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...critique of my book Historians in Trouble (“Writer Levels Low Blows at Harvard Profs,” Arts, Mar. 3), Daniel J. Hemel objects to everything from the acknowledgements to the cover note from the publisher that accompanied the book. He misses the key facts about Winthrop Professor of History Stephan Thernstrom...
There were several interesting paragraphs in “Summers Garners Applause At Mather” (News, Mar. 16), in which University President Lawrence H. Summers is reported to offer special benefits to faculty but makes no mention of the concomitant needs of Harvard workers. Apparently, it is quite beyond his mental horizon that Harvard workers, not just highly favored and sought-after faculty members, face family-related pressures, too. Like faculty, they juggle family responsibilities, need daycare, need flexible work arrangements, need to cover tuition costs for their college-aged kids, and most certainly could use interest-free loans...
...other performances are tender and believable. In particular, Kimberly Elise and Shemar Moore, portraying the “mad black woman” and her blue-collar suitor respectively, really shine. Their nuanced portrayals sell the romance, and Perry’s script wisely sidesteps the manufactured histrionics that mar so many cinematic romances...
...Maid for Harvard? (Editorials, Mar...
...Rejects Snooping Hopefuls” (News, Mar...