Child sexual abuse
Padma Lakshmi, Model, Actor And TV Host, Says Above All, She's A Writer
As the host and creator of Hulu series Taste the Nation, Lakshmi travels around the U.S. to learn how foods from different cultures contribute to American cuisine. Among the places she visits: New York, to talk to her own mother about finding Indian ingredients and produce in Queens decades ago.
'Surviving R. Kelly' Producer Dream Hampton Takes On Ecosystem That Supported The Star
Activist, filmmaker and writer dream hampton executive produced Surviving R. Kelly, a six-part docuseries focusing on Kelly's alleged victims and their family members.
A 'Tale' Of Child Sex Abuse Was Inspired By Filmmaker's Real-Life Trauma
Jennifer Fox's new film The Tale is based on her experience of being sexually abused by her running coach when she was 13 years old. But it took her decades to realize what she believed was a relationship of love was really child sexual abuse.
After Childhood Abuse, 'Times' Columnist Says He Chose Life Over Vengeance
Charles Blow says he was 7 years old when he was sexually abused by a cousin. His new memoir, Fire Shut Up In My Bones, is about what he says happened, his recovery and his bisexuality.
In 'Sliver Of Sky,' Barry Lopez Confronts Childhood Sexual Abuse.
The nature writer has an essay in January's Harper's Magazine that details the four years of his childhood during which he says he was routinely raped and molested by a family friend.
R.A. Dickey On 'Winding Up' As A Knuckleballer
New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey is currently the only knuckleball pitcher in the major leagues. His memoir, Wherever I Wind Up, explains how his life -- and career -- have mimicked the unpredictable trajectory of the difficult pitch he throws game after game.
R.A. Dickey On 'Winding Up' As A Knuckleballer.
New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey is currently the only knuckleball pitcher in the major leagues. His new memoir, Wherever I Wind Up, explains how his life — and career — have mimicked the unpredictable trajectory of the difficult pitch he throws game after game.
This interview was originally broadcast on April 10, 2012. Since it aired, R.A. Dickey has pitched two consecutive one-hitters.
R.A. Dickey On 'Winding Up' As A Knuckleballer.
New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey is currently the only knuckleball pitcher in the major leagues. His new memoir, Wherever I Wind Up, explains how his life — and career — have mimicked the unpredictable trajectory of the difficult pitch he throws game after game.