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Simple Pleasures Review: A Good Man
A Good Man, by Larry BakerReview by Brenda Seward
I was fortunate enough to have this book introduced to me - by the author himself - at the SIBA (Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance) trade show last September. The author, Larry Baker, was behind a table featuring his newest release, and as I passed by, he called me over, introduced himself and began to tell me about the genesis of the central character of his book, Harry Ducharme. For lack of a more apt description, Harry Ducharme is the literary love child of Flannery O’Conner and singer Harry Chapin. To be more exact, Baker drew his inspiration for Harry Ducharme from at least one Flannery O’Conner story: A Good Man Is Hard to Find and the storytelling through songs of Harry Chapin. Baker tells the story of when he was initially writing A Good Man - that Harry was not intended to be the central character. Initially, he had wanted to write about a charlatan preacher, much like Elmer Gantry. However, while writing a pivotal scene in the book, Baker found the true voice of A Good Man: Harry Ducharme.
Minds Wide Open
New Virginia Initiative Celebrates Women in the Arts- Performances and Exhibitions Statewide Showcase Virginia as an Arts Destination -
(Richmond, Va.) Virginia's status as a destination for those who love the arts receives a special boost this spring with the launch of Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts, a statewide celebration of music, dance, theater, literary and visual arts. The first statewide initiative of its kind, Minds Wide Open focuses on plays, choreography, compositions, paintings, photography or films created by women or featuring women as the primary focus. Performances and exhibitions will occur at venues throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia has been the birthplace or home of some of the most beloved women artists. Ella Fitzgerald, Patsy Cline and Shirley MacLaine are American legends. Daphne Reid has delighted audiences as both an actress and director. Photographer Sally Mann, artist P. Buckley Moss and writer Rita Mae Brown are celebrated as among the very best of their medium. Their legacy is shared by women throughout Virginia whose talents inspire those around them.
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Prize Winning Book on Abigail Adams
UR Professor Wins Award for Abigail Adams Book
Woody Holton's book depicts this independent advocate and voice for women in the new republic
Holton won for his 2009 book, “Abigail Adams,” the life story of the charismatic and influential wife of the second president of the United States. Abigail amassed a fortune by speculating in Revolutionary War bonds and matched wits with husband John and other Founding Fathers of the republic to advocate for a role for women in creating the nation. Holton’s book describes Abigail’s advocacy for women’s education and sexual equality, which he discovered in overlooked archives. It presents her as an independent woman who defied centuries of legislation giving husbands control of all marital assets when she engaged in bond speculation without her husband’s knowledge, ultimately becoming a wealthy woman.
Help Find Missing Richmond Woman
Richmond Woman Missing Since January 25, 2010
Jill Edmonds, 40, disappeared on Monday, January 25, 2010. Her vehicle was found abandoned on the shoulder of the northbound lanes of the Powhite Parkway as it crosses the James River. An extensive search of the river and the riverbanks by Richmond police officers and firefighters, with the assistance of the Virginia State Police helicopter, turned up no trace of her. Edmonds is described as a black female, 40 years old, 5’4” tall, 1 57 pounds with straight, shoulder-length black hair. Richmond Police are asking anyone who may have any information on the whereabouts of Jill Edmonds to contact Crime Stoppers at 780- 1000.
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Before I begin to tell you about A Good Man, I must confess that I wrote a review for this book when I first read it in October, but when I looked back at it, I realized I did not quite do this wonderful book justice. So, please consider this a review redux.
Woody Holton, associate professor of history and American studies at the University of Richmond, is one of three winners of the 2010 Bancroft Prize, considered among the most prestigious awards in the field of American history writing. The award is given annually by Columbia University.
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