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CONTENTS

ChicagoLife 8 Publisher’s Letter Take Noble Action 10 Arts and Culture 18 Art Sigalit Zetouni writes on Spencer Finch.

20 On Economics Allen R. Sanderson looks

24 Philanthropy Guide A comprehensive listing of worthy charities for donating.

30 Dining Guide A listing of restaurants.

34 Baby Boomers Marilyn Soltis writes on a

at Capitalism, Freedom and Philanthropy.

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38 Book Reviews Red Summer: The Summer

On Style Pamela Dittmer McKuen writes on chandeliers.

Cavafy’s Stone and Other Village Tales by Harry Mark Petrakis; Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption; The Emperor of All Maladies; Boomerang and The Corrections.

PHOTO CREDITS: Above: Photograph by Joon Han On the cover: Photograph by Joon Han

of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America; CONTRIBUTORS

Jane Ammeson has been a 20-year contributor to Chicago Life.

Kathy Berns has been a 25-year contributor to Chicago Life. She has had a career in marketing and enjoys photography.

Jessica Curry is a freelance writer and has been a 7-year contributor to Chicago Life.

Cory Franklin M.D. was director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital for 25 years. He’s been published in nearly 100 peer-reviewed articles and in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and New York Times.

Joon Han is an avid photographer in Chicago whose works have been featured in television shows, print magazines and online media.

Julie West Johnson is a free lance writer and author.

She taught English at New Trier in Winnetka.

Pamela Dittmer McKuen is an award-winning feature writer who specializes in style, design and architecture.

She is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago.

Allen R. Sanderson teaches economics at the University of Chicago, contributes to op-ed pages on sports and non-sports topics and is a frequent guest on national television programs.

Marilyn Soltis is a writer and reporter with extensive experience in traditional and alternative media. Her work has taken her around the globe, from Central and South America to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Joseph Valerio is a Chicago-based architect and partner at Valerio Dewalt Train Associcates. He has authored three books on architecture and his work has been widely published around the world.

Sigalit Zetouni, coauthor of the Ariel Sharon biography, Sharon: Israel's Warrior Politician, lives in Chicago and writes about art and culture.

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take NOble actiON for 39 percent of the net interest paid on the national debt in 2011.”

I don’t have a medical lab in my basement.

Illinois, too, has been hit hard. According to the National PrioriI doubt that you do either. That’s why we must ties Project, Illinois’ total war cost has been $68.2 billion, while depend so heavily on the knowledge of scientists 13.2 percent of our people are in poverty, 12.2 percent have food to discover cures for the diseases that make the insecurity and 14,055 are homeless. These are heavy costs for our lives of most of us so difficult. state to carry. Did we really choose to fight these wars? Do we want We all know that cancer strikes either one out to continue to fund our presence in Afghanistan and Pakistan? of two or three of us sometime in our lives. The majority of us are Could we win their hearts and minds with economic “carrots,” indeeply affected by this illness. Many of us would like to be able to stead of our military? Surely, with American creativity, we could infind a cure for cancer. Imagine how breathtaking that would be. vent ways to improve the lives of those in other regions of the world, Finding the cause of this terrible disease while trying to prevent as well as here in the U.S. and cure those suffering with cancer is the most important chalRecent research into the development of cancer and several lenge of our time. other diseases has been promising, reports the journal Cell. Several But we can’t assume that we as individuals will be able to learn the science to be able to do medical research on our own. Research science teams have found a regulatory network of regions of the human genome. This research has pointed to the importance of tiny is rarely made by individuals who merely care deeply about cures molecules—microRNA—in the language of cancer development and seek to discover scientific findings that will eventually lead to and tumor suppression. Obviously, this is the time cures.

This is the time to fund to fund academic and scientific research, not cut Research to produce cures will not necessarily budgets. just “happen” at corporations, either, because they academic and scientific research, not cut budgets.

In this time of trying to squeeze budgets, we are required to attempt to produce profits for their need to think big. Franklin Roosevelt was facing shareholders, not necessarily produce cures or resimilar economic problems in his day and it was lieve suffering. Fortunately, some not-for-profits only when he tried to balance the budget too soon in an economichave these missions. This is why it is so critically important that challenging time, did he face a setback. We must revive the econour government fund research with our tax dollars, and that chariomy and face budget problems later, after our economy has ties that support research receive the funding they seek. We need recovered and our citizens are paying taxes, not collecting unem“big government” and charities that support quests to cure disease ployment. We also need to offer retraining to workers in some industo invest in this research. tries. If we provide opportunities in the health and technology fields, Meanwhile, some politicians are busy trying to slash social and many workers could face more certain futures than they do now. “discretionary” programs, as though these are somehow less imThere is deep dissatisfaction felt by many Americans with the portant than military excursions into countries where we seem to lopsided promise of America’s future. When people are losing their be focused on the priorities of just a handful of U.S. companies. homes, their children cannot afford to go to college, and they see The Department of Defense has been largely immune from budget how the top of the food chain is inordinately compensated for tankcuts in the past few years, despite the critical cuts taken in most ing their banks and other companies, who cannot understand the other departments. But under recent political pressure, the Pentafrustration? gon is being forced to cut expenditures as we focus on cyberofIn our lifetime we have nearly always offered the American fense and defense, unmanned aircraft (drones) and Special dream to the masses. We need to rekindle that spark and nurture it.

Operations forces, according to the New York Times.

This is a collapse of the dream. Is this a democracy or an oliIf you want to know how many military bases the United States garchy? It should be clear. We must stand for equal rights and opsupports throughout the world, you will have a hard time getting portunities. Why should a man who does a terrible job at his exact numbers. If you try to add up the various reports, you will find that there are approximately 820 military installations in about company earn 1000 times what another worker at the same company earns? There are very few Bill Gates. Creativity and excel135 countries around the world. Some of these will be closed as lence should be compensated, not the status quo earned by very we exit Iraq. There are around 1600 U.S. Navy ships and approxifew who ruin their companies and then are offered multi-million mately 2,278,896 U.S. military personel, including reserves. Acdollar golden parachutes for leaving. Shareholders deserve better. cording to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, At this time of the year, we all need to look for the opportunities military expenditures in the U.S. will total $739,000,000,000 in 2011. The idea that the Bush administration funded the “War on that we as individuals can take to change the world for the better.

Terror” off the books is beyond bizarre.

We can have a part in the discoveries that will lead to saving lives.

According to the costofwar.com hosted by the National In this issue we list many charities to which we can give. Give Priorities Project, the cost of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq has generously to those who have the power to change the world. You been $1,275,161,287,815 and climbing. The site writes that due to will have a piece of that power and there is no more noble action the enormous size of the Department of Defense, it “is responsible that you can take.—Pam Berns 8 CHICAGO LIFE

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ARTS & EVENTS

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International Museum of Surgical Science (1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago/

312-642-6502/imss.org) presents Surgicogenomics: Genes and Stem Cells in Surgery. Body of Work: The Excavating History Collective in

Top clockwise: Twin Headed Lady, Carmen Lozar, 14 x 8 x 8 inches, Ken Saunders Gallery; Scene of Japan, #60, Hiroshi Yamano.13.75 x 16 x 16 inches, Ken Saunders Gallery; Charles James, fropm Genius Deconstructed, Swan, view 4. Chicago History Museum; White and Black Dots on Pink Sponge, Robert Walker, ink, resin, and sponge on wood panel, 10.25 x 12.25 inches, Jean Albano Gallery.

Museums Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago/ 312-443-3600/ artic.edu) presents Bertrand Goldberg: Architecture of Invention through Jan. 15.

Chicago Architecture Foundation (224 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago/ 312-922-3432/caf.architecture.org) conducts 85 different walking, bus and boat tours throughout Chicago.

Chicago Botanic Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe/ 847-835-5440/chicago botanic.org) presents 24 spectacular gardens on 385 acres. Wonderland Express exhibition of miniature trains winding through replicas of Chicago landmarks.

Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St., Chicago/312-744-6630/explore chicago.org) presents free music, dance and theater, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Write Now: Artists and Letterforms through April.

Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark, Chicago/312-642-4600/ chicagohs.org) presents Lincoln’s Chicago; Out in Chicago.

Charles James: Genius Deconstructed through April 16.

DePaul Art Museum (935 W. Fullerton, http://museums.depaul.edu/artwebsite/) The DePaul Art Museum’s new $7.8 million home presents “Re: Chicago.” The exhibition, which will run through Feb. 2012, examines the ca-

through Jan. 15.

Residence through Dec. 31.

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art (756 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago/

312-243-9088/ art.org) presents You Better Be Listening: Text in Self-Taught Art through Jan. 14. Eugene Von Bruenchenhein: From the Wand of the Genii through Jan. 14.

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago (2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview/ 847-

reers of Chicago artists over more than a century.

Field Museum (1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago/ 312-922-9410/fieldmuseum.org) hosts Whales: Giants of the Deep through Jan. 16. Restoring Earth – new permanent exhibit.

Hyde Park Art Center (5020 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago/ 773-324-5520/hydeparkart. com) presents Kay Rosen: Don’t Look Back through April 15.

832-6600/kohlchildrensmuseum.org) presents Science & You through Dec. 30.

Loyola University Museum of Art (820 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago/ 312-915-6394/luc. edu/luma) presents Art and Faith of the Creche: The Collection of James andGovan through Jan. 15. The Hanukkah Lamp: Modern Style and the Jewish Experience through Jan. 15.

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (9603 Woods Drive, Skokie/ 847-967-

Northwestern University (40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston/847-491-4000/blockmuseum. northwestern.edu) presents They Were Fighting for our Freedom: American and Soviet Propaganda Posters of WWII through Mar 19.

4800/ilholocaustmuseum.org) presents The Art of Gaman: Art and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camp, 1942-1946

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773-753-4472/courttheatre.org) presents Invisible Man, Jan. 12 - Feb. 19.

Drury Lane Theatre 630-530-0111/ 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Oak Brook/ drurylaneoakbrook.com) presents Sound of Music through Jan. 8.

Goodman Theatre (170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago/312-443-3800/goodmantheatre.org) presents A Christmas Carol through Dec. 31.

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph St., Chicago/ 312-334-7777/harristheaterchicago. org) presents a world-class repertoire of music and dance. Chicago Children’s Choir performs on Dec. 11. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago on Dec. 12. The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will perform Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 18.

Lookingglass Theatre (821 N. Michigan,

Morton Arboretum (4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle/ 630-968-0074/mortonarb.org) presents chamber concert series and Breakfast with Santa.

Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago/ 312-280-2660/mca chicago.org) presents The Language of Less (Then and Now), through April 8.

Museum of Contemporary Photography

(600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago/ 312-6635554/ mocp.org) presents Crime Unseen through Jan. 15.

Museum of Science and Industry (600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago/ 312-663-5554/msi chicago.org) presents Smart Home: Green & Wired through Jan. 8; Tornado Alley through Dec. 31.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago/ 773-755-5100/ chias.org) presents Architecture by Birds and Insects through Oct. 23. Eww! What’s Eating

You? Through Jan. 29.

Theatre

Briar Street Theater (3133 N. Halsted Street, Chicago/ 773-348-4000/blueman.com) presents a new and updated Blue Man Group showcasing technogeek ingenuity.

Broadway in Chicago (312-977-1717/ broadwayinchicago.com) is a touring company that presents a large selection of musicals and plays in the Chicago Theater District.

Chicago Dramatists (1105 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago/312-633-0630/chicagodramatists.org) presents Blizzard 67. Jan. 15-Feb 12.

Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln Ave,

Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier (800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago/312-595-

Smart Museum of Art (5550 S. Greenwood

Ave., Chicago/ 773-702-0200/smartmuseum. com) presents Vision and Communism through Jan. 22.

Spertus Museum (610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago/312-322-1700/spertus.edu/ museum) presents Uncovered & Rediscovered: Stories of Jewish Chicago through Dec. 2012.

Chicago/773-935-6100/apollochicago.com) presents the Million Dollar Quartet.

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago/800-

982-ARTS/auditorium theatre.com) presents The Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker, Dec. 9-27.

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5600/ chicagoshakes.com) presents Elizabeth Rex through Jan. 22.

Chicago Theatre (175 N. State Street/ 312902-1500/thechicagotheatre.com) presents A Christmas Story, The Musical: Dec. 14-30.

Court Theatre (5535 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago/

Clockwise: The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard. The Writers’ Theatre; goodtimes, Siebren Versteeg, archival inkject output paper, tape, 55.5 x 90.5 inches, Rhona Hoffman Gallery; Split, 2011, Todd Chilton, 2011, oil on linen, 18 x 16 inches. Rhona Hoffman Gallery; Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Steppenwolf Theatre. Photo of Sally Murphy by Sandro.

lookingglasstheatre.org/312-337-0665) presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting beginning Jan. 4.

Cascabel starring Rick Bayless Mar. 21 - April 22.

Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire/847-634-0200/ marriottheatre.com) presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas through Jan. 1.

Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago/773/325/1700/mercurytheaterchicago.com) presents The Christmas Schooner through Dec. 31.

Packer Schopf Gallery KATHY HALPER Friend Me facebook embroideries I have accomplished my summer goal of being able to relate to every taylor swift song, 2011, embroidery thread on linen, 19”x 19”

DAVID GILLANDERS Maps new paintings Carte du ciel #12, 2011, oil on canvas, 14"x 18"

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Northlight Theatre (9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie/ 847-673-6300/ northlight.org) presents Season’s Greetings through Dec. 18.

The Paramount Theatre (23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora/630-896-6666/paramountaurora. com) presents A Chorus Line, Jan. 18-Feb. 5.

Porchlight Music Theatre (2814 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago/773-325-9884/porchlighttheatre. com) presents A Catered Affair, Feb. 17-April 1.

Profiles Theatre (4147 N. Broadway, Chicago/ 773-549-1815/profilestheatre.org) presents Assisted Living through Dec. 18.

Raven Theatre Company (6157 N. Clark St, Chicago/773-338-2177/raventheatre.com) presents The Price, Feb. 28-April 14.

Royal George Theatre (1641 North Halsted, Chicago/312-988-9000/royalgeorgetheatre. com) presents MAESTRO: The Art of Leonard Bernstein through Dec. 30.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company (1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago/312-335-1650/steppenwolf. org) presents Penelope through Feb. 5.

TimeLine Theatre (615 W. Wellington, Chicago/773-281-8463/timelinetheatre.com) presents Enron, Jan. 17-April 15.

Victory Gardens (2433 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago/773-871-3000/victorygardens.org)

presents Ameriville Jan. 27-Feb. 26.

Writers’ Theatre (325 Tudor Court, Glencoe /847-242-6000/writerstheatre.org) presents The Caretaker by Harold Pinter through Mar. 25.

Galleries Aaron Galleries (2011 Tower Drive, Glenview/847-724-0660/aarongalleries.com) specializes in fine 19th and 20th century American paintings and prints.

Ann Nathan Gallery (212 W. Superior Street, Chicago/312-664-6622/annnathan gallery.com) presents figurative art and realism.

The Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario, Chicago/312-787-3997/artsclubchicago.com) presents Bertrand Goldberg: Reflections through Jan. 13.

Carl Hammer Gallery (740 N. Wells, Chicago /312-266-8512/hammergallery.com) presents CJ Pyle, Skin Deep, New Drawings through Dec. 30.

Catherine Edelman Gallery (300 W. Superior Street, Chicago/312-266-2350/edelman 14 CHICAGO LIFE

312-291-9313/hingegallery.com) presents emerging contemporary artists.

Judy A. Saslow Gallery (300 W. Superior, Chicago/312-943-0530/jsaslowgallery.com) presents Michael Noland; David Lee Csicska through Dec. 30.

Ken Saunders Gallery, Ltd (230 W. Superior St., Chicago/312-573-1400/ kensaunders

gallery. com) presents Gary Briechle, Photographs, through Dec. 31.

Carrie Secrist Gallery (835 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago/312-491-0917/secristgallery. com) presents Derek Chan, Dec. 9- Jan. 15.

Chicago Art Dealers Association

(chicagoartdealers.org) presents First Thursdays. Galleries open till 7:00 pm, River North.

Douglas Dawson Gallery (400 N. Morgan St/Chicago/312-226-7975/douglasdawson. com) specializes in ancient and historic art from Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Echt Gallery (222 W. Superior, Chicago /312- 440-0268/echtgallery.com) features the glass work of international artists like Dale Chihuly and Klaus Moje.

Gallery KH (311 W. Superior Street, Chicago /312-642-0202/gallerykh.com) presents Francine Turk, Badass; Group Show Landscapes opens Jan. Jean Albano Gallery (215 W. Superior Street, Chicago/312-440-0770/jeanalbano gallery.com) presents Groupings, gallery artists, through Dec. 31.

Hinge Gallery (1955 W. Chicago/ Chicago/

gallery. com) presents Carmen Lozar; Hiroshi Yamano.

Linda Warren Gallery (1052 W. Fulton Market, Chicago/312-432-9500/lindawarren gallery. com) presents Emmett Kerrigan and Lora Fosberg in Grand Opening Exhibitions at 327 N. Aberdeen.

Packer Schopf Gallery (942 W. Lake, Chicago/312-226-8984/packergallery.com) presents Chris Bathgate—New Machined Works – Metal Sculpture; Kathy Halper— Friend Me—Embroidery through Jan. 7 Maya Polsky Gallery (215 W. Superior Street, Chicago/ 312-440-0055/mayapolsky gallery.com) presents contemporary fine art.

Noyes Cultural Art Center Gallery (927 Noyes Street, Evanston/847-448-8620) presents Painted Journeys by Peggy Macnamara and Elizabeth Ockwell through Jan. 15.

Perimeter Gallery (210 W. Superior, Chicago/ 312-266-9473/perimetergallery.com) presents James Smith (Installation); Charles Kurre (Painting).

Top clockwise: Anger, Carole Harmel, 9”x 7.25” framed, archival pigment ink photograph in lead rolled frame, Schneider Gallery; Robert Overby, colored room wall, third floor, 4 August 1971, latex rubber, 104.5 “x 153”, Rhona Hoffman Gallery; Manufactory IIHR, William Steiger, Roy Boyd Gallery; Man, God and Magic, 2011, Brian Dettmer, Book, Acrylic Medium, 8-5/8” x 7-1/4” x 15/8" Packer Schopf Gallery; Stripes and Housetop Blocks, 2005, Mary Lee Bendolph, cotton and linen, 71” x 83”. Russell Bowman Art Advisory;

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Bergman Gallery, Chicago/773-702-8670/renaissancesociety.org) presents Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven In a Saturnian World through Dec. 18.

Rhona Hoffman Gallery (118 N. Peoria, Chicago, 312-455-1990/rhoffmangallery.com) presents Robert Overby Dec. 9-21.

Roy Boyd Gallery (739 N. Wells, Chicago/ 312-642-1606/royboydgallery.com) presents William Steiger: Rolling Stock through Dec. 30.

Russell Bowman Art Advisory (311 W. Superior, Chicago/312-751-9500/bowmanart. com) presents Respect: Thornton Dial and Gee’s Bend through Jan. 28.

Schneider Gallery (230 W. Superior Street, Chicago/ 312-988-4033/schneidergallery.com) presents Photography as Objects through Dec. 31.

Zg Gallery (300 W. Superior Street, Chicago/ 312-654-9900/zggallery.com) presents Jackie Tileston: Parastrata: New Paintings.

Zolla/Lieberman Gallery Inc. (325 W. Huron Street, Chicago/ 312-944-1990/zolla liebermangallery.com) presents Jamie Adams through Jan. 21.

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ON ART

Pictures of moonlight melody, instead of the more common prelude. The second movement develops the melody and adds comic tones, while the third movement is completely different with rapid progressions from note to note that energize the sonata with an overall dynamic force. More than eighty world-renowned pianists have recorded Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, each pursuing a unique development of the score and a personal interpretation of the work’s emotional effects.

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Ludwig van Beethoven, who had been living in Vienna, was considered an important rising young composer. Beethoven was in his late 20s and the remarkable scope and breadth of his work had already included the first and second symphonies, several piano sonatas, and a duo of piano concertos. Around the year 1800 Beethoven gave piano lessons to a pupil named Countess Giulietta Guicciardi and after a few lessons the two had fallen in love. The enamored composer proceeded to propose marriage to young Giulietta, but the countess’ father forbade his daughter to marry Beethoven for the difference in their class staBY SIGALIT ZETOUNI tus. In his distress Beethoven wrote the Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, and dedicated it to the countess. The original title of the sonata was “Quasi una fantasia”(almost a fantasy) and its romantic nature echoed Beethoven’s autobiography. In 1836, almost a decade after Beethoven’s death, German poet and music critic Ludwig Rellstab noted that the sonata reminded him of the moonlight shining over Lake Lucerne, and thus established the work’s popular name, Moonlight Sonata.

Today, the first movement of the Moonlight Sonata is the most illustrious. The movement’s haunting character does not follow the traditional sonata arrangement and turns the beginning into its main 18 CHICAGO LIFE

after Ludwig Rellstab sensed the moonlight in Beethoven’s music, architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) built his arSpencer Finch. Lunar, resting masterpiece under the spectacular 2011. Photo courtesy moonlight of Arizona. Wright’s winter home of the artist and ESAM/Larry Smalland studio on the beautiful Sonoran desert wood. © Spencer outside of Scottsdale was named Taliesin Finch. Art Institute of Chicago’s Bluhm West, where he experimented with desert livFamily Terrace ing for more than two decades. In Arizona, Wright tested design innovations, structural concerns, building specifics, and together with his apprentices created a home, shop, school, and studio, that touched on the boundless desert surroundings. In 1960, a small exhibit of Wright’s early drawing opened at Taliesin West. A friend of the late architect looked closely at the drawings and mused. Later he sat on a long bench that faced the swimming pool terrace in the house’s garden. “Overhead was a bright full moon. He gestured and asked Tony Puttnam (a Taliesin fellow) to sit by him. He wanted Tony to see, from his vantage point, the moonlight filtering through the cloth awning above.” (quote is from Buckminster Fuller: Anthology for the New Millennium by Thomas T. K. Zung, St. Martin’s Press, 2001, p. 366) The friend’s name was R. Buckminster Fuller.

One of the greatest American visionaries, Richard Buckminster Fuller

(1895-1983), was both a pragmatist and a utopian. Inventor, designer, and intellectual, Buckminster (Bucky) Fuller believed in “more for less,” and saw the need for environmentally sound design that would benefit the masses while using small amounts of

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resources. His key invention was the geodesic dome, a strong and economical structure that enclosed a large space without supporting columns. The dome, composed of triangles (which are twice as strong as rectangles) distributed stress efficiently and withstood extremely harsh conditions. The U.S. military used the lightweight domes to cover radar stations at installations around the Arctic Circle.

Bucky attributed the beauty of the geodesic dome to the way “nature builds.”

He believed that great inventions possess the element of beauty, and considered Albert Einstein a remarkable poet. Today, Bucky’s influence can be seen upon generations of designers, architects, scientists and artists working to create a more sustainable planet.

Recently, New York artist Spencer Finch (b.

1962) created an installation entitled “Lunar” on the open-air Bluhm Family Terrace at the Modern Wing of Art Institute. During the evening hours “Lunar” glows the color of moonlight, essentially the light measured and recorded from the full moon over Chicago last July. Finch created a “lunar lander module,” and on top he positioned a geodesic dome, a “buckyball” that resembles the carbon molecules named for Buckminster Fuller.

He explained: “Like just about everyone, I wanted to make a picture of the moon or, more specifically, of moonlight. I have always loved nocturnes and the impossible attempts to paint near-darkness in neardarkness. I figured there were probably enough literal pictures of the moon, so I began thinking about the form of moonlight and how it is actually reflected sunlight. This led me to explore the use of solar power to generate the light of the moon. The structure of the lunar module and the buckyball followed in short order—I thought it would be fun to imagine that a lunar module returning from the moon with moonlight on board landed on top of the Art Institute” (quoted from the Art Institute press release). “Lunar” runs through April 8, 2012. o

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ON ECONOMICS

Capitalism, freedom & pHilaNtHropY MILTON FRIEDMAN (1912-2006)

cluding rejoinders in the Harvard Business Review and a famous roundtable debate in 2005 with Friedman, Whole Foods founder and devout libertarian John Mackey, and Cypress Semiconductor’s T.J. Rodgers in Reason magazine.)

But Friedman also wrote in Capitalism and Freedom that: “I am distressed by the sight of poverty; I am benefited by its alleviation; but I am benefited equally whether I or someone else pays for its alleviation; the benefits of other people’s charity therefore partly accrue to me. To put it differently, we might all of us be willing to contribute to the relief of poverty, provided everyone else did. We might not be willing to contribute the same amount without such assurance. In small communities, public pressure can suffice to realize the proviso even with private charity. In the large impersonal communities that are increasingly coming to dominate our society, it is much more difficult for it to do so.”

It is this important “free-rider” aspect that creates, even for Friedext year will mark the 100th anniversary of man, a legitimate role of government when it comes to coercion and Milton Friedman’s birth. Awarded the Nobel income redistribution. The principle of free-riding is also the reason Prize in 1976, the 200th anniversary of the that the retorts against Warren Buffett and other capitalists who advopublication of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nacate that they and other rich folks ought to be paying more taxes— tions, he will share, with John Maynard “Ok, then let them write their checks to the Keynes, the title as the To put it differently, we might all of us IRS if they want to pay more taxes and leave most influential econobe willing to contribute to the relief of me alone!”—ring hollow and are disingenumist of the 20th century. 2012 will also be the poverty, provided everyone else did. ous: because the rest of us could free-ride 50th anniversary of the publication of Capitaloff their generosity. (It is also one reason that ism and Freedom, the volume for which Friedthe Pentagon budget is so large—NATO naman is perhaps best known. (Disclosure: I was a tions have figured out how to free-ride on security. Ditto for other nastudent of Friedman’s at Chicago in the 1970s, and we stayed in tions and U.S. medical research. And don’t get me started on China!) touch over the years. I regard it as an honor to have gotten to know But it is equally important that government at least follow the Hipand learn from him.) pocratic Oath and engage in ethical behavior and do no harm. For exAlthough Friedman’s contributions were of great importance, such ample, as many scholars and practitioners have noted, our tax codes as his writing on monetary theory and advocacy of flexible internacurrently provide deductions for charitable contributions, yet that is tional exchange rates, others were also controversial—privatizing implicitly a much greater subvention for the rich than for lower-insome governmental activities, a push for a flat-rate income tax, and come givers. One can craft an argument for subsidizing gift-giving to the area in which he devoted much of his energy late in life: vouchcultural or educational institutions—and to churches and charities— ers in education. but not by income level!

But for some, it is a 1970 New York Times Magazine piece entitled One private-market contribution economists can make, as in re“The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits” that was perhaps most galling. In that search by my colleague John List, is to determine what incentives in

BY ALLEN R. SANDERSON the form of matching—1-to-1 v. 2-to-1, for example—will tease out article, Friedman argued that the the most in contributions (1-to-1 works just fine and is less costly) CEO does not have the right to spend stockholders’ money on anyand how to start the giving-ball rolling in the first place (personal sothing that does not augment the worth of their investment (which licitations by friends and co-workers). would include, I suppose, expensive office artwork or hiring lowBy harnessing our creative energies into finding ways to “do productivity relatives). He ended that column with a quotation from good” while at the same time to “feel good” about our compassion Capitalism and Freedom that the corporate executive should pursue and personal actions, we can better assist those in need and bolster “activities designed to increase profits so long as it …engages in institutions that enrich our lives and our society. And Milton would open and free competition without deception or fraud.” certainly concur. o (This Times essay spawned lively discussions over the years, in-

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ON STYLE

Chandeliers Left:

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décor. We find orbs, bubbles, bird cages and horizontals.

Crystal bedazzles both traditional and contemporary itera“Cascade” by tions, at times paired with unexpected materials and efSwarovski fects. Schonbek’s “Ekaterina” is a tribute to Catherine the Great, with tiers of candlesticks and crystal drops.

From Swarovski, “Crystal Empire” wraps a crystal frame with leather straps, and “Cascade” is a visual waterfall of crystal.

At Room & Board, the aesthetic runs toward modern interpretations of time-honored classics, says Jenon Bailie, accessories merchandise manager.

Consider Room & Board’s linen drum pendants, offered in five sizes and 30 hand blockprinted patterns ($299 to $499).

Or the “Hope” pendant,which resembles a ball of crumpled foil.

It’s actually a cluster of polycarbonate reflectors, each centered with a tiny bulb ($1960).

Chandeliers also have gone “green.” You can rewire and repurpose a vintage chandelier, or you can choose high-tech. LED (lightemitting diode) technology is the most desirable energy-saving light form today, says Kara Manning, showroom buyer for Lightology in Chicago. “You get around 50,000 hours, so you’re pretty much never changing bulbs,” she says.

Do not assume that a single chandelier is enough. After you’ve appointed the dining room, look around and imagine. Scholtens places a chandelier wherever he wants to define a particular space, “like Frank Lloyd Wright’s tall-back chairs created a room-within-a-room around the dining table,” he says. Placements have included breakfast nooks, mud rooms and master closets. He once hung a slowlyturning disco ball in a teenage girl’s bedroom.

Room & Board’s Bailie envisions pendants as replacements for portable table lamps in reading areas, and a series of small chandeliers in a hallway rather than ceiling-hugging domes.

What’s next? Your daughter’s school locker? Indeed. LockerLookz offers a 5-inch faux-crystal, battery-operated chandelier for $26. It comes in black or white to coordinate with wallpaper and carpet selections. o Bottom:

‘Tis the season of good cheer, of all things merry and bright. The season of light. Let us infuse our homes with the warm, inviting radiance of a new chandelier.

A chandelier is different from all other lighting fixtures. For one, it tends to be the largest illuminator we own, and the most visible.

Around a dining table, a chandelier dominates. When crowning a foyer, it receives our visitors. Chandeliers can be the signature piece in a room, says architect and designer William Scholtens of Elements Architectural Group in Oak Park.

Then there’s a mystique that you don’t find with, say, recessed cans or track lighting.

“Around the globe, the chandelier has and always will be synonymous with dreams of romance, ownership of a beautiful home, and lifetimes of memories shared under its glow,” says Doris Gunther, director of communications and trends for Swarovski Lighting Business in Plattsburgh, N.Y. “It is an heirloom item that ignites emotion, making a statement wherever it is placed, and is passed on from generation to generation.”

BY PAMELA DITTMER MCKUEN The word “chandelier” stems from candela, or candle. The earliest versions were candleholders hung from the ceiling. As glassmaking techniques evolved, crystal accents were added for beauty and light amplification. Bulbs eventually replaced candles, and shades protected the eye from glare.

Perhaps the most iconic, in American decorating history at least, is the Williamsburg chandelier, an octopus- like configuration with graceful, curved arms circling a central baluster. The home you grew up in probably had one.

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ADLER PLANETARIUM adlerplanetarium.org Fund supports new exhibitions, research and education programs.

ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE advocatehealth.com Strives to offer the best care available and reach out into the community.

ALL GOD’S CHILDREN allgodschildren.org Orphan care ministry dedicated to rescuing and caring for children around the world.

ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES greatlakes.org Works to conserve and restore the Great Lakes.

ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER alexian.org Contributions help provide the latest medical technology, administered by top professionals.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION alz.org/Illinois Dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through advancement of research, providing support and reducing the risk of dementia.

ALZHEIMER’S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA alzfnd.org Counseling, resource and referrals as well as conferences and workshops, grants and memory screenings.

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE & EDUCATION abanet.org Conducts public service and educational programs to serve vulnerable populations.

AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION abta.org National leader in advancing brain tumor research and providing patientfamily education and support.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY cancer.org Dedicated to saving lives.

AMERICAN CENTER FOR CURES http://www.theamericancenterforcures.org/ Devoted to creating a cabinet-level U.S. center for cures.

AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION eatright.org Committed to improving nation’s health through research, education, advocacy.

ANDERSON ANIMAL SHELTER andersonanimalshelter.org The shelter operates under a low-kill philosophy, and is dedicated to elimi24 CHICAGO LIFE

nating euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals.

ANGELMAN SYNDROME FOUNDATION angelman.org Advances the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome.

ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE animalwelfareleague.com Provides shelter, care and adoption services for homeless, unwanted animals.

THE ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY anticruelty.org One of the largest humane societies in the nation.

ANIXTER CENTER anixter.org Serves 6000 people with disabilities.

THE ARK arkchicago.org Provides social and medical services for Jewish families.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO artic.edu Fund supports every aspect of museum activity.

THE ARTS OF LIFE artsoflife.org Provides adults with developmental disabilities an environment to experience personal growth.

BEACON STREET GALLERY & THEATER beaconst.org Serves the community with arts education programs.

BEAR NECESSITIES PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION bearnecessities.org Works to eliminate pediatric cancer and provide hope and support.

BERNARD ZELL ANSHE EMET DAY SCHOOL bzaeds.org A co-ed Jewish day school offering programs from nursery through 8th grade.

BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION bettergov.org Works for integrity, transparency and accountability in government by exposing corruption and inefficiency.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO bbbs.org Helps children reach their potential through professional mentoring.

BIG SHOULDERS FUND bigshouldersfund.org Creates opportunities for inner-city children to attend Catholic schools.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO bgcc.org Serves more than 17,500 young people in need.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, CHICAGO AREA COUNCIL chicagobsa.org Gives youth skills to be successful in life.

BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES breakthroughministries.com Programs include homeless centers, street outreach to women in prostitution and youth and family outreach.

BROOKFIELD ZOO brookfieldzoo.org Gifts support capital campaigns, conservation and research initiatives and public programs.

BRIDGE COMMUNITIES bridgecommunities.org Program of housing, mentoring and empowering homeless families.

BRIGHT HOPE INTERNATIONAL brighthope.org Works to provide physical, economic and spiritual help to those who live on less than $1/ day.

CANCER WELLNESS CENTER cancerwellness.org Seeks to empower those affected by cancer to enhance the quality of their lives.

CATHEDRAL SHELTER OF CHICAGO cathedralshelter.org Crisis intervention, addiction recovery, life skills development.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES catholiccharities.net A very large charity dedicated to helping those in need.

CATHOLIC EXTENSION catholicextension.org Provides funding and services to underresourced dioceses and parishes.

CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOOD TECHNOLOGY cnt.org Promotes the development of sustainable communities.

CENTER ON HALSTED centeronhalsted.org Catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides community resources.

hropy Guide CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN cfw.org Follows principles that women should have health services, economic security, freedom from violence.

CHICAGO GATEWAY GREEN gatewaygreen.org Dedicated to the beautification of the Chicagoland area.

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM chicagohistory.org Supports museum exhibitions and programs.

CHICAGO LIGHTS chicagolights.org Community outreach programs, including an extensive tutoring program at Fourth Presbyterian Church.

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE chicagolighthouse.org Provides opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired.

THE CHEST FOUNDATION chestfoundation.org Provides resources to advance prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest.

CHICAGO LITERACY ALLIANCE chicagoliteracy.org Helps bring literacy to the Chicago community.

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION architecture.org Donations support community education and outreach.

CHICAGO ARTS PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION capeweb.org Advances the arts as a vital strategy for improving teaching and learning.

CHICAGO CARES chicagocares.org Creates, manages and leads volunteer projects.

CURE-CITIZENS UNITED FOR RESEARCH IN EPILEPSY cureepilepsy.org Dedicated to finding a cure and increase awareness of epilepsy.

CONNECTIONS FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN cawc.org Committed to ending domestic violence.

CONSERVATION FOUNDATION theconservationfoundation.org Works to protect rivers and promote stewardship of our environment.

THE CRADLE cradle.org Illinois adoption agency.

CROSSROADS FUND crossroadsfund.org Raises money to support organizations working on social and economic justice.

CHICAGO PUBLIC RADIO wbez.org Public programming serving Chicago and the suburbs.

CURE—CITIZENS UNITED FOR RESEARCH IN EPILEPSY cureepilepsy.org Dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy and education.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION chicagolibraryfoundation.org Public/private partnerships to enrich the collections and programs of the Chicago Public Library..

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org Promotes conservation of plants and the natural world.

CHILDREN’S PLACE ASSOCIATION childrens-place.org Helps children infected with HIV.

CHICAGO LITERACY ALLIANCE chicagoliteracy.org Brings literacy for those whose native language is not English.

CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND thefundchicago.org Venture capital fund for public education.

CHAPIN HALL chapinhall.org Independent policy research center to improve policies and programs for children, youth, families and their communities.

CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL childrensmemorial.org Strives to ensure the best care possible for critically ill children and their families. Will be the Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago in the summer of 2012.

CHICAGO REHAB NETWORK chicagorehab.org Works to keep housing affordable, focusing on housing preservation, good ownership and active residents.

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER chicagoshakes.com Arts education and showcase for works of Shakespeare.

CHICAGO CHILDREN’S CHOIR ccchoir.org Multiracial, multicultural children’s choir.

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA cso.org Supports world-class symphony performances.

CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM chicagochildrensmuseum.org Seeks to create a community where play and learning connect.

CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS chicagoyouthcenters.org Serving kids in the city’s roughest neighborhoods.

CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS chicagohomeless.org Organizes and advocates to prevent and end homelessness.

CHILD & ADOLESCENT BIPOLAR FOUNDATION bpkids.org Works to improve the lives of families raising children and teens living with bipolar disorder and related conditions.

DANIEL MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP FUND dmsf.org Provides four-year high school scholarships.

DEBORAH’S PLACE deborahsplace.org Working to break the cycle of homelessness for women.

DEMAND CURES TODAY—THE GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH. demandcurestoday.org Dedicated to funding breakthrough treatments for cancer patients.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM museums.depaul.edu Supports a new Chicago art museum and programs.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY depaul.edu Largest Catholic university in the nation.

DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION dystonia-foundation.org Strives to find a cure for dystonia and serve the families affected by it.

EASTER SEALS easterseals.com Helps children and adults with disabilites to gain greater independence.

EDWARD HOSPITAL AND CANCER CENTER edward.org Seeks to find unique ways of treating cancer and supports animal-assisted therapy programs.

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CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS thechicagocouncil.org Nonpartisan and committed to influencing the discourse on global issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER elpc.org Helps achieve cleaner energy resources and promote conservation.

GOODMAN THEATRE goodmantheatre.org Chicago’s oldest and largest not-forprofit theatre.

ERIKSON INSTITUTE erikson.edu Graduate school offering programs in child development.

GOOD NEWS PARTNERS goodnewspartners.org Strives to empower low-income and homeless families move toward stability with housing.

EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION evansscholarsfoundation.com Western Golf Association provides college scholarships to caddies of modest means.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES goodwill.org Provides education, training and career services for the disadvantaged.

FACT-FOOD ANIMAL CONCERNS TRUST foodanimalconcerns.org Seeks to improve the welfare of foodproducing animals.

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY chicagosfoodbank.org Distributes food through qualified agencies to feed the city’s hungry.

FAMILIES OF SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY fsma.org Funds research and supports families.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY habitat.org Builds affordable housing in partnership with those in need.

FAMILY INSTITUTE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY family-institute.org Aims to strengthen and heal families from all walks of life.

HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND hadley.edu Distance education school for blind and visually impaired people, their families and blindness service professionals.

FEEDING AMERICA feedingamerica.org Formerly Second Harvest, largest US domestic hunger-relief organization.

THE FIELD MUSEUM fieldmuseum.org Funds help maintain the collection and exhibits, support educational programs.

HEALTH EDUCATION AND RELIEF FOUNDATION hearfoundation.org Provides immediate short-term help in the fields of health, education and permanent relief for individuals.

FISHER FOUNDATION FOR HEARING HEALTH CARE hearinghealthcenter.com Creates custom earplugs for Chicagoarea soldiers sent overseas and offers education about hearing.

HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST hret.org Works to transform health care through research and education.

FRANCISCAN OUTREACH ASSOCIATION franoutreach.org Serves the homeless with a soup kitchen, shelter and case management program.

HOOVED ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY hahs.org Promotes the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation and if necessary, intervention.

FRIENDS OF EPILEPSY FOUNDATION GREATER CHICAGO epilepsychicago.org Provides counseling, advocacy and educational services to people with elilepsy and their families.

HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER howardbrown.org Healthcare and wellness programs for LBGT community.

FRIENDS OF THE PARKS fotp.org Dedicated to preserving, protecting and improving the parks of Chicago and the forest preserves of Cook County.

GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE garfield-conservatory.org Strengthens community through the conservatory and surrounding neighborhood.

GENEVA FOUNDATION OF PRESBYTERIAN HOMES presbyterianhomes.org/geneva Benevalent services for vulnerable older adults.

GIFT OF HOPE giftofhope.org Organ, eye and tissure donor network and registry.

GLENWOOD SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS glenwoodschool.org Provides socially and economically disadvantaged children with a residential and education program.

GOODCITY goodcitychicago.org Works to build communities in underserved neighborhoods.

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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO hubbardstreetdance.org Contemporary dance company.

HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT humanitarianservice.org Helps area needy seniors and families with children.

HYDE PARK ART CENTER hydeparkart.org Helps fund free exhibitions and onsite, studio and outreach programs.

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY iit.edu Technological PhD granting university.

INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO infantwelfaresociety.org Provides health care and services to disadvantaged children and women.

INSPIRATION CORPORATION inspirationcorp.org Assists individuals who are chronically homeless, unemployed or underemployed and struggling.

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS ifcj.org

Promotes greater understanding of Christians and Jews and works to build support for Israel.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCIENCE imss.org Supports the exhibits and programs at the museum.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF CHICAGO gojcc.org Promotes Jewish values to children.

JEWISH UNITED FUND/JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO juf.org Provides critical resources and assistance to Chicagoans of all faiths and Jews around the world.

THE JOFFREY BALLET joffrey.com Ballet company and training center.

KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION kidneycancer.org Source for information and support about living with kidney cancer.

KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM kohlchildrensmuseum.org Donations fund exhibits, educational services.

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY lfanet.org 150 year old secondary education institution.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF PALATINE—ST JOSEPH’S HOME FOR THE ELDERLY littlesistersofthepoor.org Provides care for elderly in need.

LOUISE TUMARKIN ZAZOVE FOUNDATION ltzfoundation.org Provides scholarships for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO luc.edu Jesuit Catholic university.

LUNGEVITY FOUNDATION lungevity.org Committed to funding lung cancer research and providing support to the lung cancer community.

LUTHERAN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES lcfs.org Social services agency for all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS lssi.org LSSI, which has been bringing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities since 1867, is the statewide agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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DINING GUIDE Adobo Grill, 1610 N. Wells, 312-266-7999. A casual, sophisticated atmosphere with upscale Mexican cuisine. Adobo is known for its margaritas and fresh, “made-at-your-table” guacamole.

Alinea, 1723 N. Halsted, 312-867-0110. One of the restaurants that make Chicago a world-class restaurant town, the degustation menus are priced at $145 and $225.

Award-winning cuisine, extensive wine list and elegant atmosphere are the course of the day.

Art Institute of Chicago-Terzo Piano, New Wing, 312-443-8650. This simple gourmet restaurant is the THE QUALITY DRY CLEANERS spot for dining after viewing the Modern Wing. Unusual, creative offerings, including spaghetti squash appetizer, 3000 N. BROADWAY sesame-crusted Lake Superior whitefish with eggplant, and trout with fingerling potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

CHICAGO IL 60657 Avec, 615 W. Randolph, 312-377-2002. Seasonal fare is featured as a group experience in a boisterous atmosphere. Simply prepared contemporary tapas are fabulous, and fresh dishes can be accented with fine European cheeses.

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Superior, 312-573-6754. Just reading the menu is an exercise for the imagination. The melding of unusual Out By 3:00 p.m. ingredients makes this fine dining establishment a unique experience.

Bice Ristorante, 158 E. Ontario, 312-664-1474.

The rushed, crowded atmosphere of this Gold Coast restaurant only adds to its charm. Pizza, pasta and salads are popular choices for dining in or taking out.

Bistro Campagne, 4518 N. Lincoln, 773-2716100. An authentic French bistro, this charming spot with a private outdoor garden is perfect for an intimate dinner.

The primarily organic menu offers a small number of perfectly prepared fish dishes as well as traditional farmraised chicken and steak frites.

Bistro Margot, 1437 N. Wells, 312-587-3660. If you’re in the mood for authenic French bistro cuisine like patés and grilled salmon, Bistro Margot offers up French fare at reasonable prices.

Bistro 110, 110 E. Pearson, 312-266-3110. Hungry shoppers and tourists, as well as neighborhood foodies appreciate the hearty portions and great prices of this comfortable bistro.

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This popular Brazilian steakhouse offers meats carved at your tableside, a fabulous salad bar and excellent grilled shrimp. Save room for the flan!

Boka, 1729 N. Halsted, 312-337-6070. Nice ambiance with a sleek, high-tech look. Don’t overlook the cheese plate or the sticky pudding. ...Cafe Des Architectes, 20 E. Chestnut, 312-3244063. Sofitel’s restaurant sheds the mediocrity of many hotel restaurants, with fawning service and upscale cuisine.

Cafe Spiaggia, 980 N. Michigan, 312-280-2750.

The food comes from the same kitchen as Spiaggia, just in a more reasonably priced, toned down atmosphere.

Cape Cod Room, Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton, 312-932-4615. The ultimate, classic seafood restaurant has been serving up fish dishes since 1933.

Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market, 312-850-5005.

This trendy nightspot encompasses a huge space broken up into different dining areas. The menu is an offering of dishes from South America and the Caribbean.

Charlie Trotters, 816 W. Armitage, 773-248-6228.

The internationally renowned showcase for chef Charlie Trotter is known for its degustation menu and pricey, rare ingredients—perfect for a celebration.

Chicago Chop House, 60 W. Ontario, 312-7877100. Lined with photos from Chicago’s meatier days, the restaurant chronicles gangsters, mayors and movie stars.

Chicago Diner, 3411 N. Halsted, 773-935-6696.

This fun place offers vegetarian fare from home-made soups and gigantic salads to tofu re-creations of more standard omnivore dishes. Try the raw blueberry cheesecake.

Cibo Matto at The Wit Hotel, 201 N. State, 312239-9500. Located in a boutique hotel right in the middle of State Street downtown, the Italian restaurant features a 2,000-bottle wine vault, a 30-foot-high ceiling fresco and a 10-foot-high cheese case.

Club Lucky, 1824 W. Wabansia, 773-227-2300.

Faux old-fashioned Italian neighborhood spot gives Bucktown a place for casual, basic and ample fare.

Coco Pazzo, 300 W. Hubbard, 312-836-0900. The River North mainstay remains consistently popular, featuring reliable seasonal Tuscan cuisine, wood burning oven, house-cured meats and fish, vegetarian friendly, allItalian wine list and the best risotto in Chicago.

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Dinotto Ristorante, 215 W. North, 312-202-0302.

This Italian restaurant never fails to engage the senses— from the calamari appetizer to the pumpkin ravioli to the tiramisu.

Duke of Perth, 2913 N. Clark, 773-477-1741.

The authentic Scottish pub has fish and chips, Wednesday and Friday fish fry, and 75 kinds of single-malt whiskey. Try the Hebridian leek pie.

Erwin, 2925 N. Halsted. 773-528-7200. Simple design and excellent service is complemented by finely prepared entrees. Leave room for the sour cherry pie with vanilla ice cream.

Firefly, 3335 N. Halsted, 773-525-2505. The wildly popular Boystown French bistro is known for its late-night dining.

Flatwater, 321 N. Clark, 312-644-0283. Excellent global food choices are served at river level. The restaurant has a popular 54-foot indoor-outdoor bar.

Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. 25 E. Ohio, 312-329-9463. This is a perfect place for steak lovers as well as business lunch meetings.

Fogo de Chao, 661 N. LaSalle, 312-932-9330.

All-you-can-eat meat sliced at your table Brazilian style is the menu at this River North restaurant. Other patrons go for the popular salad bar-only option.

Frontera Grill, 445 N. Clark, 312-661-1434. Famous chef Rick Bayless’ devotees gratefully stand in line for hours for chili relenos, margaritas, guacamole and other Mexican fare.

Gene & Georgetti, 500 N. Franklin, 312-5273718. Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope used to come here for steaks when in Chicago. The steakhouse opened in 1941 and still offers quality food.

Gemini Bistro, 2075 N. Lincoln,773-525-2522.

The tweed and leather booths and historic lighting create a unique atmosphere for elegant dining and enjoying wine by glass or their signature cocktails.

Greek Islands, 200 S. Halsted, 312-782-9855.

The biggest Greek restaurant in the neighborhood offers traditional Greek dishes.

Green Zebra, 1460 W. Chicago, 312-243-7100.

Almost entirely vegetarian, this upscale spot features the best cuisine has to offer from many cultures.

Green Dolphin Street, 2200 N. Ashland, 773395-0066. Jazz club, nightclub, private event venue. It has an extensive seafood selection on its eclectic menu.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush, 312266-8999. For the martini and steak crowd, the restaurant has testosterone to spare.

Hunt Club, 1100 N. State, 312-988-7887. This popular sports bar and grill offers nightly $5 drink and food specials, Monday night football fun and dancing until 5 a.m. on Saturdays.

Japonais, 600 W. Chicago, 312-822-9600. This trendy hot spot features contemporary Asian French dishes like the rainbow carpaccio with yuzu dressing.

Jack’s On Halsted, 3201 N. Halsted, 773-2449191. Incorporating Asian, Mediterranean and New World flavors, Jack’s serves excellent, healthy food.

Kamehachi, 1400 N. Wells, 312-664-3663. This Old Town mainstay used to be one of the only places for sushi back in the ‘70s. Quality fish and presentation have kept this a popular destination for decades.

Karyn’s Cooked, 738 N. Wells, 312-587-1050.

Enjoy simple, vegan, gourmet fare that never fails to deliver. The lasagna with smoked spinach is flavorful. Try the German chocolate and the banana coconut cakes.

Keefer's, 20 W. Kinzie, 312-467-9525. This venue serves some of the finest steak, seafood French bistro dishes in the area.

Kiki's Bistro, 900 N. Franklin, 312-335-5454.

Urban French cuisine is very popular with the lunch crowd. Try the smoked salmon pastrami sandwich.

Kitchen Sink, 1107 W. Berwyn, 773-944-0592.

This charming establishment offers coffee, espresso, specialty sandwiches, and pastries from local bakeries from early morning to early dinner.

Le Colonial, 937 N. Rush, 312-255-0088. Authen- tic Vietnamese French cuisine coupled with elegant atmosphere. Try Chao Tom, a grilled shrimp delight.

Mercat a la Planxa, Blackstone Hotel, 638 S. Michigan, 312-765-0524. Spanish tapas, wines and cocktails served in wild dĂŠcor make for a fun night.

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Mista, 2931 N. Broadway, 773-698-6688. Try the Margherita pizza with a very thin, crispy cracker crust with tomato sauce, basil and fresh tomatoes.

Lou Malnati’s, 439 N. Wells, 312-828-9800.If you are dying for fabulous deep dish pizza, you’ve found the perfect spot. Highly recommended: “The Lou� with cheese, spinach, mushrooms and tomatos.

McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker, 312923-7226 and 41 E. Chestnut, 312-397-9500. Topnotch seafood heads the menu with steak offerings for meat-eaters. Try the outstanding pike.

Morton’s the Steakhouse, 1050 N. State, 312266-4820. Steaks and wines are the draw here in the original Morton’s location. Save room for dessert.

Naha, 500 N. Clark, 312-321-6242. Seasonal Mediterranean taken to new levels of sophistication and artistry. The Wild Black Cod is recommended.

N9ne Steakhouse, 440 W. Randolph, 312575-9900. Steak and seafood head the menu at this sister restaurant of N9ne Las Vegas. The upstairs Ghostbar has a cool, futuristic theme.

NoMi, Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 N. Michigan, 312-239-4030. Upscale and sophisticated, the international spot is known for its elegant presentation, distinctive cuisine and extensive wine list.

North Pond, 2610 N. Cannon Dr.,773-4775845. The ducks in the lagoon provide a glimpse into nature.The menu is simple, with a good selection of fresh fish.

O’Brien’s, 1528 N. Wells, 312-787-3131. This Old Town restaurant features well-prepared fish, steaks and burgers. The outdoor garden is bustling.

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Parthenon, 314 S. Halsted. 312-726-2407.

Ooompah! From the delicious Greek specialties to the tasty galaktoboureko and phyllo pastry shell with light vanilla custard, this authentic spot is not to be missed.

Pensiero Ristorante, 1566 Oak Ave, Evanston, 847-475-7779. The pasta and fresh fish specialties are excellent in this popular Italian restaurant.

Phil Stefani’s, 437 N. Rush, 312-222-0101.

Quality beef and seafood with traditional Italian pastas is the menu of the day for bigger appetites.

Piccolo Sogno, 464 N. Halsted, 312-4210077. The influence of many areas of Italy is represented in this reasonably priced restaurant that has a stunning view of the skyline from the patio.

Pizzeria Uno, 29 E. Ohio, 312-321-1000. The deep-dish pizza can’t be duplicated anywhere else except for Pizzeria Due across the street.

Province, 161 N. Jefferson, 312-669-9900.

Enjoy farm-to-table dishes with Spanish and South American influence in a certified Gold LEED-EB building.

Pops for Champagne, 601 N. State, 312-2667677. This new version of the popular venue has a raw bar, champagne bar, jazz lounge and outdoor spaces.

The Publican, 837 W. Fulton, 312-733-9555.

The focus is on beers and heirloom pork in this Warehouse District venue backed by some of the biggest names in Chicago food circles.

Quince at the Homestead, 1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, 847-570-8400. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine with the best ingredients of the season in a lively and comfortable setting.

Rhapsody, 65 E. Adams, 312-786-9911. If you are going to the symphony after dining, you need reservations. Enjoy this wonderful spot offering unusual preparations of fish and vegetables.

RL Restaurant, 115 E. Chicago, 312-4751100. The Ralph Lauren restaurant features American food with country-clubby, old-money dĂŠcor. The lobster club sandwich is the best in the city.

Rosebud, 1500 W. Taylor, 312-942-1117.

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Where better to dine on sumptuous Italian fare than in the old Italian neighborhood? This original restaurant was so popular, multiple Rosebuds opened up throughout the city and suburbs.

Russian Tea Time, 77 E. Adams, 312-360-0000.

When you are taking in the cultural sites at the Art Institute or symphony, this bustling old world restaurant is a must. Vegetarians can enjoy an array of unusual appetizers. There are excellent meat dishes, as well.

Rustic House, 1967 N. Halsted, 312-929-3227.

The weathered barnyard and burlap wall coverings are as authentic as the excellent fresh farm-to-table ingredients of their dishes.

Salute, 46 E. Superior, 312-664-0100. This cafe and wine bar offers an extensive wine list and Italian small plates in a Victorian-era atmosphere lending an aura of romance.

Sapori Trattoria, 2701 N. Halsted, 773-8329999. The linen tablecloths and exposed brick walls evoke an atmosphere of old Italy. On Tuesday nights— tapas night—you can enjoy live jazz and sample tasty, innovative combinations. Try the lasagne or salmon.

Seasons Restaurant, Four Seasons,120 E. Delaware, 312-649-2349. Enjoy an elegant Old World feel above Michigan Avenue. Try the salmon and smoked caviar. Tasting menus change often.

Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson, 312-441-1920. A great choice in a former print shop serves a seasonal contemporary American menu and extensive wine list.

Shanghai Terrace, Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior, 312-573-6744. Experience upscale Chinese food in an elegant hotel. Enjoy Sunday dim sum brunch.

Signature Room, 875 N. Michigan, 312-7879596. Go for the views at this elegant spot on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building. The fare is excellent.

Smith & Wollensky, 318 N. State, 312-6709900. Known for its excellent dry-aged beef and giant steaks, the restaurant also offers a few lighter options.

Tavern at the Park, 130 E. Randolph, 312-5520070. The all-day eatery in Prudential Plaza has an upscale menu of sandwiches, salads and entrees. Enjoy panoramic park views from this spot.

Texas de Brazil, 51 E. Ohio, 312-670-1006. This Brazilian steakhouse offers meat-lovers a sizzling time.

That Little Mexican Cafe, 1010 Church St., Evanston 847-905-1550 and 1055 W. Bryn Mawr 773-769-1004. Both locations of this long-time favorite offer guacamole made tableside as well as excellent classic Mexican dishes such as duck enchiladas with mole sauce and fresh mango salad.

Trattoria D.O.C., 706 Main St., Evanston, 847475-1111. This Evanston favorite is known for its creative pizza combinations prepared in their wood- burning oven. But the other offerings, such as marinated grilled squid or linguine with lobster meat, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and white wine, are just as delicious.

Trattoria Isabella, 217 N. Jefferson, 312-2071900. Another excellent and creative Italian spot in the Warehouse District, Trattoria Isabella has floor-to-ceiling windows and a giant patio for nice weather.

Twin Anchors, 1655 N. Sedgwick, 312-2661616. This Old Town rib joint remains the place to kick back and enjoy some baby back ribs.

Veerasway, 844 W. Randolph, 312-491-0844.

This is the place for Chicago modern Indian cuisine, from the vegetable samosas to the masala pan-roasted scallops and the organic papaya and mango salad.

Vermillion, 10 W. Hubbard, 312-527-4060.

Latin-Indian? Somehow it works in an extensive tapas menu and entrees like you’ve never before tasted.

Vivere, 71 W. Monroe, 312-332-4040. With a wine cellar of over 2000 selections, Vivere pushes the limits of “new” Italian cuisine with unusual ingredients. The black truffle gnocchi is excellent. For dessert, try the chocolate and hazelnut tiramisu.

Vinci, 1732 N. Halsted, 312-266-1199. The warm, comforting atmosphere and consistently excellent Italian selections has made it a neighborhood favorite and pre-theater spot for years.

Yoshi's Cafe, 3257 N. Halsted, 773-248-6160.

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he new Starz television series “Boss,” features Kelsey Grammer portraying the Mayor of Chicago who attempts to hide a mysterious degenerative brain disorder that mimics early dementia. In real life there are many conditions that can be mistaken for dementia and Alzheimer’s like vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. Thyroid problems, nutritional deficiencies, and even depression can sometimes trigger symptoms of dementia. Other disorders include Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

A little-known, treatable neurological condition can also be mistaken for dementia in some cases—normal pressure hydrocephalus

Brain Imaging

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(NPH). Experts estimate that 375,000 people in the U.S., or five percent of all those with some form of dementia may have NPH. NPH has three primary symptoms: changes in a person’s gait and difficulty walking, shuffling of the feet and unsteadiness; cognitive decline and confusion, forgetfulness, apathy; and incontinence. Sudden falls may occur early in the illness. As many of these symptoms are common in the elderly, NPH is often misdiagnosed.

“Many patients can suffer for years

BY MARILYN SOLTIS with NPH without knowing it because NPH closely resembles much better known diseases and conditions.

There is even low awareness of NPH in the medical community so patients and their families often struggle to get a diagnosis,” says Gail Rosseau, MD, a neurosurgeon from NorthShore University Health System.

The Road Back to Health Demetria Giannisis began a long journey of discovery and self-

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sacrifice in her role as primary caregiver and quest to find a solution to her father’s condition. At 49, living on her own in a condo on Lake Shore Drive and running a non-profit consulting group for climate change services, she would spend four years from March of 2006 to 2010 looking for a diagnosis for her dad while draining her savings and other resources.

Eleftherios “El” Giannisis had been strong and active his entire life, spending fifty years as a merchant marine and industrial electrician transporting goods all over the world. He retired to a houseboat in Florida but a hurricane tore it off the pier. He came to stay with Demetria in Chicago for a time.

Then one night in February of 2006 he suffered a stroke as he was coming up the elevator. He had heart surgery and seemingly recovered well. He improved but then rapidly declined into dementia, incontinence, and a loss of short term memory and the ability to walk.

Demetria sought solutions from family doctors and specialists while she tried to manage her father’s condition, relying on friends for support and the Center for Jewish Elderly which provides adult day care service. “It was a very difficult time,” she says.

There were no answers.

Finally, in March of 2010 a CT scan was performed at NorthShore University HealthSystem which revealed enlarged ventricles in El’s brain due to an excess buildup of cerebrospinal fluid. Additional tests confirmed that he was a good candidate for treatNeurosurgeon Dr. Gail Rosseau ment. says, “Typically over a three year Neurosurgeon Dr. Gail period, we will evaluate about 250 Rosseau performed El’s people,” she says. “That number surgery which involved eventually gets narrowed down to about 70 patients who get the implanting a shunt—a thin procedure.” and hollow tube—under the patient’s scalp to drain excess fluid from the brain to the abdomen where it is absorbed safely back into the bloodstream. The shunt may need adjustment periodically after the surgery because removing too much or too little fluid can cause symptoms to reemerge. The new technology allows doctors to painlessly adjust settings in a doctor’s office using a magnetic device held over the scalp. She says the new shunts have ten different valve settings.

After recovery, El went from his wheelchair to the gym where he now lifts weights and works out on the rowing machine. He’s walking normally, his cognition has greatly improved and the incontinence has improved by 98%, according to his daughter. He loves to read and watch the news and participates in activities at the senior center. His boat is docked at a Chicago marina and he hopes to be sailing again. “It was a remarkable improvement. People meet him and can’t see anything wrong,” says Demetria.

Dr. Rosseau cites a 90 percent chance of success after the procedure in the well-selected patient. “Typically over a three year period, we will evaluate about 250 people,” she says. “That number eventually gets narrowed down to about 70 patients who get the procedure.”

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A New Perspective s a caregiver Demetria says she learned a lot about herself and relating to someone with cognitive difficulties.......... ....“I’m much better. I’m happy. It was difficult but you also learn about yourself and resilience, not just coping. You form a relationship with a person who is altered. You have to relate to who is there. For me it was balancing who he was in the present and not giving up. You have to communicate very differently; you need to focus the discussion with no distractions. You don’t want to infantilize,” she says.

“We have so many aging people. We have overwhelmed the caregivers and nurses. You cannot fall into a pattern where the person doesn’t need stimulation. We can get into their frames of reference, sound, sensory experience, touch, taste, and recalibrate how loud sounds are to them. Things like aquariums and gardens are calming. We can find building blocks to help caregivers relate,” says Demetria.

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Continued from page 38 bomber—an unwieldy and unreliable aircraft that went down over the Pacific. One of three survivors aboard a small life raft, they were constantly menaced by sharks and survived on albatross and the few fish they could catch. One of the three died and the other two were so near starvation that they even considered, but rejected, the idea of cannibalism.

On Day 46 the two men found the Marshall Islands. On Day 47 the Japanese found them. One in 100 Americans who fell into German or Italian hands perished; while one out of three captives in the Pacific theater did not survive. The Japanese wanted Louie alive for his propaganda value as a famous athlete. However, he also attracted the special attention of a particularly sadistic guard, Mutsuhiro Watanabe, known as “The Bird.”

After beating, starving, and humiliating the POW’s, The Bird was finally transferred to another camp and things became marginally more tolerable. The final blow came when Louis was sent to an infamous slave labor camp, only to find that Watanabe was also there. During the liberation, the desperately ill Louis feared that the Allied bombs would kill him and accomplish what the Japanese could not.

To her credit, Hillenbrand does not make this part of the book a litany of cruelties and indignities, but rather an uplifting tribute to the defiant spirits of the men who endured them.

Following a pattern only too recognizable today, Louie returned home, recovered physically, but fell prey to alcohol, PTSD, flashbacks and nightmares. This changed drastically when he met a young Billy Graham and was converted to evangelical Christianity and would go on to found a camp for troubled boys. Hillenbrand covers in a very few pages a dramatic life change which could have used further explication. Later on, CBS offered Louis an opportunity to confront Watanabe, and Louis wrote a letter offering him forgiveness and suggesting they meet. The Bird consented but later reneged

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on his agreement. Whether man or horse, Hillenbrand makes her subjects intriguing and keeps us rooting for them despite their flaws. Louie, now 93, has outlived his wife and family and most of his contemporaries.

Laura Hillenbrand suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome and was forced to conduct most of their interviews by telephone, which makes her uneasily broken herself. Perhaps overcoming her own obstacles has been an inspiration for her writing or, perhaps, the converse, and her subjects have inspired her to endure.—Cynthia Taubert The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Scribner, $30.00). This is a book that stirs the soul. A cancer physician and researcher, Mukherjee addresses a topic that no one else has, in a way that is compassionate as well as thorough—describing the nature of cancer from a patient’s perspective. It is a “biography” of cancer which describes the battles to conquer this disease along with the human frailties of the researchers and physicians who were at the forefront of this work throughout history. He describes the dead ends, misconceptions and frustrations of the doctors who tried to understand the disease. He goes back to ancient Egyptian and Greek documents to illuminate the first discoveries of the disease and traces those observations to today’s perception of cancer that it is the worst of all maladies, despite the mission of the “War on Cancer” of the 1970s. The search for treatments for this mysterious illness has become a labor of survival as patients and physicians try to understand the nature of this disease, hoping to find tomorrow’s cures. This is a book that readers—from patients to historians—will not be able to put down.—J. Taylor The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen (Picador, $6.00). Franzen, the author of the bestselling book, Freedom, wrote The Corrections several years before Freedom.

The story of The Corrections centers around a family that is facing a Christmas reunion cooked up by the family’s mother and re-

veals the disfunction that revolves around the upcoming event. There are few of us who can escape the associations and observations Franzen describes in this book.

There are skeletons throughout, and the most humble and enduring character is illuminated towards the end of The Corrections, revealing a clue that binds the odd behaviors of the family members together as they go about rewriting their family history. The rich characters are manipulative and unlikeable, but they unveil a farcical story that sucks you in and twists your mind. You can’t help but identify with the family members and their fears and self-serving actions. Franzen describes a tragic, but ironic perspective of human nature in our times. I couldn’t stop reading this book and I doubt that you can either. If you missed Freedom, you will want to indulge in Franzen’s latest after you read this memorable book.—Connie Nelson Boomerang by Michael Lewis ($19.71).

Lewis, the author of several blockbusters relating to the economy including The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine and Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, writes about the financial collapse of Iceland, Ireland and Greece, describing the quirky nature of the people who inhabit these countries and how their naive attitudes towards money and habits lead to their financial meltdowns. Lewis’ style is breezy and filled with anecdotal color. But you cannot help but see how American greed, the lure of instant gratification and magical thinking have influenced our economy too.

Lewis says it well, with interviews with regular folk, bankers and politicians. Novices in economics will find this book informative— an easy-to-understand account of the pickle we Americans are finding ourselves in today.—J. Taylor

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Book Reviews Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America by Cameron

McWhirter (Henry Holt and Company, $32.50). In this excellent new historical analysis, Cameron McWhirter, a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal’s South Division, advances the theory that the summer of 1919—often overlooked in the history of race relations—was, in fact, the bellwether for later civil rights activism, paving the way for the intense political changes of the 1950s and ‘60s.

1919 saw violent race riots in numerous cities around the country, including Chicago, where the de facto segregation that prevailed in northern cities certainly extended to Lake Michigan beaches. In late July, when a young black male named Eugene Williams inadvertently “crossed the color line” and swam into the waters of a whites-only beach, he was killed by an irate mob, and massive race riots across the city’s entire South Side ensued. An intriguing fact: the first Mayor Daley had graduated from high school on the South Side one month before this terrible episode. A second intriguing fact: only two weeks before the riots, Carl Sandburg had published a series of articles in the Chicago Daily News about life in the “Black Belt,” predicting that unless things improved, conflict was inevitable. Omaha, San Francisco, Washington D.C., New London, Connecticut, and a host of Southern cities experienced similar racial turmoil that summer.

McWhirter suggests a number of explanations for why tensions were coming to a head so suddenly in 1919, such as the return of African-American soldiers from the European front, where they had been treated as equal partners; the recession of 1919, which made jobs scarce, and competition from newly urbanized blacks unwelcome; the growth of the Ku Klux Klan; the growing power and importance of the NAACP. In every chapter, Red Summer reveals exhaustive research, with complete and precise documentation. McWhirter enlivens his analysis with poems, quotations and other commentary from the Harlem Renaissance—writers

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who were flowering at this time.

Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man, declared in 1959, “At best Americans give but a limited attention to history. Too much happens too rapidly, and before we can evaluate it, or exhaust its meaning or pleasure, there is something new to concern us.” Red Summer is a powerful reminder of the foolishness of ignoring history. In the lovely coda to his book, McWhirter calls the violent summer events of 1919 “a painful rheumatic flare-up striking the body politic;” then, by recounting an event in Carswell Grove, Georgia in 2010 he is able to bring the events of his book full circle and end optimistically. Even a diehard cynic can read this book and take heart.—Julie West Johnson.

Cavafy’s Stone and Other Village Tales by Harry Mark Petrakis (Wicker Park Press

$24.95) Harry Mark Petrakis’ recent collection of short stories, Cavafy’s Stone, clearly confirms that his octogenarian status enhances his understanding of the human condition. These poignant vignettes beautifully capture the simplicity as well as the complexity of classic fables. Petrakis is obviously enjoying a rich surge of creativity, a blessing for all of his fans.

Crafted with this master storyteller’s usual

clarity and elegance, the fifteen short stories set in the small Greek village of Fanaron embrace the joys, tragedies, foibles, martyrs and heroes of everyday life. Aggressively addressing many of the social taboos from closeted homosexuality to parental lusting, Petrakis takes the reader empathetically through the emotions and trauma generated by greed, lust, perversity, the ravages of old age. Most affecting are his moments with the elders of the village and his tender descriptions of devotion and sacrifice enveloping commitment to marriage and family. Using the wise priest and his beloved wife as bookends, the reader slips into the village to observe the passions, charms and intrigues that weave through their daily lives.

Particularly powerful are The Matchmaker and The Priest’s Wife—in both of these stories humor and wit balanced beautifully with the tender finales. Once again, Petrakis offers up a rich assortment of colorful characters confronting life, many of them teasing the reader who would like to linger longer in their world. Cavafy’s Stone is not only a must for Grecophiles and HMP fans but all readers who are moved by the art and magic of storytelling.—Maria Lagios Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption (Random

House $45.00) In Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand tells the tale of another unlikely hero who survives adversity and triumphs over seemingly insurmountable odds; Seabiscuit, the small, lazy horse, and Louis Zamperini, the delinquent, incorrigible boy who have much in common.

Louis Zamperini was a boy who got into any kind of trouble his mind could conjure, including—but not limited to—theft, drinking and housebreaking. This time in his life ended when, at his older brother’s urging, he went out for the high school track team and discovered a talent for running which took him all the way to the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

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