About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
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(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
Love Shane Koyzan. Brilliant man, brilliant poet.
Completely agree. What a marvel and inspiration he is. So happy I stumbled upon this today.
First heard of him when we saw him live at the opening ceremonies for the Olympics and he did a poem about Canada, then we saw him again live a year or so later – absolutely mesmerizing. You can find lots of his stuff on youtube.
It’s so great that we can access these things so easily on the net. One of the benefits and joys of technology. I love so many of the TED talks but this marvel, Shane Koyzan, is a gem among gems. I’m a fan. Be safe my friend and hugs to your and your hubby. Thanks for today.
So touching, thanks for the intro.! 🙂
I know. I love that guy. I thought you would to. 🙂
Sure do! 🙂
Oh. My. World. Is. Better.
Paulette thank you for this!
My pleasure. 😉
This is absolutely riveting. What a passionate and wonderful speaker. I agree every parent and child should invest the twelve minutes to listen to this young man. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure. Riveting says it. What a talent he is. 🙂
Thank you for sending this. I will most assuredly take the twelve minutes to watch the man.
You being the talented poet you are will surely appreciate this man, a marvel of talent and wisdom. Enjoy.
I first saw this at the blog Ohm Sweet Ohm and…well I cried halfway through it. 🙂
A wonderful poet indeed.
Yes, he does bring out the emotions masterfully. I’m so glad you stopped by and we could share this wonderful poet together. 🙂
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