“The Black Church”: Jesus’ People As Activists
What is the role of the African American church in the United States?
Nonfiction
“The Girls”: The Gymnastics Exposé that Reveals the Mind of a Sexual Predator
Why is such a depressing topic important to know about?
Traveling Internationally with Teenagers: “We Came, We Saw, We Left” by Charles Wheelan
Have you ever thought of taking a year off and traveling? With teenagers?
Ford’s book “Dress Codes”: How what we wear helps determine destiny
In which we discover fashion isn’t frivolous.
3 Great Books About Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Glamorous Ways
These photos from Cheelah via Flickr taken in 1962 (above) and 1965 (below) made it look like her time as a Pan Am flight attendant was wonderful, despite all the restrictions. I grew up during the 70’s, a decade in which it started to become socially acceptable for even white, middle class married women to …
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The Surprising Favorite Books of World War 2 American Soldiers
Public domain Being in the military, whether during peace or war, can be incredibly boring. If you’ve ever served or been around the military, you will know that waiting takes up a lot more of your time than you’ve ever imagined. Imagine adding that to the stress of actual battle, and you can imagine how …
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“Craft: An American History” by Glenn Adamson: Is Hand Made Better?
Where does hand craft end and factory work begin?
“When Women Invented Television”: How to Invent an Entertainment Empire
24 hours and nothing to watch? Leave it to the women!
Best Book Club Ideas for “When Women Invented Television”
Everything you need to lead a successful discussion of The Women Who Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
“Friendfluence” Explains Why Friends are Essential to Mental Health and Human Survival
Are friends as necessary as family? Many people treat their friends as a luxury they can’t always afford. Is that true?
