Recommended Books

A couple of years ago, I had to ask my Facebook friends what being “woke” meant. I receive many appropriate answers. Even then, after much reading, research, probing, and head scratching, I’m getting a grasp on the concept.

If you still struggle with understanding what it means to be “woke” you no longer need struggle as I did.

Thankfully, The Babylon Bee just released The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness, and it is a gem.

Here, straight from the Bee’s website, are the 10 Commandments of Wokeness:

1) Thou shalt have no other Gods before the all-powerful State (duh!)

2) Thou shalt not make for yourself any graven image (unless it’s a giant bronze BLM raised fist you bow down to every morning)

3) Thou shalt not take the name of your Lord God in vain (unless you’re reminding everyone that Jesus was actually a Socialist revolutionary)

4) Remember Pride Month, and keep it holy

5) Honor your father and your mother (unless they are evil MAGA racists. In that case, you should cancel them.)

6) Thou shalt not kill (Unless you’re killing a fascist by beating them over the head with a “tolerance” sign)

7) Thou shalt not commit adultery (unless it’s consensual)

8) Thou shalt not steal (unless you’re looting a Nike shoe store for justice)

9) Thou shalt not bear false witness (unless you’re living your truth!)

10) Thou shalt not covet (unless you are coveting the possessions of a rich white oppressor. Then, it’s totally ok)

But there is much more! The chapters in the book will…

• Enable you to discover your inner oppression.
• Help you understand the importance of your skin color.
• Teach you how to understand gender properly.
• Show you the correct use of pronouns in a LBGTQ world.
• Straighten you out on American history.
• Introduce you to the art of being offended.
• Guide you in finding a “woke” church.
• Show why SCIENCE trumps God.
• Encourage the right use of violence.
• Share secrets of “getting out the vote.”
• Lead you to “woke” entertainment.
• How to nurture “woke” children. And much more.

The Glossary

There is also a super-useful glossary.

In fact, it is so helpful I’ve copied it and have it available on all my devices!

A Quick Book Review

I found the book to be well-written, witty, filled with humor, and, of course, satire. But don’t let the mirth and satire fool you into thinking the book has no substance. Reading the book is like taking sugar with an ill tasting medicine. You will learn the truth about “wokeness” and all it entails. But you will have some smiles and laughs along the way.

I highly recommend this book. You will have a great read!

Click here to buy the book.

(Full Disclosure: This is not a paid review. The opinions expressed are my own.)

About The Babylon Bee According to Fran

The Babylon Bee is a site dedicated to satire from a conservative Christian viewpoint. In their satire you will find truth. I like most of what they publish, but not all. I believe that on occasion their satirical look at something is more hurtful than helpful. But this may be a matter of taste and I continue to be a fan.