The grace of silence npr coverage of the grace of silence by michele norris. Has the grace of silence turned you off from other books in this genre. Listen to full length audio books online for free on youtube. Her voice informs, engages and enlightens listeners with thoughtful interviews and in depth reporting as one of the hosts of nprs flagship afternoon broadcast, all things considered. Michele norris on race, and the grace of silence in her new memoir, nprs all things considered cohost uncovers some painful family secrets. See what im saying about audiobooks sometimes being better than the paper and ink book. Its a family history and a family mystery combined, set against the evils of jim crow alabama post world war ii and subtler forms of racism in minnesota. Think the class system on the decks of the titanic meets battlestar galactica. San francisco chronicle, the christian science monitor, kansas city star. Michele norris, cohost of nprs all things considered, has written more than a memoir in the grace of silence.
There is grace in silence, and power to be had from listening to that which, more often than not, was left unsaid. About the grace of silence one of the best books of the year. Is there anything you would change about this book. It was ok, i had a hard time getting through it, had to keep coming back just to finish it.
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The grace of silence in an important book that takes a very thoughtful look into life as an african american in the united states today and the history behind it. A profoundly moving and deeply personal memoir by the cohost of national public radios flagship program all things considered. The grace of silence by michele norris discussion guide. Michele norris is one of the most trusted voices in american journalism.
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