Why the U.S. failed so spectacularly in Afghanistan, and why the government lied about it over and over.
Author Archives: Carlen
The Monthly Bulletin: May 2023
The Non-fiction Feature: The Afghanistan Papers by Craig Whitlock;
The Memoir Spot: The Strangest of Places by Gerald Carozza;
The Product Spot: Clarissa Ward – NPR interview.
Clarissa Ward – NPR interview
Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent, was one of the first Western journalists to report on life under the Taliban in Afghanistan, and was present during the evacuation. In an NPR interview, she explains her experiences reporting, and how drastically things will change for the women of Afghanistan.
Swing
With Swing, Kwame Alexander gently, kindly reminds everyone that black boys and girls are vivacious, complicated, full of dreams, and deeply loved.
Origins of the Urban Crisis
A remarkable look at Detroit’s transformation over the 20th century, and the tense race relations that accompanied it.
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the largest art collections in the U.S., offers wonderful Detroit-centered exhibits.
The Monthly Bulletin: April 2023
The Non-fiction Feature: Origins of the Urban Crisis by Thomas Sugrue;
The Children’s Spot: Swing by Kwame Alexander;
The Product Spot: The Detroit Institute of Arts.
The Monthly Bulletin: March 2023
The Non-fiction Feature: Medieval Bodies by Jack Hartnell;
The Fiction Spot: The Order by John-Patrick Bayle;
The Product Spot: The History Channel – Middle Ages.
The History Channel – Middle Ages
The History Channel’s Middle Ages section provides a rich resource for information ranging from the Knights Templar, Charlemagne, the Crusades, Joan of Arc, and more.
The Order
The Order is a mystery book set in 16th century Europe that unfolds into a commentary on Christianity and what it truly seeks to accomplish.