Kali J Desautels

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Originally intended to simply focus on book reviews, over time, KaliDesautelsReads has morphed into its own entity. I write about issues that are near to my heart, be they political, feminist, motherhood, mental health, or, as the title holds, books. A thirty-something Canadian woman in my mid-thirties, I have been “super married” to my high school sweetheart since 2006, and together we have two crazy, clever, kind, hilarious, wonderful kids. My first book – How Not To Blog: Finding Myself, One Post at a Time is available on Amazon (in eBook formats for you clever tech readers, and paperback for those of us who love that new book smell!) I have tried a podcast – it’s still on Apple and Google Podcasts – but writing is where my heart is. My life changed dramatically when my husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2018, and I am now a writer for a leading Canadian Cancer Non-Profit. I am lucky enough to have a family that loves me and pushes me to be my best, even if it is outside of my cushiony comfort zone. I have a village of friends that nourish me, mentally, and spiritually. Welcome to my thoughts. Sit down. Stay a while. Enjoy a cup of coffee!

Shiva’s Fire – Suzanne Fisher Staples

It’s that time of the year where your kids are probably starting to drive you crazy with being bored. If you have a child around 10 years old, I recommend Shiva’s Fire by Suzanne Fisher Staples. The story of a dancer named Parvati who is training with a dance guru and discovers that she has the gift of music in her blood. It is a basic introduction to Hindu mysticism for young children, though must not be confused with true Hindu culture. Originally published in 1958, this version was re-printed in 2001 and suffers from an amount of cultural appropriation. That said, it is an easy, engaging book for young readers.

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