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Looking for My Country
Renowned journalist and author of the international bestseller Wordstruck, Robert MacNeil reflects on a life lived between nations, and why he finally decided to call himself an American. Growing up in Halifax during World War II, it seemed to Robert MacNeil that nothing of significance ever happened in Canada. From his mother’s obsession with all things English (even the marmalade) to his own love for American music like Rhapsody in Blue, Canada seemed too small, too parochial for his ambitions. Moving to Britain in his mid-twenties, MacNeil was suddenly exposed to a country with thousands of years of history, extraordinary theatre and culture. But it was in America that MacNeil finally f...
Breaking News
Famous for his nearly forty years in broadcast journalism, Robert MacNeil is one of the most respected television journalists in America. Now in Breaking News, a blistering, behind-the-scenes novel about the savagely competitive world of television news, he writes about this world he knows best--a world where integrity is held hostage in the relentless pursuit of the bottom line. Anchorman Grant Munro is at what should be the pinnacle of a brilliant career. Having covered every major story from the Kennedy assassination to the Clinton sex scandals, Munro has won the admiration, respect, and trust of his viewers. About to turn sixty in an industry no longer controlled by top-notch journalists...
The Enemy Within
“Nothing could stop it now. They’d tried everything. Round the corner, out of sight, he broke into a run. Stooping under the twisted, steel arches, he scurried along between the snaking rails of the narrow track. He hadn’t expected to survive this long…” The Enemy Within is set around the time of the 1980s miners’ strike, a tumultuous era that continues to fascinate. It tells the story of how Jim, a young manager at a British colliery, and Paul, a miner, confront the threats to the survival of their mine, their community and their industry. Half a mile underground, they’re faced with an impossible deadline before being forced to confront the deadly hazards of fire, flood and ro...
Burden of Desire
Burden of Desire centres on the love triangle between bohemian Halifax south-end belle Julia Robertson, Dalhousie professor Stewart MacPherson, and young Anglican minister Peter Wentworth. Julia keeps a diary detailing her sexual fantasies, which she has with her at the moment of the blast that was the Halifax Explosion. She hides her diary in her coat, which is subsequently donated to a clothing drive for the individuals from the north end of the city who've lost everything in the explosion. Peter discovers the diary and becomes fixated on its author, enlisting the help of his friend Stewart to find her. Burden of Desire explores the repression and expression of sexual desire at the time of the First World War. It also offers a compelling fictional account of the impact on Halifax society of the Halifax Explosion.
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Do You Speak American?
Is American English in decline? Are regional dialects dying out? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations? These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran—the authors (with Robert McCrum) of the language classic The Story of English—across the country in search of the answers. Do You Speak American? is the tale of their discoveries, which provocatively show how the standard for American English—if a standard exists—is changing quickly and dramatically. On a journey that takes them from the Northeast, through Appalachia and the Deep South, and west to California, the authors observe everyday verbal ...
The Story of English
The marvelous saga of the English language--from its origins as a dialect of a small European tribe to its present status as the world's most prominent language. Companion to a 9-part PBS series beginning mid-September, hosted by Robert MacNeil.
Looking for My Country
The television commentator decribes growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, his journalism career, his odyssey throughout the United States as he experienced watershed events of the twentieth century, and his decision to become an American citizen.
Anchored in Truth
From his early days as a foreign correspondent to his groundbreaking partnership with Jim Lehrer, Robert MacNeil was a guiding light in the ever-changing world of journalism. "Anchored in Truth" chronicles his remarkable career, tracing his evolution from a wide-eyed student to a trusted voice delivering insightful analysis on everything from the Cold War to the Watergate scandal. This captivating biography explores the genesis of the MacNeil/Lehrer Report and its successor, the PBS NewsHour, programs that revolutionized television news. MacNeil's unwavering commitment to in-depth reporting, balanced perspectives, and investigative journalism empowered viewers to form informed opinions. "Anchored in Truth" is more than just a biography; it's a testament to the enduring power of quality journalism in a world saturated with information. It's a story that will resonate with anyone who values thoughtful analysis, critical thinking, and the importance of a well-informed citizenry.
Before I Forget
Memoirs of the late Air Commodore John Robert Macneil on his career as a navigator in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 1951-1982, including his experiences as a school teacher prior to joining the RAAF.
