BOOKS THAT INSPIRE ME
I was never much of a reader—starting books only to abandon them. But since the 2024 election, like my writing, my drive to read has been renewed. I mostly listen to audiobooks, drawn to subjects that shape our world—global crises, religion, technology, politics, and the forces behind oppression and resistance. Books offer more than knowledge; they provide history, perspective, and the means to challenge power and seek truth.
In a world of disinformation, reading is an act of resistance. Here, I share books I’ve read and plan to explore. I welcome discussions, recommendations, and new perspectives—because knowledge should never be solitary.
I came to America as a teenager, settled in the Midwest, and gradually built a life in a country that I came to call home. Over the years, I have experienced tremendous kindness, opportunity, friendship,...
I didn’t pick up Martin Ford’s Architects of Intelligence randomly. It was actually recommended to me as I was preparing to begin my graduate studies in AI Leadership and Ethics. I expected...
I picked up Omer Bartov’s Israel: What Went Wrong? because I wanted to understand Israel beyond the daily headlines. Over the years, I have read and heard countless arguments about Israel, Zionism,...
By Kim Wehle — Reviewed by Bidrohi I have lived in the United States for many years, worked within the federal judiciary, and taken an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Yet I realized there...
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