Books

Chinese American novelist shares story tied to iconic ‘Tank Man’ that inspired his new book

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Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with acclaimed novelist Ha Jin about his new book, “Looking for Tank Man: A Novel” in The World’s Boston studio.

People are ‘open books’ at Copenhagen’s Human Library

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Accusations of falsehoods in popular memoir ‘The Salt Path’ stoke controversy

The public and private art of ‘deep listening’

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‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’ tells the story of a generation split by the rise of Putin, and his war in Ukraine

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Photos: Syrian photographer documents loss and rebirth in the country following the fall of Assad  

Alaa Hassan’s project, “Vital Signs,” shows a country in transition.

‘Four Mothers’ examines motherhood across the globe

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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

Food

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

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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.

Long-lost story by ‘Dracula’ author Bram Stoker rediscovered by fan

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On Friday, the Bram Stoker Festival kicks off in Dublin to celebrate the Irish author’s literary and cultural impact — and this year, it highlights a long-lost horror story by the writer who brought the world “Dracula.”