Monumental Trauma

Bicycle Touring, PTSD and Historical Trauma, Public History

In the South Korean drama Rain or Shine, (to avoid a spoiler go to next paragraph), two survivors of a building collapse, interview other survivors about what kind of memorial they want. The construction company, now rebuilding on the site, had erected a memorial. A...

“I DON’T READ.”

Latin America

Peddling my book, I keep hearing this confession:  I don’t read. I can’t read.  I am not a reader. At a table on Lake Street in Minneapolis a man said, “I can’t believe I’m telling you this. I haven’t told anyone.” He intimated the problem was his eyes. He wanted to...

Adriana Cerrillo: Elevates Immigrant Voices to Change Racist Policies

Latin America

Adriana Cerrillo...

Educator Rooted in Love and Solidarity

Minneapolis Interview Project, Social Movements

Rachel Schmitt...

Author Talk, OneShelf Book Fair, July 23, 2022.

Bicycle Touring, Blog, PTSD and Historical Trauma

(Book excerpts in italics) I was interviewed by the Intrepid Traveler.  He was a great interviewer, thorough and carefully prepared. The title of his podcast made me laugh. Intrepid means fearless. I am the opposite of fearless Like many assault survivors, I’ve got...