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Author: Philip Collins Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1468316176 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 382
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Can a good speech save democracy? “Anyone interested in the past, present and future of speeches and speechwriting will find [this] a fascinating read.” —The Spectator When First Lady Michelle Obama approached the podium at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, nobody could have predicted that her rousing line “When they go low, we go high” would become the motto for the political left and an anthem for opponents of oppression worldwide. It was a speech with the kind of emotional pull rarely heard these days, joining a long list of addresses that have made history. But what was it that made this speech so great? When They Go Low, We Go High explores the most notable speeches in history, analyzing the rhetorical techniques to uncover how the right speech at the right time can profoundly shape the world. Traveling across continents and centuries, political speechwriter Philip Collins reveals what Thomas Jefferson owes to Cicero and Pericles; who really gave the Gettysburg Address; and what Elizabeth I shares with Winston Churchill. In telling the stories of famous and sometimes infamous speeches—including those from Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, JFK, Martin Luther King, Jr., Disraeli, Hitler, Elie Wiesel, Margaret Thatcher, and Barack and Michelle Obama—Collins breathes new life into words you thought you knew well, telling the story of democracy. Whether it’s the inaugural addresses of presidents or the revolutionary writings of Castro, Pankhurst, and Mandela, Collins illuminates and contextualizes these moments with sensitivity and humor. When They Go Low, We Go High examines the power of public speaking and serves as an urgent reminder that words can change the world. “Hits on three unassailable truths: rhetoric and democracy must go hand-in-hand; democracy, for all of its flaws, is superior to tyranny; and democracy is currently under assault.” —Paste “Collins . . . understands intimately the mechanics of rhetoric. He believes that we, as human beings, possess the capacity to extract ourselves from the swamp in which we have sunk.” —The Times
Author: Philip Collins Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1468316176 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 382
Book Description
Can a good speech save democracy? “Anyone interested in the past, present and future of speeches and speechwriting will find [this] a fascinating read.” —The Spectator When First Lady Michelle Obama approached the podium at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, nobody could have predicted that her rousing line “When they go low, we go high” would become the motto for the political left and an anthem for opponents of oppression worldwide. It was a speech with the kind of emotional pull rarely heard these days, joining a long list of addresses that have made history. But what was it that made this speech so great? When They Go Low, We Go High explores the most notable speeches in history, analyzing the rhetorical techniques to uncover how the right speech at the right time can profoundly shape the world. Traveling across continents and centuries, political speechwriter Philip Collins reveals what Thomas Jefferson owes to Cicero and Pericles; who really gave the Gettysburg Address; and what Elizabeth I shares with Winston Churchill. In telling the stories of famous and sometimes infamous speeches—including those from Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, JFK, Martin Luther King, Jr., Disraeli, Hitler, Elie Wiesel, Margaret Thatcher, and Barack and Michelle Obama—Collins breathes new life into words you thought you knew well, telling the story of democracy. Whether it’s the inaugural addresses of presidents or the revolutionary writings of Castro, Pankhurst, and Mandela, Collins illuminates and contextualizes these moments with sensitivity and humor. When They Go Low, We Go High examines the power of public speaking and serves as an urgent reminder that words can change the world. “Hits on three unassailable truths: rhetoric and democracy must go hand-in-hand; democracy, for all of its flaws, is superior to tyranny; and democracy is currently under assault.” —Paste “Collins . . . understands intimately the mechanics of rhetoric. He believes that we, as human beings, possess the capacity to extract ourselves from the swamp in which we have sunk.” —The Times
Author: Amy Munizzi Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 1615797521 Category : Languages : en Pages : 168
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Parenting is the only career in the world that, if done with passion, commitment and godly wisdom will work you out of that venerable position and make the role you cultivated and cherished obsolete. Yet many of us would see parenting as the highest calling from God, to invest in the vulnerable generation behind us. This mission requires the best of all God has placed in us, and the foresight and patience of God Himself to accomplish. But there are countless and joyous rewards in this amazing field for those who sacrifice what it takes to do it well. When this remarkable phase of parenting ends, some see the launching of their child into adulthood as time to take up where they left off with a victorious feeling of "mission accomplished." However, other parents experience the close of this era as an excruciating loss of identity and purpose. How do some parents lose their individuality along the way, and what can they do to retrieve it? What issues lurk in the past, that may cause some of us to observe this closing episode as the end of our world instead of the conclusion of a successful chapter? Is it possible to recover from the feelings of isolation, loneliness and abandonment When They Go? When They Go tackles the difficult issues parents of teenaged "almost-adults" deal with. And it's loaded with godly wisdom and advice you can glean in advance of this epoch you're about to enter. When They Go explores key decisions and choices you can implement now that will help everyone involved make the transition successfully. And author Amy Munizzi frankly discusses some of the hot subjects, questions and concerns you'll face once you no longer have the control or power to make decisions for your "new ad
Author: Julia Alvarez Publisher: Seven Stories Press ISBN: 1609806719 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 14
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Bestselling novelist (How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents) and children's (The Tia Lola Stories) author Julia Alvarez's new picture book is a beautifully crafted poem for children that gently addresses the emotional side of death. The book asks, "When somebody dies, where do they go? / Do they go where the wind goes when it blows? ... Do they wink back at me when I wish on a star? Do they whisper, 'You're perfect, just as you are'? ..." Illustrated by Vermont woodcut artist, Sabra Field, Where Do They Go? is a beautiful and comforting meditation on death, asking questions young readers might have about what happens to those they love after they die. A Spanish-language edition of the book, ¿Donde va a parar?, is available in paperback.
Author: Kristin Schwartz Publisher: PM Press ISBN: 1629639877 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 321
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What does it mean to risk all for your beliefs? How do you fight an enemy in your midst? We Go Where They Go recounts the thrilling story of a massive forgotten youth movement that set the stage for today's anti-fascist organizing in North America. When skinheads and punks in the late 1980s found their communities invaded by white supremacists and neo-nazis, they fought back. Influenced by anarchism, feminism, Black liberation, and Indigenous sovereignty, they created Anti-Racist Action. At ARA’s height in the 1990s, thousands of dedicated activists in hundreds of chapters joined the fights—political and sometimes physical—against nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, anti-abortion fundamentalists, and racist police. Before media pundits, cynical politicians, and your uncle discovered “antifa,” Anti-Racist Action was bringing it to the streets. Based on extensive interviews with dozens of ARA participants, We Go Where They Go tells ARA’s story from within, giving voice to those who risked their safety in their own defense and in solidarity with others. In reproducing the posters, zines, propaganda and photos of the movement itself, this essential work of radical history illustrates how cultural scenes can become powerful forces for change. Here at last is the story of an organic yet highly organized movement, exploring both its triumphs and failures, and offering valuable lessons for today’s generation of activists and rabble-rousers. We Go Where They Go is a page-turning history of grassroots anti-racism. More than just inspiration, it's a roadmap.
Author: Natalie Mitchell Publisher: Nick Hern Books ISBN: 9781848429024 Category : Languages : en Pages : 80
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Written specifically for young people, this play formed part of the 2018 National Theatre Connections Festival and was premiered by youth theatres across the UK.
Author: Donna Childs Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1512742767 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 19
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This book was inspired by the passing of some of my younger friends that are in heaven with The Lord. This book is designed to primarily help children understand the truth about death and dying and to look forward to heaven someday as an amazing place that God created for those who have received His Son Jesus, as their Lord and Savior. Included in the book is a prayer for salvation.
Author: Sarah Fleming Mountford Publisher: Atthis Arts, LLC ISBN: 1945009098 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 256
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DYING MADE ME QUESTION EVERYTHING I KNEW ABOUT LIVING. A strange illness ravages the countryside while Dr. Anna Roberts struggles to recover from her own near-death experience. She’s falling in love with Jedediah, a three-thousand-year-old ghost, but his guarded alliance with a Council of ancient spirits frightens her. Can Jed’s allegiance be trusted? Haunted by her dreams and driven by her calling, Anna is torn between the worlds of the living and the dead. Is she a healer or an executioner? Will Anna be able to protect those she loves from her nightmares when they come true?
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