by Cindy Noonan | May 23, 2018 | Book Reviews
How do we fight racism in America? What does it take to eliminate hatred and fear? One day Katie Ganshert, a white mother raising an adopted black daughter, watched a documentary that wouldn’t let her go. This American Life aired an episode called “The Problem We All...
by Cindy Noonan | Jul 28, 2017 | Book Reviews, Worldview
Before you throw stones, yes, I enjoyed Wonder Woman. Did I like Gal Gadot–yes. and Chris Pine–yes. However, I am one of the few people, it seems, who did not appreciate her naivete and innocence. Critics actually applauded this plot development. Even...
by Cindy Noonan | Apr 7, 2017 | Book Reviews, Worldview
Dark Enough to See the Stars first edition is no longer available. But we have a new sheriff in town! Or should I say, a new book edition? If you haven’t heard from me lately, it’s because I have been busy forming my own publishing company (High Star...
by Cindy Noonan | Mar 20, 2016 | Book Reviews, Underground Railroad Nuggets
I am happy to report that Kirkus Reviews gave this glowing recommendation to Dark Enough to See the Stars: “A story that will bring Civil War history alive for adolescent readers and will make a useful addition to middle school curricula.” The reviewer gives a...
by Cindy Noonan | Mar 11, 2016 | Book Reviews, Underground Railroad Nuggets, Worldview
In a recent blog I mentioned that I would spend time writing about heroes who help close the racial divide. I talked briefly about Bishop Harry Jackson, a modern day champion of racial reconciliation.This week I am taking us back to 1936, the year of the Olympics in...
by Cindy Noonan | Jan 18, 2016 | Book Reviews, Worldview
Learn about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in a nutshell. I am reposting my review about the movie Selma, which shares nuggets about MLK’s heroic efforts. On our flight home from a most delightful trip to Ireland, I watched the movie Selma. Some controversy...
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