William J. Everett's Blog

Reflections on Writing, Woodworking, and Ethics

Tiger Woods, Publicity, and the Earth

Tiger Woods captured my loyalty when he emerged as a Wunderkind on the collegiate golf circuit. His steely concentration, discipline, and even-tempered calm soon vaulted him to the top of the golf world. Every victory only amplified the power of his characteristic persona. He became a celebrity, tasting the ambrosia of the gods without losing [...]

Bishop Spong’s “Eternal Life”

Bishop John Shelby Spong, as you blogees may remember, was with us for a most stimulating and engaging weekend in September. His lectures were based on his latest (and he says last!) book, Eternal Life: A New Vision (Harper, 2009). I have finally had a chance to read it fairly carefully. Written in his own [...]

Bluegrass at the Boston Roundtable

Last week I spent some time in the Boston area, where I helped lead Tom Porter’s seminar on Restorative Justice at Boston University School of Theology before moving on to Andover Newton Theological School, where I had a series of events introducing people to Red Clay, Blood River. Prof. Mark Burrows coordinated the events and [...]

The Junaluska Conferences

Last week Sylvia and I were heavily involved in two conferences at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center a few miles from our home. Both occurred in pouring rain (a good omen in India’s traditions!) and both were very rewarding for us all. Here are a few thoughts from those experiences.
The Peace Conference was [...]

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  • About Red Clay Blood River

    Red Clay, Blood River is a story told by Earth about two brothers from Germany and an enslaved South African woman whose lives bind together America’s “Trail of Tears” and South Africa’s simultaneous “Great Trek” of 1838. Memories of their journeys through oppression, estrangement and reconciliation reverberate in the lives of three contemporary students brought together by their interests in ecology. Through their often difficult friendship and a surprising discovery they begin to unravel the mystery of their estrangements, struggles, and deep connections to each other and to the earth.

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  • Where to buy Red Clay Blood River

    Booklocker--also in ebook version (PDF)
    Amazon
    Amazon Kindle Version
    Barnes and Noble

    In South Africa at www.Loot.co.za and www.Kalahari.net

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