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Books (along with a smattering of movies and plays) that I have found of interest and want to share

Writing is a communal art

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Natalie Goldberg’s classic on writing. Ben Dolnick on compelling sentences. Jeopardy!’s other horrible choice.

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Margaret Heffernan sees our humanity and creativity as key to navigating an uncertain future.

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Kai Bird’s portrait of a president who saw how myths can hobble as well as ennoble a country.

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Pauli Murray was one of the most consequential and hopeful of 20th century Americans.

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Natalie Goldberg’s memoir of her struggle with cancer is a meditation on living a genuine life in full bloom.

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The forgotten history of Negro Leagues baseball and a decision tree for those considering criticizing Simone Biles.

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Frank Wade on wealth, community, justice, and a new American agenda for July 4th.

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Nesrine Malik argues we need new stories to overcome the harmful myths that subvert freedom.

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Make hard things easier, learn to apologize, write shorter emails, and get on with living a better life.

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Heather McGhee writes of why we must address our social solidarity deficit.