do you remember where you were ten years ago and what you have achieved since then? does it feel like a long time ago? well, the answer to this question will put the next bit of information in its right context: 10 years is as long as humankind has left to halve global co2 emissions in order to have a fighting chance to maybe survive the (human) life-threatening consequences caused by climate change. (ok, so the tipping point is actually 2030, but 2021 is still young.) if you think 10 years is nothing for such a challenge – not mention all the efforts that then need to happen until 2050 – and ..read more

part manifesto, part rant, part educational intro into feminism, florence given’s ‘women don’t owe you pretty’ reads like a rollercoaster ride. The post women don’t owe you pretty by florence given appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

in his third book a promised land obama recounts his story from his childhood to the spring of 2011 well into the first term of his presidency. in a total of 701 page. if that sounds long, it is. it is a really long book. and that’s a good thing, because let me tell you, […] The post a promised land by barack obama appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

it used to be not so long ago, that it wasn’t easy to find decent books written by real women about their life experiences. luckily this has rapidly changed in the last few years. so here are a few of my favourite strong women telling us about their lives in somewhat autobiographical accounts. some books […] The post memoirs and other biographical accounts by strong women appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

the book’s subtitle reads ‘why talking about money will change your life’. from that title alone, some synapses in head decided that this was a book on personal finance. i was both surprised and - to be honest - a bit reluctant to learn that it isn’t. per se. The post open up by alex holder appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

all in all, fashionspolis by dana thomas is an informative, well researched and compelling read that covers past, present and future of the garment industry with a special focus on sustainability. The post fashionopolis by dana thomas appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

being single isn't always easy. specifically not during a global pandemic. and even less so with the holiday season approaching. so i curated a list of the 5 best nonfiction books for singles based on facts, evidence and science. these books have helped me, so maybe they'll help you to The post the 5 best nonfiction books for singles appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

invisible women by caroline criado perez is one of the most important books i read in the last years. it should be mandatory reading for all and any introductory courses in both the hard and social sciences. The post invisible women by caroline criado perez appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

in this opinion piece i will cover my experiences with wearing feminist statement clothes and why i believe that all of us should wear more of it. The post let’s wear more feminist statement clothes appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more

my own words by ruth bader ginsburg is a condensed and situated version of the intellectual heritage of one of the biggest thinkers, intellectuals and idealists of the last sixty (or so) years. The post my own words by ruth bader ginsburg appeared first on idealistatheart.com ..read more