This Needs To Be Said...

David M. Rubenstein—visionary co-founder of The Carlyle Group, and host of Bloomberg TV’s The David Rubenstein Show— has long dedicated himself to interviewing some of the world’s greatest minds and highest performing leaders. In The American Story, Rubenstein brought us conversations from the nation’s most revered historians on critical lessons from American history. In the bestselling How to Lead, he distilled conversations with the world’s most successful leaders into an essential leadership playbook.

About the author:

David M. Rubenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead and The American Story. He is co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is an original signer of The Giving Pledge and a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy and the MoMA’s David Rockefeller Award. The host of The David Rubenstein Show on Bloomberg TV and PBS, he lives in the Washington, DC area.

Mrs. TNTBS continues conversation with Author Quinton Crawford (part two)

Children's book: Moochie the Soochie

Quinton Douglas Crawford is a freelance writer, author, teacher and organization leader with over fifteen years of professional experience. He takes part in many local cultural, social justice, environmental, and educational programs in and out of the country. He loves to contribute to the positive formation of a better present and future.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Chapman University and holds certifications in CBEST, CSET, and TESOL. He had served as a volunteer teacher trainer in Ghana, a primary English teacher in China, and an organizer for Bernie Sander’s campaign in the 2016 elections. He has experience in public speaking, conducting workshops, and hosting local television author interviews for regional authors and activists.

Learn more about Quinton here: https://oneglobalbook.com/

Indispensables with Patrick O'Donnell

PATRICK O’DONNELL, bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian, writes in his book - THE INDISPENSABLES - about an American war that was much like the Battle of Dunkirk – made famous by the blockbuster movie “Dunkirk.”

Dunkirk took place on the shores of France. Turns out - America had its own similar battle on US shores. And what’s especially interesting about this battle and time in our history is that it mirrors much of what is happening to us today!

It was the 1770’s and a raging virus, mobs, political violence, disarmament, and misinformation - all divided Americans. The early precursor to the Secret Service was formed. White, Black, Hispanic, and Native American formed a uniquely diverse group of soldiers that set an inclusive standard of unity the U.S. Army would not reach again for more than 170 years. People say we are living in unprecedented times. We’re not.

O’Donnell provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’ award-winning miniseries BAND OF BROTHERS.

People say we are living in unprecedented times. We’re not. Beneath a Revolution often buried in the amber of old oil paintings and stone statues - lies an unvarnished founding story.  Americans fought a virus, each other, and the greatest military power on Earth.

Patrick K. O’Donnell, the acclaimed military historian and bestselling author of “Washington’s Immortals and The Unknowns,” has unearthed the chronicle of a diverse group of Americans whose unity changed the course of history and saved the Continental Army multiple times from certain destruction.

He brings to life their complete untold story for the first time in THE INDISPENSABLES: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware (Atlantic Monthly Press; May 18, 2021) which captures the heroic actions of this remarkable group of men and women.

In the annals of the American Revolution, no group played a more consequential role than the soldier-mariners of Marblehead, Massachusetts. At the right time in the right place, they repeatedly altered the course of events, and their story shines new light on our understanding of the Revolution.

About the author: PATRICK O’DONNELL is a bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian and an expert on elite units. The author of 12 books, including The Unknowns and Washington’s Immortals, he is the recipient of numerous national awards. O’Donnell served as a combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and is a professional speaker on America’s conflicts, espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’ award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and for documentaries produced by the BBC, the History Channel, and Discovery. He is a scholar and fellow at Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith Library for the Study of George Washington.

https://groveatlantic.com/book/the-indispensables/

Patient Zero with Dr. Lydia Kang

As long as there have been humans, there has been disease.  Before COVID-19, there was plague, yellow fever, mad cow disease, and countless other sinister maladies. But alongside illness has also come innovation and ingenuity, spurred by a drive to understand and to cure.

From the authors of Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything, an NPR “Best Science Book Of 2017,” comes PATIENT ZERO: A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases.

It’s a fascinating history of disease outbreaks—how they start, how they spread, and the science that ultimately allows us to overcome them.

Mrs TNTBS speaks with Author Quinton Crawford

Children's book: Moochie the Soochie

Quinton Douglas Crawford is a freelance writer, author, teacher and organization leader with over fifteen years of professional experience. He takes part in many local cultural, social justice, environmental, and educational programs in and out of the country. He loves to contribute to the positive formation of a better present and future.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Chapman University and holds certifications in CBEST, CSET, and TESOL. He had served as a volunteer teacher trainer in Ghana, a primary English teacher in China, and an organizer for Bernie Sander’s campaign in the 2016 elections. He has experience in public speaking, conducting workshops, and hosting local television author interviews for regional authors and activists.

Learn more about the Quinton here: https://oneglobalbook.com/

Our guest today is Author, ROSEMARY MOSCO is a science cartoonist, author, and expert naturalist who loves connecting people with the livingworld using humor and wonder. Find her at rosemarymosco.com and see her comics at birdandmoon.com.

A POCKET GUIDE TO PIGEON WATCHING:

Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird

10 REASONS TO WATCH PIGEONS:

Mrs. TNTBS speaks with Daniel De Vise' about his latest work, a biography on the King of Blues, B. B. King!

King of the Blues The rise and Reign of B.B. King

B.B. King is perhaps the most important artist the blues has ever produced….with an iconic career that spanned the golden age of modern blues and forever altered the sound of American music.

Yet astonishingly, this musical and cultural legend has been without a full-length and authoritative biography, until now.

KING OF THE BLUES details how King and “Lucille” (as he named his guitar) together left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage.

Pick up a copy of this book from your local book stores, they need your support!

Mrs. TNTBS and Attorney Kingston starts up another series about student loan debt. In this part of the series we discuss many things with it all centering around getting prepared for your student to head off to college. 

Series based on her book: How to Tame the Student Loan Dragon. 

Admit it. We have a student loan debt crisis that is holding 43 million Americans hostage over more than $1.7 trillion dollars in student loan debt. The new government administration is promising to improve upon the administrative remedies, but will that be enough? Will student loans become eligible for a bankruptcy discharge without the current Undue Hardship requirements? Are there other options?

How To Tame The Student Loan Dragon provides readers a look back in history to see how we got into this mess in the first place; a review of the many different types of loans that are out there and the options for taming those dragons. You'll hear from attorney Kingston's clients directly and how they worked through the legal process to gain control for themselves. Get a peek into the future and opportunities that may be on the horizon and tips for those considering funding their college education with student loans.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Tame-Student-Loan-Dragon

This Needs To Be Read: The Sisters are Alright by Tamara Winfrey Harris

The Sisters Are Alright explores areas such as marriage, motherhood, health, sexuality and beauty with real-life stories by real Black women who are living their everyday lives defying the distorted caricature of themselves brought on by centuries of stereotypes.

The newly-released, expanded edition features fresh Black feminist analysis of current events, politics and, popular culture--from “W.A.P.” and the rise of digital blackface to new civic activism and the risks of Black maternity.

Grab a your copy wherever books or sold or check with your local library!

This Needs To Be Read: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams

In the very timely book - THE BOOK OF HOPE - JANE GOODALL (the world’s most famous living naturalist) and DOUG ABRAMS (internationally-bestselling author whose co-authors include the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu) - explore one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: HOPE!

The book serves as an extraordinary exploration of our very nature as human beings and offers a compelling path forward to create hope in our own lives and in the world.

Pick up a copy of this book wherever books are sold. Local is ideal!