Tag Archives: biography

People Before Profit Book Review

Posted on May 29, 2013 by beckyajohnson

When I visited Bob’s Red Mill World Headquarters a few weeks ago, I picked up a copy of the book People Before Profit: The Inspiring Story of the Founder of Bob’s Red Mill. Bob Moore is somewhat of a local celebrity in the Portland area … Continue reading →

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The Summer of Shakespeare, Part 1

Posted on August 7, 2012 by beckyajohnson

For my big summer reading project, I’ve been plowing my way through The Modern Library’s Complete Works of Shakespeare. I’m currently on page 2366 out of 2485, so I hope to review that soon. In the meantime, the Las Vegas Non-Fiction … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Been Silent About Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on September 9, 2010 by beckyajohnson

Things I’ve Been Silent About: Memories of a Prodigal Daughter by Azar Nafisi. Published in 2008. Synopsis: In this autobiographical follow-up to her best-seller memoir Reading Lolita in Tehran, Nafisi interweaves reflections on her own upbringing, and personal stories of her family life, … Continue reading →

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