David Berner
David W. Berner is a journalist, documentary producer, writer, and teacher. He writes frequently about literature, music, broadcasting, golf, and teaching. He has penned thousands of articles and columns for Travelgolf.com and Sun Publications, Media Life magazine, and Feedback, and has written and produced several audio documentaries including Finding My Kerouac, which has been aired on dozens of public radio stations across America. The audio documentary was made into a film in 2007. David produces Travelgolf.com This Week - a weekly podcast for the website, and works for the CBS radio station in Chicago as a freelance reporter.
In 2009, his book - Accidental Lessons: A Memoir of a Rookie Teacher and a Life Renewed - is due out from Strategic Publishing.
David is also an assistant professor at Columbia College Chicago teaching writing, documentary, and radio news production.
Latest Articles
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The Best Football Books
The Super Bowl is America's most celebrated sporting event. To get you in the mood for the big game consider a good read with some of the best football literature.
Jan 22, 2009
- David Berner
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Writing Memoir and the Personal Story
Writers often say that writing about oneself is tough work. The reason is simple: personal memoir is packed with anxiety. But doing it well is profoundly rewarding.
Jan 12, 2009
- David Berner
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The Best College Values
Students who are currently applying for college and financial aid are the first in a long time to undertake the process during a recession.
Jan 9, 2009
- David Berner
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Golf May Damage Your Hearing
The sound of the latest high-technology golf club striking a ball may be creating such a loud noise that it could harm a player's ability to hear.
Jan 5, 2009
- David Berner
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Book Review: The Complete Beck Diet for Life
The latest diet book on the market from weight-loss expert Judith S. Beck, PhD has plenty of solid information, but what the author demands of you may be too much to ask.
Jan 3, 2009
- David Berner
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Book Review: The Soloist
This engaging true tale of an unlikely friendship between a journalist and a homeless musical prodigy comes to the big screen through the pages of a compelling book.
Dec 30, 2008
- David Berner
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How to be a Good College Teacher
Many college students might tell you an excellent professor makes a boring subject fun. But the ultimate factor for what makes a good college teacher is simple - results.
Dec 26, 2008
- David Berner
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Professional Golfers Fighting Pediatric Cancer
When Ian Yagoda was two-years old and diagnosed with a brain tumor, he and his family never would have believed their most passionate supporters would be pro golfers.
Dec 21, 2008
- David Berner
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