Patrick Anderson
"Rules of Deception"
(Michael Dirda will return to Book World at the end of August.)
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Battle Cry of Freedom
The Civil War approaches in "Stand the Storm," by Breena Clarke, and a free black family in Georgetown must fight for real liberation.
Bitter Homecoming
Journalist Martin Schram argues in "Vets Under Siege" that Veterans Affairs is blocking veterans from receiving much-needed benefits.
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Paper Bronco:
A journalist experiences firsthand the performance anxiety of pro athletes.
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July 27, 2008; Page BW04)
FOR YOUNG READERS:
Young adult novels about life on the fringes.
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July 27, 2008; Page BW12)
Poet's Choice
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July 27, 2008; Page BW12)
Literary Calendar:
July 28-August 2, 2008
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July 27, 2008; Page BW13)
Letters:
Keeping Score
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July 27, 2008; Page BW14)
The Real Thing:
A leading literary critic explores the ways writers try to capture life on the page.
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July 27, 2008; Page BW10)
Words Fail Him
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July 25, 2008; Page C10)
Heroes Once More:
The 1960 Olympics showcased great tensions as well as great athletes.
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July 20, 2008; Page BW02)
Sunday, August 3
- "The Gargoyle" falls in love.
- Doris Lessing remembers her parents.
- Pakistan's "Descent into Chaos."
- The question of German guilt.
- And "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society."
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