Non-fiction

I've been on a non-fiction kick lately in the book department. I typically stay within the fiction category, but lately I have been venturing more and more into the non-fiction realm. It started with reading a book written by one of my idols, Jane Goodall. She wrote "In the Shadow of Man" in 1970s and it has been re-released in various different versions since. This book talks about her first observations and experiences with researching Chimpanzees in Africa. I first read her book when I was in high school and I was lucky enough to attend several of her lectures and even meet her in person! Its amazing to me how such a strong powerful woman can be contained within her demure English-sized stature. My most recent book is called "Half the Sky - Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," written by Nicholas Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn. I'm only half-way through and it has already stirred and awoken my awareness and interest in international human rights. I studied international human rights in graduate school and also in various other stages of my education, and find the topic fascinating. In this stage of my life, I want to make a difference and actually do something for the world. Although I can't at this point travel the world tackling international human rights issues, I can certainly help with things locally. After my stint with Team in Training is officially finished for the year, I'm interested in getting involved with Homeboy Industries, which helps to provide education and job training for at-risk youth in the LA area. I'll keep you posted on how it goes!  Any other non-fiction reading suggestions?