Activist Biographies

Marjory Stoneman Douglas, a writer and activist best known for her efforts toward protecting the Florida Everglades, comes alive in a biography by Jack E. Davis.

Nov 30, 2009 - Douglas Nordfors

Children of Dust, written by Ali Eteraz, is the story of one man's life as he tried to find where he belonged in regards to Islam.

Nov 18, 2009 - Lindsey Mason

The book by Melissa Fay Greene looks at what has happened in Ethiopia in the past 10 years with the AIDS crisis and how private companies and governments ignored it all.

Sep 29, 2009 - Sue Turner

R. D. Rosen writes the remarkable story of a buffalo in need of a home, the humans who take him in, and the extraordinary battle to save the North American bison.

Aug 22, 2009 - Tom Wolsey

Acclaimed animal scientist and proponent Dr. Temple Grandin believes that Autism allows her the natural ability to understand animal emotion and behavior.

Jun 22, 2009 - Ana Hartman

Loung Ung has dedicated her life to promoting equality, human rights, and justice in her native land and worldwide. She is an activist, philanthropist and global leader.

May 8, 2009 - Britta Stromeyer Esmail

A review of J. Timothy Hunt's book published by McClelland & Stewart in 2005. ISBN: 0-7710-4154-3.

Apr 15, 2009 - Gemma Richardson

An excellent documentation of the contributions of 2000 American women from 1580 to 2008, many of whom have not been previously celebrated or recognized.

Jul 28, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

Eight women who boldly defied set ways of thinking and behaving and were not afraid to take risks are celebrated in this well-written book.

Jul 27, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

Susan Bordo, in her book, 'Unbearable Weight', takes a very unorthodox approach to trying to explain and analyze the problem of anorexia.

Jul 22, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Louise Pound was a renowned athlete, scholar and champion of women's rights, laying the groundwork for equal access to athletic and educational opportunity.

May 6, 2008 - Gary W Toyn