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Book Synopsis The Licorice Daughter by : Lyn Lifshin
Download or read book The Licorice Daughter written by Lyn Lifshin and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply emotional collection of poems that highlights the filly behind the legend of The Licorice Daughter, Ruffian. With tender care, Lifshin takes her readers through the too-short life of a racing wonder. Beginning before Ruffian’s birth, this collection outlines the anticipation of Ruffian’s greatness. With a grand focus on the days before her fame, from the quiet beauty of the April night of her birth to the brutal separation of the foals from their mares six months after, Lifshin highlights the potential that could be seen in Ruffian’s early days. From the relationships the filly formed with her trainer—Frank Whitely, to her grooms, jockeys, owners, and her devoted fans, this collection brings to life the early days of a racing legend. With excruciating care the last moments of Ruffian’s short life are laid bare before the reader, as the myth is born in the hours before her death.
Download or read book Licorice Daughter written by Lyn Lifshin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thoroughbred racing has never gotten over Ruffian. Lyn Lifshin came out of nowhere to become a Ruffian fan, a zealot for everything Ruffian stood for and all that she touched. Her poems will carry you away to a field of Kentucky foals, to the racetrack where each new horse could be the one, to the bone-numbing feeling of a runaway winner and to the despair of watching brilliance flame out. Ruffian would have liked Lifshin." --Sean Clancy, author of Saratoga Days "Eros and Equus perfectly combine in these sleek, sensual poems. From brilliant filly to tragic fatality, Lifshin keeps pace with this dark darling of the track, everybody's favorite-Ruffian." --Laura Chester "These poems do the memory and legacy of Ruffian The Beauty justice at last. Poetry is the only medium to evoke the life and tragic death of this extraordinary horse, and Lyn Lifshin proves more than up to the task. They mirror the evolution of Ruffian's athletic prowess and striking black beauty with deft attentiveness and poignant detail. They do not merely honor the memory of Ruffian, but invoke the dynamic ghost of her radiant presence . . ." --Joe La Rosa
Book Synopsis The Licorice Girl by : Tylia L. Flores
Download or read book The Licorice Girl written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2025-06-15 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life can be a whirlwind, filled with unexpected turns and moments that challenge our understanding of the world and ourselves. Sometimes, the people we expect to be our constants become the ones who disappear, leaving us with questions and a longing for answers. This is the story of Carrie Young, a spirited 17-year-old with Cerebral Palsy who navigates the complexities of senior year with a mix of independence and the unwavering support of her loving family. But when a mysterious phone call reveals a long-lost biological father, Carrie's life takes an unexpected turn. Duane Hoover , her father, has been struggling with bipolar disorder, a condition that has haunted him for years. Although he was very talented athletically, and he was well known for being a snowboarder Fear and the weight of his illness drove him away, leaving behind a daughter he desperately wants to connect with. Carrie’s journey is not easy. It’s filled with resistance, uncertainty, and the emotional turbulence that comes with navigating a complicated family dynamic. But as Carrie embarks on this journey, she learns about the complexities of mental illness, the strength of forgiveness, and the profound power of human connection. This story explores the importance of understanding, support, and the possibility of finding healing and wholeness, even amidst the most difficult circumstances. It’s a story about the human spirit's capacity for resilience, the beauty of acceptance, and the strength found in embracing the journey, whatever it may hold.
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Book Synopsis The Gypsies & Other Narrative Poems by : Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
Download or read book The Gypsies & Other Narrative Poems written by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2006 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gypsies, the anti-Romantic tale of a city-dweller whose search for "unspoiled" values among gypsies ends in tragedy, is modern Russian literature's first masterpiece. The Bridegroom turns the Romantic ballad into a whodunit filled with sexual dread and subconscious terror. Count Nulin, a deliciously comic tale of country life, stands Shakespeare's Rape of Lucrece on its head - what would have happened if Lucrece had slapped Tarquin's face? The Tale of the Dead Princess is Pushkin's version of the Snow White story, and the eerie Tale of the Golden Cockerel savagely politicizes the folk-tale form."--Jacket.
Book Synopsis The Licorice Daughter by : Lyn Lifshin
Download or read book The Licorice Daughter written by Lyn Lifshin and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply emotional collection of poems that highlights the filly behind the legend of The Licorice Daughter, Ruffian. With tender care, Lifshin takes her readers through the too-short life of a racing wonder. Beginning before Ruffian's birth, this collection outlines the anticipation of Ruffian's greatness. With a grand focus on the days before her fame, from the quiet beauty of the April night of her birth to the brutal separation of the foals from their mares six months after, Lifshin highlights the potential that could be seen in Ruffian's early days. From the relationships the filly formed with her trainer--Frank Whitely, to her grooms, jockeys, owners, and her devoted fans, this collection brings to life the early days of a racing legend. With excruciating care the last moments of Ruffian's short life are laid bare before the reader, as the myth is born in the hours before her death.
Download or read book Secretariat written by Lyn Lifshin and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This full arc of life—bigger than imagination in a raging fire—is set on paper by a poet obsessed with beauty, hooves, and the passion of flight....In Lifshin’s language, spare yet metaphorically profound, we enter into that animal grace that only a true poet can convey, as we race on from poem to poem, joining Secretariat in triumph—'not for a win but a coronation.'” --Laura Chester AS THE DAYS GET LONGER the horse dreams of flying in the air like a gust of wind on an abandoned Christmas tree, red exploding like a spurt of light, flaming wildly like those boughs of northern lights out of darkness
Book Synopsis Coconut Quiz Book by : American Girl
Download or read book Coconut Quiz Book written by American Girl and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Earl Hubert’s Daughter by : Emily Sarah Holt
Download or read book Earl Hubert’s Daughter written by Emily Sarah Holt and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Earl Hubert’s Daughter by Emily Sarah Holt
Book Synopsis Daughter of the Burning City by : Amanda Foody
Download or read book Daughter of the Burning City written by Amanda Foody and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of All of Us Villains. Sixteen-year-old Sorina has spent most of her life within the smoldering borders of the Gomorrah Festival. Yet even among the many unusual members of the traveling circus-city, Sorina stands apart as the only illusion-worker born in hundreds of years. This rare talent allows her to create illusions that others can see, feel and touch, with personalities all their own. Her creations are her family, and together they make up the cast of the Festival’s Freak Show. But no matter how lifelike they may seem, her illusions are still just that—illusions, and not truly real. Or so she always believed…until one of them is murdered. Desperate to protect her family, Sorina must track down the culprit and determine how they killed a person who doesn’t actually exist. Her search for answers leads her to the self-proclaimed gossip-worker Luca. Their investigation sends them through a haze of political turmoil and forbidden romance, and into the most sinister corners of the Festival. But as the killer continues murdering Sorina’s illusions one by one, she must unravel the horrifying truth before all her loved ones disappear.
Book Synopsis Earl Hubert's Daughter: The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century by : Emily Sarah Holt
Download or read book Earl Hubert's Daughter: The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century written by Emily Sarah Holt and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis You Are My I Love You by : Maryann Cusimano Love
Download or read book You Are My I Love You written by Maryann Cusimano Love and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-12-24 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-time classic, bestselling ode to the love shared between parent and child. Perfect for new parents, baby showers, and sharing at bedtime. A day in the life of parent and child—full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, boundless energy and well-earned rest. Not to mention lots of love. Here, in simple, rhyming verse accompanied by colorful, playful illustrations by world-renowned artist Satomi Ichikawa, is one such day. Share it with others and treasure the memories.
Book Synopsis The Company Daughters by : Samantha Rajaram
Download or read book The Company Daughters written by Samantha Rajaram and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Blew my mind… so magically written and most of all that it is based on true events… a hard-hitting, soul-crushing book… I loved every moment of it… immersive, heart-wrenching, I feel emotional writing this review.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Wanted: Company Daughters. Virtuous young ladies to become the brides of industrious settlers in a foreign land. The Company will pay the cost of the lady’s dowry and travel. Returns not permitted, orphans preferred. Amsterdam, 1620. Jana Beil has learned that life rarely provides moments of joy. Having run away from a violent father, her days are spent searching for work in an effort to stay out of the city brothels, where desperate women trade their bodies for a mouthful of bread. But when Jana is hired as a servant for the wealthy and kind Master Reynst and his beautiful daughter Sontje, Jana’s future begins to look brighter. Then Master Reynst loses his fortune on a bad investment, and everything changes. The house is sold to creditors, leaving Jana back on the street and Sontje without a future. With no other choice, Jana and Sontje are forced to sign with the East India Company as Company Daughters: sailing to a colonial Dutch outpost to become the brides of male settlers they know nothing about. With fear in their hearts, the girls begin their journey – but what awaits them on the other side of the world is nothing like what they’ve been promised… Based on true history, this is a gripping and unputdownable historical novel, perfect for fans of Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Miniaturist and The Indigo Girl. WINNER OF THE 2021 GOLDEN CROWN LITERARY SOCIETY AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION. FINALIST FOR THE 2021 BISEXUAL BOOK AWARDS. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD. What readers are saying about The Company Daughters: ‘Blew my mind… a book I've told so many people about purely because I'm still in disbelief that it exists, that it's so magically written and most of all that it is based on true events… a hard-hitting, soul-crushing book of a woman's struggle to survive… I loved every moment of it. Breathlessly, and in a way that took up my entire brain… immersive, heart-wrenching, and I feel emotional writing this review.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘From the moment I started reading The Company Daughters, I was captivated by this historical tale. Although it does contain a love story, it's not a romance…This was a gripping read.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘This book is so stunningly tender and beautiful, all mixed in with some seriously tragic and heart-wrenching events… Rajaram is an extremely skilled writer, and I love her writing style… The themes of sisterhood and female love were so present in this book and I found it very moving.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I was enchanted by this book! It’s a delightful read that will have your emotions all over the place.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I love historical fiction, and this book touched on a topic and time I knew nearly nothing about…There’s love, there’s loss, there’s surviving, there’s thriving… It was a very beautiful book.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘The Company Daughters is a beautifully written love story… a perfect example of the power of human will and the endurance and hope that love can give a person.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book has a beauty and grace to it. The author’s writing just flows off the page, and although there are struggles and upsets by the time you close the book over you are filled with a warm glow.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A powerful and insightful read. I look forward to reading more historical work by Samantha Rajaram!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Heartbreaking… a moving book… vivid, with amazing characters… This is a great read.’ Goodreads reviewer
Book Synopsis Little Black Book by : Renée Khatami
Download or read book Little Black Book written by Renée Khatami and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Touch and feel, scratch and sniff, lift the flap."
Download or read book Don't Hug Doug written by Carrie Finison and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent--from author Carrie Finison and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People, Daniel Wiseman. Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.
Download or read book Starting Today written by Rachel Zucker and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2010-04-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poems in this anthology document the political and personal events of the president's crucial first days through a variety of contemporary poetic voices.
Book Synopsis The Hummingbird's Daughter by : Luis Alberto Urrea
Download or read book The Hummingbird's Daughter written by Luis Alberto Urrea and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.
Download or read book Maple written by Lori Nichols and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lori Nichols’ enchanting debut features an irresistible, free-spirited, nature-loving little girl who greets the changing seasons and a new sibling with arms wide open. When Maple is tiny, her parents plant a maple tree in her honor. She and her tree grow up together, and even though a tree doesn’t always make an ideal playmate, it doesn’t mind when Maple is in the mood to be loud—which is often. Then Maple becomes a big sister, and finds that babies have their loud days, too. Fortunately, Maple and her beloved tree know just what the baby needs.