August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. Team Gembridge share what they love or are planning to read soon.
happy reading!
Michelle
Jenni and Michelle loved Dr Kirstin Ferguson's keynote presentation about Leadership, and the balance of Head & Heart at the recent Philanthropy Australia conference. She generously shared stories of courage and vulnerability, research and data, plus a dash of dogs, MAFs and humor. Her books are highly recommended and on our reading lists.
Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership and Women Kind: Unlocking the Power of Women Supporting Women
Dr Kirstin Ferguson presenting at Philanthropy Conference 2024 in Adelaide about Head & Heart Leadership
Books on Philanthropy
Give While You Live: A Practical Guide to More & Better Giving in Australia by Peter Winneke
Savvy Giving: The Art and Science of Philanthropy by Genevieve Timmons
Future Philanthropy and Nonprofit Moneyball by Ryan Ginard
Courageous Woman
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Friendship, bravery, and love from the warzone in Vietnam
Tessa
Inspiring
The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cylenburg
A journey of connecting with our life's missions through vulnerability, self-discovery and learning from others.
Heart-Wrenching Story
A beautiful and heart-wrenching story about unlikely friendships, navigating trauma and tackling injustices commonly faced amongst the queer community.
Malu
Equality & Bias
For those passionate about gender equality and interested in understanding the impacts of data bias on women’s health, safety and opportunities, Caroline Criado-Perez's Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men is a must-read
A Poignant Read
I recommend Jeferson Tenório's O Avesso da Pele, published in English as Dark Side of Skin. This brutal and unapologetic novel confronts structural racism, violence and the fetishisation of black bodies, while also exploring themes of redemption, resilience and hope.
The story follows Pedro as he grapples with the murder of his father by the police. Through Pedro's journey, Tenório delves into both historical and contemporary issues, revealing the complex nature of cordial racism in Brazilian society.
Lauren
A Hopeful Tale
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Set in 1985 in a small Irish town, Small Things Like These is a story of quiet heroism and empathy, told through the point of view of Bill, a coal-merchant facing his busiest season. It's a very short book at only 128 pages, but every single word counts in telling this story of hope in the face difficult circumstances.
Haunting
The Green Mile by Stephen King
From the POV of death row supervisor Paul, The Green Mile tells the story of his encounter with an inmate who displays inexplicable abilities. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this haunting Southern Gothic will stay with you for a long while.
While it’s cold, why not curl up with a good book on National Book Lovers Day!