Books with author Marty Gitlin

Tyler Perry's path to success was anything but easy. His childhood was marred by constant abuse—physical and emotional. To escape from the pain, Perry found an outlet in writing. But the first play he wrote did not draw huge audiences. Even after years of failure, Perry never quit. He forged ahead, committed to getting his message out. And he sure did! Perry, now with many hit movies and television shows to his credit, is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Author Marty Gitlin explores the amazing life of this entertainment icon.

Major League Soccer was born in 1996. And so was the run of greatness for D.C. United. The Black-and-Red captured three league championships in the first four years. They have since won many other events. D.C. United has also featured many of the finest players in MLS history. It is no wonder that they are considered one of the greatest franchises ever in Major League Soccer. This book places the reader on the field. That is where exciting stars such as Jaime Moreno and Marco Etcheverry thrilled D.C. United fans with their brilliant play. It is where goalkeepers like Tony Perkins and Bill Hamid stopped shot after shot. And it is where the Black-and-Red dominated the league in their early years.

Tyler Perry's path to success was anything but easy. His childhood was marred by constant abuse—physical and emotional. To escape from the pain, Perry found an outlet in writing. But the first play he wrote did not draw huge audiences. Even after years of failure, Perry never quit. He forged ahead, committed to getting his message out. And he sure did! Perry, now with many hit movies and television shows to his credit, is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Author Marty Gitlin explores the amazing life of this entertainment icon.

Free speech is guaranteed under the First Amendment. Although it may hurt and offend, hate speech is still free, under most circumstances. But what happens when institutions like universities adopt policies prohibiting offensive speech? Do such policies cause more harm than good? Should measures be taken to curb threatening or insulting comments? Or does that amount to little more than censorship? Is our quest to be polite and politically correct curtailing opportunities to express, learn, and grow? When does free speech become criminally threatening? These questions and more are thoughtfully examined in this important resource.