Colm Toibin is the author of a novel called “The Master,” based on the life of Henry James.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Don't look for authenticity on your plate! That's the message of Barry Glassner's book, "The Gospel of Food."
As Dan Pierotti's health worsens, and the end of his life nears, Dan and his wife confront questions about quality of life and saying goodbye.
Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus tell Anne Strainchamps about their experience as nannies and discuss the complexities of paid child-care in the home.
"Religion always starts with mysticism," says David Steindl-Rast. Now 89, he's been a Benedictine monk since 1953. Brother David was one of the first Roman Catholics to engage in dialogues between Christians and Buddhists. He tells Steve Paulson about the joys of life in the monastery.
Dave Soldier is a neurologist with an unusual hobby. He teaches elephants to play musical instruments.
Diamanda Galas is a classically trained pianist, with a vocal range of three and a half octaves whose music is dark and intense.
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