![]() I found comfort in that ancient ritual and a connection to my people who for centuries had recited those very same words in their own grief. But I wanted to honor her with the kaddish prayer, so I started going every day. When my mother died, I had been a twice a year Jew, showing up at temple on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. And then for some reason, I turned to candles. Beside myself with worry, I didn’t know where to turn. ![]() But when my older daughter Rhonda, an occupational therapist in a rehab facility, became a front line worker, and my younger, Leslie, had to go through rounds of treatment for stage 4 breast cancer, my worries took on new meaning. Covid-19 brought the life I knew skidding to a halt and no amount of phone calls, long walks, or scarfing down a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Salted Caramel Brownie could soothe my fears about it. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() But you also can't be on a track team and dance. But you can't be on a track team and not run. With his relationship with his dad now worse than ever, the last thing Sunny wants to do is leave the other newbies-his only friends-behind. But Sunny doesn't like running, never has. It seems the only thing Sunny can do right in his dad's eyes is win first place ribbons running the mile, just like his mom did. ![]() His mother died giving birth to him, and based on how Sunny's dad treats him-ignoring him, making Sunny call him Darryl, never "Dad"-it's no wonder Sunny thinks he's to blame. Or at least he thinks of himself that way. But his life hasn't always been sun beamy-bright. Always ready with a goofy smile and something nice to say, Sunny is the chillest dude on the Defenders team. ![]() Sunny is the main character in this novel, the third of four books in Jason Reynold's electrifying middle grade series. They all have a lot to lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could take them to the state championships. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. Summary: Sunny tries to shine despite his troubled past in this third novel in the critically acclaimed Track series from National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds. ![]() ![]() ![]() He himself did not travel to Sierra Leone, though he had earlier attempted, unsuccessfully, to be ordained and sent to Africa as a missionary. He was appointed to a post on a project for the black poor going to Sierra Leone, a colony founded by Britain in Africa for freed slaves. The ex-slave also aided the abolitionist cause while in London. Equiano managed to save enough money to purchase his freedom, after which he continued to work as a sailor, participating in an early expedition to the Arctic Ocean and visiting the eastern Mediterranean Sea. ![]() He acquired the slave name Gustavus Vassa, later buying his way out of bondage. ![]() By the time he was 21 he had served England’s navy in its war against the French and worked on trading ships in the West Indies and the southern United States, surviving the countless dangers of sea and slavery. Born in 1745 to the chieftain of an Igbo village in Nigeria, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery at the age of 11. Olaudah Equiano led one of the most intriguing existences in the last century of the transatlantic slave trade. Equiano’s Travels: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa the AfricanĪ memoir set primarily in Africa, England, and North America from 1745 to 1787 published in English in 1789.Ī well-traveled former slave recounts his experiences as a slave and as a free man, on trading ships and on land.Įvents in History at the Time the Memoir Takes PlaceĮvents in History at the Time the Memoir Was Written ![]() ![]() ![]() RICHARD WAGAMESE, an Ojibway from the Wabaseemoong First Nation in northwestern Ontario, was one of Canada's foremost writers. Interior, and characters whose scars cut deep even as their journey toward healing and forgiveness lifts us, Starlight is a last gift to readers from a writer who believed in the power of stories to save us. With astonishing scenes set in the rugged backcountry of the B.C. Starlight was unfinished at the time of Richard Wagamese's death, yet every page radiates with his masterful storytelling, intense humanism, and insights that are as hard-earned as they are beautiful. ![]() He wants revenge and is determined to hunt her down. But Emmy's abusive ex isn't content to just let her go. ![]() Starlight takes in Emmy and her daughter to help them get back on their feet, and this accidental family eventually grows into a real one. A profoundly moving novel about the redemptive power of love, mercy, and compassion-and the land's ability to heal us.įrank Starlight has long settled into a quiet life working his remote farm, but his contemplative existence comes to an abrupt end with the arrival of Emmy, who has committed a desperate act so she and her child can escape a harrowing life of violence. The final novel from Richard Wagamese, the bestselling and beloved author of Indian Horse and Medicine Walk, centres on an abused woman on the run who finds refuge on a farm owned by an Indigenous man with wounds of his own. ![]() ![]() For those who aren’t fooled by light-hearted Disney escapades, often diminishing the power of its heroines, the grim undertones of fairy tales are often fascinating, the unvarnished originals often chilling in their stark depiction of human moral frailty. ![]() ![]() But the deceptively naïve tales we are familiar with today are often remarkably complex underneath, they are the sugar-coated versions of exceptionally gruesome and disturbing legends. When we think about fairy tales, our minds often wander towards princes and princesses, castles, a soupçon of magic and most of all, a happy ending. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And the more Mara finds out about Liam, the harder it is to loathe him…and the easier it is to love him. The problem is, living with someone means getting to know them. Liam was already entrenched in his aunt’s house like some glowering grumpy giant when Mara moved in, with his big muscles and kissable mouth just sitting there on the couch tempting respectable scientists to the dark side…but Helena was her mentor and Mara’s not about to move out and give up her inheritance without a fight. She recently became a professor, which absolutely terrifies her. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the U.S. Okay, sure, technically she’s the interloper. Ali Hazelwood is a multi-published authoralas, of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Under One Roof: From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Kindle Edition by Ali Hazelwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11,583 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 277.30 Read with Our Free App From the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella. And other rules Liam, her detestable big-oil lawyer of a roommate, knows nothing about. Though their fields of study might take them to different corners of the world, they can all agree on this universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract and rivals make you burn….Īs an environmental engineer, Mara knows all about the delicate nature of ecosystems. ![]() Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. ![]() From the New York Times best-selling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella….Ī scientist should never cohabitate with her annoyingly hot nemesis – it leads to combustion. ![]() ![]() “You do, but it’s more fun if you don’t.” “You’re already having a date with Jeremy. It’s when two people have one-on-one time together.” But I don’t say that, choosing to remain silent. “Yeah.” I glance at Jeremy, who’s now preoccupied with watching an army of ants disappearing behind the bench. I can imagine him sitting behind his desk and tapping his finger on the table. ![]() “Are you and Jeremy having fun?” His calm, sophisticated voice comes through. He doesn’t call me usually-but then again, usually he has me under his watch at home. It’s something more, and that’s what brought tears to my eyes this morning in the shower. I wish I wasn’t lusting after a married man. I wish there was a way to stop myself from having this reaction whenever Adrian is involved. ![]() Although I should feel disappointed that it’s not the shadow, my pulse skyrockets even more. ![]() ![]() ![]() (To me at least.) I’ve been looking forward to this book since I read a sample way back when, and I’m really glad that FSG is behind it and will help get Zambra an even larger international audience than he currently has. Which is why it’s a bit heartbreaking that Ways of Going Home is a bit of a disappointment. His first two novels-one of which we published-are spectacular gems, best read in one sitting and reflected upon for days. I’ve been a big Zambra fan since I read the first paragraph of Bonsai. So when you hear me talk about Ways of Going Home by Alejandro Zambra, translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell, and published by FSG, you can temper my vocal enthusiasm with this review. The latest addition to our Reviews Section is a book that I talk about on our yet-unpublished “2013 Preview Podcast.” Which hopefully will be up in a few days, once our podcasting computer is fixed. ![]() ![]() But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power. ![]() The stunning sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess delves deeper into beloved Chinese mythology, concluding the epic story of Xingyin-the daughter of Chang’e and the mortal archer, Houyi-as she battles a grave new threat to the realm, in this powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and hope.Īfter winning her mother’s freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. ![]() ![]() ![]() Historically speaking, we live in a golden age of free speech. The history of a simple yet powerful idea: free speech. Anyone on the left or right seeking insight into modern-day debates on free speech.Students preparing for campus debates on whether free speech should be limited.Passionate defenders of free speech who could use more argumentative ammunition.Political Science, Censorship, Politics, Social Sciences, Government, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Cultural Who is it for? What’s in it for me? The history of a simple yet powerful idea: free speech. Offering an evenhanded treatment of the costs and benefits of free speech throughout history, it’s a powerful retort to all those forces that threaten to erode free speech today. ![]() It provides a soapbox for some of free speech’s greatest proponents and highlights key events that pushed the idea forward from ancient times to the present. Free Speech (2022) traces the history of this world-defining idea. ![]() |