Some Reading Options

So we're supposed to look through some of the readings. It feels a bit different, flipping ahead. I don't think I've done this before in any other classes. There are a lot of options to consider. I'll probably skip most of the audio and video options, honestly. All the audiobooks I've ever tried to listen to have moved way too slow. That may just be because I'm used to moving through stories a bit more quickly. So I know that ahead of time. 

I think one story I'm really looking forward to is Sita, Promila, and Shakuntala. It sounds like it focuses on the women of the story, which is something I'm intrigued by. And the picture is of a cool lady on a horse with a sword, so I like that too.

In week 9, I'm a bit torn. Savitri, Damayanti, Sati, and Uttara sounds fascinating, but so does the more in-depth telling of Krishna's life. I do so love stories about women, but backstories are fun too. Either way, it'll be fun to be reading new stories.

by Regina

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