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Big Threat, Or Big Hype?
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter argues that the Bush Administration is hyping the nuclear threat in Iran. Then, Malika Oufkir talks about life after prison—she spent 21 years in a Moroccan desert jail with her family. Plus, Edna O’Brien tells us about her latest novel. And Renee Fleming shares some of her favorite arias.
Scott Ritter on the Nuclear Threat in Iran
During the lead up to the war in Iraq, former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter challenged the Bush Administration’s claim that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. Now, he argues that the White House is hyping the nuclear threat in Iran.
Target Iran is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Scott Ritter will be participating in a panel discussion with Seymour Hersh
Monday, October 16 at 7 pm. Doors Open at 6:30 pm.
The New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 West 64th Street
Admission is free. A $15 donation is suggested.
A book signing with Ritter and Hersh will follow the discussion.
Life After Prison
Malika Oufkir talks about adjusting to the idea of freedom—after spending 21 years imprisoned in a Moroccan desert jail with her family.
Freedom is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Malika Oufkir will be speaking and signing books
Monday, October 16 at 7 pm
Upper West Side Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway, at 82nd Street
The Light of Evening
Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s foremost novelists, shares her latest book: The Light of Evening.
The Light of Evening is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Edna O’Brien will be reading with author Mary Gaitskill
Monday, October 16 at 8 pm
The 92nd Street Y
For tickets, call 212-415-5500 or visit the 92nd Street Y website.
Renee Fleming on the Age of the Diva
Renee Fleming tells us about the arias divas love to sing.
HOMAGE: The Age of the Diva is available for purchase at amazon.com
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