Susan Reibel Moore

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Complementary beings

17 Jan 2012 |

tags: gender, same-sex marriage

A focus on equal rights in the same-sex marriage debate has obscured the obvious fact that men and women have complementary natures.





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The Abbess of Andalusia

3 May 2011 |

tags: Flannery O'Connor

Flannery O’Connor comes across in this biography as earthy and imperfect: funny, shrewd, serene, and devotional.





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Tweedledee and Tweedledumber

1 Jan 2008 |

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An expert in children's literature takes a close look at Philip Pullman's novel series, His Dark Materials, the source for the film The Golden Compass.






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Move over, Dickens, JKR wants your seat

3 Aug 2007 |

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The seven volumes of Harry Potter are a triumphant achievement of literary genius.





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A disturbing book craze

5 Feb 2007 |

tags: book reviews

Great children's writers don't appeal to the lowest, most suspicious impulses in their readers. Lemony Snicket's creator does.





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The seven deadly sins become fashionable

5 Jan 2007 |

tags: fashion, film reviews, work, work-life balance

MercatorNet's second look at the bizarre work ethic in one of last year's best films.





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Intense, creative and wise:
the fiction of Katherine Paterson

5 May 2006 |

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American author Katherine Paterson has been honoured with Sweden's highest literary award for children's books. She deserves it.





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Riches from Botswana

9 Sep 2005 |

tags: book reviews

The surprising success of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels is due to their simple, invigorating affirmation that life has beauty and meaning.





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Harry Potter, Hogwarts and all

15 Jul 2005 |

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Millions of muggles all over the world devoured the sixth volume of Harry Potter this weekend. An expert in children's literature discusses whether the series helps or harms children.