Books
The inciting action of Smith’s moving memoir is the event that forced her to reckon with the fact that her marriage was in trouble.
The reissue of this novel now is valuable, beyond its considerable historical and aesthetic virtues, because it makes pertinent points about today’s world, bedeviled by war, misery, poverty, and the enticing lure of despotism as an answer to democracy’s shortcomings.
It is ironic — but understandable — that 50 years ago only a handful of people experienced what has become one of the iconic happenings of 20th century art.
We should take courage from this splendid work about how truth and justice triumphed over stupidity and prejudice, and how much the loyalty and love and determination of one remarkable family could accomplish a hundred and thirty years ago.
“Faraway the Southern Sky” is an extraordinary literary achievement because it makes real and present the scuffling life and education of the very young man who grew up to become Ho Chi Minh.
In this book, readers are given a full taste of the lives of three complicated musical artists.
The history of U.S. policy on immigration might charitably be described as shameful.
“I wanted to explore the real nature of guilt and innocence, and why it isn’t easy for society to forgive.”
Two books chase the devil’s tail as they examine America’s evil ways.
Book Review: Finding Well-Paid Work After Graduation — The Luck of the Draw
Readers interested in understanding how typical Americans transition from college to work should savor this provocative book.
Read More about Book Review: Finding Well-Paid Work After Graduation — The Luck of the Draw