Fail Up: Tavis Smiley Offers 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure
Admitting your mistakes can make you stronger
2011-04-29
Review By Kam Williams
Given Tavis Smiley’s lofty status as the host of a hit, nationally-syndicated, TV talk show, one might not suspect that he’d suffered any setbacks over the course of his meteoric rise. But contrary to appearances, the accomplished broadcaster/entrepreneur/publisher/philanthropist/author has definitely taken his share of missteps on his way to the top.
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Eye of the Hurricane: My Path from Darkness to Freedom
Book Review of Rubin 'Hurricane" Carter's inspiring story
2011-04-26
by Kam Williams
After being wrongly imprisoned, you might think Rubin "Hurricane" Carter would be a bitter man. You'd be wrong. Kam Williams reviews his inspiring autobiography, Eye of the Hurricane: My Path from Darkness to Freedom Read the complete article
Book Review: ‘Hood Health’ Offers Practical Advice for Hip Hop Generation
In order to interest members of the Hip-Hop Generation, the chapters have been given catchy titles like “Teefus,” “When Gold Grills Go Bad,” “11 Things Not to Get from th
2011-03-31
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
You can’t help but take notice when Dick Gregory gives a how-to book promoting health a ringing endorsement Read the complete article
Clarence Thomas' Ex Expounds in Steamy Memoir Vindicating Anita Hill
Jurist Lillian McEwen reveals extent of Justice's sexual escapades
2011-03-29
Kam Williams, Special to The Skanner News
Judge Lillian McEwen recently published her memoir, “D.C. Unmasked & Undressed,” a steamy tell-all chronicling her sexually-adventurous private life, paying particular attention to her longtime relationship with a prominent colleague, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
In the process, McEwen belatedly resurrects the reputation of Anita Hill by offering proof that the disgraced law professor was telling the truth ... Read the complete article
BOOK: 'D.C. Undressed' Reveals Clarence Thomas' Love Life
Jurist Lillian McEwen reveals extent of Justice's sexual escapades
2011-03-21
Kam Williams, Special to The Skanner News
When Clarence Thomas’ wife, Ginni, placed a phone call to Anita Hill last fall asking for an apology for the tawdry testimony during the Supreme Court confirmation hearings which had almost torpedoed her husband’s candidacy, little did she know the extent to which the ill-advised request would only open up a can of worms. Read the complete article
First Lady to Write Book About White House Garden
Obama received no advance and will donate all proceeds to a charity or charities to be determined
2011-03-17
Michelle Obama has signed with the Crown Publishing Group for a book about the garden she started on the South Lawn of the White House and the benefits of healthy eating Read the complete article
Portland Researcher Chronicles New Approaches to Eating Disorders
'Give Food A Chance' is aimed at helping childhood anorexia, bulemia
2011-02-24
While there is much concern about childhood obesity in this country, there are also many children who suffer from the opposite condition – food intake disorders. In her new book “Give Food a Chance: A new view on childhood eating disorders” Portland-based doctor and Reed College graduate Dr. Julie O’Toole, MD, MPH, draws from over a decade of clinical experience treating eating disorders in children and young adults Read the complete article
BOOK: Janet Jackson's Guide to Loving Yourself
'True You' offers guide to happiness with recipes, photos and more
2011-02-23
Kam Williams, Special to The Skanner News
Whenever I’ve interviewed Janet Jackson, I’ve always had the sense that I was speaking with a very grounded individual for someone who was born inside the bubble of celebrity and has lived her whole life in the limelight. Thus, I am not surprised to discover that she would seem as real and equally accessible in her autobiography Read the complete article
Author Alexis Rhone Talks About Her Latest Teen Novel: Cover the Coo
She's not afraid to tackle controversial issues from teen sex to date rape
2011-01-15
Unafraid of controversial issues, author Alexus Rhone writes to grab and hold the attention of young people, especially teens who rarely read. The Skanner interviewed Alexus Rhone by telephone Jan 7.
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REVIEW: The Ultimate Guide to Weight Management
2011-01-14
Book Review by Kam Williams
For most folks, the end of the holiday eating season stretching from Thanksgiving to Christmas marks the time when we make another New Year’s resolution to shed a few pounds. If you’re serious about winning the battle of the bulge, may I heartily recommend “Mind Your Own Wellness: Turning Thoughts into Reality.” Read the complete article
