In your area July 9, 2008 and January 9 & April 13, 2009
SANDRA STEINGRABER – Could the food you eat or the floors you walk on be toxic? Praised as “the new Rachel Carson” for her groundbreaking book Living Downstream, Steingraber raises awareness of how toxins all around us adversely affect our health. She takes a personal and scientific look at the ecological links to cancer and other medical problems, and offers insight into how we can protect our environment and ourselves.
In your area September 18, 2008
LISA SEE – Drawing on the history of her own family and community, Lisa See draws readers into the rich tapestry of life in both China and the United States through her acclaimed novels Flower Net, The Interior, Dragon Bones, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Peony in Love. Her first book, On Gold Mountain: The One Hundred Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family, was a bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book.
In your area October 20, 2008
CAMILLE COOPER – Cooper’s powerful multi-media presentation, "Discover the Truth," addresses issues of women in Hollywood and how the media portrays the "perfect American girl". She delivers a unique, humorous, and insightful look at a media industry obsessed with thinness and beauty. Ms. Cooper has worked professionally in film and television.
In your area October 30, 2008
ROBIN WRIGHT - Traveling for years with Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and other diplomats, Wright uses her experience as Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for the Washington Post to bring light to the rise of freedom in the Middle East, the continuing challenge of Islamic extremism, and America’s relations with the rest of the world. She is the author of four books including the critically acclaimed The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran.
In your area November 3, 2008
JESSICA VALENTI – Founder and executive editor of the popular website Feministing.com, author of Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide to Why Feminism Matters and She’s a Slut, He’s a Stud and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know, and a seasoned activist for women’s rights, Jessica presents a fresh vision of feminism that debunks the myths and focuses on the future Covering a range of relevant topics, Valenti provides young women a primer on why feminism matters.
In your area February 3, 2009
EDITH WIDDER – What beauty can be found at the ocean’s greatest depths? And how can we protect it? Biologist and deep-sea explorer Edith Widder combines her expertise in research and technological innovation with a commitment to reversing the worldwide trend of degradation in our marine environment. Her presentation gives a breathtaking view of the world beneath the surface of the seas.
In your area April 1, 2009
ANNA ROSMUS – Rosmus triggered a firestorm of controversy in her German hometown by writing about the role it played under the Nazi regime; her story was told in the film The Nasty Girl, as well as on "60 Minutes." She is committed to combating the neo-Nazi movement and the extreme right. The recipient of numerous awards, she has authored several books dealing with the impact of the Nazis on Germany and the rest of the world.
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