Download or read book The People Who Watched Her Pass by written by Scott Bradfield and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brave and unforgettable. Scott Bradfield creates a country for the reader to wander through, holding Sal's hand, assuming goodness."" -Los Angeles Times ""Scott Bradfield is an other world writer. There is an inarguable wholeness to [The People Who Watched Her Pass By], as in certain dreams.""-Rain Taxi ""Drive[s] straight into the Zen void at the heart of the classic road."" Book forum ""A wake-up call shouting Bradfield's humorously erudite take on modern American life."" WOSU In his fifth novel, Scott Bradfield delivers an arresting and unsentimental childhood voice. Salome Jensen is three years old when she is taken from her home by the man who fixes the hot water heater. As Sal drifts through Laundromats and peoples homes, she develops a perspective of the world and an understanding of its people more meaningful than the most erudite observer could muster. Sal is never a victim or abused, shes simply a child providing a humorous and fresh take on society. The People Who Watched Her Pass By is often hilarious as well as startling, and it is a poignant new contribution to the body of literature of a respected prose craftsman.
Download or read book SECOND ACTS BOOK ONE MADISON S CALL written by J. R. Pickens and published by BookLocker.com, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Madison Newman is a young girl with a secret, one she hides even from her parents. Moved by the Holy Spirit to touch people's lives in a powerful way, the teenager hopes to remain anonymous and live a normal life. Madison soon comes to realize that she's been prepared for an even greater work; one that she fears will take her away from her family and change her life forever. When traveling faith-healer, Russell Stillman, witnesses Madison perform a miracle, he sees an opportunity worth a fortune. The cunning con-artist goes to dangerous lengths, and risks everything to learn the girl's secret and use it to his advantage. Reluctant to leave home, yet understanding that God's will cannot be postponed indefinitely, Madison struggles with knowing how to explain to her parents what she's experienced in the spirit. That decision is taken out of her hands when, on one fateful night, Madison's secret is spectacularly and publicly revealed to a world that turns against her in suspicion and fear. When spiritual forces of darkness threaten to tear her family apart, Madison realizes she cannot turn away from what God has called her to do. This is the first book of the exciting, "Second Acts," trilogy.
Download or read book A Chosen Exile written by Allyson Hobbs and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the eighteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, countless African Americans passed as white, leaving behind families and friends, roots and community. It was, as Allyson Hobbs writes, a chosen exile, a separation from one racial identity and the leap into another. This revelatory history of passing explores the possibilities and challenges that racial indeterminacy presented to men and women living in a country obsessed with racial distinctions. It also tells a tale of loss. As racial relations in America have evolved so has the significance of passing. To pass as white in the antebellum South was to escape the shackles of slavery. After emancipation, many African Americans came to regard passing as a form of betrayal, a selling of one’s birthright. When the initially hopeful period of Reconstruction proved short-lived, passing became an opportunity to defy Jim Crow and strike out on one’s own. Although black Americans who adopted white identities reaped benefits of expanded opportunity and mobility, Hobbs helps us to recognize and understand the grief, loneliness, and isolation that accompanied—and often outweighed—these rewards. By the dawning of the civil rights era, more and more racially mixed Americans felt the loss of kin and community was too much to bear, that it was time to “pass out” and embrace a black identity. Although recent decades have witnessed an increasingly multiracial society and a growing acceptance of hybridity, the problem of race and identity remains at the center of public debate and emotionally fraught personal decisions.
Download or read book Cries of the Children written by Clare McNally and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie, Steven, and Lorraine do not remember anything about their young lives. Adopted by three families, it soon becomes clear that these innocent children possess some not so innocent powers. But the children vanish from their new homes as suddenly as they arrived. Lured to a secret compound by the voice of a mysterious child and held prisoner, the trio discovers that they must unite against a powerful evil. Can the adults find and save these innocent children before they are captured by an unknown source of evil? PRAISE: “Cries of the Children is one of my all-time favorite books, a real page turner. For mystery and suspense buffs, it's a must read. For sci-fi enthusiasts, it’s a must own. Luckily, I'm both.” —Octavia Spencer, Academy Award-winning Actress
Download or read book Southern Reporter written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the Appellate Courts of Alabama and, Sept. 1928/Jan. 1929-Jan./Mar. 1941, the Courts of Appeal of Louisiana.
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Download or read book Harper s New Monthly Magazine written by Henry Mills Alden and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harper's informs a diverse body of readers of cultural, business, political, literary and scientific affairs.
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Download or read book L M Montgomery Premium Collection Novels Short Stories Poetry Memoirs written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 3542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L. M. Montgomery's 'Premium Collection' is a comprehensive anthology spanning across novels, short stories, poetry, and memoirs. Montgomery, renowned for her masterpiece 'Anne of Green Gables,' showcases her versatility and talent in this compilation. Her writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, heartfelt emotions, and a deep connection to nature, which captivates readers of all ages. The collection offers a glimpse into the literary world of a prolific author whose works have stood the test of time. From the enchanting adventures of Anne Shirley to the poignant reflections in her memoirs, Montgomery's storytelling prowess is unparalleled. Lucy Maud Montgomery's life experiences, including her upbringing on Prince Edward Island and her struggles with mental health, greatly influenced the themes and characters in her works. The 'Premium Collection' serves as a testament to Montgomery's enduring legacy and her ability to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her keen observation of human nature and her optimistic outlook shine through in every piece, making her a beloved figure in Canadian literature. I highly recommend L. M. Montgomery's 'Premium Collection' to anyone seeking a literary journey filled with charm, nostalgia, and timeless wisdom. Whether you are a dedicated fan or a newcomer to Montgomery's writing, this anthology promises a delightful and fulfilling reading experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Download or read book The Collected Works of Lucy Maud Montgomery 20 Novels 170 Short Stories Poems Letters and Memoirs Including The Complete Anne Shirley Series Chronicles of Avonlea Emily Starr Trilogy written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 6523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'The Collected Works' is a comprehensive collection of her 20 novels, 170+ short stories, poems, letters, and memoirs, including beloved series like 'Anne of Green Gables' and 'Emily Starr Trilogy'. Montgomery's enchanting storytelling style blends realism with a touch of whimsy, capturing the beauty and complexity of life in early 20th century Canada. Her vivid descriptions of landscapes and profound insights into human nature make her work timeless and relatable to readers of all ages. The rich literary tapestry woven through her diverse body of work showcases her talent for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. Montgomery's ability to bring her characters to life in a way that feels authentic and endearing has solidified her place in literary history as one of Canada's most celebrated authors. Fans of classic literature, coming-of-age stories, and heartfelt tales of love and friendship will delight in exploring Montgomery's expansive collection, which continues to captivate audiences with its enduring charm and depth.
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Download or read book Generations written by Pattiann Rogers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-25 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the John Burroughs Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Nature Poetry Pattiann Rogers, one of America’s finest contemporary poets, has won a reputation for densely detailed, thickly textured poems describing the natural world and one’s place in it that are informed by a broad knowledge of science. In the tradition of Emerson, Whitman, and A. R. Ammons, Rogers’s wise and complex poems read like a series of witty but deeply felt explorations of the physical world and the presence of the divine, exuding much observational care and descriptive panache. Her new collection, Generations, consists of fifty-four poems that concern themselves not just with the notion of the generations of life, but “generations” in the sense of energy, change, replication, and continuity—the entire process of coming or bringing into being.
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