"Great idea! And thanks for the list. The editors at Words Without Borders might be a source of more titles."
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Patricia O'Toole commented on the blog post 'Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day'
Naomi Thiers commented on the blog post 'Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day'
"Thank you SO much for this important listing. I don't think I've read anything by an Iraqi or Afghan woman, and this makes me want to aim to do so. I'll also check out Belletrista--what a beautiful name! Naomi"
Kim Steutermann Rogers commented on the blog post 'Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day'
"Thanks for sharing this list, Jean. And I'd vote in favor of your proposed federal law."
Deborah Siegel commented on the blog post 'Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day'
"Love this post, Jean - thank you!!"
Sandra Hunter commented on the blog post 'Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day'
"This is fantastic, Jean. I'm going to track down a few of these and see if I can get them onto the reading lists at my college."
K.E. Hoffman commented on the blog post 'Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day'
"Thanks for this list (and dream law) -- great ideas."
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Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day
Here's an idea for a new federal law: Before the United States can go to war with any country, all literate Americans must read one book by a writer from that country (poetry, fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction only--no dry political tretises). This single requirement would go a long way toward ensuring that we see our prospective "enemies" in human terms, and think hard before making the decision to wreak destruction on their homes, families, and communities. While we're at it, let's…See More
Jean Casella commented on the blog post 'Tell ME Which Book To Buy For International Women's Day!'
"I just posted a list of books by Iraqi and Afghan women writers--check it out here."
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Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day
Here's an idea for a new federal law: Before the United States can go to war with any country, all literate Americans must read one book by a writer from that country (poetry, fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction only--no dry political tretises). This single requirement would go a long way toward ensuring that we see our prospective "enemies" in human terms, and think hard before making the decision to wreak destruction on their homes, families, and communities. While we're at it, let's…See More
Susan Katz Miller commented on the blog post 'Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti'
"This is a great list, thank you for pointing the way. I just wrote a post recommending two classic books on Haitian Vodou--one by a woman. Check it out...http://onbeingboth.wordpress.com/"
LaTonya commented on the blog post 'Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti'
"I love Danticat. Will have to come back to this. Thanks so much posting this."
Michele Wucker commented on the blog post 'Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti'
"Jean, thank you for posting this. Edwidge Danticat's own writing, of course, is a fantastic starting point. Her recent memoir, "Brother, I'm Dying," includes the tragic story of her uncle's death in a US immigration…"
Kamy Wicoff commented on the blog post 'Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti'
"Jean, as always, informative, thoughtful and a call to arms -- or in this case, to understanding. Thank you thank you thank you!"
Maureen E. Doallas commented on the blog post 'Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti'
"Last night, I posted a piece, "Haiti Stories by Edwidge Danticat", on my blog, Writing Without Paper. Just a few minutes ago I posted "Simply This for Haiti"…"
Deborah Siegel commented on the blog post 'Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti'
"Jean, I'm so glad you've posted this. Thank you for sharing Danticat's list with all of us here."
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Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti
One of the reasons I am so passionate about reading (and publishing) literature in translation is this: I believe it enhances not only our knowledge of other cultures, but our ability to identify and empathize with members of those cultures; it enlarges our souls as well as our minds.After making a donation to the relief effort in Haiti (which, as Wilson suggested in her earlier post, has to be the first priority), She Writes members might want to take a look at the…See More
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Found in Translation: What to Read for International Women's Day
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 1:10pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Here's an idea for a new federal law: Before the United States can go to war with any country, all literate Americans must read one book by a writer from that country (poetry, fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction only--no dry political tretises). This single requirement would go a long way toward ensuring that we see our prospective "enemies" in human terms, and think hard before making the decision to wreak destruction on their homes, families, and communities. While we're at it, let's… Continue
Edwidge Danticat's Reading List on Haiti
Posted on January 14, 2010 at 6:08pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
One of the reasons I am so passionate about reading (and publishing) literature in translation is this: I believe it enhances not only our knowledge of other cultures, but our ability to identify and empathize with members of those cultures; it enlarges our souls as well as our minds.
After making a donation to the relief effort in Haiti (which, as Wilson suggested in her earlier post, has to be the first priority), She Writes members might want to take a look at the… Continue
After making a donation to the relief effort in Haiti (which, as Wilson suggested in her earlier post, has to be the first priority), She Writes members might want to take a look at the… Continue
Lost (and Found) in Translation: Top Ten Books by International Women Writers
Posted on November 13, 2009 at 1:00pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Where are women writers most underrepresented (other than this year's PW Ten Best Books list)? In translation. In fact, international women writers receive a double dose of underrepresentation. To begin with, only about 3 percent of the books published in the United States each year are translated from other languages. And within that 3 percent, a pathetically small portion are works written by women. I've yet to hear a… Continue
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- At 6:37am on January 11, 2010,
Deborah Siegel said… - How is it that we weren't yet friends here?! Really good to see you. Come on over, anytime! xo D
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Eunice Lipton said… - Jeanie, should we become friends?! Let's do it. xxxxxx EL
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Rebekah Spicuglia said… - Thanks for joining Changing the World!! this is such a great site for connecting with people:) Rebekah
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