Between Panic and Desire by Dinty W. Moore “The writing is frequently very funny; insightful, too, especially Moore’s belief that humans are generally delusional when it comes to their expectations vs. what is realistically possible. . . . The narrative has its poignant moments, particularly in Moore’s recollections of his father. And despite his fractured take on the world, his message is essentially hopeful. Moore, it seems, is moving on.”—Robert Kelly, Library Journal “In intertwined, wildly inventive essays . . . Moore conjures up his, and our, past from a grab-bag of elements. . . . He doesn’t work through … Continue reading Dinty Mania: More Praise for Between Panic and Desire

Our Compliments to the Chef As our own tribute to Jane Grigson, today’s Linking in Lincoln features Web sites and sources for a plethora of information on this culinary icon. Get linking and then get cooking! Visit the Jane Grigson Trust Web site at http://www.janegrigsontrust.org.uk/ where you’ll find a brief biography for Ms. Grigson, details on the Jane Grigson library, and other information on the trust. The Penguin Books, U.K. Web site also has an informative, abbreviated bio on the late Grigson. Check it out at http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000013084,00.html. Read a classic article by Jane Grigson from The Observer, where she was … Continue reading Linking in Lincoln: March 6, 2008

“The Same Ten Questions” Both Mike Barenti and Daryl Farmer penned travel adventure narratives published this month by the University of Nebraska Press. The former wrote of his two-month kayaking journey from Idaho’s Salmon River to the Pacific Ocean in Kayaking Alone and the latter of his twice-made cross-country bicycling tour (trips spaced twenty years and seventy pounds apart) in Bicycling beyond the Divide. We set out on our own quest to discover the impetuses behind these parallel yet disparate expeditions and the lessons learned by each of these men as they reflected on their travels in writing. We posed … Continue reading Interview with Mike Barenti & Daryl Farmer

Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber “Grounded in extensive research and enriched by family anecdotes. . . . The result is thoughtful discourse on political activism and the toll exacted from those dedicated to unpopular causes.”—Deborah Donovan, Booklist Read earlier praise for Opa Nobody at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/01/praise-for-opa.html. Continue reading More Praise for Opa Nobody

Linking for a Cause New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber details the author’s search for meaning and resonance in the life of her grandfather Heina Buschman who, like Huber, was a committed and beleaguered activist. Buschman was a socialist who campaigned against the Nazis during their reign of terror in Europe. For all of you aspiring activists out there, today’s “Linking in Lincoln” is tailor-made for you. This posting features links to a host of worthwhile causes—from cancer research to renewable energy. Find the organization that’s right for you, and then get … Continue reading Linking in Lincoln: February 28, 2008