Chicago, Oct 29, 30, and 31 at the Irish American Heritage Center
Plus freshman reads at:
St. Thomas University Minneapolis, October 15th
Newbury College Massachusetts, October 20th
Quinsigamond College Massachusetts, November 20th
Beacon Blurbs:
Not Quite Paradise, Adele Barker, December 2009, cloth, $24.95, 978-0-8070-0061-8
“Adele Barker's writing is cordial and informed, and offers this memorable gift—the story of strangers from very different countries becoming cherished and enduring friends. Against the background of a most beautiful country and through the tragedies that have marred its recent history, her love of the land and for its people won a high place in this reader’s heart.”
Open Education; the website has a link to Craig Watkins’ Chronicle of Higher Education interview. It includes commentary about the book and information on Watkins views on using digital technology for in education.
Pittsburg-Post Gazette; more great support of Nancy Gift’s book. They promoted a local event she was doing with a brief interview and had some positive comments on the book.
Holy Hullabaloos, Jay Wexler, June 2009, paperback original, $20.00, 978-0-8070-0044-1
Huffington Post; Jay Wexler’s new piece “The Court’s Cross to Bear” went live on the Huffington Post website on September 17th. Click on the link to read the piece:
Don Noble Reviews/Alabama Public Radio; host Don Noble reviewed the book on his radio program, aired August 31st; click the link to listen or read the review:
Ms. magazine; will recommend the book in their “Bookmarks” section, on stands in November
Beacon Acquisition:
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In 2007, Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma released his first feature, “A Jihad for Love,” in which he traveled through twelve countries and nine languages to explore the complex global intersections between Islam and homosexuality. The documentary became an international phenomenon. Shown in 49 nations, winning numerous awards, and critically acclaimed, it further heightened Sharma’s visibility nationally and internationally as a leading commentator on Islamic, racial, and political issues. In My Jihad, Sharma once again travels the globe—back to India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar—on a personal quest, asking whether Islam is ready for progressive reform in the 21st century. Spring 2012
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