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Edwidge Danticat, (pronounced '"Edweedj Danticah"'), is a Haitian-American writer whose books document the nuances of Haitian life, both in Haiti and the United States. Her most recent work, Brother, I'm Dying, is a finalist for the National Book Award. The book chronicles the lives and deaths of Danticat's father and uncle, who died just months apart. Danticat was only 25 when her first novel, Breath, Eyes, Memory, was published. The book, based on her own immigration experience, was developed from an essay that Danticat wrote in high school. In 1994, the book landed on Oprah Winfrey's book list, and Danticat became one of the most celebrated young writers of the 21st century. She was nam...
Edwidge Danticat, (pronounced '"Edweedj Danticah"'), is a Haitian-American writer whose books document the nuances of Haitian life, both in Haiti and the United States. Her most recent work, Brother, I'm Dying, is a finalist for the National Book Award. The book chronicles the lives and deaths of Danticat's father and uncle, who died just months apart. Danticat was only 25 when her first novel, Breath, Eyes, Memory, was published. The book, based on her own immigration experience, was developed from an essay that Danticat wrote in high school. In 1994, the book landed on Oprah Winfrey's book list, and Danticat became one of the most celebrated young writers of the 21st century. She was named one of "33 Women of the 21st Century" by Harper's Bazaar magazine in 1995 and one of "20 Writers for the 21st Century" by The New Yorker in 1999. Danticat was born in Haiti in 1969, while dictator Francois Duvalier was still in power. When she was a toddler, her parents fled to the United States for a better life, leaving Danticat in the care of an aunt and uncle. At age 12, Danticat joined her parents in the United States, where she launched her writing career. Danticat holds a degree in French literature from Barnard College and a Masters of Fine Art from Brown University. Her other works include Krik? Krak!, The Farming of Bones and The Dew Breaker.
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One Maryland program searches for its next book
The Maryland Humanities Council is preparing for the second One Maryland One Book program, which is designed to get folks across the state reading the same book and discussing civil rights, multiculturalism and related issues. In 2008, the program...Tags: Books and Magazines, Civil Rights, Barack Obama, Clubs and Associations, Justice and Rights
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Immigrants detained to death
Joseph Dantica, an elderly Haitian pastor, was scared. A gun battle on the roof of his church in 2004 had left him a target of gangs, so after 30 years of visiting the U.S., he decided to emigrate. Carrying a valid passport and visa, Dantica flew to Miami...Tags: Zoe Lofgren, Illegal Immigrants, Demographics, New York Times, Defense
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The struggles of Haiti take personal turn in memoir
South Florida Sun-SentinelIn her family memoir, Brother, I'm Dying, Edwidge Danticat has produced a consistently engaging account of fraternal devotion between her father and uncle, but it also serves as a miniature dramatization of the tragedy besetting her beloved native land,...Tags: Family, Oprah Winfrey, Illnesses, Clubs and Associations, Protestant
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Street Fair calendar of events highlights
Saturday, Nov. 13 Chapman (Bldg 3, Rm 3210) 11 a.m.: Narrative History: Robert Kurson on Shadow Divers, John M. Barry on The Great Influenza 12:30 p.m.: Maureen Dowd on Bushworld, Graydon Carter on What We've Lost 2 p.m.: Carl Hiaasen on Skinny Dip,...Tags: Everglades, Civil Rights, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Hollywood (Broward, Florida), Coral Gables
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Art Basel highlights
The regular gallery exhibitions will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, from Thursday to Sunday. A complete list of additional events, both on and off site, some by invitation only, is available at www....Tags: Florida International University, Gardens and Parks, Yoko Ono, Miami Beach, Tourism and Leisure
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Red-hot Moore keeps Cannes fired up
Chicago Tribune movie criticThe Palm d'Or awarded Saturday night to Michael Moore's controversial "Fahrenheit 9/11" was a massive triumph for the filmmaker and his movie and a victory that far overshadowed the other prizes presented at the close of the 2004 Cannes Film Festival....Tags: Government, Cole Porter, Michael Moore, Music, Kathleen Turner
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The Hartford CourantFestivals, ice-skating shows, kick-boxing exhibitions - if it doesn't fit in a category, it's listed here. 26TH ANNUAL NAVARATRI FESTIVAL Sept. 19-22 - Four-day-long celebration of Indian culture. Directed by Wesleyan adjunct professor of music T....Tags: Wallace Stevens, Music, People, Wayne Brady, Adults
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