Frederick Lowy was born in Austria in 1933, the year Adolf Hitler became chancellor. He escaped the Holocaust with his immediate family, and at age ten, he was sent across the Atlantic aboard the SS Serpa Pinto with his seven-year-old sister. Lowy was a child refugee until he and his sister reunited with their parents in Montreal after over a year apart. In this inspiring story, Lowy tells how he created an extraordinary life of leadership as head of psychiatry at University of Toronto, th...

In 1762, English novelist Sarah Scott published her most successful novel, A Description of Millenium Hall and the Country Adjacent.The book takes the form of a frame tale and a series of adventures, as the narrator's long-lost cousin relates how each of the residents arrived at the female Utopia, Millenium Hall. The adventures are remarkable for their reliance on a nearly superstitious form of divine grace, where God's will manifests itself with the direct punishment of the wicked ...

In the early 18th century, Sarah Scott's "A Description of Millenium Hall" presents a pioneering narrative that explores themes of gender, social reform, and utopian ideals. Written in an epistolary format, the novel intricately weaves together individual letters and descriptions that depict an idyllic community established by women seeking refuge from the patriarchal constraints of society. This literary work not only reflects the socio-political milieu of its time, marked by the Enlighte...

A Description of Millenium Hall is a utopian novel that takes the form of a frame tale and a series of adventures, as the narrator's long-lost cousin relates how each of the residents arrived at the female Utopia, Millenium Hall. The adventures are remarkable for their reliance on a nearly superstitious form of divine grace, where God's will manifests itself with the direct punishment of the wicked and the miraculous protection of the innocent. In one tale, a woman about to be ravished by ...

This feminist adventure classic tells the tale of the Millenium Hall, the female Utopia. The people in the Hall live in a model of mid-century reform ideas. All the women have crafts with which to better themselves. Property is held in common, and education is the primary pastime. The narrator's long-lost cousin relates the series of adventures and how each of the residents arrived at this female Utopia. The adventures are remarkable for their reliance on a nearly superstitious form of div...

In "A Description of Millennium Hall," Scott likely presents a narrative that combines elements of utopian fiction and social commentary. The title "Millennium Hall" suggests a vision of an idealized community or society, where the inhabitants live in harmony and prosperity.The plot of the novel may revolve around the experiences of the characters who reside in Millennium Hall and the surrounding countryside. Scott may use the setting to explore themes such as gender roles, class distincti...

In "A Description of Millenium Hall," Sarah Scott crafts a pioneering work that intertwines fiction with social commentary, presaging the utopian ideals that would later flourish in the 18th-century literature. Set in a whimsical yet meticulously imagined community, the narrative unfolds through a series of letters and conversations among residents, each representing varying social ideals and moral philosophies. Scott employs a satirical yet earnest tone, utilizing vivid descriptions and c...

Sarah Scott's 'A Description of Millenium Hall' is a pioneering feminist classic that takes the form of a utopian novel set in an all-female community where women lead fulfilling lives free from the constraints of patriarchy. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Scott explores themes of female friendship, self-determination, and the power of solidarity. Written in the 18th century, the book stands out for its progressive portrayal of women's agency and autonomy, making it ...

This book tells you all about the health benefits of using coconut oil in your daily diet and your skin regimen. You may be amazed at the benefits of this simple oil, which has been used in Pacific and Asian countries for centuries, with resultant good health.Coconut oil was once grouped with other fats, and assumed to be bad for your health. In fact, the opposite has proven to be true. It helps to promote a healthy heart and a healthy brain. It raises levels of good cholesterol an...

First published in 1762, Sarah Scott’s "A Description of Millenium Hall and the Country Adjacent" is a novel that describes an ideal society set up by a group of gentry-class women.The anonymous narrator is a gentleman travelling with a younger, rakish companion named Lamont; when their carriage breaks down, they seek assistance in a nearby “hospitable mansion” that the narrator subsequently dubs “Millenium Hall” in allusion to its status as an earthly paradise, saying that he “...

A thriller’s pacing. Vivid Southern locales. Witty dialogue and wry observation about what passes for news on TV…and truth in our lives. Jolie Marston is a TV news reporter with scruples. Her new boss would sell his grandmother’s soul for a few ratings points. When he orders her to distort another meritless story, she explodes during a live broadcast. Her career is kaput. Blown too is her chance to cover Memphis’s biggest story of the year—the slaying...

The History of Sir George Ellison (1766) is an important novel, both utopian and dystopian. Sir George, a man of benevolence, follows the pattern of the female utopia set forth in Scott's first novel, A Description of Millenium Hall (1762). In this sequel, Scott addresses issues of slavery, marriage, education, law and social justice, class pretensions, and the position of women in society, consistently emphasizing the importance, for both genders and all classes and ages...