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    The book I chose is Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others" by Barbara Brown Taylor. I chose this book because I grew up as a Christian in the Dominican Republic. From a young age, I was taught that there’s only one true religion. And that question about anything about it was a sin. However, coming to the USA exposed me to many different religions. I started asking many questions about core Christian beliefs and learning about the different religions I was exposed to. Learning about many different practices opened my eyes and made me take certain beliefs as my own.  The book explores the diversity of religious experiences beyond Christianity. Throughout it, Taylor talked about Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam, showcasing the beauty and depth she finds in their practices and beliefs. Taylor emphasizes the idea of "holy envy” which is the admiration and longing she feels for aspects of other faiths that resonate deeply with her spiritual journey. The book so...

 Date: October 18, 2024 To:   Clark Hansen, CEO, Anima Mundi Development Partners From: Brigitte Ricalde Buntin, Research & Development Subject: Investment Opportunity, Unilever  As a member of the research and development department, my main responsibility is to look at potential companies that align with our company's values. At Anima Mundi Development Partners we prioritize companies that are committed to doing business in a socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and profitable manner. After doing some research I believe a company that is committed to addressing society’s most pressing needs is Unilever. A Public British multinational fast-moving consumer goods company founded in 1929.  Unilever is a B corporation meaning that it meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. AMDP’S KEY INVESTMENT STANDARDS Triple Bottom Line: ...

When I was a kid one of my favorite things was watching my great-grandmother Tatica cook. If I had to rank my favorite cooks it would be Mami Tacia, mami Oly, and Papi Junior. Growing up I didn’t like cooking, I felt like it was an expectation so I rarely did it. In a typical Hispanic household, it was expected for the girls to learn how to cook while the boys did nothing. I always heard stories about how my mom used to cook for all of her cousins because she was a girl and the oldest. However, my view changed as I grew up and I had evidence to back up my claims. Papi Junior grew up knowing how to cook, clean, and care for himself. These qualities that I rarely saw from a man growing up. He was born in a family of seven where he had four brothers. His mom and dad made it their priority to teach their kids how to take care of themselves regardless of gender. This made me realize that I was treated unfairly by others. My mom personally never forced me to do things I didn’t want to do. Bu...

The book I chose is American Like Me, edited by American Ferrera. I was intrigued by its structure. The book is a compilation of essays from the perspectives of children of immigrant parents and people who migrated as children and young adults. I usually get quite bored reading books. However, the many stories told in this book keep me engaged. Knowing that great people who have been able to achieve great things went through something similar to me as a child made this book a source of comfort.  Like many people in this book, I also wondered what it meant to be American. I migrated to the United States when I was 9 and often thought about what it meant to be American. Did this mean that I had to choose one culture over another? Or was there a way to find a good balance between both cultures? To this day, I still find myself wondering if I’m American enough. This book made me reflect on the many experiences we as immigrants and children of immigrants face. For so long this was some...