After seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice speak a few months ago, I decided it was time to start reading MLK's books. I have always loved his famous quotes, so I knew I would love any of his books. I started with Strive Toward Freedom, his account of the Montgomery bus boycott in... Continue Reading →
I had never heard of Arch Merrill until I found his books at my dad's house. Merrill worked at the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle newspaper for years and also wrote numerous books about the history and folklore of Western New York. I read his book Tomahawks and Old Lace recently and really enjoyed it. His... Continue Reading →
I decided that I should read some of Gloria Steinem's work after seeing her speak at the Massachusetts Conference for Women in December. I virtually knew nothing about her except for the fact that she is a feminist and an amazing human being, so I really enjoyed reading My Life on the Road. The book... Continue Reading →
I saw two 20th-century icons speak recently: Gloria Steinem and Dan Rather. Gloria was a keynote speaker at the opening night of the Massachusetts Conference for Women. I hadn't attended the conference before, so the opening night was a good overview of the event. The exhibit hall was impressive: areas for career resources, nonprofits, female... Continue Reading →
It's frightening how fast 2017 has gone. It's time for my 14th annual birthday list already. I started off strong with the help of my friend Daisy last weekend. We went to Harvard Bookstore's warehouse sale, which happens twice a year. The last thing I need is more books, but I told myself I would... Continue Reading →
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