Reviews and Comments

This compilation of essays on topics about society and history and the ways we can, and have, organised without hierarchy or oppressive power strictures is a beautiful piece of work.
It is inspiring and earnest and a great road map to anarchist ideas, mutual aid and consent as basis of our relationships and interactions with each other.
It might feel utopian or too idealistic, but for me it's been a breath of fresh air. A reminder that this longing for a more just, more free society is shared. This book makes a compelling case for radical ideas like societies with no prisons or no police forces.
I will definitely return to this one.
Inspiring.

Its a good science based overview of the current state of research on baby brain development.
I enjoyed it and it gave me some action points to get ready to be the best parent I can be for my little one.

It's a collection of birth stories that together make a case for more natural, woman oriented brith processes.
There's good, bad and boring stories, but overall is avery helpful bunch to read about and get ready for your own, as I did.

It's more of a cookbook and an explainer of all things kombucha. I will keep it as a reference to which I will return during my ongoing kombucha adventures. It is very clear and simple to understand, but it also goes into great depth in terms of explaining the origins of kombucha and the fermentation process that happens inside your kombucha jar.
I appreciate the abundance of suggestions for recipes in which you can use kombucha and the drinks and cocktails.
It's only flaw is that it seems to say that kombucha is good for almost everything, I'm a little bit skeptic of that claim. But I will surely put it to test and see how many of the things in the book I can accomplish... so far I have just brewed some regular kombucha and it was a success! So....

A worthy conclusion to a spectacular series. The Buddha ascends and he gives his last teachings to all his followers. The whole series vibrates with life and teachings that apply to all of us regardless if we subscribe to the Budhist belief system or not.
The topics of death, life, peace and love are all throughout these books and there is a lot of humour and story telling skill.
I loved how approachable the story is, and how it highlights kindness as one of the highest values we should aspire to.
Definitely a great way to be introduced to the whole Buddhist universe of knowledge.

This series gets more amazing every volume!
This one is full of action and has a really interesting villain. And although Buddha has trascended, he still has so much to learn and do!
I'm loving these books, kinda sad they're just 8 altogether!

Great insight into Japanese history. Very detailed and with lots of characters and politics I had never known about. It feels a bit slow paced at times, but it is beautifully illustrated and clarifies the mindset of the nation as it got into the biggest war of the century.

The structures of power to sustain religion start to form and the conflict that that brings is part of this story.
Tezuka's genious really shines on the expressiveness, action lines and in general the humour of this endearing, revealing and ultimately enticing series.
Must read!

Volume 4 takes young Siddharta into the forest of Uruvela, where he starts the trials to find his enlightenment. The series continues it's lighthearted, fresh and joyful tone. I love how it highlights the most important bits of Buddha's search for meaning while keeping the story fun and moving along.
I still struggle with the almost total lack of female characters of any weight. Other than that I am really enjoying the series, most particularly the amazing illustration that is filled with dynamism and movement.

My personal favourite of the series so far.
Siddharta attains enlightenment and becomes the Buddha. He is full of compassion, happiness and love for everyone. Even his enemies.
This book goes to some very profound places, expresses the infinite and communicates the depth of Buddhist philosophy, while being fun, joyful and just plain beautiful.
The illustrations are flawless as usual, and the rest of the crew engage in the usual shenanigans. But this volume breaks with the traditional story arcs, by elevating Buddha to Enlightenment and having him spread love and peace everywhere he goes.
I am truly inspired and excited about this book.
Love it.