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The Washington Post publishes the book "Being a Black Man." (http://flickr.com/photos/dost//flickr)Subverting Stereotypes
On today’s show, journalists from The Washington Post discuss their year-long exploration of what it’s like to be a black man in America. Then, a professor of psychiatry who's also a chronic paranoid schizophrenic explains how she's managed to lead a full and productive life. Also, a writer explains how Homer’s The Odyssey influenced his literary debut. And word maven Patricia T. O’Conner explores pronunciation errors and takes calls from listeners.
Being a Black Man
Over the past 50 years, black men have been perhaps the most studied and dissected population subgroup in America. The Washington Post recently wrapped a year-long series exploring what it’s really like to be a black man in America. The series has been compiled into a book, Being a Black Man. Leonard speaks with editor Kevin Merida and two of the contributors: Robert E. Pierre and Steven A. Holmes.
Being a Black Man is available for purchase at amazon.com
Weigh in: Do you think the mainstream media does a good job of talking about the experiences of black men in America?
Living With Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is often associated with a life of isolation and torment. But Elyn R. Saks has achieved a full life as both a professor of psychiatry and a chronic paranoid schizophrenic. In her memoir, The Center Cannot Hold, she describes living with schizophrenia.
The Center Cannot Hold is available for purchase at amazon.com
Weigh in: Are you, or do you know, a person living with schizophrenia who has learned to manage the disease and live a full life?
The Suitors
Ben Ehrenreich explicitly draws from Homer’s The Odyssey for his literary debut, The Suitors. It's set in a land that blends contemporary America and classical antiquity.
The Suitors is available for purchase at amazon.com>
Patricia T. O’Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner explores pronunciation errors (including her own), and she answers your questions about the use and misuse of the English language. Call 212-433-9692 or post a question or comment during the show. If your question isn’t answered on air, you can email Patricia directly by going to her website, grammarphobia.com, and clicking on "write us."
Woe Is I Jr. is available for purchase at amazon.com
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