LA MORT T’ASSENYALA (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
CAPITAL OF BLOOD (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
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HERE IS HOW IT HAPPENS (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
THE SISTERS MONTCLAIR (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
The last thing twenty-one-year-old Stella Nightingale wants is a job as a caregiver for wealthy Alice Montclair Whittington. Alice, a ninety-four-year-old Southern grande dame with a dry sense of humor and a wicked tongue, has already run off a long line of caregivers. But Stella, a former runaway from a broken home who's only recently begun to put her life back together, is desperate for work. And she figures she can handle Alice. But strange things are happening at Alice's rambling mountaintop estate. As an unlikely friendship develops between the two women, Alice, whose memory comes and goes, begins to reveal long-ago tales of her illustrious past, tales that pose more questions than they answer. Who is her mysterious sister, Laura? Why won't Alice and her sister, Adeline, ever speak of her? And why are the other caregivers afraid to go down in the basement? As Stella tries to separate fact from fiction in Alice's life, she struggles to overcome her own devastating family secret, compelled by a deepening friendship that will change the lives of both women forever.
The last thing twenty-one-year-old Stella Nightingale wants is a job as a caregiver for wealthy Alice Montclair Whittington. Alice, a ninety-four-year-old Southern grande dame with a dry sense of humor and a wicked tongue, has already run off a long line of caregivers. But Stella, a former runaway from a broken home who's only recently begun to put her life back together, is desperate for work. And she figures she can handle Alice. But strange things are happening at Alice's rambling mountaintop estate. As an unlikely friendship develops between the two women, Alice, whose memory comes and goes, begins to reveal long-ago tales of her illustrious past, tales that pose more questions than they answer. Who is her mysterious sister, Laura? Why won't Alice and her sister, Adeline, ever speak of her? And why are the other caregivers afraid to go down in the basement? As Stella tries to separate fact from fiction in Alice's life, she struggles to overcome her own devastating family secret, compelled by a deepening friendship that will change the lives of both women forever.
THE MISADVENTURES OF SULLIVER PONG (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
The Pongs are an American immigrant family that has seen it all. They helped build the transcontinental railroads of the Victorian Age. They were mistakenly interned with Japanese-Americans during World War II. They may even have co-invented the landmark video game that bears the family's last name. But despite all they've endured, each new generation's patriarch has had one thing in common: a penchant for degeneracy. Sulliver Pong was supposed to be the exception. Married and living in Copenhagen, he was supposed to have escaped his toxic hometown of Bordirtoun; and most importantly, its mayor, his father Saul. When Saul visits unannounced, he begins to draw his son back into his corrupt world of city politics and redevelopment schemes. Yoked to his feelings of guilt for his abused mother and his lust for a now-married adolescent crush, book-smart but life-dumb Sulliver finds himself running for mayor against his father--a decision that will carry hilarious and unfortunate consequences for all involved. A laugh-out-loud black comedy about a dysfunctional family that has endured almost every major injustice in Asian-American history, but can't endure each other, Leland Cheuk's irreverent debut is perfect for existing fans of Jonathan Franzen or the Coen Brothers.
The Pongs are an American immigrant family that has seen it all. They helped build the transcontinental railroads of the Victorian Age. They were mistakenly interned with Japanese-Americans during World War II. They may even have co-invented the landmark video game that bears the family's last name. But despite all they've endured, each new generation's patriarch has had one thing in common: a penchant for degeneracy. Sulliver Pong was supposed to be the exception. Married and living in Copenhagen, he was supposed to have escaped his toxic hometown of Bordirtoun; and most importantly, its mayor, his father Saul. When Saul visits unannounced, he begins to draw his son back into his corrupt world of city politics and redevelopment schemes. Yoked to his feelings of guilt for his abused mother and his lust for a now-married adolescent crush, book-smart but life-dumb Sulliver finds himself running for mayor against his father--a decision that will carry hilarious and unfortunate consequences for all involved. A laugh-out-loud black comedy about a dysfunctional family that has endured almost every major injustice in Asian-American history, but can't endure each other, Leland Cheuk's irreverent debut is perfect for existing fans of Jonathan Franzen or the Coen Brothers.
HUMAN SCALE (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
It's 2062, and Boston is mostly under water. In response to climate change chaos, an authoritian theocracy is tearing families apart and demolishing human rights. How will love survive? A futuristic eco-thriller with visceral punch. With the environment as character, Human Scale is wonderfully evocative and deeply moving, with great psychological insight and stunning imagery. A fully realized world, masterfully done. Paula de Fougerolles, Ph.D. Kitty Beer writes from a place of deep intelligence and honesty. Her characters are vivid, complete, and alive. The men are tough, the women are tougher. Her empathy, her passion for humanity, and for this planet we call Earth, is deeply powerful. What we are left with is a promise of hope. If we care enough. Amelia Campbell, actress and playwright In Kitty Beer's riveting new book, the heros' suffering and growth represent the eternal hopefulness and strength of the human spirit. John Amiard, author of Swedish Blood Human Scale has Kitty Beer's usually wonderful language and great character interplay, along with a truly compelling page-turner of a story. Jackie Fenn, author of Viral
It's 2062, and Boston is mostly under water. In response to climate change chaos, an authoritian theocracy is tearing families apart and demolishing human rights. How will love survive? A futuristic eco-thriller with visceral punch. With the environment as character, Human Scale is wonderfully evocative and deeply moving, with great psychological insight and stunning imagery. A fully realized world, masterfully done. Paula de Fougerolles, Ph.D. Kitty Beer writes from a place of deep intelligence and honesty. Her characters are vivid, complete, and alive. The men are tough, the women are tougher. Her empathy, her passion for humanity, and for this planet we call Earth, is deeply powerful. What we are left with is a promise of hope. If we care enough. Amelia Campbell, actress and playwright In Kitty Beer's riveting new book, the heros' suffering and growth represent the eternal hopefulness and strength of the human spirit. John Amiard, author of Swedish Blood Human Scale has Kitty Beer's usually wonderful language and great character interplay, along with a truly compelling page-turner of a story. Jackie Fenn, author of Viral
FOOTSTEPS (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
A richly detailed picture of the challenges and hardships confronting indigenous village peoples in contemporary Kenya. Hanny Lightfoot-Klein, author, Prisoners of Ritual; Children's Genitals Under the Knife; The Doctor and the Poet Steeped in wisdom and conflict, these pages tell a poignant, vivid tale of Kenyan sisters who struggle for a brighter future against the bonds of cultural traditions and sacrifices. The author writes with a calm authority, her prose richly detailing the setting and its people. Kirsten Johnson is a remarkable new voice writing in the tradition of authors such as Chitra Divakaruni and Alexis D. Pate. Christine DeSmet, author, faculty associate and director, Writers' Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kirsten Johnson's first novel, Footsteps, opens the door to life in a traditional, east Kenyan village. Johnson creates deep layers of authenticity, describing faces in firelight, capturing village customs and dialogue, and introducing us to fascinating words in the native languages of Swahili and Kitharaka. One wonders how on earth she came so close to the intricacies of the circumcision ceremonies of young teen boys and girls. She writes with great sensitivity to the feelings of those circumcised, as well as the often conflicting perspectives of the adults surrounding them. With all the shrill debate and despair over female genital mutilation and Africa's HIV/AIDS rates, it is a relief to read about young girls' actual experiences, their anxieties, pain and even triumph, as they create new paths, leading away from those of their brothers, fathers and lovers.. Madeline Uraneck, Teacher trainer, Lesotho College of Education and returned Peace Corps volunteer, southern Africa When you read Footsteps, you can almost smell the smoke of the cooking fires, hear the rhythm of African song and see the red clay of the footpaths around Kanini's village. In short, Kirsten Johnson has made the Kenyan bush come alive! Ms. Johnson's characters are Kenyans struggling to make sense of the changes taking place all around them. The protagonist, Kanini, faces challenges all her life - physical challenges, for sure, but more importantly, challenges to her beliefs and upbringing. Tradition has given a number of people the power to control her life, and they do ... forcing her to set aside her hopes and dreams. But somehow she survives and, in a sense, prevails over these setbacks and disappointments. Kanini's experience can help Americans better understand why Africa continues to struggle. But in the shadows of this struggle, we also find seeds of hope in the form of Kanini's sister, Gatiria, and a new generation that is ready to lead the people forward. Mark Green, Director, MalariaNoMore Policy Center, Ambassador to Tanzania, 2007-08, Member of Congress, 1998-2006
A richly detailed picture of the challenges and hardships confronting indigenous village peoples in contemporary Kenya. Hanny Lightfoot-Klein, author, Prisoners of Ritual; Children's Genitals Under the Knife; The Doctor and the Poet Steeped in wisdom and conflict, these pages tell a poignant, vivid tale of Kenyan sisters who struggle for a brighter future against the bonds of cultural traditions and sacrifices. The author writes with a calm authority, her prose richly detailing the setting and its people. Kirsten Johnson is a remarkable new voice writing in the tradition of authors such as Chitra Divakaruni and Alexis D. Pate. Christine DeSmet, author, faculty associate and director, Writers' Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kirsten Johnson's first novel, Footsteps, opens the door to life in a traditional, east Kenyan village. Johnson creates deep layers of authenticity, describing faces in firelight, capturing village customs and dialogue, and introducing us to fascinating words in the native languages of Swahili and Kitharaka. One wonders how on earth she came so close to the intricacies of the circumcision ceremonies of young teen boys and girls. She writes with great sensitivity to the feelings of those circumcised, as well as the often conflicting perspectives of the adults surrounding them. With all the shrill debate and despair over female genital mutilation and Africa's HIV/AIDS rates, it is a relief to read about young girls' actual experiences, their anxieties, pain and even triumph, as they create new paths, leading away from those of their brothers, fathers and lovers.. Madeline Uraneck, Teacher trainer, Lesotho College of Education and returned Peace Corps volunteer, southern Africa When you read Footsteps, you can almost smell the smoke of the cooking fires, hear the rhythm of African song and see the red clay of the footpaths around Kanini's village. In short, Kirsten Johnson has made the Kenyan bush come alive! Ms. Johnson's characters are Kenyans struggling to make sense of the changes taking place all around them. The protagonist, Kanini, faces challenges all her life - physical challenges, for sure, but more importantly, challenges to her beliefs and upbringing. Tradition has given a number of people the power to control her life, and they do ... forcing her to set aside her hopes and dreams. But somehow she survives and, in a sense, prevails over these setbacks and disappointments. Kanini's experience can help Americans better understand why Africa continues to struggle. But in the shadows of this struggle, we also find seeds of hope in the form of Kanini's sister, Gatiria, and a new generation that is ready to lead the people forward. Mark Green, Director, MalariaNoMore Policy Center, Ambassador to Tanzania, 2007-08, Member of Congress, 1998-2006
THE REMINISCENCES OF A PULLMAN CONDUCTOR, OR, CHARACTER SKETCHES OF LIFE IN A PU (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
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THE GIANT-KILLER (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
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THE LILY OF THE VALLEY (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
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EL VUELO DEL ALCOTÁN (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
Habrá que creer en el determinismo para dar sentido al personaje y al entorno en que se ubica. El hilo argumental gira en torno a Ginés, un ser accidental y accidentado. Fruto forzado de un feriante, que lo mismo que acertó hubiera podido no hacerlo. Y del acierto, llegando a las entrañas de Manuela, nació Ginés, de alma sensible pero cuerpo incompleto; cuerpo que lo condicionó toda su vida. No fue aceptado como niño normal en ninguna parte: sus posibles amigos pasaban o se reían de él, dejándolo en la mayor soledad imaginable. Varios adultos, principalmente el párroco, lo consideraron un fruto del pecado y como tal tenía que pagar la penitencia: prohibido integrarse con los demás, ni en la escuela, ni en la iglesia ni en la plaza. Como fruto del pecado, era rechazado. Y cuando la madre luchó para integrarlo, se desató la ira del párroco que terminó encerrándolo en un sanatorio psiquiátrico. Allí tuvo que soportar todas las vejaciones imaginables: sin ser loco, pasó por ello; pasó por maniático, por depresivo, esquizofrénico... pasó por pervertido, sin serlo; mas suscitó el apetito carnal y fue víctima y objeto de deseo para varios adultos. Ginés fue al final un ejemplo claro del determinismo que condiciona caprichosamente: ¿quién elige las víctimas? ¿Quién elige el cómo, el dónde y el cuándo?
Habrá que creer en el determinismo para dar sentido al personaje y al entorno en que se ubica. El hilo argumental gira en torno a Ginés, un ser accidental y accidentado. Fruto forzado de un feriante, que lo mismo que acertó hubiera podido no hacerlo. Y del acierto, llegando a las entrañas de Manuela, nació Ginés, de alma sensible pero cuerpo incompleto; cuerpo que lo condicionó toda su vida. No fue aceptado como niño normal en ninguna parte: sus posibles amigos pasaban o se reían de él, dejándolo en la mayor soledad imaginable. Varios adultos, principalmente el párroco, lo consideraron un fruto del pecado y como tal tenía que pagar la penitencia: prohibido integrarse con los demás, ni en la escuela, ni en la iglesia ni en la plaza. Como fruto del pecado, era rechazado. Y cuando la madre luchó para integrarlo, se desató la ira del párroco que terminó encerrándolo en un sanatorio psiquiátrico. Allí tuvo que soportar todas las vejaciones imaginables: sin ser loco, pasó por ello; pasó por maniático, por depresivo, esquizofrénico... pasó por pervertido, sin serlo; mas suscitó el apetito carnal y fue víctima y objeto de deseo para varios adultos. Ginés fue al final un ejemplo claro del determinismo que condiciona caprichosamente: ¿quién elige las víctimas? ¿Quién elige el cómo, el dónde y el cuándo?
AS FLOWERS BLOOM AND WITHER (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
As Flowers Bloom and Wither tells a bold and stirring story with great sensitivity. The protagonist, whose true identity was enshrouded in an enormous plot, must brave the thorns of history in order to unravel the threads of this enigma. Will the twists and turns of fate obscure the ultimate truth? How many more “truths” are there behind the so-called “truth”? Can the final answer be reached, despite the torrents of political conflict? While a work of fiction, this novel is also a reflection of reality: in a time of turmoil, individuals lose their ability to make personal choices. But as their identity becomes muddled, their feelings of love and hatred intensifies. This is not just the story of one person, but also the tragic tale of a people. Once the ultimate power is revealed, love and compassion flourish once again, like a rose that endures through a bitter winter. In weaving this spellbinding tale of a broken soul, Chang Ying Tai, one of Asia’s most compelling and overlooked talents, succeeds in capturing the tragic essence of an entire people.
As Flowers Bloom and Wither tells a bold and stirring story with great sensitivity. The protagonist, whose true identity was enshrouded in an enormous plot, must brave the thorns of history in order to unravel the threads of this enigma. Will the twists and turns of fate obscure the ultimate truth? How many more “truths” are there behind the so-called “truth”? Can the final answer be reached, despite the torrents of political conflict? While a work of fiction, this novel is also a reflection of reality: in a time of turmoil, individuals lose their ability to make personal choices. But as their identity becomes muddled, their feelings of love and hatred intensifies. This is not just the story of one person, but also the tragic tale of a people. Once the ultimate power is revealed, love and compassion flourish once again, like a rose that endures through a bitter winter. In weaving this spellbinding tale of a broken soul, Chang Ying Tai, one of Asia’s most compelling and overlooked talents, succeeds in capturing the tragic essence of an entire people.
ADIOS MUCHACHOS FG (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
IN THE YEAR ’13 (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
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CAMP HANG LOOSE (Ficción moderna y contemporanea)
Mennonites and nudists clash in a battle of will, only to form an unholy alliance for the mutual good. The Crusaders piled on the buses in a demoralizing stream. They seemed not the slightest bit intimidated by the nakedness of the enemy, and hurled stinging insults at the object of their moral scorn. “Degenerates! Perverts!†they shouted, snapping pictures so they could be reminded of their reverent indignation in the years to come.
Mennonites and nudists clash in a battle of will, only to form an unholy alliance for the mutual good. The Crusaders piled on the buses in a demoralizing stream. They seemed not the slightest bit intimidated by the nakedness of the enemy, and hurled stinging insults at the object of their moral scorn. “Degenerates! Perverts!†they shouted, snapping pictures so they could be reminded of their reverent indignation in the years to come.