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Book Review: The Nine Lives of BIG JP: A Metabiography by Ben Stoltzfus
Reviewed by Jane Elizabeth, Sociology Group There are biographies that document a life. Then there are books that interrogate what it means to write a life at all. Ben Stoltzfus’s The Nine Lives of BIG JP falls firmly into the latter category. At once intimate and expansive, personal and postmodern, this “metabiography” resists conventional narrative…
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An Interview with Author Gilbert Arthur on Muunokhoi’s Awakening
Gilbert Arthur was a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba for over thirty years. Upon retirement, he finally had the time to explore his creative side and tried his hand at writing fiction. Muunokhoi’s Awakening is his first novel. In addition to writing, Gilbert…
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Interview with Judith Patino-Rodrigue: Steer and Maneuver – Navigating Life’s Speed Bumps with a Wink and a Wiggle
Judith Patino-Rodrigue is a writer, coach, and speaker whose words are equal parts heart and humor. Her book, Steer and Maneuver, encourages readers to take control of their lives with clarity, courage, and a wink. In this interview, Judith reflects on her journey, voice, and what it truly means to grow with grace. Your personal…
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Interview with Ben Stoltzfus on The Nine Lives of Big JP
Your work has been described as inaugurating a new genre-“metabiography.” What inspired you to move beyond traditional biography and create this hybrid form? I have been exploring metafiction for decades both as a literary critic and a fiction writer. So, when I started writing Judith’s biography, The Nine Lives of Big JP, it was only…
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The Role of Sleep in Mental Health: A Social and Psychological Perspective
In the rush of modern life, sleep often becomes one of the first things we sacrifice. Whether it’s long work hours, constant screen time, or the pressure to always be “on,” many of us treat sleep as optional. But growing research- and common sense-tells a different story. Sleep isn’t just about rest. It plays a…
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An Interview with Author Umar Siddiqui: Insights into Stylistic About Style
Thank you for agreeing to speak with us again, and congratulations on the release of Stylistic About Style! My answers are boldfaced, thank you for this opportunity! -Umar Siddiqui. 1. What inspired you to dive so deeply into the theories around fashion? I have been introduced to specific theories through my undergraduate and graduate studies….