Books
Hundreds of people across dozens of countries worked on this single dress
It started as a simple project for Kirstie Macleod after graduating from studying art and textile design. But soon, The Red Dress Project blossomed into a global endeavor bringing together people from across cultures, who shared their diverse stories through embroidery.
‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’ tells the story of a generation split by the rise of Putin, and his war in Ukraine
The World’s Daniel Ofman speaks with journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan about their new book that documents their own experiences as journalists and the transformation of their friends as Russian President Vladimir Putin solidified his grasp on power over the years.
‘Four Mothers’ examines motherhood across the globe
In her new book, “Four Mothers: An Intimate Journey Through the First Year of Parenthood in Four Countries,” journalist Abigail Leonard explores the experience of parenting across different cultures. She joins The World’s host, Carol Hills, to share what she witnessed.
A graphic novel cookbook telling the stories behind some uniquely named Chinese dishes
A new graphic cookbook — complete with recipes and comic book-style illustrations — tells the backstories of the names behind some Chinese dishes. Author Ying Chang Compestine discusses the book with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler.
The story of one woman’s fight to gain African independence from colonial rule
Eve Blouin, daughter of African independence activist Andrée Blouin, speaks to The World’s Host Marco Werman about a new edition of her mother’s autobiography recounting her fight for African independence from French colonial rule.