The landscape of the 1932 Connecticut farm is bleak and rocky. farm animals furrowed parched grass. To this lonely place the State brought an unclaimed child, without a past or conceivably a present. But Zara, who has been abused and used for the purpose of others, is determined to control her own destiny. Scenes showing the tender growth of love between a woman and a child, or a college boy corralling a wild pig, or a barbaric barn dance, are unforgettable. But at the contentious State convention, Zara discovers the secret that will give her powers she has never imagined. Set against the background of small-town politics, 12 OClock Bus is an amazing and beautifully written book the reader will not forget.
A stunning achievement. A great read " -Mary Webb, author of The God Hustlers These historical novellas by author Adrienne Wolfert recreate the lives of three American women who, spurred by their own humanity and courage, go beyond their traditional roles to change history. The End of March-In 1965, Congress introduces the Voting Rights Act. Ten thousand people show their support by joining the Civil Rights march behind Martin Luther King. Willi Carotti leaves her family to volunteer as a transport driver on the march, but as a result, her marriage splits into two very separate journeys. The Beautiful Wife-Hailed as La Belle Americaine, Elizabeth Monroe arrives in Paris with her husband, James, the American ambassador to France. But Elizabeth quickly learns about the horror of the French Revolution when her friend, Adrienne Lafayette, is scheduled to be guillotined. The Queen of America-- "But where is he, what is he doing, who is he away from me?" Martha Washington embarks on a dangerous journey.
Exploring the world and how it shapes the people we are, author Adrienne Wolfert presents a collection of previously published insightful prose and poetry selected from her lifetime of writing. 7/Day World offers a memoir of the connections that make us human beings, including love, death, faith, human relationships, and joy. Wolfert delves into a wide range of storylines that provide an escape from the more mundane functions in today's busy world, including the story of a judge, a view of the world through a baby's eyes, a 1965 African American freedom march in Alabama, and the kidnapping of a beautiful woman in a grocery store. Realistic and metaphysical, lyrical and fun, the short stories and poetry in this collection help us reconnect with the experiences and stories that have shaped us and our lifetime. It nudges memories, inspires introspection, and provides comfort.
Forgive Me Being Mad Lively and exciting and told in an attractively filtering first person, Adrienne Wolfert’s novel, Forgive Me For Being Mad, presents continuously interesting insights into an actress’ life. Th e well-researched period is the contentious fifties and sixties—great book for page turning. Diana O’Heir I Wish This War Were Over, Pulitzer Prize runner-up Adrienne Wolfert’s latest novel is a fast-paced, first person narrative recounting the life of Laila “Lolly” Lambert. Lolly chronicles her obsession with acting… the lovers, abortions, family betrayals… both of her and by her… the tumultuous effect on her life and the lives of those around her. But through it all, Lolly is forever on the outside of her own life, watching, taking notes for her next performance. Patricia Mills…Critic Adrienne Wolfert has written a stunning novel about a young woman from a difficult background who becomes a successful Broadway actress…Laila (known as “Lolly”) is single-minded in pursuit of her art and inspired by a stormy but tender relationship with her cousin Robert Kyle, a famous playwright. Wolfert explains – as few writers have – what it feels like to be an actor who is consumed by her art. Mary K. Webb, author, The God Hustlers
Does meaningless suffering destroy the will to live? Mount of Vision Hospital for Crippled Children is a microcosmic reflection of the tormented world of 1940. Herr Doktor Josef Weiss is forced to flee his country and career to save his life, but at the cost of his marriage. Nursing assistant Ann Ellen Aynsley faces a life trapped in small-town ordinariness. Afflicted children struggle for unattainable perfection. Vision offers a world of lovers who dare not love, haters who seek to destroy, and children who are denied childhood. But in their inextricably intertwined lives, they share a common quest for healing.
Forgive Me Being Mad Lively and exciting and told in an attractively filtering first person, Adrienne Wolfert’s novel, Forgive Me For Being Mad, presents continuously interesting insights into an actress’ life. Th e well-researched period is the contentious fifties and sixties—great book for page turning. Diana O’Heir I Wish This War Were Over, Pulitzer Prize runner-up Adrienne Wolfert’s latest novel is a fast-paced, first person narrative recounting the life of Laila “Lolly” Lambert. Lolly chronicles her obsession with acting… the lovers, abortions, family betrayals… both of her and by her… the tumultuous effect on her life and the lives of those around her. But through it all, Lolly is forever on the outside of her own life, watching, taking notes for her next performance. Patricia Mills…Critic Adrienne Wolfert has written a stunning novel about a young woman from a difficult background who becomes a successful Broadway actress…Laila (known as “Lolly”) is single-minded in pursuit of her art and inspired by a stormy but tender relationship with her cousin Robert Kyle, a famous playwright. Wolfert explains – as few writers have – what it feels like to be an actor who is consumed by her art. Mary K. Webb, author, The God Hustlers
In 1934, in the midst of the Depression, fourteen-year-old Harry James Harmony runs away to find his father who has traveled to Chicago in search of work.
The landscape of the 1932 Connecticut farm is bleak and rocky. farm animals furrowed parched grass. To this lonely place the State brought an unclaimed child, without a past or conceivably a present. But Zara, who has been abused and used for the purpose of others, is determined to control her own destiny. Scenes showing the tender growth of love between a woman and a child, or a college boy corralling a wild pig, or a barbaric barn dance, are unforgettable. But at the contentious State convention, Zara discovers the secret that will give her powers she has never imagined. Set against the background of small-town politics, 12 OClock Bus is an amazing and beautifully written book the reader will not forget.
A stunning achievement. A great read " -Mary Webb, author of The God Hustlers These historical novellas by author Adrienne Wolfert recreate the lives of three American women who, spurred by their own humanity and courage, go beyond their traditional roles to change history. The End of March-In 1965, Congress introduces the Voting Rights Act. Ten thousand people show their support by joining the Civil Rights march behind Martin Luther King. Willi Carotti leaves her family to volunteer as a transport driver on the march, but as a result, her marriage splits into two very separate journeys. The Beautiful Wife-Hailed as La Belle Americaine, Elizabeth Monroe arrives in Paris with her husband, James, the American ambassador to France. But Elizabeth quickly learns about the horror of the French Revolution when her friend, Adrienne Lafayette, is scheduled to be guillotined. The Queen of America-- "But where is he, what is he doing, who is he away from me?" Martha Washington embarks on a dangerous journey.
Exploring the world and how it shapes the people we are, author Adrienne Wolfert presents a collection of previously published insightful prose and poetry selected from her lifetime of writing. 7/Day World offers a memoir of the connections that make us human beings, including love, death, faith, human relationships, and joy. Wolfert delves into a wide range of storylines that provide an escape from the more mundane functions in todays busy world, including the story of a judge, a view of the world through a babys eyes, a 1965 African American freedom march in Alabama, and the kidnapping of a beautiful woman in a grocery store. Realistic and metaphysical, lyrical and fun, the short stories and poetry in this collection help us reconnect with the experiences and stories that have shaped us and our lifetime. It nudges memories, inspires introspection, and provides comfort.
In 1934, in the midst of the Depression, fourteen-year-old Harry James Harmony runs away to find his father who has traveled to Chicago in search of work.
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