austerity and everyone seems to be in debt. Moreover, the pay gets lower and lower. Poverty inevitably kicks in, not to mention the ecological damage that tops all these issues. All the policies in today's system prevent it from modern engineering though. The author pleads for a universal basic income then – a limited system according to the economic output, only to prevent inflation. It sounds incredible, but the author believes it can be done.

The Uncounted, by Alex Cobham

Book on economics

The Uncounted is one of the best economics books that open eyes for social issues. The book works on a simple principle – what you can count really matters. Everything is dictated by numbers, from major decisions to actual policies. Data is driven by statistics – you see numbers wherever you look. The general idea is fairly simple – if you cannot be counted, you do not count. It sounds like a game, but it is actually true.

The author argues that this kind of mentality is responsible for plenty of damage in today's society. It is also the main issue behind so many inequalities out there. The author shows how statistics from all fields and industries make it obvious – disadvantaged groups end up underrepresented. They are marginalized even further and the gap grows bigger and bigger. Meanwhile, the super rich population and large corporations gain even more – more opacity and less transparency.

The book is well researched and shows how what you count can make the difference, while what you do not count will become forgotten overtime, leading to even more drama and inequality.

How To Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi

Book on solving racism

Black Lives Matter movement opened the eyes of many people that racism is still a serious issue. On the first presidential debate in September 2020, racism was the most important political issue.

Equality starts when people are treated evenly. In this deeply empathetic book, the author shows that when it comes to racism, neutrality is not an option. We need to become part of the solution.

Ibram X. Kendi helps the readers to recognise that everyone is, at times, complicit in racism whether they realise it or not. Along the way, Kendi reveals all the myths and taboos that so often cloud our eyesight.

Radical Uncertainty: Decision-Making Beyond The Numbers, by John Kay and Mervyn King

Book on economics and uncertainty

This book aims to answer a question that every grown up will need an answer to at some point or another – how can you make a good decision with all the uncertainty around you? Prior to moving on to decisions, the book underlines some of the most common concerns out there. Financial crises strike when least expected. People need certainties for decisions, but they can never have. The impact of taking risks can be tremendous in the long run.

However, this is not the first generation to face uncertainty and definitely not the last one. People have managed to find specific ways to deal with uncertainty and risk overtime. All in all, this masterpiece draws some attention over economics, philosophies and mathematical algorithms that can help the world deal with the unknown future. Moreover, it can teach you how to overcome today's problems in the safest possible way.

The Deficit Myth, by Stephanie Kelton

Book on economics and monetary policy

This book is a bestseller and it is easy to tell why. It explored the modern monetary theory, which practically affects every individual out there. This theory affects how you see things like poverty, wealth, climate and so on. No matter what the issue is about, everything revolves around the exact same thing – how to find the money to make it happen. This is where people and governments get stuck.

The author goes through all the myths and misconceptions that prevent people from acting and reacting. She talks about the issue regarding future generations in debt, private investments, longterm effects and so on. There are other ways to understand money, taxes and the effects over the society. From the author's point of view, the modern monetary theory can push things forward, bring in some opportunities and create a new economy – and she has some good arguments for it too.

Angrynomics, by Eric Lonergan and Mark Blyth

Book on inequality

Angrynomics has a pretty self explanatory title and can easily qualify among the best economics books that open eyes for social issues. To understand the idea behind the book, you have to ask yourself a simple question – why do politicians tell you the world has never done better when anxiety and stress are on the rise? Why are people told everything is alright when they are clearly not as happy as previous generations?

Statistics claim people get richer and richer, but in reality, people face more and more challenges. They struggle more and more to survive. Authors try to explore the growing anger among the general population. They also underline the fact that it could be helpful and useful at times, yet terribly wrong in many situations too – especially if it becomes radical. At the same time, they propose a bunch of ideas and solutions to remove confusion in terms of economics and finances. Simply put, this book is ideal for everyone, regardless of their location and financial status.

What’s Wrong With Economics, by Robert Jacob Alexander Skidelsky

Book on economics

The reputable author aims to find answers to a few common questions. He aims to understand how scientific certainty has led to uncertainty in finances. Societies end up making decisions on economic models that are currently outdated. There are, of course, some circumstances and causes that led to such issues.

The current situation is the obvious result of an outdated system. Students learn about economics in universities, but the principles are old and have nothing to do with today's society. The author underlines the necessity of further education for better decision and he agrees that an economist should also be a statesman, mathematician, philosopher and historian.

Healthcare From The Trenches, by Alejandro Badia

Book on public healthcare

The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. People in the United State are facing serious problems, and not just because of COVID-19, the problem is much deeper. The constantly rising healthcare costs and the ineffective medical care leads to constant discontent. The COVID-19 crisis amplified the whole situation. Despite all the political efforts and media coverage the situation isn't changed since the Obamacare.

This book is written from a doctor’s view. Dr. Alejandro Badia, didn’t want to write this book but felt he had to because of the incredible problems he sees every day in getting the patient the care they need. As an doctor, his treatment plans are constantly hindered by the system which has a no insight of the problem that patients are facing. It became impossible for the author to continue to practice without calling out what is happening.

Capital in the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas Piketty

Book on inequality

In this long work Thomas Piketty systematically introduces the main factors that drove the economy to the big problem of capitalism: income inequality.

The main driver of inequality is again threatening to generate extreme dissatisfaction among people and weakens democratic values. The author’s findings in this ambitious, original book will transform debate and set the agenda for the next generation of thought about poverty and inequality.

Windfall, by Meghan L. O'Sullivan

Book on energy policy and climate change issues

Energy politics is closely connected to sustainable economics and climate crisis. Windfall describes how new energy realities have deeply affected the world of international relations. New technologies led to destroy the oil market. This is more then just about oil prices, it changed the structure of markets and altered the way many nations handle power.

With bold and provocative analysis, Daniel Yergin and coauthor Joseph Stanislaw offer an eye-opening new vision of global energy. Gone is the constant fear of running out; replaced by a world awash in fossil fuels. They assert that the new energy abundance—due to oil and gas resources once deemed too expensive—is transforming the geo-political order and is boosting American power.

Chaos Monkeys, by Antonio García Martínez

Book on social interactions and the impact of technology on our lives

Internet economy is skyrocketing and online giants like Google or Facebook are living in another world. A world where money and shareholders are first.

García Martínez joined Facebook’s nascent advertising team years ago. Forced out in the aftermath of an internal product war over the future of the company’s monetization strategy. The author on one day landed at another giant Twitter. In Chaos Monkeys, this gleeful contrarian unravels the chaotic evolution of social media and online marketing and reveals how it is destroying our lives and shaping our future.

If you are familiar with the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, this book will give you valuable further knowledge about this topic.

We Want to Do More Than Survive, by Bettina L. Love

Book on higher education and social justice

The author argues that the US educational system is maintained by and profits from the suffering of children of color. This isn't acceptable real reform would be necessary.

Teachers, parents, and community leaders must approach education with the vision and urgency of an reformist. The book introduces an alternative to traditional modes of educational reform and expands our ideas of civic engagement and intersectional justice.

The contents of this book were so clear and comprehensible that educators need to read it.

Final Thoughts on some Outstanding Books on Social Issues

As a short final conclusion, the list could have gone a bit further, but these are some of the books on social issues. Some of them are educative, while others will raise some question marks and challenge your beliefs a little – anyhow, each of them will open your eyes and add to your thinking.

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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In the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about the end of democracy. For this purpose we collected the most important books on autocracies to learn more about this global issue.

It seems that every day, another country is electing a leader who promises to return their nation to its former glory. However, this glory never happens and history has shown us time and again that these power hungry autocracies doesn't work in long run.

Based on the research of Freedom House currently a huge amount of countries are struggling with freedom and the lack of democracy worldwide. On their map the purple and yellow countries are listed as “Not Free” and “Partly Free” which means in these countries anti democratic parties and leadership is present.

In the last decade we experienced an intense drop in democracy worldwide, more and more countries fall under the term of “hybrid” or “transitional” regimes. Even in the European Union where the strength of democracy significantly rise in the last 40 years. Not anymore. Hybrid regimes like Hungary and Poland appeared in the last 10 years, just from the nowhere.

The situation of democracy in Africa and Asia doesn't changed significantly. One of a recent report of International Idea Institute shows that the situation in China and Post-Soviet countries doesn't changed a lot.

We cannot forsee the future impacts of Ukrainian-Russian War on democracy, but we know from recent events, that the gas crisis and global decline of economy will shake up the far right parties in most countries.

Now back to autocracies.

What Kind of Autocracies Exists?

• Hybrid autocracy or hybrid regime – which combine autocratic attributes with democratic, they use electoral authoritarianism to legitimate their power, but controls the thoughts of ordinary people
• One-party regime – where only one party rules the country and protects the unity of the nation
• Dictatorship – where a single leader decides or have direct control over the whole decisional making and ruling process

How Autocracy Works? What Are the Attributes of Autocratic Leadership?

In an autocratic leadership style, the leader has absolute power and control over the decision-making process.

How can we identify autocratic regimes? What are the characteristics?

• (Media control) The regime controls the majority of the media outlets including TV channels, newspapers and even online presence (websites and social media)
• (Intimidation) Autocratic regimes often intimidate certain group of people within the country (opposing parties, journalists, teachers etc.) and they limit or refuse their free speech
• They legitimate their power with formal or distorted elections, where the rules of the election, media power
• (Judicial Issues) The justice system and the judges of the country isn't free from power. The autocratic party or leader may influence the outcome of certain
• (Oligarchs) The autocratic power or government centralizes wealth around related oligarchs who make their fortunes at an extraordinary pace
• (Failures of Rationalism) The future strategical vision of the ruling party is distort
• (Segregation) Continuous isolation from regional countries both in terms of political ideas and economical

Now let's check some of the most relevant books on autocracies, most of them are non-fiction, but there is one relevant classic fiction in the list.

What Are The Best Books on Autocracy?

The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century, by Moisés Naím (2022)

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has once again brought the debate between democracies and autocrats to the forefront. Between the ideas of freedom and self-determination of peoples versus state control and the oppression of citizens.

This contrast of ideas and forms of government is impacting the geopolitical order, but also the future of economic globalization manifested in commercial integration and global production chains.

The Revenge of Power is the explanation of what has happened since his previous work The End of Power, where he detailed how the institutional power consolidated after the WWII was being diluted and fragmented into thousands of new institutions.

Surviving Autocracy, by Masha Gessen (2020)

The book is about the autocratic behavior of the Trump administration. The author details the many ways in which ex-president Trump has attempted to subvert democracy in the United States.

Gessen argues that the language of liberal democracy can no longer describe what we truly experience. Trump alters words and renders them meaningless, this is how “fake news” created.

Despite these challenges, Masha remains optimistic about the future of American democracy, pointing to the resilience of our institutions and the strength of Democratic Party.

How Democracies Die, by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt (2019)

A democracy does not die overnight. It is a slow process that happens over time when people become apathetic and stop caring about their government or when the government becomes so corrupt that it no longer represents the people.

There are many lessons that history can teach us about how a democracy can die and what we can do to save our own. The most important lesson is that we must be vigilant in our fight for democracy. We cannot take it for granted or assume that it will always be there.

We must participate in our government and hold our leaders accountable. If we see something  happening that we don’t agree with, we have to speak up and fight for change.

In this book Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt explain why democracy may fail in certain environments, how leaders may undermine it, and what we can do to help protect it.

Animal ​Farm (fiction), by George Orwell (1945)

Even while reading 1984, I thought Orwell was a genius, but Animal Farm proves this even more in my eyes. Building up a fiction autocracy in this world in such a precise way, where every step has a logical consequence and everything is explainable.

After all, what is needed for a total dictatorship? The book shows the recipe, which can be extracted from only 150 pages. You need a good orator who builds a suitable bodyguard around himself from members who have been brought up from birth and therefore can be influenced, and who is smart in every way. The leader should know when to do what, when to trample whom. When do people need a “circus” and what kind of theoretical needs do people have.

This whole story is based on the human stupidity, which we clearly experiencing in 2020s. People could be fooled till it's too late to rise against the power.

How Autocracies Fall?

Now let's see the final and the main question. While some regimes end abruptly, others may show signs of weakening before they eventually crumble. Here are some common signs of when and how autocratic regimes fall apart:

• Increased opposition from within the ruling elite (Sign: members of the ruling class begin to openly challenge the leaders opinion)
• The inefficient economic system collapses and pushes their inhabitants into poverty (Sign: hyperinflation)
• Revolution implied usually because of poverty or an irrational aggressive policy change of the ruling party or leader

Final Thoughts about Autocracies

As the above books on autocracies show this isn't a new phenomenon, and they are certainly not limited to any one region or country.

They have existed throughout history, and while they may seem to offer stability in the short-term, they are often unstable and can lead to disastrous consequences.

The problem is that we know limited examples from our history where autocratic countries shifted into real democracies in a peaceful way.

If you are interested into thinking about the world check also our book selection about social issues.

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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There is no one way to be LGBTQ. There is no one way to tell a story to others. And there is no one LGBTQ book that can encapsulate the entire experience.

The LGBTQ community covers a plethora of different groups within the gay community. In use since the 1990s, this concept has gained more and more notoriety, providing more freedom and less judgment than ever.

LGBTQ non-fiction books can be educational, but they can also reveal some secrets about the community and what certain concepts actually mean.

All in all, here are some of the best-rated LGBTQ non-fiction books for celebrating the Pride Month.

What Are The Best LGBTQ Non-Fiction Books?

My Life on Purpose, by Jack Castiglione (2022)

LGBTQ political and social activism

Sometimes, the people you expect nothing from end up changing the world. There are times when shy and nerdy kids end up becoming LGBTQ rights heroes and this is exactly what this book is about. At first, he started working in collaboration with the police department.

Then, he ended up supporting the gay community. With time, he helped the local council eliminate hate crimes from Long Beach, California. It was a tough challenge, but with time, gay bashing became a thing of the past, not to mention crime against the LGBTQ community.

As if all these were not enough, he spent six years assisting patients suffering from aids at a local hospital. Things went even further, and he battled to confront the Catholic Church over its position against the LGBTQ community.

Social equality is, therefore, a must. He has managed to show that life is not all about one community or the other. Instead, it is about inclusion, regardless of gender, color, or sexual orientation. His intense work has also been appreciated by President Barack Obama.

All Boys Aren’t Blue, by George Matthew Johnson (2020)

Coming out stories, LGBTQ social issues

This book is not a manifesto. It is not a biography either. Instead, it could be described as a collection of essays, personal opinions, and ideas that have managed to reshape an individual. Coming from a prolific journalist with a huge experience in activism, this book speaks for a lot of people.

The author explores a series of happenings from his childhood, as well as things that have helped reshape his adolescence. He moves on to his years in college as well – all these things around New Jersey and Virginia.

Some of the memories are not too exciting – getting kicked out by bullies, for instance. Some others are more enjoyable – flea marketing with the grandmother or perhaps the first sexual relationship. Some would describe this book as a memoir.

All in all, this book covers a wide variety of topics. Some of them discuss gender identity. Some others relate to harmful masculinity. Family, brotherhood, and social marginalization are not to be overlooked either. The writing style is straightforward and extremely appealing.

Sister Outsider, by Audre Lorde (2007)

Black lesbian women's perspective

This is one of the best-rated LGBTQ non-fiction books out there and covers an interesting array of subjects. It is not a new book and has managed to become classic overtime. It consists of 15 different essays.

The essays were written in the 1970s and the 1980s. Some of them may say they are no longer actual, but they are. They show what life was like back then and what sexual confusion felt like when there was no support whatsoever. It also shows how far the world has come to tackle all these issues.

The book illuminates the actual development of the author. It reveals her concerns about life. At that time, even writing a book put her in an absolute minority. Throw in the race, sex, and economic status, and you have a certain victim.

This book will open your eyes and make you feel lucky about living in the community you are part of today. It is detailed and analyzes both good and bad concepts regarding the LGBTQ community – definitely, a must read.

Redefining Realness, by Janet Mock (2014)

LGBTQ memoir

Janet Mock gained notoriety in 2011, when she proudly stepped forward and decided to show up as who she really is – a trans woman. She ended up in Marie Claire, and that article turned her into one of the most prominent figures for the LGBTQ community – a community that actually needed a leader.

Back in the day, Janet Mock was her parents' first son, but she quickly realized that she was trapped in the wrong body. She missed many things that could have helped her thrive – money and education, for example. She navigated through her adolescence with no guidance whatsoever, but just friends.

This memoir is one of the top-rated LGBTQ books for adults because it evokes the author's growth into a new identity. It all started while she was still young – hormones at 15 and even surgery at only 18. She shares her experience with incredible honesty in order to help others in the same situation.

Despite all the hardships, Janet Mock has managed to move to New York City and continue her education, but also find a career. Life turned out well when she found the man of her dreams – a real statement coming from a woman who has beaten all obstacles to obtain what she deserves.

Why Be Happy when You Could Be Normal?, by Jeanette Winterson (2013)

LGBTQ memoir

This is a tough book expressing the search for a new identity. It is one of those LGBTQ non-fiction books that could inspire you to become who you want to be, find a new home, start a new life and even find the love of your life – simple as that.

Jeanette Winterson is better known for her novels – some of them carrying bestselling titles. But then, this book is different and may surprise her audience. It is a deep memoir about the struggles to find happiness – better said, about life, with ups and downs.

The book brings in a bunch of different stories from her personal life. It shows some of the hardships she had to go through, such as being locked out of the home and sitting on the doorstep overnight. It shows how a super religious mother can change a kid’s life, but it also shows how crazy the world can become.

She spent her adolescence growing up in an industrial town that failed to embrace those who were different back then – obviously, everything is different these days. The book is sad at times but also has a twitch and can feel funny. More importantly, it is a motivational masterpiece that could help others.

Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, by Lillian Faderman (2012)

LGBTQ lesbian history

These days, you can get a fine from the police for being aggressive towards the LGBTQ community. You can get arrested and may even lose your job. There is more inclusion than ever these days, but things have changed a lot lately.

Back in the 20^th century, it was a completely different approach. This book tells the story of what lesbian life was back then. It tells the story of hiding in the 1990s or facing people’s whispers, as well as the story of what the LGBTQ community has become today.

The book relies on a series of elements that describe the evolution of life – from memoirs and journals to secret manuscripts and even news. She narrates the lesbian life, which is quite different from what most people would expect.

In the Dream House, by Carmen Maria Machado (2020)

LGBTQ memoir, domestic abuse

This is one of the LGBTQ books for adults that could teach you a lesson or two, especially if you struggle in such a relationship. For many years, the author has tried to express her experiences in a same sex relationship, and she has finally done it.

The memoir is candid and surprising at times. It could be sad, but it might as well make you laugh with tears. Now, this is not the type of positive book that will motivate you, but a book describing the abuse one may get in the same sex relationship.

The topic is definitely difficult, but it is approached with inventiveness and a positive spirit. It is educational and shows that things could always go right or wrong. Sometimes, it is all about how you build your lifestyle.

Sissy, by Jacob Tobia (2019)

LGBTQ memoir

This book is an eye-opening memoir and what confusion means. It is an exceptional book for those who are not sure whether they are boys, girls, something different, or perhaps everything in one person. It is a book about confusion and the will to identify yourself.

Born a man, the author realized that none of the misconceptions associated with masculinity would suit – from sports and cargo shorts to aggressive behavior. He was everything else, so he was immediately labeled as a sissy.

This book is about battling stereotypes and convincing people that some of the things they believe in have no foundation whatsoever. Find out how to succeed, but also how to embrace who you truly are without any fears about consequences.

Final Thoughts on the best LGBTQ Non-Fiction Books

Bottom line, these LGBTQ non-fiction books can give you an insight into life. Whether you are still in the closet, out there, or not even gay, these books will teach you a thing or two about life that can seriously prove useful in the long run.​

Discover also the best LGBTQ poetry books!

Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

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She's a minority. A chance encounter with a mystifying hairstylist leaves her with unimaginable powers. Can she take this moment to make a change and stand up for her community?

Tianna is a charming, strong-willed young woman. As a minority, she's no stranger to hardships and the social discrimination that comes with the color of her skin. Losing her mother at a young age – a police officer on duty – gives her a different perspective, but ultimately challenges her beliefs.

One night, after leaving a civil protest she inadvertently saves a hair salon from catching fire. How could she know that act of service would change her life forever? Approached by a mysterious hairstylist, she's granted certain superpowers. But with power comes responsibility, and Tianna needs to find her balance as a superhero.

With the ability to make a big difference in her community, she's forced to take a much closer look at her views on colorism, police brutality, and masculinity while respecting her mother's memory as a police officer.

Fairy ‘Fro is a work of fiction that takes a deeper look at the underlying currents that form social injustices and how to establish the proper balance between the police and minority communities. It also tackles contemporary racial and lack of equality and expression in society today.

Full of thought provoking scenarios, action, and dialogue, Fairy ‘Fro will open your eyes and reconsider your views.

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Joel Stafford

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A personal message from the author:

I am a nurse with over 30 years of frontline experience. After experiencing a violent assault while on duty in my workplace, I felt a distinct lack of support and resources. My goal is to not only discuss the silent epidemic of healthcare workplace violence, but share the stories of other survivors. My book brings a message of hope and healing for both those who have experienced healthcare workplace violence and those who support them. Ultimately, I hope that by sharing my story, it will inspire others to work toward safe healthcare workplaces.

— June Zanes Garen 

Healthcare workers experience verbal and physical assaults in the workplace daily. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), of the nearly 25,000 workplace assaults that occur annually, 75% happen in healthcare settings. What happens after a verbal or physical assault? How does the industry culture address this silent epidemic of violence? Where can survivors find support after surviving healthcare workplace violence?

An RN with over 30 years' experience and survivor of a violent attack by a patient, the author realistically discusses the challenges facing those employed in the trenches of healthcare today. Also included are suggestions to promote healing after experiencing workplace violence, such as:

• Providing victims of workplace violence with a “first aid kit” packed with concrete ideas for regaining physical, emotional and spiritual equilibrium
• Finding your voice to advocate for improvements in healthcare workplace safety
• Encouraging guided self-reflection through the use of bullet journal pages
• Acknowledging the personal stories and struggles of those who have been victims of violence in the workplace

A free virtual book release event will take place on June 15 at Phoenix Book's website via Zoom!

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Joel Stafford

My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. But my real passion is reading books both fiction and non-fiction. I have several favorite authors like James Redfield or Daniel Keyes. If I read a book I always want to find the best part of it, every book has its unique value.

medium.com/@joelbooks

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