The grace of silence book

In the wake of talk of a postracial america upon barack obamas ascension as president of the united states, michele norris, cohost of national public radios flagship program all things considered, set out to write, through original reporting, a book about the hidden conversation on race that is unfolding nationwide. She would, she thought, base her book on the frank disclosures of others on the subject, but she was soon disabused of her presumption when forced to confront the fact that the conversation in. Norris takes us on a painful yet triumphant journey of selfdiscovery. The book is interesting and informative from beginning to end. In the wake of talk of a postracial america upon barack oba. The cohost of national public radios all things considered set out, through original reporting, to write a book about the hidden conversation on race that is going on in this country. Michele norris her voice informs, engages and enlightens listeners with thoughtful interviews and in depth reporting as one of the hosts of nprs flagship. One minneapolis, one read is minneapolis firstever community read where everyone in town is invited to read the same book. The grace of silence book discussion led by thea holmonellis in preparation for wviks intelligent conversations event featuring npr journalist michele norris, thea holmonellis, academic advisor, scott community college, will facilitate a book discussion of norris book, the grace of silence. The grace of silence book discussion moline library. Norris is also the author of the grace of silence, a memoir and reported nonfiction book that started as an extension of an npr series about race relations in the united states called the race card project. The questions, discussion topics, and reading suggestions that follow are intended to enhance your reading groups discussion of the grace of silence, michele norriss deeply personal memoir.

The grace of silence, by michele norris, is a memoir about race and intimacy, told against the backdrop of an important phase of american history. In preparation for wviks intelligent conversations event featuring npr journalist michele norris, thea holmonellis, academic advisor, scott community college, will facilitate a book discussion of norris book, the grace of silence. But i quickly realized once i hit the road on my book tour that i didnt really need that. I wish npr reporter michele norris hadnt called the grace of silence, her tribute to her parents, a memoir. Michele norris the grace of silence is the npr hosts memoir of how she learned the longburied secrets of her familys involvement in momentous historical events. A profoundly moving and deeply personal memoir by the cohost of national public radios flagship program all things considered. A family memoir by michele norris in doc, fb2, txt download e book. After barack obamas historic win of the presidential nomination in 2008, npr correspondent michele norris decided to take a deeper look into her african american family to see how they. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Michele norris the grace of silence part 1 of 3 youtube. The grace of silence combines powerful observations and reflections with equally poignant historical reportage and commentary. The grace of silence book discussion led by thea holmon. A memoir has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Extraordinary for norriss candor in examining her own racial legacy and what it means to be an american, the grace of silence is also informed by rigorous research in its evocation of time and place, scores of interviews with ordinary folk, and wise observations about evolving attitudes, at once encouraging and disturbing, toward race in.

The grace of silence is a 2010 memoir by author and npr host michele norris about her family history and the pervading role of race and racism that has spanned generations. Along the way she unearthed painful family secrets that compelled her to question her own selfunderstanding. The grace of silence in an important book that takes a very thoughtful look into life as an african american in the united states today and the history behind it. In the end, silence is about gods grace for the undeserving, which includes us all. Michele norris on race, and the grace of silence in her new memoir, nprs all things considered cohost uncovers some painful family secrets.

The grace of silence is sometimes raw, often gripping, and always graceful. The grace of silence s meticulous recreation of the historical record has much to offer to todays national conversation on race. Richard wolffe, author new york times bestseller renegade. Michele norris talked about her book, the grace of silence. She would, she thought, base her book on the frank disclosures of others on the subject, but she was soon disabused of her presumption when forced to confront the fact that the. Powerful and tender, the grace of silence reveals our human complexity in exemplary fashion. I hope the grace of silence encourages people to think about their own.

Richard wolffe, author of new york times bestseller renegade. She would, she thought, base her book on the frank disclosures of others on the subject, but she was soon disabused of her presumption when forced to. The grace of silence doesnt answer that question, but it sparks a fascinating conversation which, after reading it, you can and should continue. Michele norris the cohost of national public radios all things considered set out, through original reporting, to write a book about the hidden conversation on. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. One minneapolis, one read will bring people in the city together and spark conversations about race, family and. The grace of silence is a moving family memoir about one womans journey as she digs into her familys past and discovers much more than she had ever imagined. The grace of silence by michele norris reading guide. The grace of silence compact disc the elliott bay book. The grace of silence compact disc by michele norris, michele norris read by. In addition to print and audio copies of the book being available from prairiecat libraries, moline public library patrons can check out a limited. Michele norris a host of nprs all things considered traces her ancestry in americas south and how it reflects the nations turbulent efforts toward racial equality, a heritage that has influenced her awareness.

Michele norris, host of national public radios all things considered, set out, through original reporting, to write a book about the hidden. I set out to write a book exploring americas hidden conversation about race but. Silence study guide contains a biography of shusaku endo, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. I hope the grace of silence encourages people to think about their own complex family legacies and to consider a core question. The grace of silence by michele norris penguin random house. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Du bois institute, harvard university, and author of colored people. Michele norris set out to take a reporters look at the unprecedented, hidden, and robust conversation about race taking place across the country in the wake of barack obamas historic presidential campaign and his ascension to office. Digital audiobook 9202010 paperback 962011 compact disc 1052010. Michele norris discovered family secrets because elders in her family started divulging stories in the wake of barack obamas election. Its a work both uniquely personal and universal, offering a story everyone regardless of background can embrace. My idea was to use these little black postcards to get the conversation started.