Henry David Thoreau’s Best Books
Henry David Thoreau was a man to which several great books and philosophies are attributed – and his best books carry some of the most provocative but rational social ideals.

Page 10 of 17
Henry David Thoreau was a man to which several great books and philosophies are attributed – and his best books carry some of the most provocative but rational social ideals.
‘Kindred’ by Octavia E. Butler is, at its core, much more than just a work of historical science fiction but also harsh drilling against racial social injustice.
There are several important themes imbedded in ‘Kindred’ by Octavia E. Butler, and these themes prove vital and are real life applicable for all readers as they cover aspects such as family and kinship, violent trauma, education and freedom.
With a compelling narrative that is filled with suspense in nearly every line, Octavia E. Butlers’ ‘Kindred’ deploys the first-person perspective, selling a one-way ticket to readers as they time travel back and forth with the protagonist, Edana.
In ‘Kindred’, Octavia E. Butler brings to life characters of the antebellum era – most of which are troubled by slavery and the quest to survive and be free.
‘Kindred’ by Octavia E. Butler has a historical context tied to the history of slavery and interracial relationships that existed between white and Black races.
The best quotes in ‘Kindred’ are as brave and courageous as the book itself which tackles – squarely – one of the most complicated human relationships, that being the relationship between white and Black races.
Octavia E. Butler is a celebrated writer whose genre was based on the science fiction. She was one of the earliest known female writers of color to establish herself in a genre dominated by great male writers – the likes of Jules Verne and Jonathan Swift.
The success story of Octavia E. Butler in the sci-fi trope came as a huge shock – and still is felt so today – being that the genre was one dominated by white male authors whose legacies were viewed as unmatchable.
Octavia E. Butler has quite the interesting back catalogue available for readers to explore. Her books offer no short of engagements and are nothing less than a joy to read – whether you’re an old fan or just getting to know her.