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Book Synopsis A Relative Stranger by : Charles Baxter
Download or read book A Relative Stranger written by Charles Baxter and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the Michigan landscape that Charles Baxter has made his own, these thirteen exquisite stories illuminate the often curious connections of relatives and strangers. "You can't just get a brother off the street," says the narrator of the title story, but indeed he does. In another, a woman tries to elude her lover's voice by spending an entire day without words. A marriage is jostled by the departure of a friend during a snowstorm. Baxter's stories tend to be love stories, but it is love tinged with fear, even danger, where shock, comedy, and love combine in unexpected ways. Book jacket.
Download or read book Relative Stranger written by Mary Loudon and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2010-06-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Catherine Loudon died in 2001, the author and journalist Mary Loudon had not seen her sister in over a dozen years. Shocked, feeling an unaccountable sense of loss, Mary began to explore the traces Catherine left behind, trying to discover the truth about her sister – trying to discover who she was. The result of her search is this riveting, moving, and deeply thought-provoking book. Catherine was always an unsettled personality: when still a child she had threatened her family with violence; when she travelled to India as a young woman, her disturbing behaviour led to her father being summoned to return her to England. She refused to join him, but then reappeared, unannounced, at home a year later. Caring and passionate, but also unstable and paranoid, she was finally diagnosed as schizophrenic. As far as her family knew – Catherine kept in contact with them intermittently, and only on her own terms – her life was a cycle of flats, prisons, and psychiatric hospitals. Mary Loudon’s quest for her sister begins when she touches Catherine’s cold hands in the harsh calm of a hospital morgue. She visits Catherine’s overpoweringly cluttered flat, and finds herself struggling to choose which of the piled up paintings and clothes she should take to remember Catherine by. Then, over time, Mary tracks down the men and women who inhabited Catherine’s life and the people she affected: the caring nurses who tended to her in her last weeks; the grocer she knew for almost twenty years; the social worker who clashed with her; the minister and nun she prayed with. Mary Loudon captures each conversation perfectly, with a brilliant ear for spoken language and a telling eye for detail. And though the task seems overwhelming at first, gradually, with each encounter, a more nuanced picture of Catherine emerges. It includes facts that tally with the idolized older sister Mary remembers as well as disturbing revelations, such as Catherine’s self-identification as a man, named Stevie. In this book Mary Loudon unpicks our preconceived definitions of sanity, belonging, and familial responsibility. Over the course of Mary’s search, we cease to define Catherine by her illness; instead she becomes a human being, full of compassion for the world and possessed of a lively, personal wit. Relative Stranger challenges our most deeply held notions of what makes a life full and valuable – but even though reading it is an education, this is also an undeniably personal and elegiac story, coloured on each page by Catherine’s suffering and the distance that existed between the sisters. A deeply honest family memoir, a compelling detective story, and a test of our prejudices, Relative Stranger is both a vitally important book and an unforgettable one.
Download or read book Relative Stranger written by Mary Loudon and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Relative Stranger by : Stewart Lewis
Download or read book Relative Stranger written by Stewart Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They were strangers on a plane--until they realized their connection went deeper.
Book Synopsis A RELATIVE STRANGER\ by : ANNE STEVENSON
Download or read book A RELATIVE STRANGER\ written by ANNE STEVENSON and published by . This book was released on with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Relative Strangers by : Jessica Steele
Download or read book Relative Strangers written by Jessica Steele and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the loss of her mother, Zarah goes to visit her aunt, whom she hasn’t seen since she was a young child, but she is greeted instead by a young man named Stein, who introduces himself as her aunt’s son. He seems aggressive from the start, his cold smile no comfort. It turns out that Zarah’s aunt has passed away and left her a huge inheritance. Though it’s a complete surprise to her, Stein believes Zarah is nothing more than a gold digger. Her intention had only been to uncover the mystery of her birth, but the condition of the inheritance states that she must live in her aunt’s house for six months before she can claim her legacy. Will she be able to handle red-hot Stein’s icy attitude until then?
Book Synopsis A Relative Stranger by : Anne Stevenson
Download or read book A Relative Stranger written by Anne Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Relative Stranger written by J. R. Cahn and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel is a typical working mother experiencing the stresses of family life when she is suddenly thrust into having sole responsibility for her eccentric, ailing uncle. Her world is totally disrupted as she navigates through the medical issues and reluctantly handles his personal life, ultimately trespassing on her uncles much guarded privacy. Concurrent with the onset of dementia, hints begin to surface about her uncles past and her family heritage, and as the layers of his life are unraveled, Rachel must come to terms with the man she thought she knew.
Download or read book Relative Stranger written by Mary Loudon and published by Canongate Us. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in Great Britain in 2006 by Canongate Books Ltd., Edinburgh, Scotland"--T.p. verso.
Book Synopsis Stranger Rape by : Kevin Bonnycastle
Download or read book Stranger Rape written by Kevin Bonnycastle and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kevin Denys Bonnycastle’s Stranger Rape is an in-depth study of the lives of fourteen men who raped women unknown to them. Using new data derived from official offender files, offender program observations, and the men’s personal histories, Bonnycastle documents, compares, and contrasts their experiences from boyhood to adulthood and eventual incarceration. Bonnycastle argues that stranger-rapists do not fit existing portrayals of them as predatory monsters or misogynist everymen. Instead, through an innovative approach that builds on research and theory from feminism, gender studies, critical criminology, and masculinity studies, she positions stranger-rape as a matter of experiences of pain and powerlessness rather than of male power and control. The book’s major achievement is to recognize rapists and rape in their particularity and complexity in the hope that critical thinking about their lives and about their experiences in penal contexts and programs may eventually lead to what one respondent called his ‘road to redemption.’ Please note that this book includes graphic content.
Download or read book Stranger Care written by Sarah Sentilles and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • “A powerful, heartbreaking, necessary masterpiece.”—Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild The moving story of what one woman learned from fostering a newborn—about injustice, about making mistakes, about how to better love and protect people beyond our immediate kin May you always feel at home. After their decision not to have a biological child, Sarah Sentilles and her husband, Eric, decide to adopt via the foster care system. Despite knowing that the system’s goal is the child’s reunification with the birth family, Sarah opens their home to a flurry of social workers who question them, evaluate them, and ultimately prepare them to welcome a child into their lives—even if it means most likely having to give the child back. After years of starts and stops, and endless navigation of the complexities and injustices of the foster care system, a phone call finally comes: a three-day-old baby girl named Coco, in immediate need of a foster family. Sarah and Eric bring this newborn stranger home. “You were never ours,” Sarah tells Coco, “yet we belong to each other.” A love letter to Coco and to the countless children like her, Stranger Care chronicles Sarah’s discovery of what it means to mother—in this case, not just a vulnerable infant but the birth mother who loves her, too. Ultimately, Coco’s story reminds us that we depend on family, and that family can take different forms. With prose that Nick Flynn has called “fearless, stirring, rhythmic,” Sentilles lays bare an intimate, powerful story with universal concerns: How can we care for and protect one another? How do we ensure a more hopeful future for life on this planet? And if we’re all related—tree, bird, star, person—how might we better live?
Book Synopsis When a Stranger Comes to Town by : Michael Koryta
Download or read book When a Stranger Comes to Town written by Michael Koryta and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANTHONY AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY Including NYT bestselling author Michael Connelly’s story “Avalon,” soon to be adapted for television by David E. Kelley. "The very best of what crime fiction should deliver." -New York Journal of Books The latest Mystery Writers of America story collection, featuring surprising, page-turning twists on the genre from some of the top bestsellers and award winners in crime fiction It’s been said that all great literature boils down to one of two stories—a man takes a journey, or a stranger comes to town. While mystery writers have been successfully using both approaches for generations, there’s something undeniably alluring in the nature of a stranger: the uninvited guest, the unacquainted neighbor, the fish out of water. No matter how or where they appear, strangers are walking mysteries, complete unknowns in once-familiar territories who disrupt our lives with unease and wonder. In the newest collection of stories by the Mystery Writers of America, each author weaves a fresh tale surrounding the eerie feeling that comes when a stranger enters our midst, featuring stories by prolific mystery writers such as Michael Connelly, Dean Koontz and Joe Hill.
Download or read book Savage Kin written by Margaret M. Bruchac and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Illuminating the complex relationships between tribal informants and twentieth-century anthropologists such as Boas, Parker, and Fenton, who came to their communities to collect stories and artifacts"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis The Stranger's Sin by : Darlene Gardner
Download or read book The Stranger's Sin written by Darlene Gardner and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accused of a crime she didn't commit, Kelly Carmichael skips bail and heads to Indigo Springs. It's a shot in the dark, but with her freedom at stake she has no choice if she wants answers. When forest ranger Chase Bradford starts asking questions, Kelly tells him she's a stranger passing through. That's the first lie. Now she has to keep lying. She's walking a dangerous tightrope…especially when she starts falling for the single father. How will Chase react when he finds out who she really is? Will the honorable guy feel duty-bound to bring her in? Or will he stand by her? If only she had the courage to trust him with the truth….
Book Synopsis The Stranger's Bed by : Oliver Sands
Download or read book The Stranger's Bed written by Oliver Sands and published by deGrevilo. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A WEEKEND AWAY TO DIE FOR ... Three months ago, Anna stayed out drinking, abandoning her best friend Ger to walk home alone. But Ger never made it home that night. And now the worry and guilt has pushed Anna to breaking point. Anna's concerned boyfriend Dan arranges a weekend away, hoping a change of scene might be good for her sanity. Just two nights away in a remote cottage. What could go wrong? But on arrival at the isolated cottage, Anna is instantly unsettled. And as she delves into the cottage’s dark secrets, she can’t shake the feeling its owner is linked to Ger’s disappearance. When the weekend takes a sinister turn, is it just Anna's paranoia? Or are Anna and Dan about to face the most frightening fight for their lives...? Tightly woven with suspense and intrigue, THE STRANGER’S BED is a tale of guilt, grief, and the risks one woman will take to uncover the truth. Gripping until the end, you’ll think twice before planning your next weekend away. ============= ** READERS' REACTIONS TO THE STRANGER'S BED ** 'If you enjoy suspenseful stories with a touch of psychological thriller added, you will love this book. The action is non-stop, heart-pounding, and sometimes terrifying, and you’ll live every page of this story as if you were there, experiencing it for yourself.' -- A.M.R. - READERS' FAVORITE 'The Stranger's Bed is one of those thriller stories that has your attention on lock from beginning to end. Oliver Sands infuses a potent mix of suspense, mystery, and thrills into a gripping narrative that refuses to let go of you. I was completely hooked by the sleuth mystery element of the plot and highly recommend this book to thriller and mystery readers.' -- P.D. - READERS' FAVORITE 'I was hooked from the first chapter to the last. The fast-paced narration and flawlessly flowing story kept me intrigued and entertained. The twists and turns in the plotline also kept me on the edge of my seat.' -- F.M. - READERS' FAVORITE 'This page turner from Ireland instantly hooked me. Anna, the protagonist, is very believable as a young woman thrust into the role of amateur sleuth in a bid to find her missing friend. The story is riveting and atmospheric and I enjoyed the way the chapters alternated between the cabin in the woods and the small town setting. This is a seriously thrilling piece of crime fiction which will be enjoyed by anyone into smart psychological suspense. The Irish setting is a bonus and I really felt like I was there in the creepy house in the woods.' -- GOODREADS 'This is such a thrilling read. It starts off as a deft portrait of a couple with secrets and then escalates as the chilling, darker themes rise to the surface. The climax hits like a perfect shot of espresso. Tight plotting and some gorgeous prose too. Would highly recommend.' -- GOODREADS ============= THE STRANGER’S BED is a standalone mystery-suspense novel set in Ireland, which should appeal to fans of Daniel Hurst, Lisa Jewell, Lucy Clarke, Kiersten Modglin, Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas, Tess Gerritsen, Anya Mora and Mark Edwards. Grab your copy now!
Book Synopsis Relative Strangers by : Margaret Hermes
Download or read book Relative Strangers written by Margaret Hermes and published by Blair. This book was released on 2012 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen short stories by St. Louis author Margaret Hermes. Winner of the Doris Bakwin Award for Writing by a Woman, selected by Jill McCorkle.
Book Synopsis A Stranger in the House of God by : John Koessler
Download or read book A Stranger in the House of God written by John Koessler and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outside wondered about the God they worshipped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. A Stranger in the House of God addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers. Like a contemporary Pilgrim’s Progress, it traces the author’s journey and explores his experiences with both charismatic and evangelical Christianity. It also describes his transformation from religious outsider to ordained pastor. John Koessler provides a poignant and often humorous window into the interior of the soul as he describes his journey from doubt and struggle with the church to personal faith
