Burke Nixon

Burke Nixon is a lecturer in the Program in Writing and Communication at Rice University, where he teaches a course called Fiction and Empathy.

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At Summer’s End

Some books are best read in fall, after the smell of salty air and sunscreen has returned to memory, and as you find yourself wondering where exactly summer went.

By Burke Nixon

September 15, 2022

Books

Nonfiction

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‘My Life’s Detective’

Sherry Turkle’s memoir offers rare, illuminating encounters between the author and those around her.

By Burke Nixon

March 18, 2022

Nonfiction

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Counting Down the Days

Sometimes our most constant sources of anxiety and frustration also deserve our deepest gratitude.

By Burke Nixon

June 14, 2021

Coronavirus

Education

Technology

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Snow Days

What makes a loving neighbor? During the winter storm in Texas, concrete acts of service for the community.

By Burke Nixon

March 2, 2021

Domestic Affairs

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Listen Humbly, Argue Lovingly

Being Christian means that no debate ever gives us an excuse to abandon the commandment to love, no matter how much we may disagree with someone.

By Burke Nixon

February 4, 2021

Books

Domestic Affairs

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Pandemic Parenting

“For my kids, using their imaginations isn’t just a way to pass the time; it’s a spiritual survival strategy, one that just might help us parents survive, too.”

By Burke Nixon

January 3, 2021

Arts

Spirituality

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