One day in 2006, 14-year-old Hannah saw a man in a Mercedes drive past a homeless man, and observed to her dad, Kevin, "If that man had a less nice car, that man there could have a meal." Little did the Salwen family know that, motivated by Hannah, they would soon change their … [Read more...] about Talking to Father/Daughter Authors Kevin and Hannah Salwen About "The Power of Half"
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Title IX, Girls and Sports: Our Conversation with Robert Strauss, Author of "Daddy's Little Goalie"
As a reporter for Sports Illustrated and the New York Times, and a former college athlete, Robert Strauss has been involved in sports most of his life. Yet nothing prepared him for the whole new world that opened up when his two young daughters got involved in sports. His … [Read more...] about Title IX, Girls and Sports: Our Conversation with Robert Strauss, Author of "Daddy's Little Goalie"
my handbag, myself
The other night, as we were getting ready to go out, my husband asked me once again if I really needed everything in my purse – a word I use loosely since the bag I carry is closer in size to a small suitcase than to a dainty little handbag. Because my 50-year-old hormones were … [Read more...] about my handbag, myself
African Threads and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign by Valerie Hearder
When Valerie Hearder wrote to tell us her Africa story, we were blown away and asked her to share it with all of you. We are so proud to end our Mama Africa theme with her piece, which will introduce you to the amazing Grandmothers who are almost single-handedly nurturing the … [Read more...] about African Threads and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign by Valerie Hearder
Talking About Polygamy with Lola Shoneyin, Author of "The Secret Lives of the Four Wives"
Lola Shoneyin's novel, The Secret Lives of the Four Wives, touched me so deeply, bringing up issues that you would hope would be obsolete by now but are unfortunately alive and not-so-well. The story takes place in Nigeria and revolves around Baba Segi and his four wives, who are … [Read more...] about Talking About Polygamy with Lola Shoneyin, Author of "The Secret Lives of the Four Wives"
Africa's Beautiful Views and Big Gifts by Gabrielle Gosselin
I met Gabrielle Gosselin at the Jo Malone counter in Bloomingdale's, where somehow we started talking about Africa. She had just gotten back and was feeling a little out of sorts, especially amidst the excess of Bloomie's. I was so impressed by what she had been doing on the … [Read more...] about Africa's Beautiful Views and Big Gifts by Gabrielle Gosselin
Getting Schooled by Chioma Agwuegbo
We're always excited to hear from readers in other countries so when Chioma Agwuegbo emailed us a few months ago, we immediately enlisted her to write a guest post! Chioma grew up in Nigeria, where she graduated from Ebonyi State University with a degree in Mass Communication. … [Read more...] about Getting Schooled by Chioma Agwuegbo
Laura Dave Talks About "The First Husband"
We seem to devour Laura Dave's books around here faster than she can write them so we were thrilled when she sent us a copy of her latest, The First Husband. Once again, she's written a page-turner about our favorite subject -- love. Don't let the fact that her novels are so … [Read more...] about Laura Dave Talks About "The First Husband"