'Toss of a Lemon' Delves Into India's Divided Past *
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Drawing on tales from her grandmother's life, debut novelist Padma Viswanathan depicts the intense social and political changes of the past century in India in The Toss of a Lemon.
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Grandma Robinson Makes White House Transition *
Nov 25th, 2008 · The Obamas will soon undergo a historic transition in January as the nation's First Family of color enters the White House. Also making the transition will be Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother. President-elect Obama has attributed the success of his campaign, in part, to Robinson's support, especially as a child care provider. A roundtable of grandmothers share advice for Robinson and discuss the special role of grandparents.
The Grandmother Behind The Man
Nov 21st, 2008 · Mike Kilgore's grandmother played a large role in his life. From helping Kilgore stay out of trouble with his father to teaching him how to approach life's problems, her lessons have stayed with him long after her death.
Obama's Grandmother Dies Before Election Day
Nov 4th, 2008 · Barack Obama's maternal grandmother has died of cancer in Hawaii. Madelyn Payne Dunham was 86. The Democratic presidential nominee says Dunham was the cornerstone of the family and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility.
Obama's Grandmother Remembered
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's maternal grandmother, Madelyn Payne Dunham, has died after a battle with cancer. The Illinois senator has called his 86-year-old grandmother one of the "cornerstones" of his life.
Barack Obama's Grandmother Dies
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has announced the death of his grandmother Madelyn Dunham. The 86-year-old Dunham had been battling cancer.
Madelyn Dunham, Obama's Grandmother, Dies *
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Dunham, who played a large role in raising Barack Obama, died Monday. She was 86. Although Dunham had been too ill to appear on the campaign trail with her grandson, Obama spoke of his grandmother at some of the most crucial moments in his political career.
Hudson's Tragedy Stirs Focus on Missing Children *
Oct 27th, 2008 · Police continue to search for Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's nephew. Seven-year-old Julian King remains missing since his grandmother and uncle — Hudson's mother and brother — were shot to death last week. Some wonder how fame is influencing the attention being given to the Hudson case.
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