What happens in the context of war is that, in order for you to make a child into a killer, you destroy everything that they know, which is what... →
Ishmael Beah
I had gone to a talent show - I was interested in American hip-hop music - with my older brother, to another town, and my town was attacked. I went... →
In early 1993, when I was 12, I was separated from my family as the Sierra Leone civil war, which began two years earlier, came into my life.
My Eighth District, like others, counts on these family businesses and their teams working hard to support their families and aid their communities.... →
Melissa Bean
My family thought the fascination with acting was just another fad.
Sean Bean
It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent and appearing 'right,' which is probably a survival behavior learned... →
Melody Beattie
Obama made his no-new-taxes pledge over and over again four years ago as he campaigned. Not only has he repeatedly and blatantly violated it, but his... →
Bob Beauprez
I miss the cast and crew of 'Supernatural' immensely. I know it's a cliche to say your cast and crew are like your family, but it's... →
Jim Beaver
As a regent, I hope to bring that important perspective of a typical family visitor in combination with my background as a Member of Congress and a... →
Xavier Becerra
And partly, the worst thing you could do in my family was need something from someone. So physical strength represented an avenue of self-sufficiency... →
Alison Bechdel