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Of Love and Violence: A Women's Fiction Story

Author : Kayla Lowe
Publisher : Kayla Lowe
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Of Love and Violence: A Women's Fiction Story written by Kayla Lowe and published by Kayla Lowe. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida, Sarah MacKenzie embarks on a journey of love, hope, and self-discovery. Ready to embrace her exciting new life with Bruce Stone, the man she met online, Sarah's heart is filled with anticipation. But as the palm trees sway in the warm breeze, questions linger—will her newfound happiness be all she expects, or does the promise of a fresh start hold unexpected challenges? Leaving behind the familiar comforts of her family and hometown, Sarah finds herself navigating the complexities of love in a new, unfamiliar setting. What will their life together truly be like, far from the familiar faces and cherished memories of home? As the days unfold, and the Floridian sun casts its golden glow, Sarah grapples with the realities of love in a world that feels both thrilling and uncertain. As the veneer of their idyllic life begins to shimmer, Sarah wonders if Bruce will reveal more of his true colors. Will the distance from her roots illuminate aspects of his personality she hadn't glimpsed before, or will their shared dreams create a harmonious existence? Can the promises made under the Floridian sunset withstand the tests of time, or will the veneer of happiness crack to reveal hidden truths? In book 3 of the Tainted Love Saga Sarah's journey unfolds against the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and swirling emotions. Delve into the intricacies of love, the transformative power of change, and the resilience it takes to navigate the unpredictable currents of life. Will Sarah find the happiness she seeks, or will the sun-kissed promises give way to a reality she never anticipated? Join Sarah as she explores the complexities of love, independence, and the pursuit of joy in a story that captures the essence of womanhood, the allure of new beginnings, and the indomitable spirit that guides us toward the true meaning of happiness.

Narrating Love and Violence

Author : Himika Bhattacharya
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 081358955X
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Narrating Love and Violence written by Himika Bhattacharya and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narrating Love and Violence is an ethnographic exploration of women’s stories from the Himalayan valley of Lahaul, in the region of Himachal Pradesh, India, focusing on how both, love and violence emerge (or function) at the intersection of gender, tribe, caste, and the state in India. Himika Bhattacharya privileges the everyday lives of women marginalized by caste and tribe to show how state and community discourses about gendered violence serve as proxy for caste in India, thus not only upholding these social hierarchies, but also enabling violence. The women in this book tell their stories through love, articulated as rejection, redefinition and reproduction of notions of violence and solidarity. Himika Bhattacharya centers the women’s narratives as a site of knowledge—beyond love and beyond violence. This book shows how women on the margins of tribe and caste know both, love and violence, as agents wishing to re-shape discourses of caste, tribe and community.

Recollections of My Nonexistence

Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0593083334
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Recollections of My Nonexistence written by Rebecca Solnit and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electric portrait of the artist as a young woman that asks how a writer finds her voice in a society that prefers women to be silent In Recollections of My Nonexistence, Rebecca Solnit describes her formation as a writer and as a feminist in 1980s San Francisco, in an atmosphere of gender violence on the street and throughout society and the exclusion of women from cultural arenas. She tells of being poor, hopeful, and adrift in the city that became her great teacher; of the small apartment that, when she was nineteen, became the home in which she transformed herself; of how punk rock gave form and voice to her own fury and explosive energy. Solnit recounts how she came to recognize the epidemic of violence against women around her, the street harassment that unsettled her, the trauma that changed her, and the authority figures who routinely disdained and disbelieved girls and women, including her. Looking back, she sees all these as consequences of the voicelessness that was and still is the ordinary condition of women, and how she contended with that while becoming a writer and a public voice for women's rights. She explores the forces that liberated her as a person and as a writer--books themselves, the gay men around her who offered other visions of what gender, family, and joy could be, and her eventual arrival in the spacious landscapes and overlooked conflicts of the American West. These influences taught her how to write in the way she has ever since, and gave her a voice that has resonated with and empowered many others.

The Comfort of Monsters

Author : Willa C. Richards
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0861543556
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book The Comfort of Monsters written by Willa C. Richards and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Every sentence is a delight in this taut and thrilling debut by Willa Richards.’ Elizabeth Wetmore, author of Valentine ‘Richards has flipped the usual narrative, centring not on the crime itself but on the loss that ripples from it.’ New York Times Book Review A remarkable debut novel for fans of Mary Gaitskill and Gillian Flynn about two sisters – one who disappears and the other who is left to pick up the pieces. In the summer of 1991, teen Dee McBride vanished in the city of Milwaukee. It was the summer the Journal Sentinel dubbed ‘the deadliest . . . in the history of Milwaukee.’ Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s heinous crimes dominated the headlines and the disappearance of one girl was easily overlooked. 2019, nearly thirty years later, Dee's sister, Peg, is still haunted by her disappearance. Desperate to find out what happened to her, the family hire a psychic and Peg is plunged back into the past. But Peg’s hazy recollections are far from easy to interpret and digging deep into her memory raises terrifying questions. How much trust can we place in our own recollections? How often are our memories altered by the very act of speaking them aloud? And what does it mean to bear witness in a world where even our own stories about what happened are inherently suspect? A heartbreaking page-turner, Willa C. Richards’ debut novel is the story of a broken family looking for answers in the face of the unknown.

Of Love and Crime: A Women's Fiction Story

Author : Kayla Lowe
Publisher : Kayla Lowe
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Of Love and Crime: A Women's Fiction Story written by Kayla Lowe and published by Kayla Lowe. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah MacKenzie's pursuit of love takes an unexpected turn as she navigates the intricate dance between passion and peril. Sacrificing everything to be with the enigmatic Bruce Stone, Sarah believes she's stepped into the pages of a fairy tale. Her parents, despite the significant age gap, are tentatively embracing the new chapter, and the promise of a blissful life together beckons. Yet, beneath the facade of domestic tranquility, a storm is brewing. Bruce's intense jealousy, an ominous specter that refuses to dissipate, threatens to unravel the delicate threads of their union. In his mind, imagined troubles become real, and his obsession transforms their once-promising journey into a precarious tightrope walk. As Bruce's temper veers dangerously out of control, Sarah finds herself ensnared in a whirlwind of emotions. The idyllic life she envisioned begins to crumble, and the once-solid ground beneath her feet turns treacherous. The destructive path they're on is a slippery slope, one that could lead to irreparable fractures in their relationship—or worse, a descent into criminality. Book 5 of the Tainted Love Saga delves into the fragility of love, the dangers of unchecked passion, and the tumultuous journey toward self-discovery. As Sarah grapples with the unraveling threads of her marriage, readers are invited to explore the intricate dance between desire and desperation. Will Sarah and Bruce find a way to mend their fractured connection, or are they hurtling toward a point of no return? Join Sarah as she confronts the complexities of love, jealousy, and the transformative power of choices in a riveting exploration of the fine line between devotion and destruction, where the pursuit of happiness collides with the shadows that linger in the recesses of obsession.

Cassandra Speaks

Author : Elizabeth Lesser
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062887203
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Cassandra Speaks written by Elizabeth Lesser and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers? Elizabeth Lesser believes that if women’s voices had been equally heard and respected throughout history, humankind would have followed different hero myths and guiding stories—stories that value caretaking, champion compassion, and elevate communication over vengeance and violence. Cassandra Speaks is about the stories we tell and how those stories become the culture. It’s about the stories we still blindly cling to, and the ones that cling to us: the origin tales, the guiding myths, the religious parables, the literature and films and fairy tales passed down through the centuries about women and men, power and war, sex and love, and the values we live by. Stories written mostly by men with lessons and laws for all of humanity. We have outgrown so many of them, and still they endure. This book is about what happens when women are the storytellers too—when we speak from our authentic voices, when we flex our values, when we become protagonists in the tales we tell about what it means to be human. Lesser has walked two main paths in her life—the spiritual path and the feminist one—paths that sometimes cross but sometimes feel at cross-purposes. Cassandra Speaks is her extraordinary merging of the two. The bestselling author of Broken Open and Marrow, Lesser is a beloved spiritual writer, as well as a leading feminist thinker. In this book she gives equal voice to the cool water of her meditative self and the fire of her feminist self. With her trademark gifts of both humor and insight, she offers a vision that transcends the either/or ideologies on both sides of the gender debate. Brilliantly structured into three distinct parts, Part One explores how history is carried forward through the stories a culture tells and values, and what we can do to balance the scales. Part Two looks at women and power and expands what it means to be courageous, daring, and strong. And Part Three offers “A Toolbox for Inner Strength.” Lesser argues that change in the culture starts with inner change, and that no one—woman or man—is immune to the corrupting influence of power. She provides inner tools to help us be both strong-willed and kind-hearted. Cassandra Speaks is a beautifully balanced synthesis of storytelling, memoir, and cultural observation. Women, men and all people will find themselves in the pages of this book, and will come away strengthened, opened, and ready to work together to create a better world for all people.

Of Love and Addiction: A Women's Fiction Story

Author : Kayla Lowe
Publisher : Kayla Lowe
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Of Love and Addiction: A Women's Fiction Story written by Kayla Lowe and published by Kayla Lowe. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah MacKenzie grapples with the consequences of her choices as she tiptoes on the tightrope between loyalty and self-discovery. The lines have been etched in the sand, and Sarah has once again chosen Bruce, this time in a courtroom where the weight of her words could reshape their destiny. In a dramatic twist, she weaves a web of lies to shield her husband, blurring the lines between truth and loyalty. As Sarah takes a stand on the witness stand, her heart aches with the gravity of her decision. Will this sacrifice finally prove to Bruce just how deeply she loves him, or will the specter of forgiveness cast a long shadow over their fragile connection? The intricate dance between devotion and regret begins, and Sarah finds herself caught in the crossfire of her own choices. Yet, as circumstances spiral out of control, the ripples of Sarah's sins extend far beyond the courtroom drama. The fabric of her reality frays, and she is thrust into a series of impossible choices that will reshape the course of her life forever. Will the alliances she forges in the crucible of adversity be the foundation of a stronger, unbreakable bond, or are they threads that will unravel under the strain of hidden truths?

Of Love and Family: A Women's Fiction Story

Author : Kayla Lowe
Publisher : Kayla Lowe
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Of Love and Family: A Women's Fiction Story written by Kayla Lowe and published by Kayla Lowe. This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah MacKenzie stands at the crossroads of love, family, and self-discovery. When she makes a life-altering decision in the name of love, the delicate threads that bind her to her family begin to unravel. The burning question lingers: Did she make the right choice, or has she gambled with the very essence of her happiness? As Sarah navigates the uncharted territory of adulthood, she grapples with the consequences of her decision to follow her heart. The once strong ties with her family strain under the weight of her choices, and the echoes of their disapproval haunt her every step. Will she find a way to reconcile her newfound love with the bonds that have shaped her identity? Amidst the tumultuous journey, doubts about her boyfriend's true nature emerge, casting a shadow over the romantic tale she envisioned. Is he the soulmate she believed him to be, or is there a darker truth lurking beneath the surface? Leaving home may have promised a world of possibilities, but Sarah soon discovers that her quest for love has only served to complicate her life further. In book 2 of the Tainted Love Saga, Sarah's story unfolds with twists of heartache, resilience, and the quest for authenticity. Will she summon the strength to untangle the knots of her choices and weave a new tapestry of understanding with her family? Can love truly conquer all, or are there limits to the sacrifices one can make in the pursuit of happiness? Join Sarah on this transformative journey as she grapples with love's complexities, family bonds, and the unforeseen challenges that arise when the heart leads the way. Book 2 of the Tainted Love Saga is a captivating exploration of the intricacies of womanhood, the pursuit of love, and the enduring power of family.

A Woman Is No Man

Author : Etaf Rum
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062699784
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book A Woman Is No Man written by Etaf Rum and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Fiction and Best Debut • BookBrowse's Best Book of the Year • A Marie Claire Best Women's Fiction of the Year • A Real Simple Best Book of the Year • A PopSugar Best Book of the Year • A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • A Washington Post 10 Books to Read in March • A Newsweek Best Book of the Summer • A USA Today Best Book of the Week • A Washington Book Review Difficult-To-Put-Down Novel • A Refinery 29 Best Books of the Month • A Buzzfeed News 4 Books We Couldn't Put Down Last Month • A New Arab Best Books by Arab Authors • An Electric Lit 20 Best Debuts of the First Half of 2019 • A The Millions Most Anticipated Books of the Year “Garnering justified comparisons to Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns... Etaf Rum’s debut novel is a must-read about women mustering up the bravery to follow their inner voice.” —Refinery 29 The New York Times bestseller and Read with Jenna TODAY SHOW Book Club pick telling the story of three generations of Palestinian-American women struggling to express their individual desires within the confines of their Arab culture in the wake of shocking intimate violence in their community. "Where I come from, we’ve learned to silence ourselves. We’ve been taught that silence will save us. Where I come from, we keep these stories to ourselves. To tell them to the outside world is unheard of—dangerous, the ultimate shame.” Palestine, 1990. Seventeen-year-old Isra prefers reading books to entertaining the suitors her father has chosen for her. Over the course of a week, the naïve and dreamy girl finds herself quickly betrothed and married, and is soon living in Brooklyn. There Isra struggles to adapt to the expectations of her oppressive mother-in-law Fareeda and strange new husband Adam, a pressure that intensifies as she begins to have children—four daughters instead of the sons Fareeda tells Isra she must bear. Brooklyn, 2008. Eighteen-year-old Deya, Isra’s oldest daughter, must meet with potential husbands at her grandmother Fareeda’s insistence, though her only desire is to go to college. Deya can’t help but wonder if her options would have been different had her parents survived the car crash that killed them when Deya was only eight. But her grandmother is firm on the matter: the only way to secure a worthy future for Deya is through marriage to the right man. But fate has a will of its own, and soon Deya will find herself on an unexpected path that leads her to shocking truths about her family—knowledge that will force her to question everything she thought she knew about her parents, the past, and her own future.

Crazy Love

Author : Leslie Morgan Steiner
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312377452
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Crazy Love written by Leslie Morgan Steiner and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gripping, compulsively readable story of romantic love and its dreadful underside (Susan Cheever), "Crazy Love" recounts Steiner's experiences as an abused wife--and how she found the courage to leave.

Of Love and Violence

Author : Kayla Lowe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Of Love and Violence written by Kayla Lowe and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah MacKenzie is ready to begin her exciting new life in Florida with Bruce Stone, the man she met online, but will it be all she expects it to be? What will their new life together far from her family really be like? Far from home, will Bruce start to show more of his true colors, or will they indeed live happily ever after? Love...deception...violence...abuse...crime...sin...addiction...betrayal...Explore the complex dynamics of online romances, family relationships, and self-perception in the Tainted Love saga, a powerful story of one woman's journey through abuse and much more. Content Warning: This book contains language and issues that may be sensitive to some readers. The Tainted Love Saga pushes the limits of what Christian fiction is. While the overall theme of the series contains a Christian message, it deals with sensitive issues along the way.

Love and Violence

Author : Lea Melandri
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 143847265X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Love and Violence written by Lea Melandri and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical, philosophical engagement of the psychological structures that propagate the continued oppression of women. In this book, the Italian feminist thinker Lea Melandri argues that systemic violence against women has deep psychoanalytic roots. Drawing inspiration from the work of Freud and the psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Elvio Fachinelli, along with feminist practices of consciousness-raising, Melandri demonstrates how male dominance and female subservience are established by society through a binary and oppositional understanding of sex and gender. This understandingand the oppression and violence against women that resultsis inscribed in the psyches of both men and women, and is replicated anew from generation to generation. Melandri analyzes women in media, politics, philosophy, and literature to show how this plays out, and calls for awareness of these deep psychic structures and expectations formed within the dynamics of society and primary family relations. This is a book by a seasoned, experienced, and quite committed Italian feminist thinker who has much to offer to our current context. Linking love and violence as she does, Melandri asks us to face the disturbing fact that deep, often almost atavistic, ties between son and mother, and then husband and wife, are the source both of intense bonds of love as well as furious clashes of hate and violent acting out. For this insight, and for the careful way she works out her argument in this book, Melandri should be read by an English-language audience, and this fine translation will provide the means for it to do so. Rebecca West, University of Chicago

Of Love and Redemption: A Women's Fiction Story

Author : Kayla Lowe
Publisher : Kayla Lowe
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Of Love and Redemption: A Women's Fiction Story written by Kayla Lowe and published by Kayla Lowe. This book was released on 2021-12-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the final book of the Tainted Love Saga, Sarah MacKenzie confronts the haunting shadows of her own transgressions, navigating a tumultuous journey through regret, redemption, and the complexities of self-forgiveness. The weight of her sins bears down heavily upon her shoulders, transforming her into a reflection of everything she once despised. In a desperate bid to atone for the choices that led her astray, she takes a harrowing step back into the arms of her abusive husband. As Sarah returns to the source of her pain, the lines between redemption and damnation blur, and the question looms like a specter in the shadows: Will this perilous decision be the catalyst for her redemption, or will it seal her fate in a cycle of despair? The emotional tapestry of her journey unfolds against the backdrop of inner turmoil, as she grapples with the consequences of her actions and confronts the demons that threaten to consume her. The conclusion of the Tainted Love Saga explores the fragility of the human spirit, the complexities of forgiveness, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Join Sarah as she navigates the treacherous terrain of a heart torn between the yearning for redemption and the shackles of past mistakes. Will she find the strength to break free from the cycle of self-destruction, or is she condemned to a fate dictated by the choices of her darkest hours? The final chapter of the Tainted Love Saga invites readers to witness a woman's journey through the crucible of her own making, where the pursuit of redemption becomes a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Can Sarah rise above the shadows of her past, or is she destined to be ensnared by the chains of her own remorse? Explore the depths of her soul as she grapples with the consequences of her actions in a story that resonates with the complexities of womanhood, strength, and the indomitable will to find light in the darkest corners of the heart.

Why Women Read Fiction

Author : Helen Taylor
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192562673
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Why Women Read Fiction written by Helen Taylor and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian McEwan once said, 'When women stop reading, the novel will be dead.' This book explains how precious fiction is to contemporary women readers, and how they draw on it to tell the stories of their lives. Female readers are key to the future of fiction and—as parents, teachers, and librarians—the glue for a literate society. Women treasure the chance to read alone, but have also gregariously shared reading experiences and memories with mothers, daughters, grandchildren, and female friends. For so many, reading novels and short stories enables them to escape and to spread their wings intellectually and emotionally. This book, written by an experienced teacher, scholar of women's writing, and literature festival director, draws on over 500 interviews with and questionnaires from women readers and writers. It describes how, where, and when British women read fiction, and examines why stories and writers influence the way female readers understand and shape their own life stories. Taylor explores why women are the main buyers and readers of fiction, members of book clubs, attendees at literary festivals, and organisers of days out to fictional sites and writers' homes. The book analyses the special appeal and changing readership of the genres of romance, erotica, and crime. It also illuminates the reasons for British women's abiding love of two favourite novels, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre. Taylor offers a cornucopia of witty and wise women's voices, of both readers themselves and also writers such as Hilary Mantel, Helen Dunmore, Katie Fforde, and Sarah Dunant. The book helps us understand why—in Jackie Kay's words—'our lives are mapped by books.'

A Suitable Lie

Author : Michael Malone
Publisher : Orenda Books
ISBN 13 : 191063350X
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book A Suitable Lie written by Michael Malone and published by Orenda Books. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently widowed and caring for his young son, Andy Boyd thinks his life is over, until he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Anna. And that was his first mistake ... A startling, emotive and stark psychological thriller from one of Scotland's bestselling crime writers... 'A stark, gripping storyline' Scots 'Strong female characters, honest, pithy dialogue and ever-present empathy for the victims make this a deeply satisfying read' Sunday Times 'Vivid, visceral and compulsive' Ian Rankin _________________ Some secrets should never be kept... Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, she's his perfect match ... and she loves his son like he is her own. When Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he receives his first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for that happy-ever-after, he ignores it. A dangerous mistake that could cost him everything. A brave, deeply moving, page-turning psychological thriller, A Suitable Lie marks a stunning departure for one of Scotland's finest crime writers, exploring the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them... _________________ 'Malone tackles the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion (for Anna is no one-dimensional witch), while creating all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thriller' Daily Mail 'A mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man in turmoil' Publishers Weekly 'It's a tough high-wire act, balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off with aplomb. Excellent stuff' Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue 'Disturbing but compulsive ... I loved it' Martina Cole 'Bristling with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape' Eva Dolan 'A deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping' Russel D. McLean 'A tightly wound page-turner with real emotional punch' Rod Reynolds 'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuse to let go' Caroline Mitchell 'A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity' Marnie Riches 'Emotionally intelligent and engaging' Caro Ramsay 'A story that I won't forget in a hurry. Malone is a massive talent' Luca Veste 'A disturbing and realistic portrayal of domestic noir with a twist ... a shocking yet compelling read' Mel Sherratt 'Malone perfectly balances storytelling with a brutal commentary on a dysfunctional relationship' Sarah Ward

Blow Your House Down

Author : Gina Frangello
Publisher : Catapult
ISBN 13 : 1640093176
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Blow Your House Down written by Gina Frangello and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • A Good Morning America Recommended Book • A LitReactor Best Book of the Year • A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Book of the Year • A Lit Hub Most Anticipated Book of the Year • A Rumpus Most Anticipated Book of the Year • A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of the Month "A pathbreaking feminist manifesto, impossible to put down or dismiss. Gina Frangello tells the morally complex story of her adulterous relationship with a lover and her shortcomings as a mother, and in doing so, highlights the forces that shaped, silenced, and shamed her: everyday misogyny, puritanical expectations regarding female sexuality and maternal sacrifice, and male oppression." —Adrienne Brodeur, author of Wild Game Gina Frangello spent her early adulthood trying to outrun a youth marked by poverty and violence. Now a long-married wife and devoted mother, the better life she carefully built is emotionally upended by the death of her closest friend. Soon, awakened to fault lines in her troubled marriage, Frangello is caught up in a recklessly passionate affair, leading a double life while continuing to project the image of the perfect family. When her secrets are finally uncovered, both her home and her identity will implode, testing the limits of desire, responsibility, love, and forgiveness. Blow Your House Down is a powerful testimony about the ways our culture seeks to cage women in traditional narratives of self-sacrifice and erasure. Frangello uses her personal story to examine the place of women in contemporary society: the violence they experience, the rage they suppress, the ways their bodies often reveal what they cannot say aloud, and finally, what it means to transgress "being good" in order to reclaim your own life.

The Book of Night Women

Author : Marlon James
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101011319
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis The Book of Night Women by : Marlon James

Download or read book The Book of Night Women written by Marlon James and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the National Book Award finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf and the WINNER of the 2015 Man Booker Prize for A Brief History of Seven Killings "An undeniable success.” — The New York Times Book Review A true triumph of voice and storytelling, The Book of Night Women rings with both profound authenticity and a distinctly contemporary energy. It is the story of Lilith, born into slavery on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the end of the eighteenth century. Even at her birth, the slave women around her recognize a dark power that they- and she-will come to both revere and fear. The Night Women, as they call themselves, have long been plotting a slave revolt, and as Lilith comes of age they see her as the key to their plans. But when she begins to understand her own feelings, desires, and identity, Lilith starts to push at the edges of what is imaginable for the life of a slave woman, and risks becoming the conspiracy's weak link. But the real revelation of the book-the secret to the stirring imagery and insistent prose-is Marlon James himself, a young writer at once breathtakingly daring and wholly in command of his craft.