I'm microdosing an official book club by keeping you in the loop of what I'm reading. It spans from spicy to existential, but surely that doesn't surprise you.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome to No Deep Dives: A FlexMami Podcast 00:10 Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: From Fiction to Nonfiction 01:01 Diving into 'Fall of Wrath and Ruin': A Spicy Book Review 05:16 Exploring 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed': A Deep Dive into Education 09:25 The Nepo Baby Debate and Pursuing Dreams 11:00 Navigating the World of Sarah J Maas and Book Controversies 12:22 The Idea of a Banned Book Club 12:39 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement
In this episode of 'No Deep Dives,' Flex discusses her return to giving book recommendations despite previous reservations, sparked by a desire to encourage reading both fiction and non-fiction. She reviews 'Fall of Wrath and Ruin' by Jennifer Armentrout, sharing her mixed feelings about the book's pacing and character dynamics while recommending Kindle Unlimited for book lovers. Flex then discusses 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by Paolo Freire, reflecting on traditional education's limitations and the potential for oppressed groups to envision change. The podcast also touches on the concept of nepotism and privilege, using musician Fred again as a case study to explore how privilege can impact one's ability to pursue dreams. Flex hints at starting a book club focusing on banned books and invites listeners to join their community for further discussions.
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