What people say about the Courage to Write series:

Mother of two who purchased the Austen series on cassette—
"I was washing dishes and listening to one of your Jane Austen tapes. I was so excited that I completely lost track of time and forgot to pick my son up from kindergarten! I was off in another world. Jane Austen's life is so inspiring and her works have startling relevance to our own century. Her ideas awaken me to new thoughts."

An Austen descendant—
"Thank you for the perfectly delightful ‘Courage to Write.' It is beautifully put together—nothing left out, everything said that one can think of and a lot more besides. I love the mix of voices, statements, opinions, readings, remarks by academics—it makes a most attractive blend. The acting is beyond praise."

Wisconsin Public Radio listener—
"I was so moved by the Elizabeth Barrett Browning program I heard on the radio that I pulled my car off the road and wiped tears from my eyes, even though I'm a man."

Adult career counselor—
"I have just returned from a vacation that was enriched beyond my expectations by your wonderful programs. What surprised me was my husband's reaction. He was captivated! That is a tough test. He is the family technocrat whose distaste for his college lit courses is no secret from this former English teacher. It is a thrilling bonus that scholars from around the country are invited into this convenient, user-friendly ‘classroom.' I recommended the tapes to a young woman who is confined to her bed for the remaining four months of a difficult pregnancy. I am talking to the librarian of my rural hometown about ways to form discussion groups next fall, using the programs as a connector to the life of the community. Besides public libraries, I can imagine the programs in the libraries of retirement communities, Bed and Breakfasts (one of the treats of a motor trip), resorts, hospitals, neighborhood centers, and high school classrooms. Thank you for making it possible to take a carload of scholars on a road trip through the Smoky Mountains."

New York art store owner—
"I figured the tapes would be interesting, but was surprised by how much I liked the guide. It moves right along, is clear and gives you a lot of information. Frankenstein in particular illustrated that some themes are timeless."

Public library adult services coordinator—
"We held a ‘Courage to Write' series at our West Virginia library using your tapes. Personally, I find the dramatizations a very interesting contrast to reading the words. It helps me pick up nuances that I would otherwise miss. This has proved to be a hit series for us."

 

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