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A memoir of a devout Catholic woman who, in response to her mystical experiences and the demands of conscience, came into conflict with her church and the conservative political leaders of Memphis over the issues of racism, sexism and the relationship of church and state. The book deals with a whole community of progressive activists in Memphis and elsewhere whose support for the United Nations, Civil Rights, cultural diversity, and individual conscience called on their deepest reserves of courage and integrity. "A woman's powerful account of her determination to bring justice to the world."...

The world we live in can sometimes be difficult. Despite our best efforts, a crisis will affect us all at some time or another, be it on an individual, national, or global level. In their third anthology, the members of The New Lenox Writers' Group tackle the theme of "crisis" through essays, stories, and poems, using inspiration from the headlines, their imaginations, and even personal experiences. No matter how desperate the tale, another underlying theme shines through: one of hope for brighter days and a better future.

Home. The word conjures images of family and feelings of comfort. However, home can mean different things to others. Is it the place you feel safe or a nostalgic memory of lazy summer days? Perhaps it's the place you store your secrets or the terror of the imaginary monster under the stairs? Join the members of the New Lenox Writers' Group as they explore, through essays, poems, and stories, just what makes a home. Whether detailing childhood adventures, a bright future, the sublime or the macabre, the contents will give you pause to ponder your own experiences.

New thinking about the role of education in confined environments. As the work of Malcolm X, Angela Y. Davis, and others has made clear, education in prison has enabled people to rethink systems of oppression. Courses in reading and writing help incarcerated students feel a sense of community, examine the past and present, and imagine a better future. Yet incarcerated students often lack the resources, materials, information, and opportunity to pursue their coursework, and training is not always available for those who teach incarcerated students. This volume will aid both new and...

New thinking about the role of education in confined environments. As the work of Malcolm X, Angela Y. Davis, and others has made clear, education in prison has enabled people to rethink systems of oppression. Courses in reading and writing help incarcerated students feel a sense of community, examine the past and present, and imagine a better future. Yet incarcerated students often lack the resources, materials, information, and opportunity to pursue their coursework, and training is not always available for those who teach incarcerated students. This volume will aid both new and...