Veteran Democratic consultant Robert Shrum takes us behind the scenes of three decades of politics. Then, John Carter Cash pays tribute to his famous mother, June Carter Cash. And Sherman Alexie tells us about his new novel. Plus, Dorothy Hamilton, Jacques Pepin, and Dan Barber talk about how they became culinary superstars.
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Sherman Alexie, Dan Barber, John Carter Cash, Dorothy Hamilton, Jacques Pépin and Robert ShrumRobert Shrum on the Political and the Personal
In No Excuses, veteran Democratic consultant Robert Shrum reveals some of the personalities behind the politics. He tells stories from his days campaigning for Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, and John Kerry, and offers his advice to the 2008 Democratic candidates.
No Excuses is available for purchase at amazon.com
John Carter Cash Celebrates June
John Carter Cash pays tribute to his mother, June Carter Cash, with a new book and album that trace her career from the mountains of Virginia to her 40-year marriage to Johnny Cash.
Anchored in Love (the book) is available for purchase at amazon.com
Anchored in Love (the ...
Sherman Alexie's First Novel in 10 Years
Sherman Alexie brings to life an orphaned half-Indian, half-Irish teenager named Zits in his first new novel in ten years: Flight.
Monday, June 4 at 7 pm
Union Square Barnes ...
Flight is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Sherman Alexie will be speaking and signing booksMonday, June 4 at 7 pm
Union Square Barnes ...
Chef's Story
Dorothy Hamilton, the founder of The French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pepin, and Dan Barber talk about what inspired them to devote their lives to cooking.
More on Jacques Pepin
Chef's Story is available for purchase at amazon.com
The French Culinary InsituteMore on Jacques Pepin
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