Show airs at 8:00 pm EST/AST;*7:00 pm CST; 6:00 pm MST; and 5:00 pm PST. Mary Ellen Danuser*book, Freedom to Choose, sheds light as to why some people choose to date and*marry outside their race.She believes that issues on interracial relationships are not fairly understood in today's society, partly attributed to the lack of public awareness on the subject. In turn it is the result of scarcely documented literature deeply addressing the case from the rare personal viewpoint.*With this in mind, she wrote*Freedom to Choose - Is Skin Color Really an Issue?” a compilation of true stories from interracially*married couples all over the US, including the author’s real-life experiences. The book mainly tells the story of Mary Ellen and her spouse, John Dakota, a retired Marine officer and commercial pilot, interpolated with the narratives of the couples she has interviewed. It offers a rare look into the lives of these couples, revealing insights as to the rationales why some people choose their mates outside their race - a portrait of motive, intent, and personal choice.*The real names of the pairs are withheld but the experiences shared are authentic and real. Mary Ellen, who served in the US Army as a medical specialist and an Army recruiter, is a retired insurance professional. With her husband she*enjoys traveling, attending car races, dining out, outdoor concerts, reading, walking, sightseeing, and just hanging out with each other. Mary Ellen,*born in Springfield, Illinois, grew up in Vandalia, Missouri.*Because her passion since her retirement is writing non-fiction books, she is working on her second non-fiction book.

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