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The Illustration Credits section in The Boys of Riverside acknowledges the incredible work of the individuals who contributed illustrations and photographs to the book. We are deeply grateful to Erika Thompson from the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR), for her wonderful illustration featured in the first image of the book. Thompson's artwork captures a meaningful moment within the story, offering readers a glimpse into the experiences of the deaf community, adding emotional depth to the…
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Chapter 35: College Dreams explores the story of Keith Adams, a talented young football player who faced numerous challenges while pursuing his dream to play college football. In the late 1980s, Keith's father, Roger Adams, reached out to Jim Rubiales, the football coach at Lincoln High School in Stockton, to discuss an unconventional plan. Keith, a junior at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, expressed a desire to join the Lincoln football team, a highly respected program known for producing…
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About the Author, Thomas Fuller, is a highly regarded correspondent for The New York Times, where he operates primarily out of Northern California. Throughout his illustrious career, Fuller has reported from over forty countries, gaining a reputation for his thorough and insightful journalism that spans across political, cultural, and social issues. His expertise is not only reflected in his work for The Times but also in his contributions to the International Herald Tribune, where his articles have…
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Chapter 11: Selma delves into the monumental events that unfolded during the 1965 voting rights campaign in Selma, Alabama, highlighting the intense struggle for racial equality and justice. In February of that year, the civil rights movement faced significant repression, particularly under Judge James Hare’s orders, which stifled the growth of local activism. Amid this repression, key figures like Amelia Boynton turned to Martin Luther King Jr., hoping his national recognition could catalyze the push…
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Coq au Vin is an iconic French dish that has long been beloved for its rich, hearty flavors and its comforting, warming qualities, making it perfect for those cozy winter nights. In this chapter, the author reflects on their personal journey with the dish, which initially seemed daunting to prepare. Their exploration of coq au vin began when a trusted television producer, Olivia Grove, pointed out that coq au vin shared similarities with another well-known French classic, beef bourguignon. Inspired by this…
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Chapter 32 delves deeper into the aftermath of Breitwieser’s art thefts, exploring the emotional and legal turmoil that follows his arrest. In May 2002, the story of his crimes spreads like wildfire, captivating the media and the public. As he sits in a Swiss jail, Breitwieser becomes acutely aware of the damage caused by his actions, particularly after his mother, Stengel, admits to destroying much of the stolen art. This admission in her police interrogation only adds to the media frenzy, with the…
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In the acknowledgments section for The Ministry of Time, heartfelt gratitude is extended to a multitude of individuals whose contributions were vital to the creation of this book. Special thanks are directed towards editors Federico Andornino and Margo Shickmanter, whose remarkable skills and attention to detail were instrumental in polishing the manuscript. Their ability to refine the work into something that could resonate deeply with readers cannot be overstated. The author is also deeply thankful to…
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Chapter 11 opens with the narrator reflecting on the deaths of his parents, who passed away at the relatively young age of sixty. Their deaths, he speculates, may have been caused by broken hearts, having lived through difficult years, yet they did not disinherit him. Instead, they left him an estate worth forty-eight thousand dollars in 1945, a sum that has since quadrupled in value. This inheritance provides him with an annual income of seven thousand dollars, which, in many cases, would allow for a…
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