Author: FERDINANDO FREGA
Publisher: FERDINANDO FREGA
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Throughout our lives, we have all had big dreams, ambitious ideas, and burning hopes. However, reality often presents us with challenges and obstacles that force us to change our plans and reconsider our expectations. The Broken Dreams Club was born from this context: a place where we explore stories of people who, despite seeing their dreams shattered, found a way to get back up, reinvent themselves, and find new meaning. The stories collected in this book are not only testimonies of disappointments, but also of resilience, humor and wisdom. Through these stories, we want to show how broken dreams can become opportunities for growth and transformation, and how irony and laughter can accompany us even in the most difficult moments. Each story is a journey through the experiences of ordinary people who, like many of us, have faced the collapse of their aspirations and have had to deal with reality. Life, with its ups and downs, teaches us that even in the moments of greatest discouragement, we can find a guiding light. The secret is in the way we choose to respond to adversity: with resilience, creativity and, sometimes, a pinch of irony. It is in moments of failure that we discover our true strengths, and often, these same moments become the foundation on which to build new dreams and new opportunities. Welcome to the Broken Dreams Club , where every dream, even if broken, contributes to building a unique mosaic of experiences and teachings. Here, I celebrate inner strength, the ability to adapt, and the beauty of second chances. Each chapter is a testimony of how, through sharing and reflection, we can transform our falls into springboards to new goals. Be inspired by the stories of those who have found light in the shadows and transformed difficulties into new possibilities. In this journey together, we will discover that true victory lies not in realizing every dream, but in finding meaning and joy in every step of our journey.
THE CLUB OF BROKEN DREAMS: "Stories of Lost Dreams and Sudden Rediscoveries"
Author: FERDINANDO FREGA
Publisher: FERDINANDO FREGA
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Throughout our lives, we have all had big dreams, ambitious ideas, and burning hopes. However, reality often presents us with challenges and obstacles that force us to change our plans and reconsider our expectations. The Broken Dreams Club was born from this context: a place where we explore stories of people who, despite seeing their dreams shattered, found a way to get back up, reinvent themselves, and find new meaning. The stories collected in this book are not only testimonies of disappointments, but also of resilience, humor and wisdom. Through these stories, we want to show how broken dreams can become opportunities for growth and transformation, and how irony and laughter can accompany us even in the most difficult moments. Each story is a journey through the experiences of ordinary people who, like many of us, have faced the collapse of their aspirations and have had to deal with reality. Life, with its ups and downs, teaches us that even in the moments of greatest discouragement, we can find a guiding light. The secret is in the way we choose to respond to adversity: with resilience, creativity and, sometimes, a pinch of irony. It is in moments of failure that we discover our true strengths, and often, these same moments become the foundation on which to build new dreams and new opportunities. Welcome to the Broken Dreams Club , where every dream, even if broken, contributes to building a unique mosaic of experiences and teachings. Here, I celebrate inner strength, the ability to adapt, and the beauty of second chances. Each chapter is a testimony of how, through sharing and reflection, we can transform our falls into springboards to new goals. Be inspired by the stories of those who have found light in the shadows and transformed difficulties into new possibilities. In this journey together, we will discover that true victory lies not in realizing every dream, but in finding meaning and joy in every step of our journey.
Publisher: FERDINANDO FREGA
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Throughout our lives, we have all had big dreams, ambitious ideas, and burning hopes. However, reality often presents us with challenges and obstacles that force us to change our plans and reconsider our expectations. The Broken Dreams Club was born from this context: a place where we explore stories of people who, despite seeing their dreams shattered, found a way to get back up, reinvent themselves, and find new meaning. The stories collected in this book are not only testimonies of disappointments, but also of resilience, humor and wisdom. Through these stories, we want to show how broken dreams can become opportunities for growth and transformation, and how irony and laughter can accompany us even in the most difficult moments. Each story is a journey through the experiences of ordinary people who, like many of us, have faced the collapse of their aspirations and have had to deal with reality. Life, with its ups and downs, teaches us that even in the moments of greatest discouragement, we can find a guiding light. The secret is in the way we choose to respond to adversity: with resilience, creativity and, sometimes, a pinch of irony. It is in moments of failure that we discover our true strengths, and often, these same moments become the foundation on which to build new dreams and new opportunities. Welcome to the Broken Dreams Club , where every dream, even if broken, contributes to building a unique mosaic of experiences and teachings. Here, I celebrate inner strength, the ability to adapt, and the beauty of second chances. Each chapter is a testimony of how, through sharing and reflection, we can transform our falls into springboards to new goals. Be inspired by the stories of those who have found light in the shadows and transformed difficulties into new possibilities. In this journey together, we will discover that true victory lies not in realizing every dream, but in finding meaning and joy in every step of our journey.
" KNOW THIRTY READINGS AND CHOOSE ONE "
Author: FERDINANDO FREGA
Publisher: FERDINANDO FREGA
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
In the contemporary literary scene, few figures emerge with the same incisiveness and innovation as Ferdinando Frega. With a revolutionary approach, he has captured the attention of critics and readers around the world. This book collects thirty premises, each representing a unique work that embodies the evolution of his narrative style and creativity. Ferdinando Frega's fresh writing model combines innovative narrative techniques with a deep understanding of character psychology. His ability to create complex plots and deep themes with compelling prose makes him a pioneer in the field. · Narrative Innovation: Ferdinando has revolutionized traditional narrative techniques, incorporating non-linear structures and multiple points of view for dynamic and engaging reading. · Psychological Depth: His characters are realistic and multidimensional, reflecting a deep understanding of the human condition. · Reader Engagement: Ferdinando captures the reader's attention with suspense, punchy dialogue, and vivid descriptions. His stories leave the reader thinking for a long time. Quotes: · "In every story I write, I try to reflect the nuances of real life, because it is in the small everyday truths that the true essence of humanity lies." · "Writing is an act of love towards life. Every word, every sentence is a piece of soul that I share with my readers." · "Storytelling is not just telling a story but creating a world in which the reader can immerse himself and find refuge from the complexities of life."
Publisher: FERDINANDO FREGA
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
In the contemporary literary scene, few figures emerge with the same incisiveness and innovation as Ferdinando Frega. With a revolutionary approach, he has captured the attention of critics and readers around the world. This book collects thirty premises, each representing a unique work that embodies the evolution of his narrative style and creativity. Ferdinando Frega's fresh writing model combines innovative narrative techniques with a deep understanding of character psychology. His ability to create complex plots and deep themes with compelling prose makes him a pioneer in the field. · Narrative Innovation: Ferdinando has revolutionized traditional narrative techniques, incorporating non-linear structures and multiple points of view for dynamic and engaging reading. · Psychological Depth: His characters are realistic and multidimensional, reflecting a deep understanding of the human condition. · Reader Engagement: Ferdinando captures the reader's attention with suspense, punchy dialogue, and vivid descriptions. His stories leave the reader thinking for a long time. Quotes: · "In every story I write, I try to reflect the nuances of real life, because it is in the small everyday truths that the true essence of humanity lies." · "Writing is an act of love towards life. Every word, every sentence is a piece of soul that I share with my readers." · "Storytelling is not just telling a story but creating a world in which the reader can immerse himself and find refuge from the complexities of life."
Malamander
Author: Thomas Taylor
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536210056
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A quirky, creepy fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea finds a colorful cast of characters in hot pursuit of a sea monster thought to convey a surprising gift. It’s winter in the town of Eerie-on-Sea, where the mist is thick and the salt spray is rattling the windows of the Grand Nautilus Hotel. Inside, young Herbert Lemon, Lost and Founder for the hotel, has an unexpected visitor. It seems that Violet Parma, a fearless girl around his age, lost her parents at the hotel when she was a baby, and she’s sure that the nervous Herbert is the only person who can help her find them. The trouble is, Violet is being pursued at that moment by a strange hook-handed man. And the town legend of the Malamander — a part-fish, part-human monster whose egg is said to make dreams come true — is rearing its scaly head. As various townspeople, some good-hearted, some nefarious, reveal themselves to be monster hunters on the sly, can Herbert and Violet elude them and discover what happened to Violet’s kin? This lighthearted, fantastical mystery, featuring black-and-white spot illustrations, kicks off a trilogy of fantasies set in the seaside town.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536210056
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A quirky, creepy fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea finds a colorful cast of characters in hot pursuit of a sea monster thought to convey a surprising gift. It’s winter in the town of Eerie-on-Sea, where the mist is thick and the salt spray is rattling the windows of the Grand Nautilus Hotel. Inside, young Herbert Lemon, Lost and Founder for the hotel, has an unexpected visitor. It seems that Violet Parma, a fearless girl around his age, lost her parents at the hotel when she was a baby, and she’s sure that the nervous Herbert is the only person who can help her find them. The trouble is, Violet is being pursued at that moment by a strange hook-handed man. And the town legend of the Malamander — a part-fish, part-human monster whose egg is said to make dreams come true — is rearing its scaly head. As various townspeople, some good-hearted, some nefarious, reveal themselves to be monster hunters on the sly, can Herbert and Violet elude them and discover what happened to Violet’s kin? This lighthearted, fantastical mystery, featuring black-and-white spot illustrations, kicks off a trilogy of fantasies set in the seaside town.
Farther and Wilder
Author: Blake Bailey
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307475522
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Charles Jackson’s novel The Lost Weekend—the story of five disastrous days in the life of an alcoholic—was published in 1944 to triumphant success. Although he tried to escape its legacy, Jackson is often remembered only as the author of this thinly veiled autobiography. In Farther & Wilder, the award-winning biographer of Richard Yates and John Cheever goes deeper, exploring Jackson’s life—from growing up in the scandal-plagued village of Newark, New York, to a career in Hollywood and friendships with everyone from Judy Garland and Billy Wilder to Thomas Mann and Mary McCarthy. This is the fascinating biography of a writer whose life and work encapsulated what it meant to be an addict and a closeted homosexual in mid-century America, and who was far ahead of his time in bringing these forbidden subjects into the popular discourse.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307475522
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Charles Jackson’s novel The Lost Weekend—the story of five disastrous days in the life of an alcoholic—was published in 1944 to triumphant success. Although he tried to escape its legacy, Jackson is often remembered only as the author of this thinly veiled autobiography. In Farther & Wilder, the award-winning biographer of Richard Yates and John Cheever goes deeper, exploring Jackson’s life—from growing up in the scandal-plagued village of Newark, New York, to a career in Hollywood and friendships with everyone from Judy Garland and Billy Wilder to Thomas Mann and Mary McCarthy. This is the fascinating biography of a writer whose life and work encapsulated what it meant to be an addict and a closeted homosexual in mid-century America, and who was far ahead of his time in bringing these forbidden subjects into the popular discourse.
Second Firsts
Author: Christina Rasmussen
Publisher:
ISBN: 1401940838
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Presents a guide for dealing with grief and loss, detailing five steps of healing that can lead to a lifestyle alignment with personal values and new possibilities for a re-engaged life. --Publisher's description.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1401940838
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Presents a guide for dealing with grief and loss, detailing five steps of healing that can lead to a lifestyle alignment with personal values and new possibilities for a re-engaged life. --Publisher's description.
Stoner
Author: John Williams
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1590179285
Category : Adultery
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
"Born the child of a poor farmer in Missouri, William Stoner is urged by his parents to study new agriculture techniques at the state university. Digging instead into the texts of Milton and Shakespeare, Stoner falls under the spell of the unexpected pleasures of English literature, and decides to make it his life. Stoner is the story of that life"--
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1590179285
Category : Adultery
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
"Born the child of a poor farmer in Missouri, William Stoner is urged by his parents to study new agriculture techniques at the state university. Digging instead into the texts of Milton and Shakespeare, Stoner falls under the spell of the unexpected pleasures of English literature, and decides to make it his life. Stoner is the story of that life"--
My Misspent Youth
Author: Meghan Daum
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250067693
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The cult classic essay collection from “one of the most emotionally exacting, mercilessly candid, deeply funny . . . writers of our time” (Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times Book Review). First published in 2001, My Misspent Youthcaptured a generation’s uneasy coming of age as the world made its chaotic way into a new millennium. It also established Meghan Daum as a leading literary voice, widely celebrated for her fresh, provocative approach to the hidden fault lines of America’s cultural landscape. From her New Yorker essays about the financial demands of big-city ambition and the ethereal, strangely old-fashioned allure of cyber-relationships to her dazzlingly hilarious riff about musical passions that give way to middle-brow paraphernalia, Daum delves into the center of things while closely examining the detritus that spills out along the way. With precision and well-balanced irony, Daum implicates herself as readily as she does the targets that fascinate and horrify her.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250067693
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The cult classic essay collection from “one of the most emotionally exacting, mercilessly candid, deeply funny . . . writers of our time” (Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times Book Review). First published in 2001, My Misspent Youthcaptured a generation’s uneasy coming of age as the world made its chaotic way into a new millennium. It also established Meghan Daum as a leading literary voice, widely celebrated for her fresh, provocative approach to the hidden fault lines of America’s cultural landscape. From her New Yorker essays about the financial demands of big-city ambition and the ethereal, strangely old-fashioned allure of cyber-relationships to her dazzlingly hilarious riff about musical passions that give way to middle-brow paraphernalia, Daum delves into the center of things while closely examining the detritus that spills out along the way. With precision and well-balanced irony, Daum implicates herself as readily as she does the targets that fascinate and horrify her.
Sophie's World
Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Love, Lucas
Author: Chantele Sedgwick
Publisher: Sky Pony
ISBN: 9781632204172
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A 2015 Whitney Award Nominee! A powerful story of loss, second chances, and first love, reminiscent of Sarah Dessen and John Green. When Oakley Nelson loses her older brother, Lucas, to cancer, she thinks she’ll never recover. Between her parents’ arguing and the battle she’s fighting with depression, she feels nothing inside but a hollow emptiness. When Mom suggests they spend a few months in California with Aunt Jo, Oakley isn’t sure a change of scenery will alter anything, but she’s willing to give it a try. In California, Oakley discovers a sort of safety and freedom in Aunt Jo’s beach house. Once they’re settled, Mom hands her a notebook full of letters addressed to her—from Lucas. As Oakley reads one each day, she realizes how much he loved her, and each letter challenges her to be better and to continue to enjoy her life. He wants her to move on. If only it were that easy. But then a surfer named Carson comes into her life, and Oakley is blindsided. He makes her feel again. As she lets him in, she is surprised by how much she cares for him, and that’s when things get complicated. How can she fall in love and be happy when Lucas never got the chance to do those very same things? With her brother’s dying words as guidance, Oakley knows she must learn to listen and trust again. But will she have to leave the past behind to find happiness in the future? Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Sky Pony
ISBN: 9781632204172
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A 2015 Whitney Award Nominee! A powerful story of loss, second chances, and first love, reminiscent of Sarah Dessen and John Green. When Oakley Nelson loses her older brother, Lucas, to cancer, she thinks she’ll never recover. Between her parents’ arguing and the battle she’s fighting with depression, she feels nothing inside but a hollow emptiness. When Mom suggests they spend a few months in California with Aunt Jo, Oakley isn’t sure a change of scenery will alter anything, but she’s willing to give it a try. In California, Oakley discovers a sort of safety and freedom in Aunt Jo’s beach house. Once they’re settled, Mom hands her a notebook full of letters addressed to her—from Lucas. As Oakley reads one each day, she realizes how much he loved her, and each letter challenges her to be better and to continue to enjoy her life. He wants her to move on. If only it were that easy. But then a surfer named Carson comes into her life, and Oakley is blindsided. He makes her feel again. As she lets him in, she is surprised by how much she cares for him, and that’s when things get complicated. How can she fall in love and be happy when Lucas never got the chance to do those very same things? With her brother’s dying words as guidance, Oakley knows she must learn to listen and trust again. But will she have to leave the past behind to find happiness in the future? Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Crossing the Pressure Line
Author: Laura Anne Bird
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645383376
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Clare Burch has just lost the person she loves most in the world. She wonders if her feelings of sorrow and self-blame over her grandfather's death will ever go away. Out of the blue, a special request sends Clare on a journey from her home in Chicago to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. She knows that she must honor Grandpa Anthony's last wishes, even though they completely upend her summertime plans. Clare heads to rural Alwyn with her little blind dog and a duffel bag full of worries. What will she do without her best friends and swim team? Who will take her fishing and spoil her with candy now that her grandfather is gone? And most important, is she strong enough to let him go, forever? During her summer up north, Clare stumbles upon the answers to her many questions. Even more, as she makes peace with why she couldn't save Grandpa Anthony, she ends up rescuing someone else from danger. Above all, Clare learns to listen to the courageous voice inside-and discovers just how tough she really is.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645383376
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Clare Burch has just lost the person she loves most in the world. She wonders if her feelings of sorrow and self-blame over her grandfather's death will ever go away. Out of the blue, a special request sends Clare on a journey from her home in Chicago to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. She knows that she must honor Grandpa Anthony's last wishes, even though they completely upend her summertime plans. Clare heads to rural Alwyn with her little blind dog and a duffel bag full of worries. What will she do without her best friends and swim team? Who will take her fishing and spoil her with candy now that her grandfather is gone? And most important, is she strong enough to let him go, forever? During her summer up north, Clare stumbles upon the answers to her many questions. Even more, as she makes peace with why she couldn't save Grandpa Anthony, she ends up rescuing someone else from danger. Above all, Clare learns to listen to the courageous voice inside-and discovers just how tough she really is.