The Leonard Lopate Show
Revolutionary Thinking
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Playwright Tom Stoppard talks about The Coast of Utopia, his epic trilogy about would-be revolutionaries in 19th century Russia. Then, an ex-convict speaks out about prison rape. And bestselling Canadian novelist Lisa Moore stops by. Plus, David Nasaw shares his new biography on businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Tom Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia
Tom Stoppard tells us about the new production of his epic The Coast of Utopia. The three plays follow a cast of would-be revolutionaries for 30 years in mid 19th century Russia.
The Coast of Utopia at Lincoln Center
Speaking Out Against Prison Rape
When T.J. Parsell was 17 years old, he held up a Photo Mat with a toy gun and was sent to prison. On his first night behind bars, he was drugged and raped by four inmates. In his new memoir, Fish, he speaks out about sexual abuse in prison.
Fish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: T.J. Parsell will be speaking
Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues
T.J. Parsell will be speaking
Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm
The Caron Treatment Centers
244 East 58th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Character Development
Bestselling Canadian novelist Lisa Moore makes her US debut with Alligator--the story of several characters struggling to find their way in the world.
Alligator is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Life and Times of Andrew Carnegie
Historian David Nasaw examines the complex life of Andrew Carnegie—one of the most successful businessmen and philanthropists in American history.
Andrew Carnegie is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: David Nasaw will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway, at 12th Street
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