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The Opportunity
Richard Haass argues that America is uniquely positioned to change the world for the better in The Opportunity. Next, Rudolph Chelminski tells us about the illustrious life, and tragic suicide, of Parisian chef Bernard Loiseau. Then, Steven Gaines explores the elite world of luxury Manhattan apartments. And Dilip Hiro, author of The Iranian Labyrinth, discusses Iran’s recent elections.
Altering History's Course
Richard N. Haass, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, explains why he’s optimistic about America’s role in world history in his new book, The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course.
» Read an excerpt of The Opportunity in the Reading Room
Music: From the soundtrack to “Civil Action,” music by Danny Elfman, tracks 1 and 6.
The Perfectionist
Journalist Rudolph Chelminski takes a close look at the triumphant career of three-star French chef Bernard Loiseau, who took his own life in February 2003: The Perfectionist.
Music: From the soundtrack to “Le Divorce,” music by Richard Robbins, tracks 4 and 2
The Sky's The Limit
Steven Gaines looks into the high cost, high society world of New York real estate in The Sky's The Limit.
Events:
Steven Gaines will be reading and signing books on:
Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:30pm
Borders
461 Park Avenue (57th and Park Avenue)
Music: From the soundtrack to “The Beautician and the Beast,” track 5
The Iranian Labyrinth
Middle East expert Dilip Hiro looks at the complicated political and social realities of modern Iran—from its recent elections, to its ongoing conflict with the Atomic Energy Agency, to women’s rights. His new book is The Iranian Labyrinth: Journeys Through Theocratic Iran and Its Furies.
Music: Instrumental, track 4
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