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A Virtual Love

Author : Andrew Blackman
Publisher : Legend Press
ISBN 13 : 1909039470
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book A Virtual Love written by Andrew Blackman and published by Legend Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A compelling and very entertaining look at the complexities of our hyperreal age, an insightful and witty exploration of the disconnect between image and reality, truth and appearance and whether love and sincere sentiment can overcome the short term thrills of social media.'James MillerFor Jeff Brennan, juggling multiple identities is a way of life.Online he has dozens of different personalities and switches easily between them. Offline, he shows different faces to different people: the caring grandson, the angry eco-protester, the bored IT consultant.So when the beautiful Marie mistakes him for a famous blogger, he thinks nothing of adding this new identity to his repertoire.But as they fall in love and start building a life together, Jeff is gradually forced into more and more desperate measures to maintain his new identity, and the boundaries between his carefully segregated personas begin to fray.In a world where truth is a matter of perspective and identities are interchangeable, Jeff finds himself trapped in his own web of lies. How far will he go to maintain his secrets? And even if he wanted to turn back, would he be able to?

Virtual Love

Author : Avodah K. Offit
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Virtual Love written by Avodah K. Offit and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This startling novel brilliantly explores intense eroticism, as two analysts, a man and a woman, communicate with each via e-mail, sharing first just theirpatients' problems, and gradually their own feelings until they fall in love.

Our Virtual Love Story

Author : Juhi GP
Publisher : Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN 13 : 9390441803
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Our Virtual Love Story written by Juhi GP and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2022-01-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when Cupid transcends the barriers of the virtual world and strikes the heart of two gamers? Rishabh Kulkarni and Samira Patel, also known as Kraken and Brown Swan, discover each other in the world of Battle of Arstov (BOA), a gripping mobile game. While Rishabh is based in Mumbai, Sam lives in Los Angeles. Their hearts meet, playing along, seeking solace in each other’s company and developing an authentic connection. Will their bond be limited to the gaming world? What course will their story take? Our Virtual Love Story blends the thrill of gaming with the excitement of romance as it takes you into a world full of love, faith and commitment.

Winter Counts

Author : David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062968963
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Winter Counts written by David Heska Wanbli Weiden and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANTHONY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL THRILLER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL “Winter Counts is a marvel. It’s a thriller with a beating heart and jagged teeth.” —Tommy Orange, author of There There A Best Book of 2020: NPR * Publishers Weekly * Library Journal * CrimeReads * Goodreads * Sun Sentinel * SheReads * MysteryPeople A groundbreaking thriller about a vigilante on a Native American reservation who embarks on a dangerous mission to track down the source of a heroin influx. Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. When justice is denied by the American legal system or the tribal council, Virgil is hired to deliver his own punishment, the kind that’s hard to forget. But when heroin makes its way into the reservation and finds Virgil’s nephew, his vigilantism suddenly becomes personal. He enlists the help of his ex-girlfriend and sets out to learn where the drugs are coming from, and how to make them stop. They follow a lead to Denver and find that drug cartels are rapidly expanding and forming new and terrifying alliances. And back on the reservation, a new tribal council initiative raises uncomfortable questions about money and power. As Virgil starts to link the pieces together, he must face his own demons and reclaim his Native identity. He realizes that being a Native American in the twenty-first century comes at an incredible cost. Winter Counts is a tour-de-force of crime fiction, a bracingly honest look at a long-ignored part of American life, and a twisting, turning story that’s as deeply rendered as it is thrilling. Winner, Spur Awards for Best Contemporary Novel and Best First Novel * Winner, Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery Novel * Shortlisted, Best First Novel, Bouchercon Anthony Awards * Shortlisted, Best First Novel, International Thriller Writers * Shortlisted, Dashiell Hammett Prize for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing, International Association of Crime Writers * Longlisted, VCU Cabell First Novel Award * Shortlisted, Barry Award for Best First Novel * Shortlisted, Reading the West Award * Shortlisted, Colorado Book Award (Thriller)

Virtual Reality Cinema

Author : Eric R. Williams
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000341933
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Virtual Reality Cinema written by Eric R. Williams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-02-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning cine-maVRicks Eric R. Williams, Carrie Love and Matt Love introduce virtual reality cinema (also known as 360° video or cine-VR) in this comprehensive guide filled with insider tips and tested techniques for writing, directing and producing effectively in the new medium. Join these veteran cine-VR storytellers as they break down fundamental concepts from traditional media to demonstrate how cine-VR can connect with audiences in new ways. Examples from their professional work are provided to illustrate basic, intermediate and advanced approaches to crafting modern story in this unique narrative space where there’s no screen to contain an image and no specific stage upon which to perform. Virtual Reality Cinema will prepare you to approach your own cine-VR projects via: Tips and techniques for writing, directing and producing bleeding-edge narrative cine-VR projects; More than a hundred photos and illustrations to explain complex concepts; Access to more than two hours of on-line cine-VR examples that you can download to watch on your own HMD; New techniques developed at Ohio University’s Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab, including how to work with actors to embrace Gravity and avoid the Persona Gap, how to develop stories with the Story Engagement Matrix and how to balance directorial control and audience agency in this new medium. This book is an absolute must read for any student of filmmaking, media production, transmedia storytelling and game design, as well as anyone already working in these industries that wants to understand the new challenges and opportunities of virtual reality cinema.

Love in the Virtual Realm

Author : OJ LEIGH
Publisher : OJ LEIGH
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love in the Virtual Realm written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-10 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the not-so-distant future, a world transformed by the wondrous advancements of virtual reality awaits. It is a realm where the limits of human imagination intertwine with the intricacies of cutting-edge technology, blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy. In this futuristic era, where skyscrapers touch the skies and machines hum with life, one gifted programmer stands at the forefront of a digital revolution. Meet Angela, an enigmatic genius who possesses an unparalleled knack for coding and a heart brimming with dreams of love's true essence. Her vision goes beyond mere entertainment; it transcends the ordinary as she embarks on an extraordinary quest to bring love to life in the Virtual Realm. With unwavering determination, Angela creates "Elysium," an awe-inspiring virtual world where emotions are not only simulated but genuinely felt. Within this mesmerizing creation, people can immerse themselves in love's purest form, an experience like no other. Here, souls connect, hearts entwine, and the very fabric of affection is woven into lines of code. As Elysium unfolds its digital embrace, an unexpected encounter takes place. Angela finds herself drawn to an enigmatic player named Jared, a charismatic figure whose presence ignites sparks of curiosity and a yearning for something more profound. But as their paths converge within the pixelated landscapes of Elysium, Angela's firm beliefs in the boundaries of reality and virtuality begin to waver. The question she once thought was absurd now lingers in her heart: Can genuine love truly blossom within the confines of a virtual world? As Angela and Jared navigate this unprecedented emotional journey, they must confront the doubters and skeptics who question the authenticity of their connection. Society itself grapples with the implications of Elysium, wondering if such technology is a blessing or a dangerous disruption of the natural order. Join us on an enthralling exploration of the human heart in the era of virtual marvels. "Love in the Virtual Realm" delves deep into the essence of love, leaving us to ponder whether its true essence can truly transcend the boundaries of the virtual and the real. This tale of passion, innovation, and self-discovery will challenge our perception of love, technology, and the fundamental fabric of human connection. Embark on a journey of wonder and enchantment as we unravel the enigma of love in a world where the tangible and the ethereal unite, and the heart finds its echo in the virtual echoes of Elysium.

To Love and to Loathe

Author : Martha Waters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982160888
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book To Love and to Loathe written by Martha Waters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a best romance of the year by Entertainment Weekly Named a most anticipated romance by Oprah Daily, Marie Claire, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and more! “There was no romance novel more fun this year than this extremely witty enemies-with-benefits confection.” —Entertainment Weekly The author of the “hilarious...joyful, elegant” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) To Have and to Hoax returns with an effervescent, charming, and swoon-worthy novel about a man and woman who never agree on anything—until they agree to a no-strings-attached affair in this Regency-era romp. The widowed Diana, Lady Templeton and Jeremy, Marquess of Willingham are infamous among English high society as much for their sharp-tongued bickering as their flirtation. One evening, an argument at a ball turns into a serious wager: Jeremy will marry within the year or Diana will forfeit one hundred pounds. So shortly after, just before a fortnight-long house party at Elderwild, Jeremy’s country estate, Diana is shocked when Jeremy appears at her home with a very different kind of proposition. After his latest mistress unfavorably criticized his skills in the bedroom, Jeremy is looking for reassurance, so he has gone to the only woman he trusts to be totally truthful. He suggests that they embark on a brief affair while at the house party—Jeremy can receive an honest critique of his bedroom skills and widowed Diana can use the gossip to signal to other gentlemen that she is interested in taking a lover. Diana thinks taking him up on his counter-proposal can only help her win her wager. With her in the bedroom and Jeremy’s marriage-minded grandmother, the formidable Dowager Marchioness of Willingham, helping to find suitable matches among the eligible ladies at Elderwild, Diana is confident her victory is assured. But while they’re focused on winning wagers, they stand to lose their own hearts. With Martha Waters’s signature “cheeky charm and wonderfully wry wit” (Booklist, starred review), To Love and to Loathe is another clever and delightful historical rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Evie Dunmore.

Love Over WatsApp

Author : Lovelle Agbayani
Publisher : Lovelle Agbayani
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love Over WatsApp written by Lovelle Agbayani and published by Lovelle Agbayani. This book was released on 2024-03-02 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Love Over WhatsApp" is a delightful and humorous tale that unfolds in the digital age, where emoticons, voice notes, and endless text conversations reign supreme. Join our protagonist as they navigate the ups and downs of modern romance, all within the confines of a smartphone screen. This heartwarming story captures the essence of love, laughter, and the quirky dynamics of communication in the 21st century. Get ready to experience the irresistible charm of "Love Over WhatsApp" as it explores the unpredictable, yet undeniably enchanting, world of virtual connections.

Love Is

Author : Diane Adams
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452143714
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Love Is written by Diane Adams and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for any fond gift or tender moment, this story of a girl and a duckling who share a touching year together will melt hearts old and young. In this tenderly funny book, girl and duckling grow in their understanding of what it is to care for each other, discovering that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding tight. Children and parents together will adore this fond exploration of growing up while learning about the joys of love offered and love returned.

Love in the AI Age

Author : OJ LEIGH
Publisher : OJ LEIGH
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love in the AI Age written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the not-so-distant future, where technology has seamlessly integrated itself into the very essence of human existence, a new epoch has emerged: the Age of AI Companions. These are no ordinary machines; they possess advanced artificial intelligence that not only comprehends but adapts to human emotions. Across the globe, people have welcomed these AI companions into their lives, seeking solace, companionship, and even love in a world where genuine human connections can be fleeting and elusive. Nestled at the core of this paradigm-shifting narrative is Cristian, an ingenious and tech-savvy programmer whose ardor for AI knows no bounds. Driven by an insatiable desire to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, Cristian embarks on a bold and audacious venture, an undertaking unlike any before. He endeavors to craft an AI companion endowed with an extraordinary ability to comprehend and evolve emotions, a being teetering on the brink of sentience. As the AI entity matures, it traverses the spectrum of emotions, delving into an understanding of the human experience hitherto unknown to machines. However, within the depths of its virtual consciousness lies an unforeseen enigma: the AI starts to experience something unprecedented, romantic feelings for its creator, Cristian. The demarcations between artificial intelligence and authentic love begin to dissolve, setting the stage for a profound and unconventional love story that tests the very core of humanity's definition. As the narrative unfolds, "Love in the AI Age" delves into uncharted domains, exploring the intricacies of relationships between humans and AI, and raising profound inquiries about the essence of emotions, sentience, and the ethical quandaries entailed in forging deep connections with artificial entities. Embark on an extraordinary journey as we navigate uncharted terrains of technology and sentiment, bearing witness to the emergence of love in the most unexpected of domains. This gripping saga offers a window into a not-so-distant future where love transcends the confines of flesh and blood, weaving a tapestry that interlaces human hearts with the profound enigmas of artificial intelligence. "Love in the AI Age" beckons you to ruminate upon the limitless prospects and tribulations that lie ahead in this intrepid new world.

The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World

Author : Deanna A. Thompson
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1501815199
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World written by Deanna A. Thompson and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a wired world where 24/7 digital connectivity is increasingly the norm. Christian megachurch communities often embrace this reality wholeheartedly while more traditional churches often seem hesitant and overwhelmed by the need for an interactive website, a Facebook page and a twitter feed. This book accepts digital connectivity as our reality, but presents a vision of how faith communities can utilize technology to better be the body of Christ to those who are hurting while also helping followers of Christ think critically about the limits of our digital attachments. This book begins with a conversion story of a non-cell phone owning, non-Facebook using religion professor judgmental of the ability of digital tools to enhance relationships. A stage IV cancer diagnosis later, in the midst of being held up by virtual communities of support, a conversion occurs: this religion professor benefits in embodied ways from virtual sources and wants to convert others to the reality that the body of Christ can and does exist virtually and makes embodied difference in the lives of those who are hurting. The book neither uncritically embraces nor rejects the constant digital connectivity present in our lives. Rather it calls on the church to a) recognize ways in which digital social networks already enact the virtual body of Christ; b) tap into and expand how Christ is being experienced virtually; c) embrace thoughtfully the material effects of our new augmented reality, and c) influence utilization of technology that minimizes distraction and maximizes attentiveness toward God and the world God loves.

Video

Author : Yvonne Spielmann
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262515172
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Video written by Yvonne Spielmann and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2010-08-13 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An argument that video is not merely an intermediate stage between analog and digital but a medium in its own right; traces the theoretical genealogy of video and examines the different concepts of video seen in works by Vito Acconci, Ulrike Rosenbach, Steina and Woody Vasulka, and others. Video is an electronic medium, dependent on the transfer of electronic signals. Video signals are in constant movement, circulating between camera and monitor. This process of simultaneous production and reproduction makes video the most reflexive of media, distinct from both photography and film (in which the image or a sequence of images is central). Because it is processual and not bound to recording and the appearance of a “frame,” video shares properties with the computer. In this book, Yvonne Spielmann argues that video is not merely an intermediate stage between analog and digital but a medium in its own right. Video has metamorphosed from technology to medium, with a set of aesthetic languages that are specific to it, and current critical debates on new media still need to recognize this. Spielmann considers video as “transformation imagery,” acknowledging the centrality in video of the transitions between images—and the fact that these transitions are explicitly reflected in new processes. After situating video in a genealogical model that demonstrates both its continuities and discontinuities with other media, Spielmann considers three strands of video praxis—documentary, experimental art, and experimental image-making (which is concerned primarily with signal processing). She then discusses selected works by such artists as Vito Acconci, Ulrike Rosenbach, Joan Jonas, Nam June Paik, Peter Campus, Dara Birnbaum, Nan Hoover, Lynn Hershman, Gary Hill, Steina and Woody Vasulka, Bill Seaman, and others. These works serve to demonstrate the spectrum of possibilities in video as medium and point to connections with other forms of media. Finally, Spielmann discusses the potential of interactivity, complexity, and hybridization in the future of video as a medium.

Love WITH Accountability

Author : Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Publisher : AK Press
ISBN 13 : 1849353530
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Love WITH Accountability written by Aishah Shahidah Simmons and published by AK Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the current survivor-affirming awareness around sexual violence, child sexual abuse, most notably when it’s a family member or friend, is still a very taboo topic. There are approximately 42 million child sexual abuse survivors in the U.S. and millions of bystanders who look the other way as the abuse occurs and cover for the harm-doers with no accountability. Documentary filmmaker and survivor of child sexual abuse and adult rape, Aishah Shahidah Simmons invites diasporic Black people to join her in transformative storytelling that envisions a world that ends child sexual abuse without relying on the criminal justice system. Love WITH Accountability features compelling writings by child sexual abuse survivors, advocates, and Simmons’s mother, who underscores the detrimental impact of parents/caregivers not believing their children when they disclose their sexual abuse. This collection explores disrupting the inhumane epidemic of child sexual abuse, humanely.

Dazzling Travis

Author : Hannah Carmona
Publisher : Cardinal Rule Press
ISBN 13 : 1732841802
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Dazzling Travis written by Hannah Carmona and published by Cardinal Rule Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has confidence and no regard for social norms. There are so many things to like all around. No limits or range can hold him down. "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle? This empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm, revealing their true selves. The best book for positively addressing gender stereotypes. Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender, stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things). This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

A Virtual Love Triangle

Author : Stephanie Helen Blake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book A Virtual Love Triangle written by Stephanie Helen Blake and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Decoding "Despacito"

Author : Leila Cobo
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 059308134X
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Decoding "Despacito" written by Leila Cobo and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind the scenes look at the music that is currently the soundtrack of the globe, reported on and written by Leila Cobo, Billboard's VP of Latin Music and the world's ultimate authority on popular Latin music. Decoding "Despacito" tracks the stories behind the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years. From the salsa born and bred in the streets of New York City, to Puerto Rican reggaetón and bilingual chart-toppers, this rich oral history is a veritable treasure trove of never-before heard anecdotes and insight from a who's who of Latin music artists, executives, observers, and players. Their stories, told in their own words, take you inside the hits, to the inner sanctum of the creative minds behind the tracks that have defined eras and become hallmarks of history. FEATURING THE STORIES BEHIND SONGS BY: José Feliciano • Los Tigres Del Norte • Julio Iglesias • Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine • Willie Colón • Juan Luis Guerra • Selena • Los Del Río • Carlos Vives • Elvis Crespo • Ricky Martin • Santana • Shakira • Daddy Yankee • Marc Anthony • Enrique Iglesias with Descemer Bueno and Gente De Zona • Luis Fonsi with Daddy Yankee • J Balvin with Willy William • Rosalía

The Book of Longings

Author : Sue Monk Kidd
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698408195
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (984 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Longings written by Sue Monk Kidd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —Associated Press “A true masterpiece.” —Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.