We Were Not Orphans!
A conversation with author and advocate Sherry Matthews on the remarkable story of the Waco State Home for “dependent and neglected” children and the thousands of Texas children who called the institution home during the most vulnerable time of their lives. Both harrowing and heartfelt, the first person stories of these so-called “throw away children” will inspire you to take a stand for the rights of children everywhere. (wewerenotorphans.com)
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How Are You Writing Your Future?
Our future is a fiction that we write. We all live in a story. Do you know what yours is? A warm and heartfelt conversation with the remarkable Betty Sue Flowers, former Director of the LBJ Library at The University of Texas and beloved teacher and mentor. Listen and be inspired about your life!
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Time, Writing and Narrative with Jennifer Egan
A deeply engaging and stimulating conversation on writing, time and narrative with Jennifer Egan (jenniferegan.com), the 2011 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fiction and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2011. Jennifer’s award-winning novel A Visit From the Goon Squad examines the power of memory, and the effect and role of time in our finite and timeless lives! Congratulations, Jennifer on winning the Pulitzer!
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China Rising! A Conversation with James & Deborah Fallows
Will the 21st Century be dominated by China? Should the rest of the world be weary of this awakening giant of Asia? James Fallows of the Atlantic Monthly (www.theatlantic.com/james-fallows/), and Deborah Fallows (www.deborahfallows.com) joined me for a discussion on what makes China so fascinating, what are its strengths and challenges, and how should the U.S. and the world view and respond to this emerging global superpower.
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Beyond Words: Women Healing Women in Israel
What does it take to see and hear the “other”? How can we heal the heart and soul of those that have wronged us or we have wronged? Nitsan Gordon and the women of Beyond Words (www.beyondwords.org.il) are reaching beyond cultures, beyond political lines, beyond faiths and beyond fear and mistrust to help women of all cultures and backgrounds in Israel build peace, one heart at a time.
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