In all the ensuing years, she has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of topics with many of the most distinguished people of our times. Book club discussions are great conversations based on a common book that everyone has read. Successful book clubs select great books, have compelling discussions, and create community. Diane, the celebrated npr talk show host and johns wife of 54 years, kept vigil for the next 10 days. She is eternally classy, polite but sharp, and when she says, i would be delighted if you would tweet me, i just melt. Jan 04, 2021 diane rehm february 24 acclaimed radio host diane rehm will be here feb. Diane rehm tackles death with dignity again, this time. Through personal stories about her mothers death and. First published in 1949, the dystopian classic examines the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and government repression. She spoke to the washington post in an hourlong telephone conversation that has been edited for length and clarity. Reading groups for children and parents can bring families closer. From free love utopia to the wellset table, by ellen waylandsmith. Diane rehm book club 1984 events chevy chase at home. Diane rehm book club the plot against america tickets, wed.
A dialogue about marriage diane rehm, john rehm on. She has days as frazzled as my daughters, riding range over her small crazy boys. Join diane for a live stream of the second meeting of her virtual book club, a discussion of gabriel garcia marquezs love in the time of cholera. Diane rehm tackles death with dignity again, this time in a. Currently, it is broadcast on nearly two hundred stations and sirius satellite radio across the country, as well as internationally by armed forces radio network. Often described as the diva of discussions, diane has the unique ability to own a strong opinion on matters but also the uncommon ability to remain open to others opinions. Lafayette in the somewhat united states, by sarah vowell. On my own by diane rehm meet your next favorite book. Diane rehm book club the lying life of adults wamu. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.
Converse with diane rehm and visit mars from home this. Host alberto rios and diane rehm talk about her book, on my own. Book diane rehm for public speaking harry walker agency. When my time comes book talk with diane rehm the aspen. Shop and save on gifts for everyone on your list sections show more follow today setting up a book club for your children will no. The live daily show is now a weekly podcast hosted by diane rehm. What one familys immigrant story says about american dreams and american nightmares.
Openended questions help ignite discussions involving the whole group. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. The diane rehm book club returns in november with a discussion of the lying life of adults by italian author elena ferrante. Join diane rehm and a panel of guests on wednesday, february 24, at 1 p. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. Hard work, low pay, and a mothers will to survive, by stephanie land. The crowd chuckled at the question, but quieted quickly as rehm gave her answer. Apr 14, 2010 on behalf of her daughters, she asked the npr talk show host what her very favorite book was when she was about six or ten. The 2019 work of historical fiction tells the story of two young people who flee the aftermath of the spanish civil war by escaping on a boat chartered by poet pablo neruda.
She now hosts the podcast on mymind and the diane rehm book club for wamunpr. She began her radio career in 1973 as a volunteer for wamu 88. This is ferrantes newest work, which returns the reader to naples. Rehm is the host of nprs morning program, the diane rehm show, and has continued an active professional life during her husbands years of decline, no mean feat. In 1979, diane rehm took over as host of wamus midday program, kaleidoscope, and in 1984, the name was changed to the diane rehm show.
And so interesting as that contradictio i think my favorite example o near the end of the book when fe are finally in bed together, and 70s, and this is another thing. Feb 23, 2021 diane rehm livestream when my time comes a candid, compassionate consideration of the righttodie movement, from the advocate, renowned radio host, and bestselling author, diane rehm, one of the most trusted voices in the nation. With busy schedules and the immense list of new books released every single day, its hard. A note from diane on her upcoming marriage diane rehm. Apr 24, 2016 diane rehm has hosted the diane rehm show on wamu 88. So the newest chapter of my life is about to begin. Read the book and join diane for a book talk on june 16, 2020. Diane is an christian arab, born of immigrant parents. I was asked to speak at jillians book club, and of course i said yes. Health book club selection, when my time comes, diane rehm, renowned radio host, explores diverse perspectives from terminally ill patients and caregivers to physicians and ethicists around medical aid in dying. She is joined by yascha mounk, a contributing writer at t. Jun 24, 2007 diane rehm s latest book club pick is water for elephants. For the january meeting of the diane rehm book club, diane and guests discuss ann patchetts the dutch house.
Successful groups select good books, have interesting discu. Soon to be a public television documentary of the same name, featuring the author. Health june book club features diane rehm, renowned radio host and bestselling author, and her new book when my time comes. Diane rehm thank you to 6yearold alice for leaving us. The story of an extraordinary election by dan balz, in fed we trust. Mar 24, 2021 the march book selection for the diane rehm book club discussion is a long petal of the sea, by isabel allende. Did you know that npr radio host diane rehm hosts a monthly book club discussion on her site. Join diane rehm for two events in march a discussion about a long petal of the sea and a conversation with isabel allende. For the october meeting of the diane rehm book club, diane and guests discuss goerge orwells 1984. Diane rehm s listeners sink their teeth into dracula book club favorite ann patchetts new novel is on sale today. From diane rehm, renowned radio hostone of the most trusted voices in the nationand bestselling author.
Diane rehm with when my time comes for many years esteemed radio host and author diane rehm has been a fierce advocate for physician aid in dying. For many years esteemed radio host and author diane rehm has been a fierce advocate for physician aid in dying. This is something i never thought would happen to me, after a 54year marriage, and losing my beloved husband, john rehm, in june of 2014. The program, described by newsweek as one of the most interesting talk programs in the country, is broadcast weekdays from 10 am to noon in over 60 cities nationwide. The diane rehm book club returns in october with a discussion of 1984 by george orwell. For the march meeting of the diane rehm book club, diane and guests discuss a long petal of the sea, by isabel allende. Her guests are novelists ariel dorfman and louis bayard, and marcela valdes, contributing writer for the new york times magazine. In the book, rehm addresses the urgent, hotly contested cause of the righttodie movement, of which she is a champion.
One way to include all members is to write questions on an index card for e. On saturday, october 14th, i will be married to john hagedorn, a retired lutheran pastor who lives in lake worth, florida. Finding my voice by diane rehm meet your next favorite book. Diane rehm has hosted the diane rehm show on wamu 88. Since leaving wamu, she has been producing a twiceweekly podcast and a monthly book club. The book follows her growing up years, her marriages, and eventually her finding a job in radio, and the diane rehm show. Diane rehm kicks off her monthly book club with a discussion of the plot against america by philip roth. Currently, it is broadcast on nearly two hundred stations and sirius satellite radio across the country, as well as internationally by armed forces radio. Est for a conversation about the lying life of adults by italian author elena ferrante. The book was also recently adapted into a new hbo series by david simon, creator of the wire. Diane rehm is one of the most respected radio journalists of our time. Diane rehm book club the plot against america tickets.
Through personal stories about her mothers death and her late husbands battle with parkinsons disease, rehm examines patient autonomy. Apr 02, 2021 the diane rehm show was produced by wamu in washington, dc and was widely syndicated both nationally and internationally until rehm retired in 2016. Diane rehm tackles death with dignity again, this time in a new documentary. Diane rehms latest book club pick is water for elephants. Thumbs up for jane austen book club exclusive oprah video interview with jeffrey eugenides now online. These four celebrity book clubs are surprisingly goodand certainly worth a look. A national bestseller when it was published in 2004, readers have flocked to the novel since the election of president trump.
Heres how you can start a fun and engaging book club. Diane rehm, awardwinning host of the diane rehm show, joins maine calling host jennifer rooks for a conversation about her longtime radio career, her. Thank you to 6yearold alice for leaving us this recording of her favorite sandra boynton book. One in five americans lives in a jurisdiction that allows terminally ill adults to request medical aid in dying, the term many experts prefer to.
I am delighted that john byrne and his team at the magazine have invited me to be the guest blogger this week. She now hosts a weekly podcast for npr, on my mind. Diane remarried in 2017, at age 81, to retired lutheran minister and therapist john hagedorn. A new growing crop of podcast conversation clubs on and offline can connect you with other eager fans, book clubstyle. So it was very exciting to be asked to go on the diane rehm show, as a guest for her monthly onair book club. Love in the time of cholera by gabriel garcia marquez. Diane rehm hosted the diane rehm show, distributed by npr, from 1979 to 2016, when it had a listening audience of nearly three million. Join diane rehm and a panel of guests on wednesday, november 18, at 1. Converse with diane rehm and visit mars from home this month. This past wednesday she announced her new pick, the runaway new york times bestseller and book club favorite, water for elephants by sara gruen.
Ferrantes earlier series, the neapolitan novels, about two girls from naples growing up in poverty, made ferrante a household name. Diane rehm s latest book tells the story of her struggle to live after the death of her husband who fought a lengthy fight against parkinsons disease. Through interviews with terminally ill patients, and with physicians, ethicists, spouses, relatives, and representatives of those who vigorously oppose the movement, rehm gives voice to a broad range of people who are personally linked to the realities of medical aid in dying. Diane rehm s weekly podcast features newsmakers, writers, artists and thinkers on the issues she cares about most. And i am even more delighted that they have embraced the book clubreading group concept that i have been passionate about for. Cant wait to debrief after listening to the latest episode of your favorite audio series. Diane rehm hosted the diane rehm show, distributed by npr, from 1979 to 2016, when it had a weekly listening audience of 2.
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