University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

Debora L. Cheney Larry and Ellen Foster Communications Librarian

Book Title: The Woman at the Washington Zoo: Writings on Politics, Family, and Fate

Author: Marjorie Williams

Selection Statement:

I have always loved short writing--either short stories or essays. Journalists who can report and tell stories about everyday people and events always draw me in. Marjorie Williams recent book, a collection of her pieces from The Washington Post touched me on just about every level--her insight into politics, her family and her fate--reminded me once again how good writing touches us on every level. I read until I cried.


Year: 2006