Author: Anastasia Hamel
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1626528969
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 837
Book Description
Stories My Grandmother Told Me by Anastasia Hamelis by no means an ordinary story.Her fascinatingly diverse life began in Greece and included long periodsspent in her grandmotherOCOs care while her parents searched for work.Ultimately, the young family moved to the United States, but AnastasiaOCOsheart was always with her beloved grandmother. Anastasia recalls that: Hearing my grandmother describe how myparents met and how their married life was full of turbulent times gaveme a better understanding of why they made some of their decisions.Her grandmotherOCOs patience in describing lifeOCOs events . . . was betterthan any book, better than any movie. It was real and all about ourfamily. AnastasiaOCOs own telling of those lifeOCOs events is a captivatingtale, as well as a beautiful tribute to a remarkable woman."
Tales My Grandma Told Me
Author: A. Wayne Gill
Publisher: A. Wayne Gill
ISBN: 097978560X
Category : Business
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Tales My Grandma Told Me - A Business Diversity Fable is a book in two parts. The first part is a fable about an African-American executive who inadvertently becomes an entrepreneur when he is laid off without warning. He quickly learns how to launch a company and how to operate within the world of corporate diversity programs. Guided by the voice of his deceased grandmother, he navigates the maze and learns that success is not dependent upon programs or ethnicity ? it comes from within, born of the kind of advice our grandmothers gave us. The second part is drawn from the author?s vast personal experience on the forefront of corporate diversity initiatives and presents success principles for corporations and minority business owners looking to grow to the next level. These are must-reads for any business person planning to thrive in an increasingly-diversified American marketplace.
Publisher: A. Wayne Gill
ISBN: 097978560X
Category : Business
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Tales My Grandma Told Me - A Business Diversity Fable is a book in two parts. The first part is a fable about an African-American executive who inadvertently becomes an entrepreneur when he is laid off without warning. He quickly learns how to launch a company and how to operate within the world of corporate diversity programs. Guided by the voice of his deceased grandmother, he navigates the maze and learns that success is not dependent upon programs or ethnicity ? it comes from within, born of the kind of advice our grandmothers gave us. The second part is drawn from the author?s vast personal experience on the forefront of corporate diversity initiatives and presents success principles for corporations and minority business owners looking to grow to the next level. These are must-reads for any business person planning to thrive in an increasingly-diversified American marketplace.
Stories My Grandmother Told Me
Author: Gabriela Maya Bernadett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1947951424
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The illuminating and deeply personal debut from Gabriela Maya Bernadett, Stories My Grandmother Told Me explores culture, race, and chosen family, set against the backdrop of the twentieth-century American Southwest. In a hilly Southern California suburb in the late twentieth century, Gabriela Maya Bernadett listens as her grandmother tells her a story. It’s the true story of Esther Small, the great-granddaughter of slaves, who became one of the few Black students to graduate from NYU in the 1940s. Having grown up in Harlem, Esther couldn’t imagine a better place to live; especially not somewhere in the American Southwest. But when she learns of a job teaching Native American children on a reservation, Esther decides to take a chance. She soon finds herself on a train to Fort Yuma, Arizona; unaware that each year, the Bureau of Indian Affairs kidnaps the native Tohono O’odham children from the reservation and forces them to be educated in the ‘ways of the White man.’ It doesn’t take long for Esther to notice how Fort Yuma parallels her own grandmother’s story as a slave in the South—the native children, constantly belittled by teachers and peers, are forced to perform manual labor for local farmers. One of two Black people in Fort Yuma, Esther feels isolated, never sure where she belongs in a community deeply divided between the White people and the Tohono O’odhams. John, the school bus driver and Tohono O’odham tribe member, is one of the only people she connects with. Friendship slowly grows into love, and together, Esther and John navigate a changing America. Seamlessly weaving in the present day with the past, Stories My Grandmother Told Me blends a woman’s memory of her life, and that woman’s granddaughter’s memories of how she heard these stories growing up. Bernadett’s captivating narrative explores themes of identity, tradition, and belonging, showing what it really means to exist in a multicultural America.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1947951424
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The illuminating and deeply personal debut from Gabriela Maya Bernadett, Stories My Grandmother Told Me explores culture, race, and chosen family, set against the backdrop of the twentieth-century American Southwest. In a hilly Southern California suburb in the late twentieth century, Gabriela Maya Bernadett listens as her grandmother tells her a story. It’s the true story of Esther Small, the great-granddaughter of slaves, who became one of the few Black students to graduate from NYU in the 1940s. Having grown up in Harlem, Esther couldn’t imagine a better place to live; especially not somewhere in the American Southwest. But when she learns of a job teaching Native American children on a reservation, Esther decides to take a chance. She soon finds herself on a train to Fort Yuma, Arizona; unaware that each year, the Bureau of Indian Affairs kidnaps the native Tohono O’odham children from the reservation and forces them to be educated in the ‘ways of the White man.’ It doesn’t take long for Esther to notice how Fort Yuma parallels her own grandmother’s story as a slave in the South—the native children, constantly belittled by teachers and peers, are forced to perform manual labor for local farmers. One of two Black people in Fort Yuma, Esther feels isolated, never sure where she belongs in a community deeply divided between the White people and the Tohono O’odhams. John, the school bus driver and Tohono O’odham tribe member, is one of the only people she connects with. Friendship slowly grows into love, and together, Esther and John navigate a changing America. Seamlessly weaving in the present day with the past, Stories My Grandmother Told Me blends a woman’s memory of her life, and that woman’s granddaughter’s memories of how she heard these stories growing up. Bernadett’s captivating narrative explores themes of identity, tradition, and belonging, showing what it really means to exist in a multicultural America.
Fairy Tales My Grandma Told Me
Author: Johnny Williams
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
When I was 13, my Grandma would babysit, even though I was just about the age I didn't need one. She knew I was gay, and we would watch movies, and order pizza. Then she would put me to bed with a fairy tale. Now, she changed them to be gay themed, for me. She was also crazy funny. And slightly off color. And was kinda like Aunt Clara from Bewitched. I never knew what to expect. To say I laughed like a lunatic would be an understatement. I have recreated as much as I could remember of her funny attempts in her wild way to make me feel that it was okay, to grow up and dream about finding a prince of my own. If I wanted to. I added my own spin to make them even funnier. Warning: These are gay comedy stories. With adult language and situations. Expect the unexpected, but laugh a lot I hope.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
When I was 13, my Grandma would babysit, even though I was just about the age I didn't need one. She knew I was gay, and we would watch movies, and order pizza. Then she would put me to bed with a fairy tale. Now, she changed them to be gay themed, for me. She was also crazy funny. And slightly off color. And was kinda like Aunt Clara from Bewitched. I never knew what to expect. To say I laughed like a lunatic would be an understatement. I have recreated as much as I could remember of her funny attempts in her wild way to make me feel that it was okay, to grow up and dream about finding a prince of my own. If I wanted to. I added my own spin to make them even funnier. Warning: These are gay comedy stories. With adult language and situations. Expect the unexpected, but laugh a lot I hope.
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
Author: Fredrik Backman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501115073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A cloth bag containing 10 paperback copies of the title, 1 large print edition, 1 audio book, that may also include a folder with sign out sheets.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501115073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A cloth bag containing 10 paperback copies of the title, 1 large print edition, 1 audio book, that may also include a folder with sign out sheets.
A Simple Girl
Author: Josh Flagg
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781439265697
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The incredible rags to riches life story of a Holocaust survivor.
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781439265697
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The incredible rags to riches life story of a Holocaust survivor.
My Grandma and Me
Author: Mina Javaherbin
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536246387
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
“A celebration of specific manifestations of universal love. . . . A deep and beautiful book modeling grandmothers as heroines.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home filled with familial adoration.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536246387
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
“A celebration of specific manifestations of universal love. . . . A deep and beautiful book modeling grandmothers as heroines.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home filled with familial adoration.
Al Capone
Author: Diane Capone
Publisher: Troy Book Makers
ISBN: 9781614685395
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
"At last! An engrossingly honest insider's tale of the part of Al Capone's life that mattered most to him, life with his wife, son, and four granddaughters. Diane Patricia Capone, the granddaughter who was with him almost every day throughout his final years, has supplemented her childhood memories with many previously unknown revelations told to her as an adult by her father and grandmother. Al's beloved wife, Mae, and with her readings in the extensive private diaries kept by her own mother, Diana Casey Capone. It is a fascinating tale, and must-reading for anyone who wishes to understand the complex life of the legendary American icon who was Al Capone." -Deirde Bair received the National Book Award among her many honors, and is the author most recently of Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend."This is an important, heartfelt story, told honestly and solidly organized around the lives of Alphonse Capons, his wife, and his direct descendants. It answers a number of major historical questions and has a credibility which readers will immediately recognize because it is written by Al Capone's granddaughter Diane. It is based on what her grandmother, Mae Capone, told her in many conversations they had over the years, and it is supported by various documents in the family's possession, other evidence (including DNA tests), and personal photos. As much as this book needed to be written, it needs to be read. It is the first of its kind - a factual account of Al Capone's personal life by one of his relatives." -John J. Binder, author of Al Capone's Beer Wars and The Chicago Outfit.For the first time, the true stories of Al Capone's private life written by his granddaughter, Diane Patricia Capone. Now living with her husband in the Sierra Foothills of North California, Diane is sharing her grandparent's story. After a lifetime of keeping quiet about their private lives, she shares about passion, betrayal, heartbreak and ultimately, hope, forgiveness and a love that never died.
Publisher: Troy Book Makers
ISBN: 9781614685395
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
"At last! An engrossingly honest insider's tale of the part of Al Capone's life that mattered most to him, life with his wife, son, and four granddaughters. Diane Patricia Capone, the granddaughter who was with him almost every day throughout his final years, has supplemented her childhood memories with many previously unknown revelations told to her as an adult by her father and grandmother. Al's beloved wife, Mae, and with her readings in the extensive private diaries kept by her own mother, Diana Casey Capone. It is a fascinating tale, and must-reading for anyone who wishes to understand the complex life of the legendary American icon who was Al Capone." -Deirde Bair received the National Book Award among her many honors, and is the author most recently of Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend."This is an important, heartfelt story, told honestly and solidly organized around the lives of Alphonse Capons, his wife, and his direct descendants. It answers a number of major historical questions and has a credibility which readers will immediately recognize because it is written by Al Capone's granddaughter Diane. It is based on what her grandmother, Mae Capone, told her in many conversations they had over the years, and it is supported by various documents in the family's possession, other evidence (including DNA tests), and personal photos. As much as this book needed to be written, it needs to be read. It is the first of its kind - a factual account of Al Capone's personal life by one of his relatives." -John J. Binder, author of Al Capone's Beer Wars and The Chicago Outfit.For the first time, the true stories of Al Capone's private life written by his granddaughter, Diane Patricia Capone. Now living with her husband in the Sierra Foothills of North California, Diane is sharing her grandparent's story. After a lifetime of keeping quiet about their private lives, she shares about passion, betrayal, heartbreak and ultimately, hope, forgiveness and a love that never died.
Stories My Father Told Me
Author: Helen Zughaib
Publisher: Cune Press Classics
ISBN: 9781951082659
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher: Cune Press Classics
ISBN: 9781951082659
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me
Author: Mia X
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781709858130
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Legendary recording artist Mia X who was the first lady of multi-platinum record label No Limit Records. Has released her cookbook/memoir filled with memories from her childhood all the way through her musical career. As well as sharing some of her delicious recipes. The cookbook/memoir is an ode to her late grandmother. Who she fondly calls Mamaw. Mamaw had a big hand in raising Mia. She had a straightforward lace with raw gritty cuss words at times approach to life. Things My Grandma Told Me. Things My Grandma Showed Me will have you laughing crying quoting Mamaw and cooking.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781709858130
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Legendary recording artist Mia X who was the first lady of multi-platinum record label No Limit Records. Has released her cookbook/memoir filled with memories from her childhood all the way through her musical career. As well as sharing some of her delicious recipes. The cookbook/memoir is an ode to her late grandmother. Who she fondly calls Mamaw. Mamaw had a big hand in raising Mia. She had a straightforward lace with raw gritty cuss words at times approach to life. Things My Grandma Told Me. Things My Grandma Showed Me will have you laughing crying quoting Mamaw and cooking.
Karma
Author: Sudha Murty
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184756038
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don’t you too join in the fun.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184756038
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don’t you too join in the fun.