pickThis was an interesting book both about women of color in science and sharks. We listened to it in the car and I‘m happy to say my son liked it too. #SharkWeekReadathon @TEArificbooks
2 5* reads in March! Sharks Don't Sink is such a compelling dive (excuse the pun) into academia, in particular, what Black women/WOC have to deal with in order to advance.
The second 5* is Wild Dark Shore, a gripping, gothic tale of a woman who is found close to death on the shores of a small research island. How did she get there? Why is she there? And what are the caretakers of the island hiding?
pickResilient, defiant, joyful, gentle. The tone of this work really surprised me. As much as Graham is clear about her and others' negative experiences of racism and misogyny in academia and scientific field research, it's clear that in pursuing her own path she has provided a place of hope and curiousity undaunted by biased, apathetic and oppressive forces, not just for herself but for other Black people and other minority groups, 1/?
Okay, but I LIKE it. Look at that chill little fishie!
Relatable.
Amazon 3 for 2 sale got me!
so-soAn interesting memoir about shark science, and being a scientist. I did think that it wasn‘t entirely sure what kind of memoir it wanted to be; a story about shark science, a story about the demands of academic scientific pathways, or a story about the racist flaws of academic pathways. It wasn‘t quite enough of any of these things to truly capture me, although all were relatively interesting. A bit superficial.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Change small pieces of the world; shift the tides. Shark science is a white male dominated field. Shocker, I know. After connecting with other female scientists of color, Graham finds camaraderie and support in her passion, and advocates to change the system, while advocating for these incredible creatures.
pickBetween a pick and a so-so. A look into the life of a black female shark scientist, though most of the story focused on her journey getting there and her struggles as a black female in a very white male dominated field. I can‘t help but to wonder if this was also a revenge piece against a former professor. I would recommend this in print form. While excellent at her job, a great audiobook narrator she is not.
1. JamieArc is for my name (Jamie Archer). I only just realized that people might think Arc is for advanced reader‘s copy. Nope 😂
2. I typically drive, grocery shop, clean, do a puzzle, or walk while audiobooking.
3. Last audiobook was True Gretch, tagged is current interesting listen.
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Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist | 
