The Woman Who Could Have Been the First in Space
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Tall Poppy Review: Considering Mental Health in Academia
The opening of Life of the Mind Interrupted: Essays on Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education (Raven Books) says,… Keep Reading
Rediscovering South African Heritage Long After Apartheid
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People seek different means to “rescue” themselves from the hustle and bustle of everyday lives, escape from the hundreds of… Keep Reading
Madeleine Albright: Identifying Fascism in Her Brilliant Book
A fascist, observes Madeleine Albright, “is a bully with an army… someone who claims to speak for a whole nation… Keep Reading
Perfect Blueprint for Starting Up Your Own Business
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Cardiologist Explains Heart Health and His Own Experiences
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The Horrifying and Inspiring Story of the Parkland Kids
On February 14, 2018, 17 people were shot and killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. The… Keep Reading
A DNA Revelation: Mystery & Turmoil in Dani Shapiro’s Latest
Every day, as DNA testing sites deliver results to those who have submitted their saliva in small vials, dozens of… Keep Reading
A Tale of Two Popes – Both Living at the Same Time
It’s a fascinating and revealing tale of an unprecedented transfer of power, and of two very different men – who… Keep Reading
A Different Kind of Raw Narrative to Help Seniors Relate
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The Story of Man Who Twice Escaped Nazi Death Marches
“Dragging himself weakly, he made it to the side of the road. To go to the side of the road… Keep Reading
Michelle Obama in Her Own Words: “Becoming”
3.4 million copies sold last year made Becoming (Random House) by Michelle Obama the best-selling book of 2018! We are thrilled to… Keep Reading
“Presidents of War” Author Shares His Recent Reads
Author Michael Beschloss shares three books he’s enjoyed recently. We partner with Penguin to bring you videos from more great… Keep Reading
The Fun, Bizarre and Quirky Side of American Politics
With our nation’s deep political divide, conversations around politics and current events can get downright nasty, even among family and… Keep Reading
Jason Stanley: How Fascism and Propaganda Work
Jason Stanley stopped by the Just the Right Book studios to discuss his book How Propaganda Works (Princeton University Press) and how language influences… Keep Reading