Reading Materials:

Particularly relevant to the times: Eliza Griswold brings us "The Tenth Parallel," a book that describes “where Muslims and Christians drew lines in the sand" (via NY Time).

"The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter" is a true story by Holly Robinson — one she didn’t always want to share. She emphasizes in the best way that “ there is no such thing as a ‘normal’ childhood.” (Feminist Review)

"Eat, Pray, Love" became a bestseller again (surprise!) for a second time since 2006. Of course, the movie based on the book explains this phenom. However, the book touches an interesting subject: how you can recover and try to rediscover your life after an "unsuccesful" marriage. Reviews of the book (and movie) have always been mixed, but we think it’s worth taking a read if you haven’t. If you’ve read it, what did you think? (via LA Times)

From Prem K. Bhandari: millions of women die each year from all kinds of deadly diseases. Learn what they are, how to spot them and how to best deal with the medical community about preventative and remedial treatments. (at Amazon)

Events:

On Thursday, August 26th, you can join the discussion, “Ain’t I a Woman: A Complicated Story of Women’s Suffrage in Black and White” at the William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives. "To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum has joined with the National Archives Experience and the National Park Service’s Mary McLeod Bethune Council House for a panel discussion on the women’s suffrage movement and its lasting impact on race and gender in the United States. The discussion will analyze the women’s rights movement through the unique, historic, and parallel perspectives of these historic houses and museums." Visit the Sewall-Belmont website for more details. (via the Younger Women’s Task Force).

One more interesting discussion and celebration for women. On Thursday August 26th, Women ‘s eNews invites you to Women’s Equality Day in New York City— the day in 1920 when women gained the right to vote in the United States—to talk about equality in politics and media. (more info at feministing.com)

Across the pond? Go and hang out the “Sidney Feminist Meet-Up." It’s a good chance for a good chat and picnic in the Victoria Park. (more info at feministing.com).

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