This week I was thinking of a book I read in the 1960’s. The book by Ray Bradbury is Fahrenheit 451. It’s about book burning and the suppression of thoughts, ideas, and freedom of speech. Written by Ray Bradbury in the early 1950’s during the McCarthy era, it too was a critical and award winning success that was banned. So, you and the others on the list are in good company. I want to thank you for writing such a profound book that has made such a difference in my life. I read it when it was first released, and I am still chewing on it.
I bet that Pete Hegseth hasn't read any of those books that he has banned. In our local school district, their have been folks that have sought to ban books, and they hadn't even read them. They are simply opposed to the subject matter of the book, and believe that if the book is removed from the library somehow the ideas it contains will disappear.
Thanks for sharing. Disturbingly expected as Xn nationalists and conservatives play the long game of dissembling. Soon. David Barton will be chair of the history dept.
I am sending your article to the President's office at my alma mater (University of Michigan). The President there identifies as a Christian. I know he may have some contacts to join you and others in objecting to book banning in higher education.
My suggestion and I'll write them too is to do an article and poll. Alas, UofM has no alumni trustees. To me the association focuses on happenings on campus, connections via trips and gatherings, PR, and fundraising.
They obviously put a lot of thought into choosing these dangerous books, like #330 Gender and language in Chaucer /Catherine S. Cox. and #331 Gender and the sacred self in John Donne / Elizabeth M.A. Hodgson.
Congratulations are in order, I'd say.
I second that one and you're certainly in good company with the others on the list! Nice work Robbie !
This week I was thinking of a book I read in the 1960’s. The book by Ray Bradbury is Fahrenheit 451. It’s about book burning and the suppression of thoughts, ideas, and freedom of speech. Written by Ray Bradbury in the early 1950’s during the McCarthy era, it too was a critical and award winning success that was banned. So, you and the others on the list are in good company. I want to thank you for writing such a profound book that has made such a difference in my life. I read it when it was first released, and I am still chewing on it.
As a former librarian, I hate book bans.
I bet that Pete Hegseth hasn't read any of those books that he has banned. In our local school district, their have been folks that have sought to ban books, and they hadn't even read them. They are simply opposed to the subject matter of the book, and believe that if the book is removed from the library somehow the ideas it contains will disappear.
Scandalous. But you are in good company. Watching all this (and praying daily) from Ottawa Canada.
Shared with my St Mark’s book group. Ordered Eddie Glaude’s book from Bookshop.
It might be a honor to have authored a banned book in this time.
Thanks for sharing. Disturbingly expected as Xn nationalists and conservatives play the long game of dissembling. Soon. David Barton will be chair of the history dept.
I am sending your article to the President's office at my alma mater (University of Michigan). The President there identifies as a Christian. I know he may have some contacts to join you and others in objecting to book banning in higher education.
Hope Pres. Ono shows solidarity against the ban.
My spouse and I hold 3 degrees from UM and live in A2. But so far we're seeing little stand by the admin.
Would the alumni association have any influence?
You should write the president https://alumni.umich.edu/about/executive-team/
My suggestion and I'll write them too is to do an article and poll. Alas, UofM has no alumni trustees. To me the association focuses on happenings on campus, connections via trips and gatherings, PR, and fundraising.
They obviously put a lot of thought into choosing these dangerous books, like #330 Gender and language in Chaucer /Catherine S. Cox. and #331 Gender and the sacred self in John Donne / Elizabeth M.A. Hodgson.