How do you learn to love the person who scares you the most? Kayla's mom calls their moves as, "Starting a new chapter." Five in the past two years. Each time it's the same: Marilyn promises to stop drinking, breaks her promise, and they're off again. This time it's New Mexico. But something feels different. Kayla is putting down roots, starting her own dog-walking business, and spending time with Remy, a twenty-four-year-old musician. He's her refuge from Marilyn's daily struggle with sobriety. But Kayla is only fifteen. Does an older man really offer Kayla the refuge she needs? Or is the safety she craves actually with the person who scares her most? "Heart wrenching and hopeful, that's what this book is, and that's what life is." --TeensReadToo.com *"This story hits all the right notes."--SLJ, starred review "[A] moving, gritty novel"--Booklist "A strongly written portrait of a sympathetic young woman. . . . absolutely believable."--The Bulletin
When Deborah Davis was just seven years old, her mother read her a book about adoption, gently explaining to the mystified child that her origins made her special. For Davis, the revelation of this truth set in motion a consuming curiosity about her birth parents. Ultimately, it led to the author's exhaustive search to identify and meet the two individuals who were biologically closest to her, yet had made the decision to give her away. The Delta Poinsettia is Davis's candid, tender tale of tracking down the biological parents who went to great lengths to remain beyond her grasp. Her journey not only led her to encounters with both her birth mother and father, but it also offered a new and meaningful perspective on what it means to be family, as a daughter, a mother, and a wife. With heartbreaking honesty and arresting clarity, The Delta Poinsettia illustrates how intricately woven the fabric of family can be. It's a stirring memoir that is certain to captivate readers intrigued by real-life accounts of complex circumstances, and those who are moved by those rare individuals who muster the strength, courage, and perseverance to get to the heart of the matter.
Documents the 1901 White House dinner shared by former slave Booker T. Washington and President Theodore Roosevelt, documenting the ensuing scandal and the ways in which the event reflected post-Civil War politics and race relations.
A beautifully written history of high society in Newport, Rhode Island, from the acclaimed author of Party of the Century Newport is the legendary and beautiful home of American aristocracy and the sheltered super-rich. Many of the country's most famous blueblood families?the closest thing we have to royalty?have lived and summered in Newport since the nineteenth century. The Astors, the Vanderbilts, Edith Wharton, JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Doris Duke, and Claus and Sunny von Bulow are just a few of the many names who have called the city home. Gilded takes you along as you explore the fascinating heritage of the Newport elite, from its first colonists to the newest of its new millennium millionaires, showing the evolution of a town intent on living in its own world. Through a narrative filled with engrossing characters and lively tales of untold extravagance, Davis brings the resort to life and uncovers the difference between rich and Newport rich along the way. An engrossing multigenerational saga that tells the real story of the rich and famous in Newport Vibrant, praiseworthy writing: "[Davis] brings splendidly colorful behind-the-scenes action and players up front" (the New York Times on Party of the Century) 34 evocative black-and-white photographs Written with insight and dramatic flair, Gilded gives you a rare peek into the cloistered coastal playground of America's moneyed elite.
The subject of John Singer Sargent's most famous painting was twenty-three-year-old New Orleans Creole Virginie Gautreau, who moved to Paris and quickly became the "it girl" of her day. A relative unknown at the time, Sargent won the commission to paint her; the two must have recognized in each other a like-minded hunger for fame. Unveiled at the 1884 Paris Salon, Gautreau's portrait generated the attention she craved-but it led to infamy rather than stardom. Sargent had painted one strap of Gautreau's dress dangling from her shoulder, suggesting either the prelude to or the aftermath of sex. Her reputation irreparably damaged, Gautreau retired from public life, destroying all the mirrors in her home. Drawing on documents from private collections and other previously unexamined materials, and featuring a cast of characters including Oscar Wilde and Richard Wagner, Strapless is a tale of art and celebrity, obsession and betrayal.
The surprise breakout star of Bravo’s hit reality show, Southern Charm, introduces an essential lifestyle guide as refreshing and fun as a gin martini. “Patricia on #SouthernCharm, like lookin’ in the damn mirror. Cheers queen.”—Lady Gaga Fan-favorite Bravolebrity Patricia Altschul from the primetime show Southern Charm finally brings fans her eagerly anticipated opus on etiquette and living a glamorous Southern lifestyle. Patricia provides advice on every situation, from hosting a memorable cocktail party, to decoding the dress code for any event, to handling a drunken boor at the dinner table, to delivering the perfectly phrased insult—like her now iconic “shameless strumpet.” The Art of Southern Charm takes readers inside the world of Charleston’s most captivating grande dame, who (with Michael the Butler) offers a blueblood’s blueprint for curating and celebrating life at its best. “Some viewers might watch the Bravo reality show Southern Charm to witness the escapades of Charleston’s young elite, but at T&C we watch just to see Patricia Altschul in action . . . She’s the show’s resident expert in decorum, manners, and entertaining.”—Emily Selter, Town & Country “Since Southern Charm premiered in 2014, Mrs. Altschul, 78, has emerged as a tart-tongued matriarch doing the work of a Greek chorus for a cast in which half the members can barely figure out how to get out of bed before noon (and once there, how to proceed without a beer) . . . Some of Mrs. Altschul’s points of view may seem out of touch . . . But her commentary can also be incisive and funny, sparking roundups of her zingers across the internet.”—The New York Times
In 1966, everyone who was anyone wanted an invitation to Truman Capote's "Black and White Dance" in New York, and guests included Frank Sinatra, Norman Mailer, C. Z. Guest, Kennedys, Rockefellers, and more. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the guests, this portrait of revelry at the height of the swirling, swinging sixties is a must for anyone interested in American popular culture and the lifestyles of the rich, famous, and talented.
The Poetic Connection is the authors second poetry book, which is divided into five sections. It is both an autobiographical and fictional account of her life. The poet, through verse, shares her views on relationships, people she's known, places she's traveled, things she's encountered, and her relationship with God. Her first poetry book, Poetic Experience, is available through PublishAmerica.com.
A practical, easy-to-use guide for women over forty on how to achieve and maintain vibrant health through the Chinese practice of qigong Here is a a detailed guidebook for midlife women on how to use gentle but powerful traditional Chinese exercises, breathing techniques, massage, meditation, and vocalizations to promote better health and wellness. In Women’s Qigong for Health and Longevity, acupuncturist and longtime qigong practitioner Deborah Davis offers: • An overview of the traditional Chinese approach to health • A clear explanation of the various components of qigong practice • General health routines for women in specific age groups • DIY practices and routines for specific health issues, including insomnia, hypertension and heart disease, menopause, sexual vitality, breast health and cancer, osteoporosis, and depression Begin your qigong journey today to achieve better health, fitness, relaxation, mental clarity, stamina, and more.
In the early 1970s, Katharine Graham was one of the most powerful women on earth. The publisher of the Washington Post, she published the Pentagon Papers, which shed light on the darkest corners of the war in Vietnam, and she oversaw the investigation into Watergate that would bring down President Richard Nixon. Her story is one of the greatest triumphs in the history of American journalism, but she may have had a secret ally: the Central Intelligence Agency. In this stunning biography, veteran reporter Deborah Davis unearths the truth about the Washington Post and the family that ran it. Upon the first printing of Katharine the Great, the original publisher pulled the book under pressure from Katharine Graham and her editor-in-chief, Benjamin Bradlee, who demanded that it be destroyed. Nothing in the book was ever disproven, and it stands today as a testament to dogged reporting and the unmatched power of the intelligence community. Don't miss the new Steven Spielberg film, The Post, starring Meryl Streep as Katharine Graham and Tom Hanks as Benjamin Bradlee.
From the author of Strapless and Guest of Honor, a book about a little-known road trip Andy Warhol took from New York to LA in 1963, and how that journey - and the numerous artists and celebrities he encountered - profoundly affected his life and art"--
In this New York Times bestseller, Tina Turner—the long-reigning queen of rock & roll and living legend—reveals personal stories she’s never told before in print or film, about her complicated relationship with her mother, the tragic death of her son, and finally finding true love with Erwin, setting the record straight about her illustrious career in this eye-opening and compelling memoir. From her early years in Nutbush, Tennessee to her rise to fame alongside Ike Turner to her phenomenal success in the 1980s and beyond, Tina candidly examines her personal history, from her darkest hours to her happiest moments and everything in between. My Love Story is an explosive and inspiring story of a woman who dared to break any barriers put in her way. Emphatically showcasing Tina’s signature blend of strength, energy, heart, and soul, this is a gorgeously wrought memoir as enthralling and moving as any of her greatest hits.
Black Students' Perceptions documents and addresses what it means to be a black person getting an education in a predominantly white university."--Jacket.
A painting wouldn't be the same without its frame. In fact, it can be as important as the art it surrounds. Yet the picture frame is the Cinderella of the art world, beautiful, hardworking, and frequently overlooked." The Secret Lives of Frames, "inspired by the hundred-year history of Lowy, the premier fine arts services atelier in the country, celebrates the extraordinary art and artistry of the frame. In chapters such as The Making of a Framer and a Frame, The Lure of Antique Frames, and New Designs for the New Millennium, magnificent edges of all kinds come to life in vivid detail. Their history, so colorful and varied, is interwoven with the history of Lowy, an old-world company started by the legendary New York framer Julius Lowy, that marries the finest of traditional craftsmanship with new and inventive framing, restoration, and conservation techniques. Fascinating stories about frames, a lively historical survey of their evolution, and behind-the-scenes views of Lowy will transform readers into knowledgeable insiders who understand how to make their own framing choices. "The Secret Life of Frames" includes vintage photographs illustrating Lowy's colorful history and extensive photographs of frames and framed works of art in splendid real-life settings.
When your baby dies before birth, you experience an extraordinary grief. You never get to hear your baby's voice nor see life in your baby's eyes. Still, your baby lived. Your baby came into this world. Your baby's existence is important and real. This small book offers tailored information and support for parents experiencing the early hours, days, and weeks that follow the death and birth of their beloved baby. Stillbirth is always a devastating shock, a heartbreaking collision of birth and death that leaves parents helpless. In this accessible book, you will find comfort and ideas for affirming and honoring your precious baby's life.
I started this project as a self help therapy. I had so much anger inside. I felt betrayed, abused, misused and unsure of the decisions I had made for my children and for me. I thank God for knowing something about him and never letting me forget "that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phil 4:13. Knowing that he (God) loved me and that he was and always would be there for me made me appreciate him more with each passing day. This story is written to give hope and to encourage each person who is experiencing this type of drama. Your outcome may not be like mine but remember that God is real and if you seek him for direction he will guide you and he will have the victory. Be encouraged, don't question his plan, for "the revelation awaits the appointed time" Habakkuk 2:3 I am not for battered men or women staying in any abusive situation. This is not a message for anyone to jeopardize their life. It is to reiterate that "God is real" Walk in your God given purpose and live free from despair, worry and oppression.
“Ma sapete che cosa rispondo quando mi chiedono: «Che cosa fai quando è tutto contro di te?». Io dico: «Vai avanti. Vai avanti senza fermarti. Non importa se ti arriva uno schiaffo in faccia, tu porgi l’altra guancia. E il dolore che senti? Non puoi fermarti a pensare a quello che ti hanno fatto, adesso o in passato. Devi solo andare avanti».” Tina Turner, incontrastata regina del rock e leggenda vivente, racconta la sua illustre carriera e la sua complicata vita personale in questo memoir sincero e appassionante. Dall’infanzia trascorsa a Nutbush, in Tennessee, alla fama raggiunta con Ike Turner, fino allo straordinario successo negli anni Ottanta e oltre, Tina ripercorre con grande onestà la propria storia, le difficoltà, i trionfi. Condivide con i lettori aneddoti degli anni trascorsi a lavorare al fianco dei più grandi nomi della musica, come Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, David Bowie, Beyoncé, e narra anche dell’incontro inaspettato nel 1986 con il grande amore della sua vita, con il quale si è sposata ventisette anni dopo. Perché, come lei stessa afferma, “qualche volta la felicità più grande arriva proprio nel momento in cui siamo in grado di apprezzarla”. Dopo aver affrontato negli ultimi anni problemi di salute e tragedie familiari, la Turner riflette sulla propria storia straordinaria, e mentre approda a nuove certezze sul significato della vita, trova dentro di sé la forza che le permette di superare anche i momenti più bui. My Love Story è la testimonianza indimenticabile di una donna che ha avuto il coraggio di superare tutti gli ostacoli che ha incontrato sulla propria strada. Ricco di coraggio, energia, cuore e anima, segni distintivi di Tina, questo libro è toccante e coinvolgente proprio come ognuno dei suoi indimenticabili grandi successi.
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