Andrée Aelion Brooks
Brooks is a journalist, author and lecturer. She has won many awards for her writings.
Current Works
A romantic thriller with a political twist! "Russian Dance is Jewish history like you have never read it before. First Place winner, National Federation of Press Women, 2005 for biography/history. Purchase or download a copy of this book from its (amazon.com) dedicated web page.
"The Woman who Defied Kings" is a biography of a Renaissance banker who ran an escape network; selected as a finalist in the 2003 National Jewish Book Awards. Purchase or download a copy of this book from its dedicated (amazon.com) web page.
This package of books (print, e-book, workbooks, documentary DVD) is all about raising the highly privileged child... new insights and strategies. First Place, non-fiction, National Federation of Press Women. Also featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. It was later made into an Emmy-nominated PBS documentary that, along with the print edition and updated e-edition, is available from this link to amazon.com. The documentary is listed separately under Amazon's Movies & TV category. The workbooks, in print or through pdf download, are available directly from the author. See e-mail contact above. This book also has its own dedicated website: chiildrenoffasttrackparents.com .
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Catching up ...
SPECIAL: We were selected to appear at Google headquarters to tell the story of Gracia Nasi, our 16th century heroine from "The Woman who Defied Kings;" as part of Google's authors@google series that also included Tom Brokaw and Al Gore. We are equally proud that a letter of ours was selected for publication on the Editorial Page of the New York Times recently, concerning our other favorite of the same period, Amelia Bassano (see Lecture Topics page, item 4) NOTE: We continue to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Dona Gracia Nasi. Let us know if you want to commemorate this date with an event or festival for adults and/or children. We now have a traveling (portable) exhibit to accompany such a program. If so, contact this author or go to our newly-formed Dona Gracia Project website donagraciaproject.org.
You can also join our community and see research updates by clicking on the following Facebook link: Dona Gracia Worldwide. On that site you can also offer us your idea of which A-list performer you would like to see play the role of Dona Gracia for our planned TV mini-series. ______________________ UPCOMING TALKS (for further details, or to register for a talk/course, call or e-mail contacts given below) February 28, March 6, 10 a.m. Mini-course: The History and Culture of the Jews of Persia (Iran) Learning in Retirement, Stamford, CT Details: hjabu@optonline.net March 18, 9.30 a.m. The History of the Jews of Russia Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life Litchfield County, CT March 26, evening Skype discussion with book group reading "The Woman who Defied Kings" S. Orange, N.J. May 6 Discussion on Dona Gracia Book Club event Cong. B'nai Torah, Trumbull, CT May 7, evening The Life of Dona Gracia Nasi Manhattan JCC's 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, N.Y. May 16, evening Raising highly-privileged kids Iranian Mothers' Association Great Neck, N.Y. May 18, 10.30 a.m. - noon The History of the Jews of Russia Suffolk Y JCC Commack, N.Y. Details: 631 462-9800 May 22 - June 12 middday mini-course weekly for 4 wks The Immigrant Jewish Experience Manhattan JCCs 334 Amsterdam Ave, NY Registration: www.jccmanhattan.org May 22 - June 12 evening mini-course weekly for 4 wks Jews in the Renaissance Manhattan JCCs 334 Amsterdam Ave, NY Registration: www.jccmanhattan.org May 23, midday The Amazing life of Dona Gracia Friedberg JCC, Oceanside, NY. June 20, middday Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean Friedberg JCC, Oceanside, N.Y. July 5-11 mini course Jews in the Renaissance, Berkshire Hills Emmanuel Adult Camp Copake, N.Y. travel seminars with other lecturers see "Contact Info" page ________________ NOTE: scholar-in-residence programs and mini courses are regularly available. The author is also experienced at handling TV and radio interviews and moderating discussion groups. SPECIAL OFFER - no charge for leading book group discussions of her works. Travel costs a problem? These can also be arranged using a Skype video-hook up. See "Book Groups" page for details. CONTACT US: andreebrooks@hotmail.com A SAMPLING OF LECTURE TOPICS
(more details on each topic can be found on the "Lecture Topics" page). 1. NEW! The centuries-old history and culture of the Jews of Iran/Persia. 2. NEW! Exploring Cuba: its once and future Jews.A look at the way Cuban Jews are increasingly coming out of the religious closet; based upon a recent visit by Brooks to the island. 3. NEW! A Woman for the Ages. The unlikely tale of Amelia Bassano: the shadowy Jewish woman behind Shakespeare and his canon. And how it might change our traditional image of Shylock and the original goal of "The Merchant of Venice." 4. The origins and lesser-known history of the Jews of Russia: understanding their true role in the Bolshevik Revolution. Includes research compiled for her book "Russian Dance." 5. The Incredible story of Doña Gracia Nasi: a 16th century Jewish woman banker and leader. Includes back story of how documents were found. 6. The Origins of Jewish Life in Europe and the birth of Ashkenaz. 7. The Ancient Origins of Merchant Jews and their impact upon our history. Also taught as a mini course: "On the Road with Jewish Merchants." 8. The Jews in the Renaissance: the background, personalities and their artistic achievements. Why we rarely hear about them. Also taught as a mini course. 9. Keeping a secret for 500 years: the Strange Story of the Conversos and how it resonates even today. Also taught as a mini course. 10. Were there really Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean? Background and understanding. 11. The (real) history of the Jewish doctor. 12. How DNA studies and genealogical research is affecting our understanding of Jewish history and ourselves. 13. Magic, merchants and miracles: the 2,000-year history of the Jews of Morocco. 14. The hidden history of the Jews of China. 15. Our Past, Ourselves. The real story of the early 20th century mass Jewish immigration into America and their impact upon our attitudes today. Based upon research completed for a genealogical project undertaken for a noted Jewish American family. 16. ... and for teachers, school counselors, parents and grandparents: Raising the Over-Privileged Child; based upon her award-winning book/workbooks "Children of Fast Track Parents." A one-hour Emmy-nominated documentary, based upon the book, is also available for showing. Ask author for details. LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH BOOK? |
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