New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Brenda Wineapple's highly engaging critical biography of Emily Dickinson examines the poet's enduring friendship with editor Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
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Birth Of Rice-a-Roni: The Armenian-Italian Treat
Jul 31st, 2008 · The birth of Rice-A-Roni began with a friendship between a Canadian immigrant and a survivor of the Armenian genocide. Soon after, an Italian family made "the San Francisco treat" into a popular side dish.
Unabomber's Brother, Victim Form Unique Friendship ****
Jun 25th, 2008 · David Kaczynski, brother of the Unabomber, and Gary Wright, a Unabomber victim, talk about their friendship, which started the day the Unabomber went to court.
Mothers Bound Together by the Cost of War
Jun 23rd, 2008 · Mothers of troops buried in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery have formed a second family through friendship, communion and strength. It's their deep wounds, they say, that have linked them together with deep bonds.
Rocketship Park: 'Run Away'
Jun 6th, 2008 · Whoever said Americana had to come from the heartland? Brooklyn-based Rocketship Park, headed by talented yet unassuming lead singer and instrumentalist Josh Kaufman, fleshes out smooth, folky, alt-country songs about life and loss, family and friendship, harnessing a simple, seemingly effortless beauty. The group's debut record, Off & Away, offers a sense of peace and nostalgia that grounds even the most anxious of listeners.
China Forbes: Pink Martini's Singer Goes Solo
Jun 3rd, 2008 · Forbes' first solo release in more than 10 years showcases the Pink Martini singer's pop side. With laidback yet disarming hooks and honest lyrics, '78 addresses the ups and downs of Forbes' own experiences with friendship, loneliness, and love.
Friendship and Idealism in 'Reprise'
May 16th, 2008 · Fresh Air film critic David Edelstein reviews Reprise, the first feature film by Norwegian writer and director Joachim Trier. The movie tells the story of two aspiring authors whose adolescent idealism is crushed by literary success.
From Sweeper to Capitol Hill Staffer, 'Step By Step' ****
May 13th, 2008 · For six decades, Bertie Bowman has worked on Capitol Hill. He began as a 13-year-old sweeping the steps, and now he is the hearing scheduler for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In between, he forged friendships with some of the most prominent members of the Senate. Step by Step is his new memoir.
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