How Long to Read American Authors Unplugged

How Long Does it Take to Read American Authors Unplugged?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 50 minutes to read American Authors Unplugged by Martha Cinader

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Representative of modern American Literature, the conversations with authors in this book are evenly divided between men and women who bring to life the experiences of natives, immigrants, slaves and rebels. As a whole, they address the enduring themes of freedom and the pursuit of happiness.Good books never get old, and each of the books discussed in this volume are as worthy of reading today as they were twenty years ago. The conversations are transcripts of recorded interviews. They were conducted for WBAI/Pacifica Radio between 1995 and 1999.* Rudolfo Anaya - Zia SummerAnaya talks about writing a murder mystery, his main character Sonny Baca, La Llorona, the Zia sun symbol, and the mixing of Spanish, European and Native culture in New Mexico.* Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Sister of My HeartDivakarunie talks about both the poems in Sister of My Heart and the near death experience that inspired The Mistress of Spices. She talks about the Indian immigrant experience in America and the changing role of women both in India and America.* Russel Banks - CloudsplitterBanks talks about American history and the differing perception of John Brown between black and white Americans. He touches on the similarity between Owen, the son of John Brown, and Isaac in the bible, who he himself identifies with, and his perception of the role of historical fiction.* Nora Okja Keller - Comfort WomanKeller talks about history and the role of Comfort Women during World War II, and the mother-daughter relationship that is central to the story she tells in the book. She talks about who influenced her writing and her own relationship with her mother, growing up in America without learning Korean or seeing many other Koreans.* Dr. Leonard Shlain - The Alphabet Versus the GoddessShlain talks about how writing and linear thought influences human behavior, and the rise of the alphabet spelled doom for the Goddess. He postulates that there is another shift taking place with the use of the keyboard now dominating over single handed writing.* Barbara Chase-Riboud - The President's DaughterRiboud talks about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson and her own visit to Montebello, where she claims the curators removed the secret staircase she used to get to Jefferson's bedroom. She also talks about her sculpture in progress to be placed at the memorial for the African burial grounds in downtown Manhattan.* A.A. Carr - Eye KillersCarr talks about the mixing of the Nosferatu legend with the Navajo story of Eye killers, and his own experiences as a Navajo novelist.* Lan Cao - Monkey BridgeCao talks about her own experience as a Vietnamese immigrant, and her ambition to become a lawyer. modern day Vietnam and the role of women warriors both in Vietnam and in America.* Hal Sirowitz - My Therapist SaidSirowitz talks about his motivation for writing poetry, his experiences as a performance poet, depression and why people laugh at his poetry.* Kate Horsley - Crazy WomanHorsley discusses the role of disenfranchised white women in America, and her interest in Native American culture, some of the influences on her writing and why she moved to the west.* Dennis McFarland - A Face at the WindowMcFarland talks about his lack of a literary background, and his motivation for writing, his character's history with alcoholism and drug abuse, and his writing methods."While I was a radio producer I received many, many books from publishers all seeking publicity for their titles. Not only was I grateful for the free books, I was also in the comfortable position of choosing the ones that most interested me. Now, almost twenty years later, I recognize that these books and authors are part of my education as a writer, and my line of questioning an indication of the themes that I am concerned with."

How long is American Authors Unplugged?

American Authors Unplugged by Martha Cinader is 110 pages long, and a total of 27,500 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Authors Unplugged Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to read American Authors Unplugged aloud.

What Reading Level is American Authors Unplugged?

American Authors Unplugged is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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