A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American incarceration told, in real time, through a series of fifteen-minute phone calls between two special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall. Our website: Notesfromthepen.com Check out our reviews: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/Reviews/1518819034
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Sharing how people in different fields and areas conquer limitations and develop mindsets to create and define success.
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“Diversity Talks” is a seminar series led by guest faculty members at the University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Discussions revolve around issues relating to race and underserved communities of color. In each seminar session, a particular topic will be discussed engaging issues of public policy, race, and other related fields to promote an interdisciplinary and alternative approach to policymaking. Diversity Talks is sponsored by The Students of Color in Public Poli ...
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Join Chris, Joffy, Mike and Tashay as we talk with various actors, directors, writers, and all around creators who we want to spotlight Plus we also discuss current events, sports, review tv shows/movies, music, entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with one of my favorite authors, TJ Klune, about his much-awaited sequel to The House In The Cerulian Sea, titled Somewhere Beyond The Sea. TJ discusses the characters in the story, how he refills his creative cup, and how he uses his platform to speak about the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In Somewhere Bey…
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Bobby experiences a burning a fire in his belly that drives him to create some soulful art that's pulled from the pain and suffering he lives daily behind bars. Painting is consuming his time, and he shares his love for Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our …
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Just Acting Up Ep143(Blink Twice, Alien Romulus, Denzel Retirement?, Wesley Is Back as Blade n More)
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Send us a Text Message. Checkout an All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show. This week we talk about New movies in theaters Blink Twice and Alien Romulus, Is Denzel Washington Retiring from Acting, Wesley is Back as Blade. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! Like, Follow, Comment and Subs…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I chat with the accomplished author, editor, educator, speaker, and prominent figure in contemporary American literature, Dr. Kate Gale, Dr. Gale is the Publisher, Co-founder, and Managing Editor of Red Hen Press, one of the largest independent literary publishers in the United States. Under her stewardship,…
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A throw back with Doug Stanhope and Bobby catching up. We'll be back next week with a new episode. Thank-you to Doug Stanhope. Please check out his website for tour dates and march. https://www.dougstanhope.com You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new sta…
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Spotlight: Greg Allan Martin(Shadrack, Character Development, Growth Through Travel N More!!!)
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Send us a Text Message. On this Spotlight Episode we have Special Guest Actor Greg Allan Martin. He talks about his journey from the courtroom to the acting industry, we learn about his new show Shadrack, his character, and what to expect, he also shares advice on how he prepares for a role and how his travel experiences helped develop him as an ac…
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James R. Hansen: Exploring the Depths of Human Spirit and Achievement
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to document the most pivotal moments in air, space, and exploration history? Join us for an exclusive conversation with renowned historian James R. Hansen as he shares his remarkable journey from an academic in the history of science and technology to a leading NASA historian. We'll uncover the me…
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Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts. And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https…
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Send us a text What drives someone to leave behind the familiar comforts of a stable career and leap into the unknown waters of entrepreneurship? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Lizzie Moss, the heart and soul behind Heron Books in Bristol, UK. From teaching classics and working at Waterstones, Lizzie's story is one of resilience and…
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The stress and reality of going home is creating anxiety, and Bobby breaks down the emotions that come with it. Will his long term incarceration cause him to be 'bugged out'? After reading a Paris Review, that has a compilation of their top creative writing pieces, one in particular has Bobby perplexed. The approach of warehousing people, soft on c…
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Just Acting Up Ep142(Dennis McDonald, RDJ is Doom, Reasonable Doubt, Bel Air, Inside Out and More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Lamar K. Cheston. We also talk about our thoughts on our thoughts on the new Captain America Trailer, Martin announces a Drama Series in the works, Divorce in Black and more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and ever…
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Rethinking Flood Management: Insights from Tim Palmer on Climate Change, Conservation, and Community Resilience
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the historical floods of the past can shape our future defenses against natural disasters? In this latest episode, I chat with Tim Palmer, an award-winning author and photographer. Tim shares his profound insights on rivers, conservation, and the urgent need to rethink our approach to flood management. Tim …
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Bobby is off LOP (Loss Of Privileges), JD gets exciting news that may make him hit the skateboard again, flag football enters the Olympics in Paris, shoulder pain, and capitol punishment in the US. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows u…
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Send us a text Hi Fellow Booklovers! In this episode, I chatted with community organizer, author coordinator, and interviewer Corey Roskin about how literature can shape and uplift communities. Corey dives into his rich background in psychology and social services, detailing his work on the West Hollywood Book Fair, Lambda Lit Fest, and Pride on th…
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Bobby's not feeling it, JD fills the gas tank, and a discussion about people who've experienced trauma find meaning, and how others (who've not suffered trauma) connect with that person. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create…
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Just Acting Up Ep141(Charles R. Edwards, Bel-Air S3, Unprisoned S2, Black Panther Recast and More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Charles R. Edwards. We also talk about our thoughts on our thoughts on the new Season 3 Bel-Air trailer, Wolverine and Deadpool is finally here, Unprisoned comes back with season 2, Cobra Kai Season Finale Season Part One drops and Marvel is Final…
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Send us a text Hi there! In this week's episode, Irish author Alan Murrin tells us about his childhood as an "author," his teen life ensconced in rigorous piano practice, and mastering the art of creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Learn how his varied career in the art world and as a bookseller in London shaped his unique voice, mak…
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For a while Bobby has been wanting to have Pops on here to talk about their connection as father and son. How they lost connection but have recently been able to rekindle it through pro-wrestling. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https://www…
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Just Acting Up Ep140(Lamar K. Cheston, Martin Prequel, Captain America, Divorce In Black, and More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Lamar K. Cheston. We also talk about our thoughts on our thoughts on the new Captain America Trailer, Martin announces a Drama Series in the works, Divorce in Black and more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and ever…
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Send us a text What drives a woman to reinvent herself in her 40s and open a thriving bookshop championing strong women and diverse voices? Join me as I sit down with Diane Park, the remarkable owner of Wave of Nostalgia in Hayworth, UK. Diane’s journey is anything but conventional. From leaving school at 16 and facing early adult responsibilities …
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Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Bobby starts his LOP (loss of privileges), sees his image on the big screen, plus we get the low-down on the MDOC process for issuing a Class-1 ticket, and why he wants to document it. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our web…
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Send us a text Hi, This week, I'm in conversation with one of my favorite authors, Jan Carson. We talk about her latest release, Quickly, While They Still Have Horses, how growing up during the Troubles in Ireland fueled her passion for reaching across divided communities through writing and the arts, and how the Irish writing community supports fl…
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Bobby is feeling a neurosis that's he coined 'monotonous neurosis', he has a new lounge area, and It's nice to hear Bobby laugh while he's singing in the rain. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new…
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Just Acting Up Ep139(Robert Clifton Jr., The Chi Finale, Deadpool3, Supacell Cobra Kai n More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Co Founder of "Contender" Ad Agency Robert Clifton Jr. We also talk about our thoughts on The Chi Season 6 finale, Deadpool 3 drops a new Trailer, Supacell Buzzing on Netflix, Cobra Kai Final Season n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, mu…
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Send us a text In this episode, I'm in conversation with Kathleen Caldwell, the passionate owner of A Great Good Place for Books in Montclair Village, Oakland, who opens up about her incredible journey in the book industry. From her college days navigating aisles at Crown Books to orchestrating author events at prestigious bookstores like Shakespea…
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When it comes to the prison system there's no such thing as fair or doing the right thing, and it can cause undo stress. Even though Bobby saved the life of an inmate by performing mouth-to-mouth/CPR and the reason for having a faint line on a drug test, it could be enough for the prison to punish him by kicking him out of a class. We're still wait…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a lifelong love of literature leads to a storied 44-year career in the publishing industry? Join me for an intimate conversation with Andy Hughes, the recently retired Senior VP and Director of Production and Design at Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. From his earliest role at Cornell University Medical Li…
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Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Bobby reflects relationships on this Father's Day episode. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts. And …
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Just Acting Up Ep138(Brandon Rush, Bad Boys 4, Powerverse, BET Awards, The Boys Final Season n More)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Brandon Rush. We also talk about our thoughts on Bad Boys 4, Is the Power Universe Coming to an End, BET awards, The Boys Final Season n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! Like, Foll…
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Empowering Children with the Joy of Book Ownership: A Discussion with Kate Bowersox of Books in Homes USA
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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of book ownership with Kate Bowersox, the passionate Executive Director of Books in Homes USA. In this heartfelt episode, Kate opens up about her personal journey, academic achievements, and her mission to ignite a love for reading among children. She shares touching stories of raising her own kids t…
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After saving the life of an inmate who was overdosing, fear that the prison may punish Bobby soon hits. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Inst…
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Blending Tradition with Technology: Chris Steib's Journey from Literature to Indie Bookshop in Tarrytown
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Chris Steib, owner of Transom Bookshop in Tarrytown, New York. Chris takes us on his career journey from a literature student to a high school English teacher, transitioning into the corporate world as a speechwriter and tech entrepreneur, and finally realizing his dream of opening an indie bookshop. Chri…
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Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Bobby and JD spinning laps on the yard, experiencing the dark side of prison power, positive feedback, a TV with a view, and the importance of community support. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.c…
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Just Acting Up Ep137(Jeremiah Caldwell, Vince Staples Renewed, The Bear S3, Tyler vs Alfonso n More)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Jeremiah Latrell Caldwell. We also talk about the New Beverly Hills Cop trailer, Ali Siddiq drops Domino Effect 3, The NFL is headed to Netflix n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! L…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a whimsical idea could transform into a vibrant literary hub? Join me as I chat with Sheridan Swinson, owner of Aardvark Books and Cafe in Herefordshire, UK. Sheridan takes us through his serendipitous journey from an initial plan of being a book wholesaler to becoming an adored independent bookshop, comple…
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Tune in and discover the power of storytelling, even in the most unexpected places - prison. Each episode Bobby dives into his own captivating writing pieces, taking you on a journey through his imagination - all while discovering his own vice, and offering a glimpse into the unique world behind bars. But Story Time isn’t just about the stories the…
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Just Acting Up Ep136(Carra Patterson, Beverley Hills Cop4, Domino Effect3, NFL on Netflix n More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actress Carra Patterson. We also talk about the New Beverly Hills Cop trailer, Ali Siddiq drops Domino Effect 3, The NFL is headed to Netflix n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! Like, Fol…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a blogger's musings can morph into the pages of a novel? Join us on The Bookshop Podcast as we sit down with Jessie Rosen, who's done just that. From the East Coast to Los Angeles, Jessie shares her journey through blogging, scriptwriting, and now, novel writing. Her story is a testament to the power of per…
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A news series brought to you by Bobby (BC Kim). Tune in and discover the power of storytelling, even in the most unexpected places - prison.Each episode Bobby dives into his own captivating writing pieces, taking you on a journey through his imagination - all while discovering his own voice, and offering a glimpse into the unique world behind bars.…
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Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Spinning laps with Bobby and JD: One for the good guys as the chickens come home to roost thanks to Worth Rising, hat still on, JD and Bobby try to stump each other with trivia, OJ and Jake Byrd at Simpson trial. The Slow Death Of A Prison Pro…
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From Poetic Solace to Community Haven: Leena Batchelor's Journey of Creative Resilience and Expression
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Send us a text Discover the heart and soul of Script Haven Ltd. as the remarkable Leena Batchelor, former Worcestershire Poet Laureate, takes us on a journey through the evolution of her dream. From her early days seeking solace in poetry to nurturing a community bookshop that blooms as a sanctuary for self-published, indie authors, and main stream…
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Just Acting Up Ep135(Lester Greene, Xmen Updates, The Chi Season6, A Quiet Place:Day One n More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Actor Jason C. Louder from the hit Tv Series BMF.. We also discuss Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix show Unfrosted, The Boys Season 4 is near, Mad Max Furiosa is on its way, Katt Williams new Special "Woke Foke" and more. Plus we got more in current events…
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Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Prison phone call commitment, eclipse and 40k blind inmates, class is half over, and Bobby finally gets a new bunkie that's not a zombie...plus a post show clip. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.c…
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Emiko Jean, the New York Times bestselling author whose journey from various professions to the realm of writing is nothing short of inspiring. Emiko sheds light on her latest page-turner, The Return of Ellie Black, and the meticulous care she gives to her Japanese American characters. The world of publis…
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Just Acting Up Ep134(Jason C. Louder, Unfrosted, The Boys S4, Mad Max: Furiosa, Woke Foke n More)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Actor Jason C. Louder from the hit Tv Series BMF.. We also discuss Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix show Unfrosted, The Boys Season 4 is near, Mad Max Furiosa is on its way, Katt Williams new Special "Woke Foke" and more. Plus we got more in current events…
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Bobby is rediscovering the magic of classic cinema with TCM, and it's igniting a forgotten passion. Now armed with a fresh perspective and a contagious enthusiasm, Bobby wants to share this art form's enduring power with a new generation, eager to reignite the love for these timeless cinematic gems.Plus, Bobby's love for the art of story telling an…
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Turning Pages and Building Community: Celebrating Sunshine Book Company's Story With Owner Beth Merrick
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Send us a text Nestled within the heart of Claremont's historic district, Sunshine Book Company gleams with the charm of its 1915 architecture—a setting almost as enchanting as the tales it houses. As the shop celebrates its third anniversary, I'm joined by the effervescent Beth, who shares the serendipitous journey that brought her from the world …
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Just Acting Up Ep133(Korstiaan Vandiver, Them Season 2, Blink Twice, Avengers 5, TLC Doc n More!)
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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Director, Writer, Producer/Filmmaker ,and Artivist Korstiaan Vandiver. We also discuss Them Season 2, Blink Twice, Avengers 5 is on its way, TLC drops a new documentary and More. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and every…
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This episode is a call to action, a testament to the human spirit, and a powerful exploration of the intersection between literature and lived experience. Bobby re-tells the story of Dante's Inferno, plus little 5 year old Bobby loves to climb rope. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out th…
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Caroline Alexander, Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over The Roof Of The World
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Send us a text Embark on a historical odyssey as Caroline Alexander, New York Times Bestselling Author and acclaimed contributor to The New Yorker and National Geographic, unveils the lesser-known sagas of World War II's China-Burma-India theatre in her new book, Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over The Roof Of The World. With a b…
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