Author: Robert Lichti
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525526081
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Robert Lichti started life as a happy boy, living on the family farm. Tragedy struck May 21, 1962, the day his father was killed and nothing would be the same again. Robert was there when it happened, but no one thought to ask the six-year-old boy his story. He was told to keep silent. Then fifty years later Robert decided he would be silent no more....
A Boy Kept Silent
Author: Robert Lichti
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525526081
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Robert Lichti started life as a happy boy, living on the family farm. Tragedy struck May 21, 1962, the day his father was killed and nothing would be the same again. Robert was there when it happened, but no one thought to ask the six-year-old boy his story. He was told to keep silent. Then fifty years later Robert decided he would be silent no more....
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525526081
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Robert Lichti started life as a happy boy, living on the family farm. Tragedy struck May 21, 1962, the day his father was killed and nothing would be the same again. Robert was there when it happened, but no one thought to ask the six-year-old boy his story. He was told to keep silent. Then fifty years later Robert decided he would be silent no more....
A Boy Kept Silent
Author: Robert Lichti
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525526073
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Robert Lichti started life as a happy boy, living on the family farm. Tragedy struck May 21, 1962, the day his father was killed and nothing would be the same again. Robert was there when it happened, but no one thought to ask the six-year-old boy his story. He was told to keep silent. Then fifty years later Robert decided he would be silent no more....
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525526073
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Robert Lichti started life as a happy boy, living on the family farm. Tragedy struck May 21, 1962, the day his father was killed and nothing would be the same again. Robert was there when it happened, but no one thought to ask the six-year-old boy his story. He was told to keep silent. Then fifty years later Robert decided he would be silent no more....
Boys Keep Swinging
Author: Jake Shears
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501140140
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
In this “exhilarating yet poignant account of one boy taking flight” (Shelf Awareness, starred review), one of rock music's most entrancing figures transforms the vividness of his musical world into an unforgettable literary account of overcoming the odds and finding his true voice. Long before hitting the stage as the lead singer of the iconic glam rock band Scissor Sisters, Jake Shears was Jason Sellards, a teenage boy living a fraught life, resulting in a difficult time in high school as his classmates bullied him and few teachers showed sympathy. It wasn’t until years later, while living and studying in New York City, that Jason would find his voice as an artist and, with a group of friends and musicians who were also thirsting for stardom and freedom, form the band Scissor Sisters. First performing in the smoky gay nightclubs of New York, then finding massive success in the United Kingdom, Scissor Sisters would become revered by the LGBTQ community, sell out venues worldwide, and win multiple accolades with hits like “Take Your Mama” and “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’,” as well as their cult-favorite cover of Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb.” “Brutally honest” (Elton John), candid, and courageous, Shears’s writing sings with the same powerful, spirited presence that he brings to his live performances. Boys Keep Swinging is “a wild, sexy, emotional ride through underground New York at the millennium. From the fringes to the top, it's a tale that speaks to the outsider in all of us” (Andy Cohen).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501140140
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
In this “exhilarating yet poignant account of one boy taking flight” (Shelf Awareness, starred review), one of rock music's most entrancing figures transforms the vividness of his musical world into an unforgettable literary account of overcoming the odds and finding his true voice. Long before hitting the stage as the lead singer of the iconic glam rock band Scissor Sisters, Jake Shears was Jason Sellards, a teenage boy living a fraught life, resulting in a difficult time in high school as his classmates bullied him and few teachers showed sympathy. It wasn’t until years later, while living and studying in New York City, that Jason would find his voice as an artist and, with a group of friends and musicians who were also thirsting for stardom and freedom, form the band Scissor Sisters. First performing in the smoky gay nightclubs of New York, then finding massive success in the United Kingdom, Scissor Sisters would become revered by the LGBTQ community, sell out venues worldwide, and win multiple accolades with hits like “Take Your Mama” and “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’,” as well as their cult-favorite cover of Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb.” “Brutally honest” (Elton John), candid, and courageous, Shears’s writing sings with the same powerful, spirited presence that he brings to his live performances. Boys Keep Swinging is “a wild, sexy, emotional ride through underground New York at the millennium. From the fringes to the top, it's a tale that speaks to the outsider in all of us” (Andy Cohen).
Silent Child
Author: Sarah A. Denzil
Publisher: Sarah A. Denzil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
In the summer of 2006, Emma Price watched helplessly as her six-year-old son's red coat was fished out of the River Ouse. It was the tragic story of the year - a little boy, Aiden, wandered away from school during a terrible flood, fell into the river, and drowned. His body was never recovered. Ten years later, Emma has finally rediscovered the joy in life. She's married, pregnant, and in control again... ... until Aiden returns. Too traumatized to speak, he raises endless questions and answers none. Only his body tells the story of his decade-long disappearance. The historic broken bones and injuries cast a mere glimpse into the horrors Aiden has experienced. Aiden never drowned. Aiden was taken. As Emma attempts to reconnect with her now teenage son, she must unmask the monster who took him away from her. But who, in their tiny village, could be capable of such a crime? It's Aiden who has the answers, but he cannot tell her the unspeakable. This dark and disturbing psychological novel is a page-turner you will not be able to put down. What readers are saying about Silent Child: "Everyone, buy this book, it's brilliant. I just kept reading it, instead of cleaning. Now I'm sad it's ended." "A tense, haunting story which I had to finish in one sitting." "What a fantastic read. Kept me on the edge of my seat 'til the end." "One of the best books I have read. I stayed up most of the night to read it." "I read this book from cover to cover in one sitting. It's been a long time since a book has captivated me so much to do that. Gripping and full of twists and turns."
Publisher: Sarah A. Denzil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
In the summer of 2006, Emma Price watched helplessly as her six-year-old son's red coat was fished out of the River Ouse. It was the tragic story of the year - a little boy, Aiden, wandered away from school during a terrible flood, fell into the river, and drowned. His body was never recovered. Ten years later, Emma has finally rediscovered the joy in life. She's married, pregnant, and in control again... ... until Aiden returns. Too traumatized to speak, he raises endless questions and answers none. Only his body tells the story of his decade-long disappearance. The historic broken bones and injuries cast a mere glimpse into the horrors Aiden has experienced. Aiden never drowned. Aiden was taken. As Emma attempts to reconnect with her now teenage son, she must unmask the monster who took him away from her. But who, in their tiny village, could be capable of such a crime? It's Aiden who has the answers, but he cannot tell her the unspeakable. This dark and disturbing psychological novel is a page-turner you will not be able to put down. What readers are saying about Silent Child: "Everyone, buy this book, it's brilliant. I just kept reading it, instead of cleaning. Now I'm sad it's ended." "A tense, haunting story which I had to finish in one sitting." "What a fantastic read. Kept me on the edge of my seat 'til the end." "One of the best books I have read. I stayed up most of the night to read it." "I read this book from cover to cover in one sitting. It's been a long time since a book has captivated me so much to do that. Gripping and full of twists and turns."
The Silent Patient
Author: Alex Michaelides
Publisher: Celadon Books
ISBN: 1250301718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....
Publisher: Celadon Books
ISBN: 1250301718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....
Remain Silent (Manon Bradshaw, Book 3)
Author: Susie Steiner
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008273820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIAR CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR AN UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘I'm so impressed I want to tell everyone... Police procedural with real imagination and heart, and a marvellous lightness of style and wit’ PHILIP PULLMAN
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008273820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIAR CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR AN UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘I'm so impressed I want to tell everyone... Police procedural with real imagination and heart, and a marvellous lightness of style and wit’ PHILIP PULLMAN
No Right to Remain Silent
Author: Lucinda Roy
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307451704
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The world watched in horror in April 2007 when Virginia Tech student Seung-Hui Cho went on a killing rampage that resulted in the deaths of thirty-two students and faculty members before he ended his own life. Former Virginia Tech English department chair and distinguished professor Lucinda Roy saw the tragedy unfold on the TV screen in her home and had a terrible realization. Cho was the student she had struggled to get to know–the loner who found speech torturous. After he had been formally asked to leave a poetry class in which he had shared incendiary work that seemed directed at his classmates and teacher, Roy began the difficult task of working one-on-one with him in a poetry tutorial. During those months, a year and a half before the massacre, Roy came to realize that Cho was more than just a disgruntled young adult experimenting with poetic license; he was, in her opinion, seriously depressed and in urgent need of intervention. But when Roy approached campus counseling as well as others in the university about Cho, she was repeatedly told that they could not intervene unless a student sought counseling voluntarily. Eventually, Roy’s efforts to persuade Cho to seek help worked. Unbelievably, on the three occasions he contacted the counseling center staff, he did not receive a comprehensive evaluation by them–a startling discovery Roy learned about after Cho’s death. More revelations were to follow. After responding to questions from the media and handing over information to law enforcement as instructed by Virginia Tech, Roy was shunned by the administration. Papers documenting Cho’s interactions with campus counseling were lost. The university was suddenly on the defensive. Was the university, in fact, partially responsible for the tragedy because of the bureaucratic red tape involved in obtaining assistance for students with mental illness, or was it just, like many colleges, woefully underfunded and therefore underequipped to respond to such cases? Who was Seung-Hui Cho? Was he fully protected under the constitutional right to freedom of speech, or did his writing and behavior present serious potential threats that should have resulted in immediate intervention? How can we balance students’ individual freedom with the need to protect the community? These are the questions that have haunted Roy since that terrible day. No Right to Remain Silent is one teacher’s cri de coeur–her dire warning that given the same situation today, two years later, the ending would be no less terrifying and no less tragic.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307451704
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The world watched in horror in April 2007 when Virginia Tech student Seung-Hui Cho went on a killing rampage that resulted in the deaths of thirty-two students and faculty members before he ended his own life. Former Virginia Tech English department chair and distinguished professor Lucinda Roy saw the tragedy unfold on the TV screen in her home and had a terrible realization. Cho was the student she had struggled to get to know–the loner who found speech torturous. After he had been formally asked to leave a poetry class in which he had shared incendiary work that seemed directed at his classmates and teacher, Roy began the difficult task of working one-on-one with him in a poetry tutorial. During those months, a year and a half before the massacre, Roy came to realize that Cho was more than just a disgruntled young adult experimenting with poetic license; he was, in her opinion, seriously depressed and in urgent need of intervention. But when Roy approached campus counseling as well as others in the university about Cho, she was repeatedly told that they could not intervene unless a student sought counseling voluntarily. Eventually, Roy’s efforts to persuade Cho to seek help worked. Unbelievably, on the three occasions he contacted the counseling center staff, he did not receive a comprehensive evaluation by them–a startling discovery Roy learned about after Cho’s death. More revelations were to follow. After responding to questions from the media and handing over information to law enforcement as instructed by Virginia Tech, Roy was shunned by the administration. Papers documenting Cho’s interactions with campus counseling were lost. The university was suddenly on the defensive. Was the university, in fact, partially responsible for the tragedy because of the bureaucratic red tape involved in obtaining assistance for students with mental illness, or was it just, like many colleges, woefully underfunded and therefore underequipped to respond to such cases? Who was Seung-Hui Cho? Was he fully protected under the constitutional right to freedom of speech, or did his writing and behavior present serious potential threats that should have resulted in immediate intervention? How can we balance students’ individual freedom with the need to protect the community? These are the questions that have haunted Roy since that terrible day. No Right to Remain Silent is one teacher’s cri de coeur–her dire warning that given the same situation today, two years later, the ending would be no less terrifying and no less tragic.
Inda
Author: Sherwood Smith
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1101043725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
“A first-rate fantasy novel” that blends military fantasy with courtly politics, vast worldbuilding, and a diverse cast of characters (Orson Scott Card, New York Times–bestselling author of Ender's Game) The first book in the acclaimed Inda series, set within Sherwood Smith’s epic fantasy universe, Sartorias-deles Indevan-Dal is the second son of the Prince and Princess of Choraed Elgaer, destined to become his elder brother Tanrid'’ Shield Arm—his military champion. Like all second sons, he is to be privately trained at home by Tanrid, the brother whose lands he will one day protect. When the King’s Voice comes to summon Inda to the Military Academy, he might well feel foreboding, or even fear—war is imminent—yet youthful Inda feels only excitement. But there are things that Tanrid hasn’t prepared him for, and Inda will soon learn that the greatest threats to his safety will not come from foreign enemies, but from supposed allies within his own country.
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1101043725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
“A first-rate fantasy novel” that blends military fantasy with courtly politics, vast worldbuilding, and a diverse cast of characters (Orson Scott Card, New York Times–bestselling author of Ender's Game) The first book in the acclaimed Inda series, set within Sherwood Smith’s epic fantasy universe, Sartorias-deles Indevan-Dal is the second son of the Prince and Princess of Choraed Elgaer, destined to become his elder brother Tanrid'’ Shield Arm—his military champion. Like all second sons, he is to be privately trained at home by Tanrid, the brother whose lands he will one day protect. When the King’s Voice comes to summon Inda to the Military Academy, he might well feel foreboding, or even fear—war is imminent—yet youthful Inda feels only excitement. But there are things that Tanrid hasn’t prepared him for, and Inda will soon learn that the greatest threats to his safety will not come from foreign enemies, but from supposed allies within his own country.
The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy
Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 2423
Book Description
The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy is a captivating compilation of literary gems that showcase Tolstoy's unparalleled storytelling ability and deep insight into the human condition. Each story delves into themes of love, morality, and existentialism, with rich character development and intricate plots that keep readers engaged till the last page. Tolstoy's narrative style is both vivid and introspective, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century Russian society while exploring timeless universal truths. This collection is a must-read for any lover of classic literature, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers of all time. Leo Tolstoy, known for his epic novels such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, drew inspiration for his short stories from his own life experiences and observations of the world around him. His keen eye for detail and profound philosophical outlook are evident in each tale, making them not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. I highly recommend The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy to anyone seeking profound insights into the human experience and a masterful display of storytelling. This collection is a timeless masterpiece that will leave a lasting impact on readers of all generations.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 2423
Book Description
The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy is a captivating compilation of literary gems that showcase Tolstoy's unparalleled storytelling ability and deep insight into the human condition. Each story delves into themes of love, morality, and existentialism, with rich character development and intricate plots that keep readers engaged till the last page. Tolstoy's narrative style is both vivid and introspective, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century Russian society while exploring timeless universal truths. This collection is a must-read for any lover of classic literature, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers of all time. Leo Tolstoy, known for his epic novels such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, drew inspiration for his short stories from his own life experiences and observations of the world around him. His keen eye for detail and profound philosophical outlook are evident in each tale, making them not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. I highly recommend The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy to anyone seeking profound insights into the human experience and a masterful display of storytelling. This collection is a timeless masterpiece that will leave a lasting impact on readers of all generations.
Leo Tolstoy: The Complete Novels (The Greatest Novelists of All Time – Book 4)
Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4120
Book Description
Leo Tolstoy's 'The Complete Novels' is a literary masterpiece that encompasses all of Tolstoy's major works including 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. Known for his realistic portrayals of Russian society and intricate character development, Tolstoy's writing style exemplifies the 19th-century literary realism movement. His novels delve into timeless themes such as love, war, and the search for meaning in life, making them not only captivating reads but also valuable reflections on the human experience. With rich, descriptive prose and thought-provoking narratives, Tolstoy's novels continue to be celebrated for their depth and complexity. Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer and philosopher, was deeply influenced by his own life experiences, which led him to explore themes of morality, spirituality, and social justice in his works. His commitment to truth and social change shines through in his writing, making his novels both enlightening and inspiring for readers. I highly recommend 'Leo Tolstoy: The Complete Novels' to anyone seeking a profound literary experience and an insight into one of the greatest novelists of all time.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4120
Book Description
Leo Tolstoy's 'The Complete Novels' is a literary masterpiece that encompasses all of Tolstoy's major works including 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. Known for his realistic portrayals of Russian society and intricate character development, Tolstoy's writing style exemplifies the 19th-century literary realism movement. His novels delve into timeless themes such as love, war, and the search for meaning in life, making them not only captivating reads but also valuable reflections on the human experience. With rich, descriptive prose and thought-provoking narratives, Tolstoy's novels continue to be celebrated for their depth and complexity. Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer and philosopher, was deeply influenced by his own life experiences, which led him to explore themes of morality, spirituality, and social justice in his works. His commitment to truth and social change shines through in his writing, making his novels both enlightening and inspiring for readers. I highly recommend 'Leo Tolstoy: The Complete Novels' to anyone seeking a profound literary experience and an insight into one of the greatest novelists of all time.