Anna Deavere Smith, the award-winning playwright and actor, has spent a lifetime listening—really listening—to the people around her. A...
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Dec 29, 2008
Julene
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Excellent! She tracks her experience traveling with President Clinton on his campaign trail. She is brilliant (and has received one of those Genus Grants). She interviews well and I learned so much from this book about the process of interviewing. There are three questions that will ensure someone's syntax will chang ein the course of an hour interview:
1-Have you ever come close to death?
2-Do you know the circumstances of your birth?
3-Have you ever been accused of something that More...
1-Have you ever come close to death?
2-Do you know the circumstances of your birth?
3-Have you ever been accused of something that More...
Aug 19, 2009
Christina
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about the media, about the presidency, about authority, about d.c.
about our conversations, communication, and connection...or lack thereof.
about theater, about listening, about education, about race.
she weaves her personal story, her opinions, and directly transcribed interviews.
the timeline jumps back and forth, and some of her opinions seem to have more weight than others, more evidence, more backing.
good food for thought, even if some of it's unsettli
about our conversations, communication, and connection...or lack thereof.
about theater, about listening, about education, about race.
she weaves her personal story, her opinions, and directly transcribed interviews.
the timeline jumps back and forth, and some of her opinions seem to have more weight than others, more evidence, more backing.
good food for thought, even if some of it's unsettli
Feb 23, 2009
G--
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She is a fantastic playwright because she is so subtle about approaching issues. This, however, makes her writing a bit too meandering for my taste.
Mar 07, 2009
Filthy
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Yes! Very wonderful. Saw her also perform this live. Do read. Do find out more about Anna!
Jan 15, 2011
Jo
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A 'documentary' on listening beyond the language being spoken. A must read for anyone interested in learning to hear what is really being said. This is one of a very few books I will read again. Highly recommend.
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