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Katherine's list: This October marks the 38th year of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With each passing day, we encounter individuals who have experienced domestic violence at least once in their lives. We pass them while on our daily commutes, grabbing a drink at our local coffee shops, in our classrooms, our workplace, the gym, walking our dogs- you name it. The rate at which women are assaulted or beaten by their partner is as many as six times every minute. For a lot of survivors of domestic violence, there tends to be a cycle that is repeated in which there is a continued rate of domestic abuse that surrounds the individual. Despite this cycle, there is a way out of the psychological and physical pain. There are books, treatments, groups, housing, therapists, and websites that can provide information on how to escape from an unhealthy relationship and what a healthy relationship looks like. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help at https://www.thehotline.org/ or feel free to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). For more information on this difficult topic, be sure to check out some of these reads available at the Dallas Public Library. Be aware, stay safe, and be loved. You have a voice and you are loved. |
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No Visible Bruises : What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us
by Rachel Louise Snyder
In No Visible Bruises, journalist Rachel Louise Snyder gives context for what we don’t know we’re seeing. She frames this urgent and immersive account of the scale of domestic violence in our country around key stories that explode the common myths―that if things were bad enough, victims would just leave; that a violent person cannot become nonviolent; that shelter is an adequate response; and most insidiously that violence inside the home is a private matter, sealed from the public sphere and disconnected from other forms of violence. Through the stories of victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and reform movements from across the country, Snyder explores the real roots of private violence, its far-reaching consequences for society, and what it will take to truly address it.
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Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up With Domestic Violence, And The Truths To Set You Free
by Brian F. Martin
According to UNICEF, growing up with domestic violence is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world, affecting more than a billion people. Yet, too few people are aware of the profound impact it can have. Invincible seeks to change this lack of awareness and understanding with a compelling look at this important issue, informing and inspiring anyone who grew up living with domestic violence--and those who love them, work with them, teach them, and mentor them. Through powerful first-person stories, including the author's own experiences, as well as insightful commentary based on the most recent social science and psychology research, Invincible not only offers a deeper understanding of the concerns and challenges of domestic violence, but also provides proven strategies everyone can use to reclaim their lives and futures.
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Carlos' list: Slash Slinging Samurai! "I don't make films, but if I did they'd have a samurai." -"One Week," Bare Naked Ladies Truer words were never spoken. I grew up with a blazing passion for swords and religiously watched sword fights and lightsaber duels to the point my mother would have to sit me next to her so I'd stop rewinding Zorro. However, no sword-wielding warriors have been more influential to me than the samurai. If you have ever dreamed of charging into battle wielding a katana then the items below are for you! |
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Usagi Yojimbo
by Stan Sakai
This fantastical series follows the adventures of a masterless rabbit samurai, Miyamoto Usagi, in Japan at the turn of the seventeenth century. The rōnin rabbit stands up for justice and truth in a time of social and political unrest as he wanders through the world.
Miyamoto Usagi was created by Stan Sakai who based on the samurai Miyamoto Musashi. The series is heavily influenced by japanese films, especially in regards to works by Akira Kurosawa.
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Throne of Blood
Considered to be one of Akira Kurosawa's most acclaimed films, Throne of Blood is a reimagining of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" set in feudal Japan.
The film follows samurai warriors Washizu and Miki who come upon a spirit who predicts their futures. When the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's devious wife, Asaji, urges him to fulfill the rest of the spirit's prophecy by killing his lord and usurping his seat.
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