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Dec 14, 2018 · The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck. Published in 1939, this story set against the backdrop of economic depression and ecological hardship (the Dust Bowl and prolonged drought of the 1930s) remains hugely popular. It tracks the fortunes of a family as they travel the iconic Route 66 from Oklahoma to California in search of a better life.
Jun 19, 2020 · Michelle Obama gave a virtual address to the Class of 2020. Her tips included: try to learn from periods of uncertainty; speak out against injustices; and value honesty, integrity and compassion. “A lot of us are reckoning with the most basic essence of who we are. Over these past couple of months, our foundation has been shaken.”.
Jan 3, 2020 · This year, he included 19 titles on his list — ranging from fiction to biographies and essays. Former President Barack Obama tweeted out a list of his favorite books from 2019 on Saturday, as has become one of his yearly traditions. The 44th president listed a range of titles he recommends, including fiction, essay compilations, biographies ...
May 11, 2017 · Obama stressed that the need to change habits will only become more important because the globe is on track to increase the meat consumption. Large populations in India, Vietnam, and China are already showing signs of eating more meat and dairy products as their income levels rise. “That doesn’t mean that we can’t teach you and me to have ...
Mar 30, 2017 · Obama once held the highest office in the land — but he doesn't equate power with success. At the 2012 Democratic National Convention, First Lady Michelle Obama told the audience that her husband "started his career by turning down high-paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down."
Dec 13, 2019 · The duo visited Vietnam earlier in the week to stress how education can transform lives, part of an initiative Obama founded to promote opportunities for girls. It is an uphill task worldwide, with women lagging in all areas, from making money to wielding power. Obama has been a staunch advocate for women's rights, and was voted the most ...
Oct 9, 2020 · Every $1 spent on treatment for anxiety and depression, for example, returns $5, the WHO says. To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, here are five perspectives on mental health from high-profile advocates who want the world to talk more openly about it. 1. Prince William. “There still are so many people who are suffering in silence.
Feb 2, 2016 · Despite Mr Obama’s attempts to reduce the pay gap, progress has been slow during his time in office. Women in the US currently earn 79 cents to every dollar a man is paid. This has increased just 2 cents since Obama became president in 2009.
Jun 10, 2021 · In a recent interview with Ezra Klein of the New York Times, Obama was asked to offer three reading recommendations. So, here they are. 1. The Overstory by Richard Powers. The first book Obama recommends is The Overstory by Richard Powers, which was published in 2018 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction a year later.
Dec 14, 2016 · Obama visited China in November 2009, the first year of his presidency, which was a rarity. As a rule of thumb, a US president would not visit China unless he had won the second term. The reason behind Obama’s different approach to China is because the US cannot accommodate the rise of China, hence the “return to Asia” policy.
