Author: Ruth Vander Zee
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
After many years of watching the solemn lighting of seven candles at Rosh Hashanah, Eli finally learns how those candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania.
Eli Remembers
Author: Ruth Vander Zee
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
After many years of watching the solemn lighting of seven candles at Rosh Hashanah, Eli finally learns how those candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania.
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
After many years of watching the solemn lighting of seven candles at Rosh Hashanah, Eli finally learns how those candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania.
The Lady in Red
Author: Shirley Elizabeth Brumfield
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664144285
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
MY STORY IS about an addict whose name is Elijah Wayne Jackson, Eli for short. This has many characters, mainly drug addicts. I have woven the Lady in Red on the assumption that she is a product of his paranoia. The story line, I hope, will bring the public to an awareness of addicts and the things they do when they are high and ingesting drugs. The story is very explicit and complete with mystery and science fiction overtures. My story takes place in a ghetto in Brooklyn, New York, around the late 1980s, a time when crack cocaine was strongly used. Although other addicts and their highs are being depicted, it is only to give the reader a sense of how things play out in the drug world as opposed to the real world. Basically, I am trying to bring science fiction to the ghetto in a more believable sense. Along with the mystery of the Lady in Red, there is another main character that comes into play, and his name is James. James is a mystery within himself. To go into more detail about my story and its characters, you will just have to read my story.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664144285
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
MY STORY IS about an addict whose name is Elijah Wayne Jackson, Eli for short. This has many characters, mainly drug addicts. I have woven the Lady in Red on the assumption that she is a product of his paranoia. The story line, I hope, will bring the public to an awareness of addicts and the things they do when they are high and ingesting drugs. The story is very explicit and complete with mystery and science fiction overtures. My story takes place in a ghetto in Brooklyn, New York, around the late 1980s, a time when crack cocaine was strongly used. Although other addicts and their highs are being depicted, it is only to give the reader a sense of how things play out in the drug world as opposed to the real world. Basically, I am trying to bring science fiction to the ghetto in a more believable sense. Along with the mystery of the Lady in Red, there is another main character that comes into play, and his name is James. James is a mystery within himself. To go into more detail about my story and its characters, you will just have to read my story.
Afterglow
Author: Grist
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620977702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Hopeful and forward-looking futuristic short stories that explore how the power of storytelling can help create the world we need “This is a glorious book that challenges our conceptions of bookmaking as much as it questions our conceptions of world-building. We, as earthlings, will be better to the earth after experiencing this book. That is not hyperbole.” —New York Times bestselling author Kiese Laymon Afterglow is a stunning collection of original short stories in which writers from many different backgrounds envision a radically different climate future. Published in collaboration with Grist, a nonprofit media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions, these stirring tales expand our ability to imagine a better world. Inspired by cutting-edge literary movements, such as Afrofuturism, hopepunk, and solarpunk, Afterglow imagines intersectional worlds in which no one is left behind—where humanity prioritizes equitable climate solutions and continued service to one’s community. Whether through abundance or adaptation, reform, or a new understanding of survival, these stories offer flickers of hope, even joy, as they provide a springboard for exploring how fiction can help create a better reality. Afterglow welcomes a diverse range of new voices into the climate conversation to envision the next 180 years of equitable climate progress. A creative work rooted in the realities of our present crisis, Afterglow presents a new way to think about the climate emergency—one that blazes a path to a clean, green, and more just future.
Publisher: The New Press
ISBN: 1620977702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Hopeful and forward-looking futuristic short stories that explore how the power of storytelling can help create the world we need “This is a glorious book that challenges our conceptions of bookmaking as much as it questions our conceptions of world-building. We, as earthlings, will be better to the earth after experiencing this book. That is not hyperbole.” —New York Times bestselling author Kiese Laymon Afterglow is a stunning collection of original short stories in which writers from many different backgrounds envision a radically different climate future. Published in collaboration with Grist, a nonprofit media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions, these stirring tales expand our ability to imagine a better world. Inspired by cutting-edge literary movements, such as Afrofuturism, hopepunk, and solarpunk, Afterglow imagines intersectional worlds in which no one is left behind—where humanity prioritizes equitable climate solutions and continued service to one’s community. Whether through abundance or adaptation, reform, or a new understanding of survival, these stories offer flickers of hope, even joy, as they provide a springboard for exploring how fiction can help create a better reality. Afterglow welcomes a diverse range of new voices into the climate conversation to envision the next 180 years of equitable climate progress. A creative work rooted in the realities of our present crisis, Afterglow presents a new way to think about the climate emergency—one that blazes a path to a clean, green, and more just future.
A Church of Her Own
Author: Sarah Sentilles
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156033329
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Thirty years after the first group of women was ordained by the Episcopal Church, women are among some of the most vital and successful ministers in all Protestant denominations, even as churches struggle to hold on to their members. Sarah Sentilles enters the lives of female ministers women of various ages and races, in a range of churches to paint the first real portrait of what it's like to serve as a woman of faith today. Sometimes triumphant, sometimes hilarious, sometimes painful, their stories take us from their calls to the pulpit through their ordinations and service in congregations. These women show us how the church can be more welcoming to the women who are its lifeblood. And in their inspiring determination to perform the ministry to which they are called, no matter what the obstacles, we might well see the future of the church itself.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156033329
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Thirty years after the first group of women was ordained by the Episcopal Church, women are among some of the most vital and successful ministers in all Protestant denominations, even as churches struggle to hold on to their members. Sarah Sentilles enters the lives of female ministers women of various ages and races, in a range of churches to paint the first real portrait of what it's like to serve as a woman of faith today. Sometimes triumphant, sometimes hilarious, sometimes painful, their stories take us from their calls to the pulpit through their ordinations and service in congregations. These women show us how the church can be more welcoming to the women who are its lifeblood. And in their inspiring determination to perform the ministry to which they are called, no matter what the obstacles, we might well see the future of the church itself.
The Dream Thieves
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998419657
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The Dream Thieves Dream thieves steal people's aspirations until they encounter a dream so powerful, it threatens the fabric of their reality. In Summary: In "The Dream Thieves," the beautiful town of Aspira is shown to be a place where dreams are more than just scary images. This delicate balance is threatened by the Dream Thieves, mysterious beings from another world who eat dreams and disappear where happiness and creativity used to grow. In this case, Eli, a young resident of Aspira, is in the middle of a trip that will change his life. The Dream Thieves are interested in his visions because they are bright and full of healing and inspiration. This starts an epic story that will ultimately decide everyone's fate. As the story goes on, Eli's run-in with the Dream Thieves sets him on a mission to find out what dreams are really about and get back his stolen dreams. His journey shows how the dream and real worlds are complicatedly connected, and he has to find his way through a road full of danger, new discoveries, and the chance to meet new people. The Dream Thieves change from enemies to friends in the end because Eli keeps believing in the power of dreams and wants to make things right for everyone. Because they had hurt the Heart of Dreams, which is where all dream power in Aspira comes from, they set out to fix it. The most important part of the story is Eli's huge sacrifice: he gives up part of his own dream to save the dying Heart of Dreams. In both areas, it shows how powerfully personal dreams can affect the well-being of everyone. The Dream Thieves' future is changed by this brave and selfless act. Not only does it restore the flow of dreams, but it also forces them to become Protectors of Dreams, watching over the dream realm in case it is threatened again. The sad ending of "The Dream Thieves" is a bittersweet reminder of how dreams can bring about change, heal wounds, and bring people together. By following Eli's journey, readers are encouraged to think about how their own goals relate to reality and how they can work together to change it. Aspira wakes to a new era of peace and creativity. The story has a timeless lesson about how important it is to love and protect our dreams because they are the seeds from which amazing things can grow. Chapter 1: The Amazing Dream of Eli. This was the first dream of its kind that Eli had ever had. Not only was he drawn to the city's beautiful textures and bright colors, but he was also drawn to the never-ending thrill and freedom he felt as he explored this amazing world. If you remember Eli's dream, he was on top of a cloud and looked down at a city that seemed to defy gravity. They were connected by bridges that looked like they were made of light and hung loosely in the air. They were made of bright materials that he wasn't sure what they were. There were buses and flying cars buzzing around him in the sky. They darted between buildings like fish in a river. The animals that roamed the city streets and sky, on the other hand, were what made this dream unique. These animals weren't like other animals; they talked to people like people, telling stories about their adventures and meeting people who came by. Eli remembers seeing a dog that could run faster than the flying cars and a cat whose wings sounded like old stories and whose laughter could be heard in the wind. When Eli woke up, his heart was still racing from an exciting dream. He lay in bed for a while, holding on to the dim memories of the city in the sky and the people who lived there. When Eli opened his eyes, he thought he might be back in the dream because it felt so real and solid. Eli felt he had to talk about what he had seen, even though the dream details were blurring and scenes from his own room were taking their place. He wasn't sure if his friends would believe him when he told them about the flying city and the talking animals, or if they would just think it was another dream. However, Eli knew that this dream was different. It didn't seem like something out of his mind; it was like a doorway into a world that was linked to his own in some way. The town of Aspira, where Eli lived, needed some magic. It had slowly lost its shine and life, and now there was a pall of darkness around it. It was hard for the people of Aspira to live happy lives because their daily lives were so boring and hard. The streets of town were not as busy as they used to be, and kids laughing wasn't heard very often. Eli had always thought that Aspira was missing something, something that could bring back the wonder and joy that had faded over time. While Eli thought about his dream, he began to wonder if Aspira needed a reminder of the magic in the world, the magic that could make the town happy again. Eli hurried to meet his friends because he was excited and wanted to tell them about his idea. His passionate story about his dream, which included detailed accounts of floating buildings, flying cars, and animals that talked, wowed his coworkers. They paid close attention as Eli told them about a world full of magic and excitement. Aspira seemed to suddenly feel better as they sat together. The sadness that had been there seemed to lift, and a glimpse of hope and promise took its place. What Eli dreamed brought back the wonder and joy that his friends had lost for too long. They talked about their own dreams and told each other about strange animals and places they had seen in their sleep. They could believe in the impossible again after Eli's dream seemed to have opened a door. They thought that Eli's dream might not have been a dream at all as they talked. It could have been a challenge to them to find the magic in their own lives and bring it back to Aspira. In response to Eli's idea, they came up with a plan. Instead of in the sky, they were going to build their own flying city on Aspira. They would start with small projects like making models of flying structures and their own talking animals to bring some of Eli's ideas to life. Each project was meant to bring the wonder and happiness that Eli's dream had given them to as many people in the town as possible. It was their time to work when something amazing happened. Aspira's population grew because Eli and his friends were happy and interested. By stating their own goals and ideas, they added their knowledge and creativity to the movement that was already strong. The town slowly changed from being dead and boring to busy and creative. Paintings on the walls showed scenes from Eli's dream, and the talking animal statues in the town square made everyone happy. Eli's wonderful dream had started a movement in Aspira and given him a short break from real life. People in the town were told that magic isn't just in dreams, but also in the strength of groups and creativity. Aspira's streets went from being sad to being full of hope because of them. They brought Eli's skyscraper city to life. Eli realized that remembering what a place used to be is sometimes better than trying to change it. As the town began to come to life with the spirit of the dream, he realized this. Chapter 2: The Burglars in the Venereal Area It was dark and strange in the peaceful town of Aspira, and something bad was going on. The Dream Thieves, a name for a group of mysterious and interesting people, walked quietly through the streets. They moved through the darkness with a grace that was both beautiful and scary. Their presence was almost ghostly, and you could feel it more than see it. These were not your average thieves; instead, they were looking for the most valuable and mysterious things in people. What they hoped for. They used ethereal nets and gadgets from an unknown world to record the dreams of the people who slept in Aspira. They were driven by need, not greed or spite. Dreams were more than just mental illusions for them; they were an important part of their world, like how air and water are for us. In the Dream Thieves' country, people's dreams became real. Over time, this fabric had started to fray and fall apart, which put their world's future at risk. To fix it, they needed dreams from people, full of color and feeling. The Dream Thieves waited for the Aspira people to go to sleep every night so they could steal their dreams, which rose up like smoke. These dreams ranged from normal to strange, from vivid memories of the previous day to trips into the future to places no one had been before. For the Dream Thieves, every dream was an important resource because it gave them energy to keep their world going for a little while longer. As they moved around Aspira, the Dream Thieves worked quickly but with respect for the dreams they stole. They knew how much the things they stole were worth and how their acts had hurt the people they borrowed from. But they were in great need, and the survival of their country was in danger. Aspira started to change a little with each dream that was written down. People in town felt like their mornings were missing something, but they couldn't put their finger on it. The intense dreams they had seemed to fade, leaving them with an unsettling feeling of emptiness and pain. They felt like something had cast a shadow over who they were, making them less inspired, happy, and living. Even though there was ethereal silence after the Dream Thieves' visits, people in Aspira were getting restless. They talked in whispers about their dying dreams, telling stories of lost adventures at night and strangely sad mornings. Some people started to wonder if the Dream Thieves stories, which had been written off as lies before, might actually be true. Could there really be beings that only lived in people's dreams, wiping out wonder and imagination in the process? The thought scared and interested the people in the town, who were all interested in the mysterious people who walked the streets at night. The bad guys in this story, though, were not the Dream Thieves. In their society, taking dreams was not a crime, that was okay. It was a heavy duty that was taken on in the hopes that one day there would be no need to take from people, that their reality could be fixed, and that their worlds would be balanced again. They wished there was a way for everyone to live together and enjoy the beauty of dreams without putting anyone in danger or using up all their resources. During their nighttime walks, each dream they gathered had a whispered plea for peace, understanding, and a time when dreams can freely move between their world and the human world.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998419657
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The Dream Thieves Dream thieves steal people's aspirations until they encounter a dream so powerful, it threatens the fabric of their reality. In Summary: In "The Dream Thieves," the beautiful town of Aspira is shown to be a place where dreams are more than just scary images. This delicate balance is threatened by the Dream Thieves, mysterious beings from another world who eat dreams and disappear where happiness and creativity used to grow. In this case, Eli, a young resident of Aspira, is in the middle of a trip that will change his life. The Dream Thieves are interested in his visions because they are bright and full of healing and inspiration. This starts an epic story that will ultimately decide everyone's fate. As the story goes on, Eli's run-in with the Dream Thieves sets him on a mission to find out what dreams are really about and get back his stolen dreams. His journey shows how the dream and real worlds are complicatedly connected, and he has to find his way through a road full of danger, new discoveries, and the chance to meet new people. The Dream Thieves change from enemies to friends in the end because Eli keeps believing in the power of dreams and wants to make things right for everyone. Because they had hurt the Heart of Dreams, which is where all dream power in Aspira comes from, they set out to fix it. The most important part of the story is Eli's huge sacrifice: he gives up part of his own dream to save the dying Heart of Dreams. In both areas, it shows how powerfully personal dreams can affect the well-being of everyone. The Dream Thieves' future is changed by this brave and selfless act. Not only does it restore the flow of dreams, but it also forces them to become Protectors of Dreams, watching over the dream realm in case it is threatened again. The sad ending of "The Dream Thieves" is a bittersweet reminder of how dreams can bring about change, heal wounds, and bring people together. By following Eli's journey, readers are encouraged to think about how their own goals relate to reality and how they can work together to change it. Aspira wakes to a new era of peace and creativity. The story has a timeless lesson about how important it is to love and protect our dreams because they are the seeds from which amazing things can grow. Chapter 1: The Amazing Dream of Eli. This was the first dream of its kind that Eli had ever had. Not only was he drawn to the city's beautiful textures and bright colors, but he was also drawn to the never-ending thrill and freedom he felt as he explored this amazing world. If you remember Eli's dream, he was on top of a cloud and looked down at a city that seemed to defy gravity. They were connected by bridges that looked like they were made of light and hung loosely in the air. They were made of bright materials that he wasn't sure what they were. There were buses and flying cars buzzing around him in the sky. They darted between buildings like fish in a river. The animals that roamed the city streets and sky, on the other hand, were what made this dream unique. These animals weren't like other animals; they talked to people like people, telling stories about their adventures and meeting people who came by. Eli remembers seeing a dog that could run faster than the flying cars and a cat whose wings sounded like old stories and whose laughter could be heard in the wind. When Eli woke up, his heart was still racing from an exciting dream. He lay in bed for a while, holding on to the dim memories of the city in the sky and the people who lived there. When Eli opened his eyes, he thought he might be back in the dream because it felt so real and solid. Eli felt he had to talk about what he had seen, even though the dream details were blurring and scenes from his own room were taking their place. He wasn't sure if his friends would believe him when he told them about the flying city and the talking animals, or if they would just think it was another dream. However, Eli knew that this dream was different. It didn't seem like something out of his mind; it was like a doorway into a world that was linked to his own in some way. The town of Aspira, where Eli lived, needed some magic. It had slowly lost its shine and life, and now there was a pall of darkness around it. It was hard for the people of Aspira to live happy lives because their daily lives were so boring and hard. The streets of town were not as busy as they used to be, and kids laughing wasn't heard very often. Eli had always thought that Aspira was missing something, something that could bring back the wonder and joy that had faded over time. While Eli thought about his dream, he began to wonder if Aspira needed a reminder of the magic in the world, the magic that could make the town happy again. Eli hurried to meet his friends because he was excited and wanted to tell them about his idea. His passionate story about his dream, which included detailed accounts of floating buildings, flying cars, and animals that talked, wowed his coworkers. They paid close attention as Eli told them about a world full of magic and excitement. Aspira seemed to suddenly feel better as they sat together. The sadness that had been there seemed to lift, and a glimpse of hope and promise took its place. What Eli dreamed brought back the wonder and joy that his friends had lost for too long. They talked about their own dreams and told each other about strange animals and places they had seen in their sleep. They could believe in the impossible again after Eli's dream seemed to have opened a door. They thought that Eli's dream might not have been a dream at all as they talked. It could have been a challenge to them to find the magic in their own lives and bring it back to Aspira. In response to Eli's idea, they came up with a plan. Instead of in the sky, they were going to build their own flying city on Aspira. They would start with small projects like making models of flying structures and their own talking animals to bring some of Eli's ideas to life. Each project was meant to bring the wonder and happiness that Eli's dream had given them to as many people in the town as possible. It was their time to work when something amazing happened. Aspira's population grew because Eli and his friends were happy and interested. By stating their own goals and ideas, they added their knowledge and creativity to the movement that was already strong. The town slowly changed from being dead and boring to busy and creative. Paintings on the walls showed scenes from Eli's dream, and the talking animal statues in the town square made everyone happy. Eli's wonderful dream had started a movement in Aspira and given him a short break from real life. People in the town were told that magic isn't just in dreams, but also in the strength of groups and creativity. Aspira's streets went from being sad to being full of hope because of them. They brought Eli's skyscraper city to life. Eli realized that remembering what a place used to be is sometimes better than trying to change it. As the town began to come to life with the spirit of the dream, he realized this. Chapter 2: The Burglars in the Venereal Area It was dark and strange in the peaceful town of Aspira, and something bad was going on. The Dream Thieves, a name for a group of mysterious and interesting people, walked quietly through the streets. They moved through the darkness with a grace that was both beautiful and scary. Their presence was almost ghostly, and you could feel it more than see it. These were not your average thieves; instead, they were looking for the most valuable and mysterious things in people. What they hoped for. They used ethereal nets and gadgets from an unknown world to record the dreams of the people who slept in Aspira. They were driven by need, not greed or spite. Dreams were more than just mental illusions for them; they were an important part of their world, like how air and water are for us. In the Dream Thieves' country, people's dreams became real. Over time, this fabric had started to fray and fall apart, which put their world's future at risk. To fix it, they needed dreams from people, full of color and feeling. The Dream Thieves waited for the Aspira people to go to sleep every night so they could steal their dreams, which rose up like smoke. These dreams ranged from normal to strange, from vivid memories of the previous day to trips into the future to places no one had been before. For the Dream Thieves, every dream was an important resource because it gave them energy to keep their world going for a little while longer. As they moved around Aspira, the Dream Thieves worked quickly but with respect for the dreams they stole. They knew how much the things they stole were worth and how their acts had hurt the people they borrowed from. But they were in great need, and the survival of their country was in danger. Aspira started to change a little with each dream that was written down. People in town felt like their mornings were missing something, but they couldn't put their finger on it. The intense dreams they had seemed to fade, leaving them with an unsettling feeling of emptiness and pain. They felt like something had cast a shadow over who they were, making them less inspired, happy, and living. Even though there was ethereal silence after the Dream Thieves' visits, people in Aspira were getting restless. They talked in whispers about their dying dreams, telling stories of lost adventures at night and strangely sad mornings. Some people started to wonder if the Dream Thieves stories, which had been written off as lies before, might actually be true. Could there really be beings that only lived in people's dreams, wiping out wonder and imagination in the process? The thought scared and interested the people in the town, who were all interested in the mysterious people who walked the streets at night. The bad guys in this story, though, were not the Dream Thieves. In their society, taking dreams was not a crime, that was okay. It was a heavy duty that was taken on in the hopes that one day there would be no need to take from people, that their reality could be fixed, and that their worlds would be balanced again. They wished there was a way for everyone to live together and enjoy the beauty of dreams without putting anyone in danger or using up all their resources. During their nighttime walks, each dream they gathered had a whispered plea for peace, understanding, and a time when dreams can freely move between their world and the human world.
Just an Illusion - Side A
Author: D. Kelly
Publisher: Dee Kelly
ISBN: 1684199204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
One night changed her life… Bestselling author Amelia Greyson has grown up in the music industry and isn’t the slightest bit fazed by fame or celebrities. However, when she attends a Bastards and Dangerous concert with her best friend Belle, her world shifts on its axis. Double trouble… Sawyer and Noah Weston are the front men of BAD. They’re fraternal twins and sexy as sin. When they hear the author of The O Factor is in their green room, they’re intrigued. She’s just the person they need to write their farewell story. The brothers offer Amelia the opportunity of a lifetime, which she reluctantly accepts. Three hearts… Noah is sweet and considerate, working hard to make Amelia feel at home on the road. Unfortunately, the closer they get, the more obnoxious Sawyer becomes. Sawyer is arrogant and distant and he wants Amelia, even though she’s not his for the taking. Only during stolen moments does Sawyer show her who he really is. Can Amelia maintain a safe distance from Sawyer and keep her heart intact? Or will she shatter Noah’s heart by giving hers to his brother instead? Just an Illusion – Side A is the first book in The Illusion Series
Publisher: Dee Kelly
ISBN: 1684199204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
One night changed her life… Bestselling author Amelia Greyson has grown up in the music industry and isn’t the slightest bit fazed by fame or celebrities. However, when she attends a Bastards and Dangerous concert with her best friend Belle, her world shifts on its axis. Double trouble… Sawyer and Noah Weston are the front men of BAD. They’re fraternal twins and sexy as sin. When they hear the author of The O Factor is in their green room, they’re intrigued. She’s just the person they need to write their farewell story. The brothers offer Amelia the opportunity of a lifetime, which she reluctantly accepts. Three hearts… Noah is sweet and considerate, working hard to make Amelia feel at home on the road. Unfortunately, the closer they get, the more obnoxious Sawyer becomes. Sawyer is arrogant and distant and he wants Amelia, even though she’s not his for the taking. Only during stolen moments does Sawyer show her who he really is. Can Amelia maintain a safe distance from Sawyer and keep her heart intact? Or will she shatter Noah’s heart by giving hers to his brother instead? Just an Illusion – Side A is the first book in The Illusion Series
The Last Resort
Author: Jaqueline Girdner
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1497628652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Kate Jasper, Marin County, California’s own organically grown amateur sleuth, is back in this second mystery in the series. The good news in The Last Resort is that Kate has finally divorced her husband, Craig, and is enjoying a platonic friendship with her now ex‐husband, happy in her own new love life. The bad news is that Craig has been dating his divorce attorney, Suzanne Sorenson. Suzanne is everything Kate is not: tall, blond, elegant, ambitious, and ruthless. And now, Suzanne is dead as well, strangled on her late night jog while vacationing with Craig at a vegetarian health resort. Craig is suspected of Suzanne’s murder by the local police and begs Kate to help exonerate him. Kate reluctantly agrees and checks herself into Spa Sante to investigate. Raw vegetables were never so dangerous.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1497628652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Kate Jasper, Marin County, California’s own organically grown amateur sleuth, is back in this second mystery in the series. The good news in The Last Resort is that Kate has finally divorced her husband, Craig, and is enjoying a platonic friendship with her now ex‐husband, happy in her own new love life. The bad news is that Craig has been dating his divorce attorney, Suzanne Sorenson. Suzanne is everything Kate is not: tall, blond, elegant, ambitious, and ruthless. And now, Suzanne is dead as well, strangled on her late night jog while vacationing with Craig at a vegetarian health resort. Craig is suspected of Suzanne’s murder by the local police and begs Kate to help exonerate him. Kate reluctantly agrees and checks herself into Spa Sante to investigate. Raw vegetables were never so dangerous.
A Life in Men
Author: Gina Frangello
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1616203498
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
The friendship between Mary and Nix had endured since childhood, a seemingly unbreakable bond, until the mid-1980s, when the two young women embarked on a summer vacation in Greece. It was a trip initiated by Nix, who had just learned that Mary had been diagnosed with a disease that would cut her life short and who was determined that it be the vacation of a lifetime. But by the time their visit to Greece was over, Nix had withdrawn from their friendship, and Mary had no idea why. Three years later, Nix is dead, and Mary returns to Europe to try to understand what went wrong. In the process she meets the first of many men that she will spend time with as she travels throughout the world. Through them she experiences not only a sexual awakening but a spiritual and emotional awakening that allows her to understand how the past and the future are connected and to appreciate the freedom to live life adventurously.
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1616203498
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
The friendship between Mary and Nix had endured since childhood, a seemingly unbreakable bond, until the mid-1980s, when the two young women embarked on a summer vacation in Greece. It was a trip initiated by Nix, who had just learned that Mary had been diagnosed with a disease that would cut her life short and who was determined that it be the vacation of a lifetime. But by the time their visit to Greece was over, Nix had withdrawn from their friendship, and Mary had no idea why. Three years later, Nix is dead, and Mary returns to Europe to try to understand what went wrong. In the process she meets the first of many men that she will spend time with as she travels throughout the world. Through them she experiences not only a sexual awakening but a spiritual and emotional awakening that allows her to understand how the past and the future are connected and to appreciate the freedom to live life adventurously.
A Reader's Guide to the Novels of Louise Erdrich
Author: Peter G. Beidler
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 9780826216717
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
"A revised and expanded, comprehensive guide to the novels of Native American author Louise Erdrich from Love Medicine to The Painted Drum. Includes chronologies, genealogical charts, complete dictionary of characters, map and geographical details about settings, and a glossary of all the Ojibwe words and phrases used in the novels"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 9780826216717
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
"A revised and expanded, comprehensive guide to the novels of Native American author Louise Erdrich from Love Medicine to The Painted Drum. Includes chronologies, genealogical charts, complete dictionary of characters, map and geographical details about settings, and a glossary of all the Ojibwe words and phrases used in the novels"--Provided by publisher.
Eli's Story
Author: Meri-Jane Rochelson
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814340229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Biography of a Jewish doctor who survived and triumphed over the horrors of the Holocaust. Eli's Story: A Twentieth-Century Jewish Life is first and foremost a biography. Its subject is Eli G. Rochelson, MD (1907–1984), author Meri-Jane Rochelson's father. At its core is Eli's story in his own words, taken from an interview he did with his son, Burt Rochelson, in the mid-1970s. The book tells the story of a man whose life and memory spanned two world wars, several migrations, an educational odyssey, the massive upheaval of the Holocaust, and finally, a frustrating yet ultimately successful effort to restore his professional credentials and identity, as well as reestablish family life. Eli's Story contains a mostly chronological narration that embeds the story in the context of further research. It begins with Eli's earliest memories of childhood in Kovno and ends with his death, his legacy, and the author's own unanswered questions that are as much a part of Eli's story as his own words. The narrative is illuminated and expanded through Eli's personal archive of papers, letters, and photographs, as well as research in institutional archives, libraries, and personal interviews. Rochelson covers Eli's family's relocation to southern Russia; his education, military service, and first marriage after he returned to Kovno; his and his family's experiences in the Dachau, Stutthof, and Auschwitz concentration camps—including the deaths of his wife and child; his postwar experience in the Landsberg Displaced Persons (DP) camp, and his immigration to the United States, where he determinedly restored his medical credentials and started a new family. Rochelson recognizes that both the effort of reconstructing events and the reality of having personal accounts that confirm and also differ from each other in detail, make the process of gap-filling itself a kind of fiction—an attempt to shape the incompleteness that is inherent to the story. In the epilogue, the author reminds readers that the stories of lives don't have clear chronologies. They go off in many directions, and in some ways they never end. An earlier reviewer said of the book, "Eli's Story combines the care of a scholar with the care of a daughter." Both scholars and general readers interested in Holocaust narratives will be moved by this monograph.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814340229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Biography of a Jewish doctor who survived and triumphed over the horrors of the Holocaust. Eli's Story: A Twentieth-Century Jewish Life is first and foremost a biography. Its subject is Eli G. Rochelson, MD (1907–1984), author Meri-Jane Rochelson's father. At its core is Eli's story in his own words, taken from an interview he did with his son, Burt Rochelson, in the mid-1970s. The book tells the story of a man whose life and memory spanned two world wars, several migrations, an educational odyssey, the massive upheaval of the Holocaust, and finally, a frustrating yet ultimately successful effort to restore his professional credentials and identity, as well as reestablish family life. Eli's Story contains a mostly chronological narration that embeds the story in the context of further research. It begins with Eli's earliest memories of childhood in Kovno and ends with his death, his legacy, and the author's own unanswered questions that are as much a part of Eli's story as his own words. The narrative is illuminated and expanded through Eli's personal archive of papers, letters, and photographs, as well as research in institutional archives, libraries, and personal interviews. Rochelson covers Eli's family's relocation to southern Russia; his education, military service, and first marriage after he returned to Kovno; his and his family's experiences in the Dachau, Stutthof, and Auschwitz concentration camps—including the deaths of his wife and child; his postwar experience in the Landsberg Displaced Persons (DP) camp, and his immigration to the United States, where he determinedly restored his medical credentials and started a new family. Rochelson recognizes that both the effort of reconstructing events and the reality of having personal accounts that confirm and also differ from each other in detail, make the process of gap-filling itself a kind of fiction—an attempt to shape the incompleteness that is inherent to the story. In the epilogue, the author reminds readers that the stories of lives don't have clear chronologies. They go off in many directions, and in some ways they never end. An earlier reviewer said of the book, "Eli's Story combines the care of a scholar with the care of a daughter." Both scholars and general readers interested in Holocaust narratives will be moved by this monograph.