When the French parliament debated whether abortion should be legalized in 1974, the most rational and logical case presented was by Simone Veil, the Minister of Health.
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Book Review: ‘Joan of Arc: A History’ by Helen Castor
Castor is able to take us into the life of a young peasant girl who hears the voice of God and leads the French army to victory.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Red and the Black by Deloss Brown
This cogently written, well-acted period piece is flawed but well worth seeing – especially if you're interested in the milieu of Les Misérables.
Read More »Book Review: Dreyfus: Politics, Emotion, and the Scandal of the Century by Ruth Harris
Comprehensive study of the infamous Dreyfus Affair
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain, adapted by Tony DiGerolamo, illustrated by Rajesh Nagulakonda
A good way to introduce younger readers to one of the lesser works of one of the great American writers.
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