War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America's Colony | 
pickInteresting. I have very little knowledge of Puerto Rican history. This was well-written and propulsive. However, sometimes the author describes events from a single person‘s point of view only to fibd he received the information from secondary sources. Sometimes, he makes sweeping statements.
Reading this one and what a horrible human Cornelius Rhoads was. Ick. He is smokin for sure.
pickSuch an informative history that must be read by all. There's things here that I had a vague knowledge of only because my fam is Puerto Rican, not because I was taught in school. But damn even we don't know the half of it and honestly it's f***ed up. If you want a better understanding of the battle over statehood v nationalism for PR, read this. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
While this is but one necessary change for the island, it is a significant one. #RickyRenuncio
The narrator sounds like Casey Cassem, but in a bad way. I just started listening. Hopefully it will become normal after a while.
Has anyone seen this article? Think maybe a shortage of medications will get PR the help they need?
https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/10/fda-head-hurricane-maria-set-to-hit-hosp...
Off-topic: When a lot of crap is going on in the world, I often do one of two things: 1. Read 2. Dust off my organizing skills.
This month, I decided to help a friend organize a massive fundraiser for the hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
If you live near Charlotte #NorthCarolina please consider attending! We are collecting both material & financial donations, so you can also help from anywhere in the nation. #puertorico #hurricanemaria
The view from my hammock. Post-Hurricane María. No electricity and no gasoline have @BookishMarginalia and I out in the terrace all day as the house is stifling hot.
Need a break from post-hurricane clean up. I started reading this one-sided, sensationalistic book a while back, but certain decisions based on colonialist-mindset have ired me and inspired me to pick it up.
pickThis was a powerful read. Well written and as easy to get into as the subject matter was hard to reconcile. Important read and felt as though it successfully paid homage to Pedro Albizu and those who have their life for freedom.
#todayinsj 1937 Ponce massacre. 19 civilians killed at a peaceful march by the US-appointed governor. Hundreds more wounded.
This has to be by next read.
pickYou guys! All you dnf posts are a freaking bummer today. So I'm celebrating #recommendsday by featuring this really informative and intense book about the history of Puerto Rico and US involvement. They sure didn't teach me this when I was growing up. It's on Hoopla audio and if you're looking to learn about the history you weren't taught, go grab this one.
pickFollows the nationalist movement in Puerto Rico and the US's capture and control of the island. Not a story widely told or known. Astonishing details about US foreign policy and treatment of Puerto Ricans. Such an important book to help us know the past and work towards a better future.
Part of my Read Harder challenge for Book Riot. I have never known the history of Puerto Rico. So devastating. This book has inspired me to find out more about Puerto Rico, past and present.
