Calvin Gibson

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This novel fulfills the author's intention of demonstrating a rudimentary fact about all wars fought by powerful countries on foreign soil - the greater suffering is experienced by the people who inhabit the land on which the battles are fought. The novel is relentless in its storytelling and pacing, it's riveting in its varied characterizations, and enlightening in its illusion-busting themes. Great literature expands readers' perspectives, and this award winning work absolutely accomplishes this goal, intentionally or simply by virtue of its existence in our new literary canon.

This show is one of my favorite network TV shows in years, because the characters seem authentic and the focus is on story lines, not insipid romances that don't interest me. There's not a lot of mugging for the camera, the pacing is steady and just varied enough that it doesn't seem like it's trying too hard, and the overall premise seems plausible enough to me. It's a no nonsense drama some reviewers seem to think is too similar to past tv shows, but I think it fills a void that is still relevant.

CBS This Morning has transformed into The News According to Gayle King. As a result, I now have 2 hours free every weekday morning that used to be devoted to the best morning news show on network TV. Best wishes to Anthony Mason, who must miss working with true news journalists Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson. I look forward to seeing the changes that must be coming soon, increased appearances of Oprah notwithstanding. CBS has the talent just waiting for their overdue, well deserved chances...