Put almost any question to Martin Sheen, who turns 68 in August—whether it’s about his deep spirituality; his intervention in son Charlie’s drug addiction; his beloved sister, “Charmin’ Carmen”; or his secret desire to throw all of his dry cleaning at a prying fan with a video camera—and he will respond with a tale that is simply outrageous.
Dominican American writer Junot Díaz—winner of the 2008 Pulitzer for his first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—speaks of the challenges of his craft and of the unexpected consequences of his writing. more>>
The author and award-winning journalist bares her soul about losing her husband, redefining family with her two young boys, and finding the path from grief to strength. more>>
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Since September 11, more than 90 percent of Puerto Rico's 10,000-member-strong National Guard has been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other war-related locales—some for numerous tours. More than 146,000 veterans live on the island. Among the wars' collateral damage are traditional family roles, increasing divorce rates, and spiking unemployment among veterans. more>>
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