Author: Andrew Sean Greer
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312241261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"In 1965, on a small island in the South Pacific, a group of astronomers gather to witness the passing of a comet, but when a young boy dies during a meteor shower, the lives of the scientists and their loved ones change in subtle yet profound ways"--Jacket.
How It Was for Me
Author: Andrew Sean Greer
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312241261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"In 1965, on a small island in the South Pacific, a group of astronomers gather to witness the passing of a comet, but when a young boy dies during a meteor shower, the lives of the scientists and their loved ones change in subtle yet profound ways"--Jacket.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312241261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"In 1965, on a small island in the South Pacific, a group of astronomers gather to witness the passing of a comet, but when a young boy dies during a meteor shower, the lives of the scientists and their loved ones change in subtle yet profound ways"--Jacket.
How It Was for Me
Author: Andrew Sean Greer
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466856327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less, a debut collection of ten short stories featuring characters haunted by their decisions and memories. With a classic storyteller’s gift for nuance and understanding, and a poet’s grace for language, Andrew Sean Greer makes a remarkable debut with How It Was for Me. Focusing on the lives of eleven people—those who have discovered and been uncovered by the truths of life, those who have sacrificed, those who have fallen—Greer fashions a unified, stunning portrait of America, one with the ultimate force and candor of testimonial. Praise for How It Was for Me An LA Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year “Crystal-like clarity . . . outstanding . . . nuanced language . . . Greer is a writer worth watching.” —Martin Wilson, The Austin Chronicle “Impressive . . . Greer’s descriptive talents are immense. . . . While these stories are thick with melancholy, their frankness is refreshing.” —The New York Times Book Review “Greer reveals sensitive, unpredictable characters in direct but subtle prose, saving his most powerful stories for the end. . . . Many of these stories project that same kind of effortlessness—suggesting that more strong writing from Greer will follow.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466856327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less, a debut collection of ten short stories featuring characters haunted by their decisions and memories. With a classic storyteller’s gift for nuance and understanding, and a poet’s grace for language, Andrew Sean Greer makes a remarkable debut with How It Was for Me. Focusing on the lives of eleven people—those who have discovered and been uncovered by the truths of life, those who have sacrificed, those who have fallen—Greer fashions a unified, stunning portrait of America, one with the ultimate force and candor of testimonial. Praise for How It Was for Me An LA Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year “Crystal-like clarity . . . outstanding . . . nuanced language . . . Greer is a writer worth watching.” —Martin Wilson, The Austin Chronicle “Impressive . . . Greer’s descriptive talents are immense. . . . While these stories are thick with melancholy, their frankness is refreshing.” —The New York Times Book Review “Greer reveals sensitive, unpredictable characters in direct but subtle prose, saving his most powerful stories for the end. . . . Many of these stories project that same kind of effortlessness—suggesting that more strong writing from Greer will follow.” —Publishers Weekly
How It Was and Is for Me
Author: Judy Walters
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462055648
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
How It Was and Is For Me chronicles the life of author Judy Walters. At the books beginning, she is 6 weeks old and living in a travel trailer in Arkansas about to move on to another town in another state where her alcoholic mother and father can find work. This is just one of the patterns that keeps repeating itself over and over again. Throughout the book, Judy details the struggles she endures growing up in an alcoholic family. She also shares about the tragic loss of one of her own sons to the disease of alcoholism as well as the poignant memories of she and her brother, Casey and half sister, Ruthann, building sand forts in Arizona. Judys life is a testament to the fact that patterns keep reemerging, but can also be broken as after years of chaos, abandonment and basic survival as a child, to marriage, divorce and loss in adulthood, Judy sets out on a path to break free of the chains of the past and find the beauty, joy and love life holds in the form of children, grandchildren, spouse, family and of course, dogs.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462055648
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
How It Was and Is For Me chronicles the life of author Judy Walters. At the books beginning, she is 6 weeks old and living in a travel trailer in Arkansas about to move on to another town in another state where her alcoholic mother and father can find work. This is just one of the patterns that keeps repeating itself over and over again. Throughout the book, Judy details the struggles she endures growing up in an alcoholic family. She also shares about the tragic loss of one of her own sons to the disease of alcoholism as well as the poignant memories of she and her brother, Casey and half sister, Ruthann, building sand forts in Arizona. Judys life is a testament to the fact that patterns keep reemerging, but can also be broken as after years of chaos, abandonment and basic survival as a child, to marriage, divorce and loss in adulthood, Judy sets out on a path to break free of the chains of the past and find the beauty, joy and love life holds in the form of children, grandchildren, spouse, family and of course, dogs.
It Was Love That Kept Me Going
Author: IRENE GUTIERREZ
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466964871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Irene Gutierrez wants you to know that it is not impossible to come out of a difficult situation. It may seem as if it is, but setting your mind on changing things will make things easier. It may also take some time, because starting over sometimes means taking baby steps again. She also wants you to know that baby steps arent a bad thing. Its showing you have the strength to want to go on.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466964871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Irene Gutierrez wants you to know that it is not impossible to come out of a difficult situation. It may seem as if it is, but setting your mind on changing things will make things easier. It may also take some time, because starting over sometimes means taking baby steps again. She also wants you to know that baby steps arent a bad thing. Its showing you have the strength to want to go on.
It Was Me
Author: WL Knightly
Publisher: BrixBaxter Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
After going rogue to save his sister, former police officer Thomas Asher is ready to get his life back on track with his ex-fiancée, Sarah. But when FBI agent Ethan Charles gets a new tip about the string of grisly murders plaguing Los Angeles, shocking information about Sarah’s father’s murder comes to the surface. With Thomas wanting revenge and Sarah seeking justice, Ethan is left to connect the dots. But when Sarah stumbles on her father’s secret investigation, her curiosity will lead to the truth and heartbreaking choices.
Publisher: BrixBaxter Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
After going rogue to save his sister, former police officer Thomas Asher is ready to get his life back on track with his ex-fiancée, Sarah. But when FBI agent Ethan Charles gets a new tip about the string of grisly murders plaguing Los Angeles, shocking information about Sarah’s father’s murder comes to the surface. With Thomas wanting revenge and Sarah seeking justice, Ethan is left to connect the dots. But when Sarah stumbles on her father’s secret investigation, her curiosity will lead to the truth and heartbreaking choices.
121 Ways Jesus Was There for Me
Author: JoAnn Place
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Follow the raw and real journey of a young girl as she grows into a woman with unshakable faith while her mom was in the grip of alcoholism. From beloved daughter to scapegoat and verbally abused to separation to caretaker to beloved daughter again. Without Jesus, she would not have lived to share her story. It's not the worst story; unfortunately, many have it far worse, but it's her story. A story about how Jesus was there for her and how he's there for you, too, whether you acknowledge him or not. May it help you find the love, peace, strength, and hope that can only be found in him. The grip of alcoholism is very powerful, but the love of Jesus Christ is so much more powerful. His love never fails. We are imperfect but perfectly loved, unconditionally, no matter what happens in our lives or how much we sin. It's also a story about the power of love between a parent and a child and how it can endure even the most difficult relationship. The story was written and posted one way at a time, 121 ways Jesus was there for the author, along with personally selected supporting Bible verses. It can be read one way a day, all 121 ways in one day, or any way in between. Those who read along as it was written said it helped them grow their faith even if there were no struggles with alcohol. For those who are an alcoholic or at risk of becoming one and for those who love an alcoholic, it may be similar to your own story but you can't find the words to write. And if you don't yet know that Jesus is there for you, may it help you find him.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Follow the raw and real journey of a young girl as she grows into a woman with unshakable faith while her mom was in the grip of alcoholism. From beloved daughter to scapegoat and verbally abused to separation to caretaker to beloved daughter again. Without Jesus, she would not have lived to share her story. It's not the worst story; unfortunately, many have it far worse, but it's her story. A story about how Jesus was there for her and how he's there for you, too, whether you acknowledge him or not. May it help you find the love, peace, strength, and hope that can only be found in him. The grip of alcoholism is very powerful, but the love of Jesus Christ is so much more powerful. His love never fails. We are imperfect but perfectly loved, unconditionally, no matter what happens in our lives or how much we sin. It's also a story about the power of love between a parent and a child and how it can endure even the most difficult relationship. The story was written and posted one way at a time, 121 ways Jesus was there for the author, along with personally selected supporting Bible verses. It can be read one way a day, all 121 ways in one day, or any way in between. Those who read along as it was written said it helped them grow their faith even if there were no struggles with alcohol. For those who are an alcoholic or at risk of becoming one and for those who love an alcoholic, it may be similar to your own story but you can't find the words to write. And if you don't yet know that Jesus is there for you, may it help you find him.
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it Isn't)
Author: Brené Brown
Publisher: Avery
ISBN: 1592403352
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
First published in 2007 with the title: I thought it was just me: women reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame.
Publisher: Avery
ISBN: 1592403352
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
First published in 2007 with the title: I thought it was just me: women reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame.
It Was Meant for Me to Have a Harley
Author: James Coker
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456766856
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
James F. Coker was born in Thomaston, Georgia. He grew up there but left at an early age. He was in the United States Air Force S.A.C. division. This took him to a number of foreign countries when he was still at a young tender age. But running with experienced well-trained troops taught him more about life that he was even ready for. Growing, living, and working in an environment of this sort can create loads and loads of true stories. Getting to where Jim is today is but the tip of the proverbial ice berg. The following is one of those stories. Though based on a true story, some of the additives are intended to enhance the story and give it a bit of luster and a better reading.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456766856
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
James F. Coker was born in Thomaston, Georgia. He grew up there but left at an early age. He was in the United States Air Force S.A.C. division. This took him to a number of foreign countries when he was still at a young tender age. But running with experienced well-trained troops taught him more about life that he was even ready for. Growing, living, and working in an environment of this sort can create loads and loads of true stories. Getting to where Jim is today is but the tip of the proverbial ice berg. The following is one of those stories. Though based on a true story, some of the additives are intended to enhance the story and give it a bit of luster and a better reading.
Don't Look for Me
Author: Wendy Walker
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250198720
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year “A twisty, hair-raising tale.”– Newsweek "A fast-paced psychological drama." – GMA.com “Compulsively readable.” – PopSugar "Reinforces Walker’s place at the top of the genre." – Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Addictive." – A.J. Finn, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Gripping." – Adrian McGinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain They said she walked away. But what really happened to Molly Clarke? From the bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten comes a compelling and emotionally powerful story of a daughter's desperate search to find her mother before it's too late. They called it a “walk away.” The car abandoned miles from home. The note found at a nearby hotel. The shattered family. It happens all the time. Women disappear, desperate to start over. But what really happened to Molly Clarke? The night Molly disappeared began with a storm, running out of gas, and a man offering her a ride to safety. But when the doors lock shut, Molly begins to suspect she has made a terrible mistake. A new lead brings Molly’s daughter, Nicole, back to the small, desolate town where her mother was last seen to renew the desperate search. The locals are sympathetic and eager to help. The innkeeper. The bartender. Even the police. Until secrets begin to reveal themselves and Nicole comes closer to the truth about that night—and the danger surrounding her.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250198720
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year “A twisty, hair-raising tale.”– Newsweek "A fast-paced psychological drama." – GMA.com “Compulsively readable.” – PopSugar "Reinforces Walker’s place at the top of the genre." – Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Addictive." – A.J. Finn, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Gripping." – Adrian McGinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain They said she walked away. But what really happened to Molly Clarke? From the bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten comes a compelling and emotionally powerful story of a daughter's desperate search to find her mother before it's too late. They called it a “walk away.” The car abandoned miles from home. The note found at a nearby hotel. The shattered family. It happens all the time. Women disappear, desperate to start over. But what really happened to Molly Clarke? The night Molly disappeared began with a storm, running out of gas, and a man offering her a ride to safety. But when the doors lock shut, Molly begins to suspect she has made a terrible mistake. A new lead brings Molly’s daughter, Nicole, back to the small, desolate town where her mother was last seen to renew the desperate search. The locals are sympathetic and eager to help. The innkeeper. The bartender. Even the police. Until secrets begin to reveal themselves and Nicole comes closer to the truth about that night—and the danger surrounding her.
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481431811
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
In a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481431811
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
In a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.