McGovern's book takes on special meaning now as Congress is proposing reductions in food aid programs both here and abroad.
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Interview with Christine Grote, Author of Dancing in Heaven
Author Christine Grote talks about Dancing in Heaven and also the process of publishing this inspirational memoir.
Read More »Interview: Author Michael Muhammad Knight, of Why I Am A Five Percenter
"I came from a punk rock ethos, and also a certain kind of Muslim ethos, that made it cool to be ignored and alone on the margins."
Read More »Book Review: Rose Cottage by Mary Stewart
Rose Cottage transports the reader back to post-WW2 England, to a village full of mystery and a little romance
Read More »Book Review: The Mistress of Nothing: A Novel by Kate Pullinger
The Mistress of Nothing is a pleasant leisurely cruise up the Nile, but it leaves some unanswered questions.
Read More »Book Review: Just My Type: A Book About Fonts by Simon Garfield
Who knew font trivia could be so much fun?
Read More »Thoughts On Norway and the Famine in Somalia
Humanitarian compassion is what defines Norway as a nation.
Read More »Interview with Janelle Meraz Hooper, Author of Bears in the Hibiscus
Hooper's books are character-driven and lean heavily on the lives and challenges of women.
Read More »Book Review: Humphrey Bogart: The Making of A Legend by Darwin Porter
If you're looking to read a biography about Humphrey Bogart, this ain't the book.
Read More »Budget Cuts Urgent, But Fighting Child Hunger More Important
Hunger-fighting programs are some of the most inexpensive foreign policy initiatives you will find.
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