TWST BOOK CLUB
In the TWST Book Club, we take a journey through stimulating discussions while expanding our knowledge, skills and sisterly connections.
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
The 48 Laws of Power: In what has become one of the most famous books on power, Robert Greene, the author, combs 3.000 years of history to compile a list of 48 nuggets of wisdom that will help you acquire power and influence.
February 2023
Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington
Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present is a 2007 book by Harriet A. Washington. It is a history of medical experimentation on African Americans. From the era of slavery to the present day, this book presents the first detailed account of black Americans' abuse as unwitting subjects of medical experimentation
March 2023
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich is based on Hill's earlier work The Law of Success, said to be the result of more than twenty years of study of many individuals who had amassed personal fortunes.
Hill studied their habits and drew some 16 "laws" to be applied to achieve success. Think and Grow Rich condenses them, providing the reader with 14 principles in the form of a "Philosophy of Achievement". The book asserts that desire, faith, and persistence can propel one to great heights if one can suppress negative thoughts and focus on long-term goals.
April 2023
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois
The Souls of Black Folk: This landmark book is a founding work in the literature of black protest. W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) played a key role in developing the strategy and program that dominated early 20th-century black protest in America. In this collection of essays, first published together in 1903, he eloquently affirms that it is beneath the dignity of a human being to beg for those rights that belong inherently to all mankind.
May 2023
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment is a book by Eckhart Tolle. The book is intended to be a guide for day-to-day living and stresses the importance of living in the present moment and transcending thoughts of the past or future.
June 2023
The Island of Memes: Haiti’s Unfinished Revolution By Dr. Wade Nobles
This work provides a new intellectual discourse in the understanding of human psychology, cultural studies, traditional African spirituality, political science, and race relations. The Island of Memes: Haiti’s Unfinished Revolution makes clear that the remembering or re-experiencing of an African meaning of consciousness is essential to the liberation of the African mind and the development, empowerment, and revitalization of African people worldwide.
July 2023
When We Ruled: The Ancient and Medieval History of Black Civilisations by Robin Walker
When We Ruled examines the nature of what we call Black history; critically surveying the often-shoddy documentation of that history. Importantly, it focuses upon African civilization in the Valley of the Nile and analyzes the key historical phases of Ancient Egypt--critical exercises for any professed scholar of African history and vital pieces of Africa's legacy ... When we Ruled is a timely and immensely important work of benefit to scholars and students alike.
August 2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad Poor Dad tells the story of a boy with two fathers, one rich, one poor, to help you develop the mindset and financial knowledge you need to build a life of wealth and freedom.
September 2023
Stolen Legacy by George G.M. James
Stolen Legacy is an in-depth research that posits the fact that instead of Greek philosophers, the Egyptians should be credited for discovering philosophy. Moreover, according to its author, every development in philosophy since its discovery is falsely attributed to the Greeks. This work examines Egypt’s contribution to humanity, arts, science, spirituality and philosophy – and how the Greek philosophers stole it and claimed it as their own.
October 2023