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in TVMeet American Hero Daisy Bates on Independent Lens February 2

Daisy Bates, fearless civil rights leader, achieved fame as leader of the Little Rock Nine, but at what price?by missbobetier / on Jan 30, 2012 -
in FilmFrom Tribeca Film: Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Adventure (2011)

When two friends tape-recorded the fights of their violently noisy neighbors, they created one of the world's first 'viral' pop-culture sensations.by missbobetier / on Jan 22, 2012 -
in TVHave You Heard from Johannesburg (PBS) Concludes January 26

The conclusion of a five-part series about the global anti-apartheid movement, “Have You Heard from Johannesburg?,” airs on PBS January 26.by missbobetier / on Jan 21, 2012
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “nonfiction”
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Paul O’Sullivan Slams Peter Piegl and Sean Newman’s Glenn Agliotti Biography
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Paul O’Sullivan, the investigator who worked on the Glenn Agliotti and Jackie Selebi case, has written a letter to The Star urging people not to buy the newly released biography, Glenn Agliotti by Peter Piegl and Sean Newman, reports Brendan Roane. O’Sullivan is quoted as saying that the book is “a work ...3 hours ago -
The Legacy of Jonestown
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I just finished reading Stories from Jonestown by Leigh Fondakowski. I finished it while on vacation in a lovely relaxing spot, one of my favorite places to visit. It was pointed out to me more than once, that I was reading about a horrific tragedy while I was supposed to be “relaxing.” I would argue that ...4 hours ago -
Podcast: Christa Kuljian Discusses Sanctuary with Sue Grant-Marshall
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Christa Kuljian was in studio with Sue Grant-Marshall for her Reading Matters show on Radio Today to discuss Sanctuary: How an Inner-city Church Spilled onto a Sidewalk , her book about the Central Methodist Church in Johannesburg’s role in providing shelter for refugees, especially during xenophobic ...5 hours ago -
Writing Prompt: Express Emotions About Paul McCartney’s Maybe I’m Amazed
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The Subdued Piano, Week #3 Sir Paul has made it to my writing prompts on piano interpretation. Of course he has. He is one fourth of the legendary Beatles. Not including him would be tantamount to travesty. Today, your job is to express emotions about Paul McCartney’s song, Maybe I’m Amazed. Creative Idea ...5 hours ago -
Go Back in Sport History with South Africa’s 100 Most Famous Sports Photos
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In South Africa’s 100 Most Famous Sports Photos you will see over 100 photos of South Africa’s most famous sport stars covering over 50 years of memorable sporting moments. Sport star featured include: AB de Villiers, Alan Donald, Bruce Fordyce, Bryan Habana, Chad Le Clos, Charl Schwartzel, Francois ...6 hours ago -
Win a Copy of Random Kak I Remember About Growing Up in South Africa and Other Prizes!
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You could stand the chance to win one of ten copies of Trevor Romain’s book Random Kak I Remember About Growing Up in South Africa , plus one of the following prizes: milkshakes for two at Milky Lane; a box of Quality Street sweets; or a month’s supply of Chappies bubblegum. To enter, simply fill in your ...6 hours ago -
Orlando Ordeal: Antony Altbeker Talks to Redi Tlhabi About Endings and Beginnings
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By Antony Altbeker for the Sunday Times Lifestyle Magazine Antony Altbeker speaks to Redi Tlhabi, a finalist in the Alan Paton Awards , about her memoir of growing up in Soweto Redi Tlhabi is a journalist who hosts a talkshow on Radio 702 and a programme on Al Jazeera English . Endings and Beginnings: A ...1 day ago -
Vegas and the Mob by Al W Moe Book Review
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Title: Vegas and the Mob Author: Al W Moe Genre: Non-Fiction Buy Links: Amazon Paperback | Amazon Kindle Book Description: The truth about Las Vegas, unlike the watered-down versions you might have heard elsewhere. Sin City was the Mob’s greatest venture and most spectacular success, and through forty years of ...1 day ago -
Swimming Upstream: Andrea Nagel Reviews 21 Yaks and a Speedo by Lewis Pugh
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By Andrea Nagel for The Times Polar bears swim the icy waters of the North and South poles all the time, but they have 10cm of blubber and thick fur to keep them insulated. Lewis Pugh has only a swimming cap, a Speedo and his superhuman determination. He has based his career on setting himself extraordinarily ...1 day ago -
Pillowtalk: Karen Jayes
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By Pearl Boshomane for The Times What are you reading now? Dear Ahmedbhai, Dear Zuleikhabehn , which records the letters of Ahmed Kathrada and Zuleikha Mayat during Kathrada’s incarceration . Why read it? It is about the need for faith in oppressive circumstances, the need to reignite the argument for ...1 day ago -
Glenn Agliotti to Discuss his Biography with Authors Peter Piegl and Sean Newman at the Troyeville Hotel
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The Troyeville Hotel Book Club takes on Glenn Agliotti talking about his biography, Glenn Agliotti by Peter Piegl and Sean Newman. The event will take place on Tuesday 25 June at 7 PM for 7:30 PM. Entry is R179 and includes dinner. Booking is essential. See you there! Event Details Date : Tuesday, 25 June ...1 day ago -
“Shit happens, en dan doen jy wat?”: Lanie van Reenen gesels met Riana Scheepers
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Lanie van Reenen se memoire C’est la vie vertel van haar uitdagende paar jare as die mede-eienaar en bestuurder van ’n Franse boetiek-hotel, waartydens sy byna alles verloor het. Riana Scheepers het by haar gekuier om meer uit te vind oor haar verliese, haar oorwinnings en die spesiale verhouding tussen haar ...1 day ago -
Vegas and the Mob by Al W Moe | Book Review
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Title: Vegas and the Mob Author: Al W Moe Genre: Non-Fiction/Historical Synopsis: The truth about Las Vegas, unlike the watered-down versions you might have heard elsewhere. Sin City was the Mob’s greatest venture and most spectacular success, and through forty years of frenzy, the FBI watched, listened on phone ...2 days ago -
Writing Prompt: Express Emotions About Commodores’ Three Times a Lady
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The Subdued Piano, Week #3 Last week was all about the energetic piano. This week, we keep things low-key with a softer, more subdued piano. This week’s songs feature the piano in a way that sets the stage for reflection. Not every song has to be hard-core. Not every piano note must be blaring in your face. Much ...2 days ago -
Great Food Writing: A Culinary and Cultural Adventure
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When Michael Moss’s book Salt Sugar Fat was recently excerpted in the New York Times magazine, the cover was just a picture of a Dorito with an enticing pull quote: “I feel so sorry for the public.” I, for one, was hooked, and quickly got my hands on a full copy of Moss’s exposé of [...] The post Great Food ...2 days ago -
Recent Grad Job Advice: The Best Career Books
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There are some excellent non-fiction books out there to help you create the perfect resume, ace an interview, and put your best foot forward. Some are classics, tried and true, while others focus on the edgiest trends for 21st century job seekers. College grad job competition is high, but there are tools that can make ...2 days ago -
70 Small Changes that Helped My Mom Lose 99 Pounds in a Year
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by Jessica Trindon When I first started on my weight loss journey I was lost and hopeless. Along the way as I picked up steam my family joined in, we ended up losing 200 pounds overall. Tweet3 days ago -
Review: The Gettysburg Approach to Writing & Speaking Like a Professional by Philip Yaffe
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by First Mate Keira Title: The Gettysburg Approach to Writing & Speaking Like a Professional Author: Philip Yaffe Format: Ebook Page Count: 288 pages Grade Reading Level: 9 th Grade+ Why I read this book: I was offered a review copy by the author. In addition, I was interested in learning the ...3 days ago -
Sunday Read: Excerpt from Cotton Tenants by James Agee and Walker Evans
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The New York-based publishing company Melville House has scored a critical hit with its latest book, Cotton Tenants . The work was created from an unpublished manuscript of Jame Agee’s, discovered in the writer’s archives at the University of Tennesee . Agee’s writing is accompanied by photographs from ...3 days ago -
Confessions of a Fairys Daughter
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Confessions of a Fairys Daughter: growing up with a gay dad / Alison Wearing Toronto: Knopf Canada, c2013. 292 p. To provide full disclosure, I must tell you that Ive met Alison, and have featured her on our local blog, Stratford Authors . Thus, I will not be reviewing this book as much as highlighting it. I think ...3 days ago



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