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"
Books
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"
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"
Our Exclusive Interview with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Geraldine Brooks
We love books that are not only great stories but that also teach us something we never knew. We can always count on Geraldine Brooks to do that -- People of the Book, Year of Wonders and March should all be required reading in history classes. In her new novel, Caleb's Crossing, … [Read more...] about Our Exclusive Interview with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Geraldine Brooks
What's On Your Summer Reading List?
It's not summer without a reading list -- although we never seem to get through all the books we include on it! We have stacks and stacks of books spread out among our three houses as we figure out which ones to write about or ask readers to review, which ones to share with you … [Read more...] about What's On Your Summer Reading List?
My Mama Wears a Tutu by Deborah Jiang Stein
Talk about inspiration. After her own difficult beginnings -- which you can read about on deborahstein.com -- Deborah Jiang Stein has become a national speaker and advocate about the capacity for transformation. Multiracial and Jewish (her mother was raised Orthodox), she proves … [Read more...] about My Mama Wears a Tutu by Deborah Jiang Stein
childhood is fleeting, motherhood is forever by elin stebbins waldal
My conversation with Elin Stebbins Waldal about her book, Tornado Warning, struck a chord with many of you, who sent emails thanking me for bringing to light the subject of dating violence and thanking her for sharing her very personal story. Because her voice resonated so … [Read more...] about childhood is fleeting, motherhood is forever by elin stebbins waldal
Talking About Bad Moms with Barbara Almond, Author of "The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood"
Being a mother may be the world's hardest job, yet we rarely receive -- or give ourselves -- credit for a job well done. Instead, we beat ourselves up and are bombarded with endless criticism for not being perfect and meeting a standard of motherhood that, well, doesn't really … [Read more...] about Talking About Bad Moms with Barbara Almond, Author of "The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood"