Classic American Literature

"The Handmaid's Tale" is a chilling story of what can happen when rights are taken away from a group of people.

May 28, 2004 - Sarah White

Voracious readers should think about starting a journal to keep track of their impressions about different books.

Apr 30, 2004 - Sarah White

Some of the best sites for free books and book lists, sure to inspire your want-to-read list.

Mar 20, 2004 - Sarah White

"The Hours" by Michael Cunningham may not be an old book but it is definately a classic.

Feb 18, 2004 - Sarah White

Pearl Buck's "The Good Earth" illuminates Chinese culture as well as bringing a great message to all people.

Jan 17, 2004 - Sarah White

John Updike's Rabbit series sucks readers into the world of some very engaging characters.

Dec 17, 2003 - Sarah White

Can academia hurt our enjoyment of good literature as a good read? Read my story, then let me know what you think.

Nov 7, 2003 - Sarah White

"Confederacy of Dunces" is a wonderful book full of memorable characters, illustrating the genius of a master taken too soon.

Oct 15, 2003 - Sarah White

"The Color Purple" is a classic because it's a great story presented in a unique way.

Sep 5, 2003 - Sarah White

I love John Steinbeck because of his ability to transport readers to a different time and place. "The Grapes of Wrath" is a fine example of this quailty.

Aug 10, 2003 - Sarah White

Thorton Wilder's "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" is a classic because of its universal themes that speak to modern concerns.

Jul 15, 2003 - Sarah White

The new CE of a long-retired topic tries to figure out what a classic is and why she never read any in school.

Jun 25, 2003 - Sarah White

Addiction steals personal power.
Addiction steals self-esteem.
Addiction steals family peace.
Recovery is not only possible, it is repeatable, one convert after another.

Nov 27, 2001 - Sarah White

It takes "a special something" to elevate and inspire. Ever notice how one person attracts and another repels? Ever notice why? The difference is ATTITUDE. In business, success is attained by leadership that inspires.

Nov 20, 2001 - Sarah White

Happiness is a happiness does. Forest Gump says, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

Nov 13, 2001 - Sarah White

Islamic militants hate America and everything it represents -- democracy, freedom of conscience and religious tolerance. The Palestinian Authority regularly calls on the Arab world to avenge itself on the Great Satan. A month before Pearl Harbor, when Britannia stood alone, Churchill told the boys at Harrow: "This is the great lesson: Never give in. ... Never yield to force ... Do not let us speak of darker days; let us rather speak of sterner days." Mettle is burnished in the fires of conflict. Don Feder - Capitalism Magazine

Nov 6, 2001 - Sarah White

Terrorism in the homeland has made us all more sensitive and compassionate. This article lays bare a Virginia State Trooper's emotions about the respect he did or did not receive on the job.

Oct 30, 2001 - Sarah White

In the novel, we see multiple Edens. Each character is longing for one particular paradise. The concept of paradise in Gatsby is a shifting evanescent illusion of happiness, joy, love, and perfection, a mirage that leads each character to reach deeper, look harder, strive farther. All the while, time pulls each individual farther from the moment he seeks....from an essay in the Rivendell Educational Archives.

Oct 23, 2001 - Sarah White

The Talented Mr. Ripley is not your everyday crime novel. Tom Ripley is eerily "good boy extrovert" - "bad boy introvert".

Oct 16, 2001 - Sarah White

A fanciful young woman makes New York City her home, Tiffany's her dream, and life her stage.

Oct 9, 2001 - Sarah White

A funny, enlightening story. Mame is a role model for all independent women "wannabees".

Oct 5, 2001 - Sarah White

9.11.2001 Healing In America There's a brand new wind a-blowin' thru a land that's proud and free. Ev'rywhere there's folks a-wakin' to a truth that's bound to be. So let's all pull together for that day of victory, And we'll show 'em what free men can really do! by Langston Hughes

Sep 25, 2001 - Sarah White

Boston Globe article: "In the 9 states with alienation of affection laws, the cost can top $1 million if the 'other men' and 'other women' are ordered to pay for their actions."

Sep 18, 2001 - Sarah White

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" sheds light on the extremes and consequences of love while "Splendor in the Grass" lulls us into permissive and common relationships. Is there a middle ground?

Sep 11, 2001 - Sarah White

What's a girl to do? Men play with bad girls but only marry the good girls. Isn't that what women have been led to believe? Even in today's permissive society this is really still true. From Bill Clinton to JFK, we've been taught good girls are marriage material. Bad girls are secret playmates. This was Deannie's (Natalie Wood) dilemma in the movie Splendor In The Grass.

Sep 4, 2001 - Sarah White

Does our culture, our whole society have LOVE all mixed up with lust and sex? In this two part article I'll talk about it and welcome your input.

Aug 28, 2001 - Sarah White

In this article are three special poems that spoke to my heart. I hope sharing them will open other hearts to the value and melody of poetry.

Aug 21, 2001 - Sarah White

Judith Viorst talks about favorite books she read at pivotal times in her life that influenced her own thinking and actions. The article was published back in 1960 in Redbook.

Aug 14, 2001 - Sarah White

World War II disaster. A lost ship, drowned sailors, traumatized survivors. Someone had to take the fall and Captain McVay was court-martialed for "putting his ship at risk". Read all about it!

Aug 7, 2001 - Sarah White

Happy birthday, America. This article casts a spotlight on the sacrifice, the courage, and the patriotism of American families who send their sons and daughters off to serve and the sons and daughters who do so unselfishly while we sleep safely at night in our own beds.

Jul 31, 2001 - Sarah White

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a non-violent black civil rights leader. In the letter he justifies his activity by examples from history and literature, theology and philosophy. Chapter 14 contains a sentence more than 300 words long, yet it is clear and effective.

Jul 24, 2001 - Sarah White

A Mark Twain story that takes us into the lives of a young prince and a local beggar boy. We walk in their shoes and we see with their eyes. We learn about victimzation and ultimate justification.

Jul 17, 2001 - Sarah White

An intriguing historical novel shrouded in mystery: Did King Arthur and Camelot really exist? Did Twain's mysterious stranger, Hank Morgan, really live the experiences recounted here or was he merely delusional?

Jul 10, 2001 - Sarah White

The historical novel. A romancing of the past in story form, exploring real lives, real emotions, and stunning events.

Jun 5, 2001 - Sarah White