This novel is based on an exceptional true story about the relationship between two men, Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian Muslim, and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli Jew. The Aramins and the Elhanans suffer in the aftermath of the violent deaths of their daughters. Rami’s daughter, Smadar, was killed when three young Palestinian men detonated suicide belts
Author: Barbara
I was first introduced to Rebecca Solnit in a “Democracy Now” interview. My next encounter was a “Brain Pickings” newsletter which featured Solnit’s book Hope in the Dark which was written at the height of the Bush administration’s power and the outset of the Iraq War–a very dark time. Hope in the Dark is still
I am busy reading Apeirogon by Colum McCann–I think someone here recommended it before the pandemic. The library is finally open here, so I checked out a copy. I’ll write more on the novel when I finish. Meanwhile I thought this online event sounded fun. I signed up and thought I’d share the information. Here’s
Due to a wonderful review on our blog, I put Vuong’s novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, on reserve at my local library. I had to wait, but I finally read it a few months ago. I was excited to learn that Krista Tippett had recorded an interview with Ocean Vuong. I highly recommend listening
Neill is a dear friend and wonderful writer. Early on, it seemed COVID 19 would have the largest impact on the elderly. We never really know who the “Remnant” will be in any given situation. While this meditation is aimed at a churchgoing audience, Neill’s ideas are both thoughtful and thought provoking. I love his
I discovered this site because I receive group e-mails from a cousin who is now home schooling her young two daughters due to the coronavirus. Their grandmother sent this site for the children. I spent hours yesterday checking on this pair of eagles hatching their eggs. It can take up to 24 hours or more
I was moved to write my response to a Bible study I attended. While my Christianity is nontraditional, it is my religious background. I attended seminary in my 40’s to try and understand Christianity at a deeper level. I love the Bible and its great stories. I am grateful for a space to share my
Alison suggested I pass on my friend’s letter which will be published in his local paper. He loves to write, and I think he made a very good point. When I was a child and my parents discovered that I had broken the rules, my mother would call for me. I knew I had done
I believe I found out about this lovely book from our blog and reading Brain Pickings. I plan to order it for a Christmas gift. I found out that an album is also available. The album puts Macfarlane’s poetry from Lost Words to music. The illustrations by Morris are lovely. Macfarlane was inspired to write
You all may know that the global climate strike that is happening September 20 in anticipation of the UN Climate conference. I hope everyone will participate! Here is motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=Vw58ckJdDmI. If you don’t know about Greta Thunberg, this climate conversation is a must. If you do know about her, you’ll love hearing her talk with
