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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Love War Stories

Author : Ivelisse Rodriguez
Publisher : The Feminist Press at CUNY
ISBN 13 : 1936932288
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book Love War Stories written by Ivelisse Rodriguez and published by The Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Arrests the heart with its stunning exploration of women who are put through a kind of hell in their determination to find true love . . . extraordinary.” —Angie Cruz, author of Dominicana Finalist for the 2019 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Finalist for the 2018 Foreword Reviews INDIES Award Best Book/Most Anticipated Book/Recommended Read of 2018: Cosmopolitan.com, The Root, Electric Literature, Bustle, Book Riot, PEN America, PopSugar, The Rumpus, B*tch, Remezcla, Mitú, and other publications. Puerto Rican girls are brought up to want one thing: true love. Yet they are raised by women whose lives are marked by broken promises, grief, and betrayal. While some believe that they’ll be the ones to finally make it work, others swear not to repeat cycles of violence. This collection documents how these “love wars” break out across generations as individuals find themselves caught in the crosshairs of romance, expectations, and community. “A tough smart dazzling debut by a tough smart dazzling writer. Ivelisse Rodriguez is a revelation.” —Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of This Is How You Lose Her “[An] exceptional collection of short stories . . . Filled with memorable characters and sharp writing, this book will leave you breathless.” —Bustle “Rodriguez conceives exquisite misery and makes alchemy of hopelessness in her debut short story collection.” —Electric Literature “[A] perceptive exploration of love, heartbreak, and womanhood.” —The Seattle Review of Books “This reviewer kept returning to [these stories] for their freshness, urgency, and sheer heart.” —Library Journal “Throughout the collection, Rodriguez’s prose pulls you in, and her characters will stay with you even when the stories are only a few pages long.” —BUST “Both heartbreaking and insightful.” —Publishers Weekly “Stunning.” —MyDomaine

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.

See What You Made Me Do

Author : Jess Hill
Publisher : Black Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1743820860
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book See What You Made Me Do written by Jess Hill and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domestic abuse is a national emergency: one in four Australian women has experienced violence from a man she was intimate with. But too often we ask the wrong question: why didn’t she leave? We should be asking: why did he do it? Investigative journalist Jess Hill puts perpetrators – and the systems that enable them – in the spotlight. See What You Made Me Do is a deep dive into the abuse so many women and children experience – abuse that is often reinforced by the justice system they trust to protect them. Critically, it shows that we can drastically reduce domestic violence – not in generations to come, but today. Combining forensic research with riveting storytelling, See What You Made Me Do radically rethinks how to confront the national crisis of fear and abuse in our homes. ‘A shattering book: clear-headed and meticulous, driving always at the truth’—Helen Garner ‘One Australian a week is dying as a result of domestic abuse. If that was terrorism, we’d have armed guards on every corner.’ —Jimmy Barnes ‘Confronting in its honesty this book challenges you to keep reading no matter how uncomfortable it is to face the profound rawness of people’s stories. Such a well written book and so well researched. See What You Made Me Do sheds new light on this complex issue that affects so many of us.’—Rosie Batty

Crazy Love

Author : Leslie Morgan Steiner
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 142996233X
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Crazy Love written by Leslie Morgan Steiner and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller: “[A] brutally honest memoir of a brave, smart, fresh-faced young woman’s descent into domestic hell.” —Monica Holloway, author of Driving with Dead People At 22, Leslie Morgan Steiner seemed to have it all: a Harvard diploma, a glamorous job at Seventeen magazine, a downtown New York City apartment. Plus a handsome, funny, street-smart boyfriend who adored her. But behind her façade of success, this golden girl hid a dark secret. She’d made a mistake shared by millions: she fell in love with the wrong person. At first Leslie and Conor seemed as perfect together as their fairy-tale wedding. Then came the fights she tried to ignore: he pushed her down the stairs of the house they bought together, poured coffee grinds over her hair as she dressed for a critical job interview, choked her during an argument, and threatened her with a gun. Several times, he came close to making good on his threat to kill her. With each attack, Leslie lost another piece of herself. Gripping and utterly compelling, Crazy Love takes you inside the violent, devastating world of abusive love. Conor said he’d been abused since he was a young boy, and love and rage danced intimately together in his psyche. Why didn’t Leslie leave? She stayed because she loved him. Find out for yourself if she had fallen truly in love—or into a psychological trap. Crazy Love will draw you in—and never let go. “Compulsively readable.” —People “A must read for anyone in a consuming relationship.” —Iris Krasnow, New York Times–bestselling author

The End of Always

Author : Randi Davenport
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 145557306X
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book The End of Always written by Randi Davenport and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning debut novel, The End of Always tells the story of one young woman's struggle to rise above a vicious family legacy and take charge of her own life. In 1907 Wisconsin, seventeen-year-old Marie Reehs is determined: she will not marry a violent man, as did her mother and grandmother before her. Day after day, Marie toils at the local laundry, watched by an older man who wants to claim her for his own. Night after night, she is haunted by the memory of her mother, who died in a mysterious accident to which her father was the only witness. She longs for an independent life, but her older sister wants nothing more than to maintain the family as it was, with its cruel rules and punishments. Her younger sister is too young to understand. At first, it seems that Marie's passionate love affair with a charismatic young man will lead her to freedom. But she soon realizes that she too may have inherited the Reehs women's dark family curse. Set in the lush woods and small towns of turn-of-the-century Wisconsin, and inspired by real events in the author's family history, The End of Always is a transcendent story of one woman's desperate efforts to escape a brutal heritage. Both enthralling and deeply lyrical, Randi Davenport's novel is also an intensely affecting testament to the power of determination and hope, and a gripping reminder of our nation's long love affair with violence.

When I Hit You

Author : Meena Kandasamy
Publisher : Europa Editions
ISBN 13 : 1609456009
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book When I Hit You written by Meena Kandasamy and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The widely acclaimed novel of an abused woman in India and her fight for freedom: “A triumph.” —The Guardian Named a Best Book of the Year by the Financial Times, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, and the Observer Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Based on the author’s own experience, When I Hit You follows the narrator as she falls in love with a university professor and agrees to be his wife. Soon, the newlywed experiences extreme violence at her husband’s hands and finds herself socially isolated. Yet hope keeps her alive. Writing becomes her salvation, a supreme act of defiance, in a harrowing yet fierce and funny novel that not only examines one woman’s battle against terror and loneliness but reminds us how fiction and stories can help us escape.

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.

The Girl She Was

Author : Rebecca Freeborn
Publisher : Pantera Press
ISBN 13 : 0648508447
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (485 download)

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Download or read book The Girl She Was written by Rebecca Freeborn and published by Pantera Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'She'd long ago stopped wondering whether anyone would find out what she'd done. It was in the past, and Layla didn't dwell on the past.' At the cafe in the small town of Glasswater Bay where she works after school, seventeen-year-old Layla enters into a volatile relationship with her married boss. Twenty years later, she receives a message from her former boss's wife. As Layla relives the events from her youth that have shaped her present, her past starts to infiltrate her life in a way she can no longer ignore. She's run from her town, her friends and the memory of what she's done. Now she must face them all.

Eight Bullets

Author : Claudia Brenner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Eight Bullets written by Claudia Brenner and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In May 1988 a horrific shooting attack left 28-year-old Rebecca Wight dead. Her partner, Claudia Brenner, was seriously wounded. In this profoundly personal, emotionally riveting, politically energizing account of the murder and its aftermath, the author writes about her path to recovery and activism"--BOOK JACKET.

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.