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Show #6-03 – November 12, 2006
Andy Summers
One Train Later is the poignant memoir by Andy Summers, former guitarist of the legendary group The Police. The title as you’ll find out, is a philosophical spin on the early beginning of the band and Andy’s now famous career. It’s Andy’s brutally honest look at what it’s like to be in one of the world’s biggest bands and the trials and tribulations - both good and bad - that come along with it.
Genesis Books
Just outside London is Genesis Publications - it's one of those, now rare, small independent book publishers who specialize in one off hand bound books. They produce books about explorers, rock and roll legends and pretty much anything the owner or the staff finds interesting.
Meg Tilly
Award winning actress Meg Tilly is probably best known for her roles in The Big Chill, and Agnes of God. Well, she's left the acting biz behind and has just published her 2nd novel. Her first literary contribution Singing Songs and the most recent Gemma are both semi autobiographical in the authors exploration of the dark truths of child abuse.
 Ryan Knighton
Being Blind is a mystery to most but imagine slowly losing sight over time. That's what author Ryan Knighton had to face when he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa on his 18th birthday. His book Cockeyed chronicles how he's had to come to terms with his blindness without losing sight of his dreams.
Charlotte Gray on Alexander Graham Bell
Canadian history has often been described as lackluster, to say the least. But this is not the case when our history is viewed through the eyes of best selling biographer Charlotte Gray. In her most recent biographical contribution Reluctant Genius, Gray offers up a romantic and quirky portrayal of famed telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
Superman
No introduction required. Here’s a brief look at the history of the iconic cartoon superhero.
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