Brown & Frew Revive the Tale of Julia Child in France by Patricia L. Morin “To Master the Art” is an enjoyable mix of French history, American intrigue, and humorous cooking lessons. Julia and Paul’s loving marriage endures and inspires us, as their two separate worlds find a place in each other. After WWII,…
Sankoff & Hein’s Music Blends Generosity & Good Will by Patricia L. Morin “Come From Away” engulfs us in an incredible true story following 9/11, when a small community in Gander, Newfoundland, opens their hearts and homes to 7,000 weary airline passengers. After sitting in planes for over 24 hours, the disgruntled “Plane People”…
Sanaz Toossi Exposes Clash of Language & Dreams by Patricia L. Morin You often hear Americans asking, “Do you know English?” Sanaz Toossi’s unique classroom play “English” spotlights the diverse meanings behind that single phrase. Near Tehran, in a class preparing Iranian students for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we…
Sarah Burgess Unfolds Conflicts in Corporate Takeover by Patricia L. Morin In the high-stakes private corporate world, “dry powder” is the phrase used for the cash the company has on-hand for swift investment buyouts. Named after gunpowder, the more cash reserves the venture capitalist has on hand, the more quickly the takeover can ignite….