FACULTY
Faculty Bookshelf
Ensworth Faculty and Staff share their Winter reading. To view more, visit our blog: BLOGS.ENSWORTH.COM
KELLY GOULD
ADAM SHERLAND
THE BULLY PULPIT:
THE CIRCLE
Middle School Spanish Faculty
3rd Grade Faculty
Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism AU T HOR: GENRE:
Doris Kea rns Goodwin Non-Fiction
I had the pleasure of hearing Doris Kearns Goodwin speak about her latest book just a few weeks ago here in Nashville. Both she, and the book, are delightful! She has a way of making history seem personal. The narratives of both Roosevelt and Taft are especially compelling. Also, I’ll mention that the person who interviewed Doris Kearns Goodwin was Ensworth parent Jon Meacham. Both were fabulous!
CHRISTIAN BAHR
Stephen Kinzer Biography/Non-Fiction
This book is a biography of brothers Allen and John Foster Dulles. It details how, as Director of the CIA and Secretary of State (respectively) under President Eisenhower, their shared beliefs, close contact at the highest reaches of government, and mutual hatred of communism not only pushed America into the depths of the Cold War but also impacted global events (often for the worse) beyond the end of the 20th century. This is a book about power: Who has it, how they wield it, and why we should always question it.
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Katie McDouga ll Fiction
Dave Eggers Fiction
A young professional joins a large tech company, a fictional google/facebook hybrid, and sees her life change in intended and unintended ways. While not perfect in its execution, this book is definitely an entertaining and interesting read and will appeal to fans of dystopian literature (especially George Orwell’s “1984”) as well as anyone who has noticed technology’s ever growing influence on their lives.
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KATY BREITHAUPT
Director of Aquatics
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AMERICAN GODS AU T HOR: GENRE :
Neil Ga ima n Fiction
American Gods blends modern day Americana with mythology of many cultures but primarily Norse. It’s full of quirky, vivid characters, and the juxtaposition of these hallowed creatures against a journey across humble parts of America makes for a very interesting read. And, it’s funny.
Former Ensworth teacher, Katie McDougall “penned a winner” says Ruby Cortner, Middle School English and History Department Chair. She’s not the only faculty member to enjoy McDougall’s recent novel. Jeanne Hubert , High School History Department Chair describes the story as a “journey of selfdiscovery.” Bev Roberts, 4th Grade faculty, fell in love with the main character, Missy. And Michelle Chang , 5th Grade faculty, gives her recommendation. ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS