Monthly Archives: September 2011
Teaching Students How to Live
Sarah Bakewell, author of How to Live, has a message to share with her readers on why she chose to write Montaigne’s new biography: Why did I write about Montaigne? Mostly because I wanted to keep on reading him. Ever … Continue reading
Filed under Author Essay
Academics are Buzzing About Susan Cain’s forthcoming book QUIET
We’ve been getting some great buzz about the forthcoming book, Quiet (Jan, 2012), from academics. A professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University had this to share regarding the application of Susan Cain’s book to the classroom: “Thank you for … Continue reading
A Message for Empowering Introverts
Susan Cain, author of the new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, has a message to share with her readers on her own hurdles in not only finding acceptance in her introversion, but … Continue reading
Filed under Author Essay, One to Watch - New books on the rise!
Reluctant Reviewer Won Over by Blake Mycoskie
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie, author and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal review, “Doing Good by Shoeing Well.” The article highlights how Mycoskie cobbled together a for-profit enterprise that … Continue reading
