Kritsick, Stephen; Veterinarians - New York (State) - New York - Biography
Dr. Stephen Kritsick discusses his book, “Creature Comforts,” which talks about issues of pets. He speaks about the differences between purebred versus mixed-breed pets. He states that mixed-breed pets tend to be more tame and healthier in...
Gerber, Merrill Joan - Family;
Authors, American - 20th century - Family relationships;
Mothers and daughters - United States;
Older women - United States;
Cats - United States
Merrill Joan Gerber discusses her book, “Old Mother, Little Cat: A Writer’s Reflection on Her Kitten, Her Aged Mother… and Life.” She begins by explaining that she often writes stories about her family that are both fact and fiction. She...
Art Spiegelman discusses his magazine, “Raw.” He begins by explaining the origin of the magazine, which began with his book “Maus.” The book “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale” began as a comic strip that told the story of his parents who were...
Mead, Margaret, 1901-1978; Benedict, Ruth, 1887-1948; Women anthropologists - United States - Biography
Lois W. Banner discusses her book, “Intertwined Lives: Margaret Mead, Ruth Benedict, and Their Circle.” Banner talks about “smashing” and Benedict and Mead’s close relationship. She says men and women were attracted to Benedict and...
Letter carriers - Fiction; Postal service - Fiction; City and town life - Fiction; New York (State) - Fiction
J. Robert Lennon discusses his novel, “Mailman.” He begins by introducing his main character Albert, a mailman who feels disconnected from society so he beings to read people’s mail. Lennon talks about Albert’s family tensions throughout...
Dr. Aliza A. Lifshitz discusses her book, “Mamá Sana, Bebé Sano : Una Guia en Espanol e Inglés Sobre el Embarazo, la Atención Prenatal, el Nacimiento y el Cuidado del Recién Nacido = Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby : a Spanish/English Guide to...
