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Airplane, Airport, Books, Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger, Current Affairs, Highest Duty, Inspiration, Memoir, Television, TLC

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger

9780061924682 The Learning Channel has produced a documentary, Brace for Impact, in which Captain “Sully” Sullenberger retraces how he skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the surface of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard.  The documentary airs this Sunday, January 10th at 9pm.  Brace for Impact also follows Sully's personal story leading up to that fateful moment.  Captain Sullenberger is the author of Highest Duty: My Search For What Really Matters.

-Virginia

American Library Association, Books, Celebrities, Diahann Carroll, Family, Happiness, Inspiration, Libraries, Marriage, Memoir, Race, Relationships, Television, The Legs Are The Last to Go, Wendy Williams Show, Women

The Legs Are The Last to Go!

LegsAreTheLast hc c We at HarperCollins were thrilled to publish The Legs Are The Last to Go: Aging, Acting, Marrying and Other Things I Learned the Hard Way by the legendary Diahann Carroll.  Some of you may have had the opportunity to see her at the Closing Session of the 2008 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, California.  In her book, she gives us a candid look at her life and everything she has had to overcome to be the success that she still remains today…a true inspiration for us all!  The buzz on Ms. Carroll (what I like to call her) continues!  Make sure you tune in tomorrow (November 13) to The Wendy Williams Show for Wendy's interview with Diahann Carroll.  Please check your local listings for time and channel.  This is definitely something you will not want to miss!

Enjoy!

-Bobby

Africa, Books, Current Affairs, Inspiration, Libraries, Life Lessons, Malawi, Memoir, Readers Advisory Book/Review Swap, TED Conference, Television, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, The Daily Show, William Kamkwamba

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on The Daily Show!

We’ve been talking about The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind for months – telling everyone who’d listen how inspiring and downright unbelievable this story is.  A boy from a village in Africa – too poor to attend school – is inspired by a librarian to read.  He picks up a book on windmills and figures out how to build one out of scraps found in a junkheap.  He generates electricity and changes the trajectory of his life and the lives of his community.  From Malawi to the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.  What a difference a windmill makes.  Here's a link to our previous posts.  Take a look…

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
William Kamkwamba
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show
Full Episodes		 Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

-Virginia

Books, Good Morning America, HarperCollins Publishers, Libraries, Mystery/Suspense, Television

Fall in Love with Mary Jane Clark

DyingForMercyHC c I am so excited about the success of HarperCollins author Mary Jane Clark.  Her new book, Dying for Mercy on sale now, follows television news anchorwoman Eliza Blake who is overworked and in need of some real “R & R”.  She decides to rent a beautiful carriage house in a very affluent town in New York.  What she discovers, amidst all the beautiful architecture, and glorious gardens is a breathtaking mansion.  This restored mansion turns out to be a “puzzle house”, with clues all scattered everywhere that lead Eliza to victims of a killer!  Eliza finds herself uncovering one final secret and in the process she comes face to face with a killer…who believes everything left in the dark should NOT come to light.

Make sure you tune in tomorrow morning (August 12) to ABC’s Good Morning America for her in-studio interview.  Also, check out this stellar review from the Associated Press…they compare her to legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie! 
Download AP Review – Mary Jane Clark

I know Mary Jane Clark is the real deal.  She is truly a star on the rise and one to watch out for in the years to come.  For those of you that do not know Mary Jane Clark, I know you will love her.  If you know her, you will indeed fall in love with her again…just like I have!

Enjoy!

-Bobby

Books, Current Affairs, Michael J. Fox, Television

Michael J. Fox

Alwayslookingupcov The ever-amazing Michael J. Fox is about to hit the airwaves to talk about his new book, Always Looking Up which goes on sale tomorrow, March 31st.

The author of #1 New York Times bestselling Lucky Man writes about the role of faith and family in his life, the starting of his foundation, and how he keep his optimistic viewpoint. Check out the trailer for his ABC special here.  Right out of the gate, Michael will appear on Oprah which will air tomorrow, March 31st.  Other dates to mark on your calendar:

  • ABC-TV/"Good Morning America" — 2 segments – Wednesday, April 1, and the Wednesday, May 6 (to promote Michael J. Fox's ABC Special).
  • "Live with Regis and Kelly" – April 1st
  • "Letterman" — April 2nd
  • “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” – April 6th
  • "Larry King Live" — 20 minute taped interview to air Wednesday, April 8th (will show clips from ABC special).
  • "Jimmy Kimmel" — April 28th (timed to Michael's trip west for Los Angeles Times Festival of Books event on 4/26).
  • The View – May 7th
  • ABC-TV hour long entertainment Special, produced by Michael J. Fox, entitled  "MICHAEL J. FOX: ADVENTURES OF AN INCURABLE OPTIMIST" – to air on May 7th at 10PM, following "Grey's Anatomy."

-Virginia

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