A powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief. An animal’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and forgiving. “Affection without ambivalence” is how Sigmund Freud described the connection. “No matter how awful the day, or how awful I am behaving at any given moment, George doesn’t care,” writes journalist John Dickerson. “He finds me smoldering in my chair and dashes to my lap.” Our lives are intricately intertwined with our pets, and together, over time, we establish rituals that are as steady as a metronome. It’s no wonder the grief is crushing when they depart—even those who’ve had time to prepare describe feeling stunned, devastated, and cracked in two. “We were a bit broken up over the death of our black Persian cat,” crime novelist Raymond Chandler confessed. “When I say a bit broken up, I am being conventional. For us it was a tragedy.” Nobel Prize–winning author V. S. Naipaul described the experience as “calamitous,” and writer May Sarton called it a “volcanic eruption of woe.” Poet Emily Dickinson was so bereft she asked for help: “Carlo died,” she announced in a letter to her friend Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1866. “Would you instruct me now?” The Book of Pet Love and Loss is a collection of quotations—poignant thoughts and memories discovered in letters, journals, diaries, memoirs, and other original sources—from beloved cultural figures who understood this singular experience so deeply, they felt compelled to write about it. This book dignifies the profound connection we share with our animal companions, but it also provides solace as mourners document their heartache over the loss of their cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other animals—even, in the case of Pablo Neruda, a mongoose. Their comforting and wise words are what every animal lover needs on this journey of heartbreak and healing.
A striking portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her historic tenure on the United States Supreme Court, brought to life with incisive quotes and bold photographs of her iconic collars. The collar is a powerful point of entry for exploring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and her tireless work on America’s highest court. The twenty-five neckpieces captured here—in over eighty stunning photographs by award-winning photographer Elinor Carucci—offer insight into RBG’s legacy. Her sharp use of language, a linchpin of her notorious dissents, is celebrated throughout, with quotes to support each collar and its story. The bold, ornate, and subversive collars she chose to wear on the bench communicated so much more. Shortly after RBG’s passing in September, 2020, Carucci was commissioned by Time magazine for a commemorative piece on the late justice, focused on the stories behind her legendary collars. Here, Carucci and co-author Sara Bader use each collar to highlight a defining career moment, from RBG's earliest argument for gender equality to her support of immigration and marriage equality during her twenty-fifth year on the bench. Some of her collars are well-known, like her dissent collar, or her favorite white beaded neckpiece that she wore for important portraits. Other collars are less familiar but tell poignant stories of artists, colleagues, friends, and fans whose gifts to Justice Ginsburg found meaning in her hands. Small in stature but towering in influence, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was described as a titan, a civil rights hero, and most poetically, by her colleague Justice Stephen Breyer, “a rock of righteousness.” The Collars of RBG is an artful collection of moments from this warrior’s legacy, crystallizing the many ways RBG reshaped the cultural landscape for us all.
A vibrant collection of 100 postcards featuring quotes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg alongside striking photographs of RBG's iconic jabots and collars. This sleek box of 100 postcards features a mix of quotes and photographs celebrating the style, wisdom, and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The photographs, taken by award-winning photographer Elinor Carucci for The Collars of RBG- A Portrait of Justice, capture the intricacies and textures of Ginsburg's most recognizable collars worn on the Supreme Court bench, from the bejeweled golden collar worn for majority opinions to her spiky dissent collar, a piece that quietly broadcast an impending dissent before she uttered a word. Fifty unique designs feature twenty-five of Ginsburg's favorite collars and twenty-five quotes that capture her power, wit, and determination. Each design repeats once for a total of 100 postcards.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
As there are many books on self-development, this one is a summarized and a practical guide for everyone. It showcases the methods and approaches taken by different leaders in different industries in achieving their desires, and dreams. It is also equips you with fundamentals that will help you avoid reinventing the wheels towards success. It also links modern practices in this field to some religion quotes, hence providing a unique angle of understanding and applying self-development techniques. You will find that every chapter aims to sharpen and reinforce the path to your success. The book has the following goals 1. Summarize what we learnt from others and gather common practices in leaders and mentors in different fields. 2. Link between material available in modern literature that talks about positivity and self-development with Islamic quotes and material. 3. Mention techniques like prayer or meditation to make an individual mentally ready to achieve goals. 4. Utilizing tactics that will make an individual consistent in pursuing ultimate goals and desires. 5. Be a simple guide to strengthen your belief.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
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