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Norman JewisonThe Tests of Time
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner helps us appreciate the art of speaking well. Then, Paul Clemens tells us why he’s stayed in Detroit despite the city’s deterioration. Next, MacKenzie Bezos tells us about her first novel, The Testing of Luther Albright. And filmmaker Norman Jewison (the director of “In The Heat of The Night” and “Moonstruck”) looks back on his life in the movies.
Words Fail Me
Word maven Patricia T. (You Send Me) O’Conner takes listener calls on the quirks and distinctive characteristics of the English language.
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Music:
“Three Little Words”
Made in Detroit
In Made in Detroit: A South of 8 Mile Memoir, Paul Clemens tells us what it was like growing up white and working class in a predominantly black city--a city that most Americans associate with white flight. He describes the decline he’s witnessed during the past twenty years, and he explains why he’s stayed in spite of the city’s deterioration.
Events:
Paul Clemens will be speaking and signing books on:
Thursday, September 22nd at 7pm
McNally Robinson Booksellers
50 Prince Street
Music:
A Family Thing Soundtrack
Track 6: “Slow Train Comin’”
Track 5: “First Frost”
The Testing of Luther Albright
MacKenzie Bezos shares her debut novel, The Testing of Luther Albright. The book follows the trials of a civil engineer as he tries to hold on to his increasingly distant family.
Events:
MacKenzie Bezos reading and book signing
Wednesday, September 21 at 7pm
Barnes & Noble at Astor Place
Music:
Mumford Soundtrack
Track 12: “Paper Route”
Track 16: “Transference”
This Terrible Business Has Been Good to Me
Norman Jewison, director of the Academy Award winning films “In The Heat of The Night” and “Moonstruck” reflects on his success in Hollywood in This Terrible Business Has Been Good to Me.
Events:
Norman Jewison talk, Q&A and book signing
Friday, September 23 at 7PM
Lincoln Square Barnes & Noble
Music:
Fiddler on the Roof cast recording with Topol
Track 1: “Tradition”
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