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Author: Mervyn Peake Publisher: Methuen Publishing ISBN: 9780413777133 Category : Explorers Languages : en Pages : 128
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Lost in the frozen polar wastes, an explorer writes a journal of his extraordinary exploits, preparing to send it to the nepheew he has never seen.
Author: Mervyn Peake Publisher: Methuen Publishing ISBN: 9780413777133 Category : Explorers Languages : en Pages : 128
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Lost in the frozen polar wastes, an explorer writes a journal of his extraordinary exploits, preparing to send it to the nepheew he has never seen.
Author: Karen Hesse Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR) ISBN: 1466801328 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 180
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From Newbery media winner Karen Hesse comes an unforgettable story of an immigrant family's journey to America. "America," the girl repeated. "What will you do there?" I was silent for a little time. "I will do everything there," I answered. Rifka knows nothing about America when she flees from Russia with her family in 1919. But she dreams that in the new country she will at last be safe from the Russian soldiers and their harsh treatment of the Jews. Throughout her journey, Rifka carries with her a cherished volume of poetry by Alexander Pushkin. In it, she records her observations and experiences in the form of letters to Tovah, the beloved cousin she has left behind. Strong-hearted and determined, Rifka must endure a great deal: humiliating examinations by doctors and soldiers, deadly typhus, separation from all she has ever known and loved, murderous storms at sea, detainment on Ellis Island--and is if this is not enough, the loss of her glorious golden hair. Based on a true story from the author's family, Letters from Rifka presents a real-life heroine with an uncommon courage and unsinkable spirit.
Author: John Ferris Joseph Publisher: Helen Marx Books ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 146
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Bon vivant and raconteur John Joseph was a professor at the prestigious Choate School for forty years. In the letters collected here he communicates his passion for words, books, music, art, food, and nature -- as well as his enthusiasm for sharing these passions -- to autodidact Patricia Larsen. Larsen met Joseph in 1967 through the third of her four sons who attended Choate, and over seventeen years the two friends developed an emotional camaraderie reflected in letters that are eminently civilized, wise, witty, instructive, and aglow with their shared zest for life.
Author: Helen Cullen Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1488096732 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 336
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“Enchanting, intriguing, deeply moving. The Lost Letters of William Woolf concerns itself as much with lost love as it does with lost letters.” —Irish Times *** Lost letters have only one hope for survival... Inside the walls of the Dead Letters Depot, letter detectives work to solve mysteries. They study missing zip codes, illegible handwriting, rain-smudged ink, lost address labels, torn packages, forgotten street names—all the many twists of fate behind missed birthdays, broken hearts, unheard confessions, pointless accusations, unpaid bills, unanswered prayers. Their mission is to unite lost mail with its intended recipients. But when letters arrive addressed simply to “My Great Love,” longtime letter detective William Woolf faces his greatest mystery to date. Written by a woman to the soulmate she hasn’t met yet, the missives capture William’s heart in ways he didn’t know possible. Soon, he finds himself torn between the realities of his own marriage and his world of letters, and his quest to follow the clues becomes a life-changing journey of love, hope, and courage. From Irish author Helen Cullen, The Lost Letters of William Woolf is an enchanting novel about the resilience of the human heart and the complex ideas we hold about love—and a passionate ode to the art of letter writing.
Author: Tania Blanchard Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1760852066 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 350
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From the bestselling author of The Girl from Munich and Suitcase of Dreams comes an unforgettable tale of love, courage and betrayal inspired by a true story Berlin, 1943 As the Allied forces edge closer, the Third Reich tightens its grip on its people. For eighteen-year-old Susanna Göttmann, this means her adopted family including the man she loves, Leo, are at risk. Desperate to protect her loved ones any way she can, Susie accepts the help of an influential Nazi officer. But it comes at a terrible cost – she must abandon any hope of a future with Leo and enter the frightening world of the Nazi elite. Yet all is not lost as her newfound position offers more than she could have hoped for … With critical intelligence at her fingertips, Susie seizes a dangerous opportunity to help the Resistance. The decisions she makes could change the course of the war, but what will they mean for her family and her future? ‘An original and innovative take on the World War II genre that captures the hauntingly desperate essence of the war. Tania Blanchard has written yet another spectacular novel. Don’t miss this.’ Better Reading
Author: Laura Creedle Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 0544932056 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 355
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Lily, who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Abelard, who has Asperger's, meet in detention and discover a mutual affinity for love letters--and, despite their differences, each other.
Author: Faris Cassell Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1684510244 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 466
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In 1939, as the Nazis closed in, Alfred Berger mailed a desperate letter to an American stranger who happened to share his last name. He and his wife, Viennese Jews, had found escape routes for their daughters. But now their money, connections, and emotional energy were nearly exhausted. Alfred begged the American recipient of the letter, “You are surely informed about the situation of all Jews in Central Europe.... By pure chance I got your address.... My daughter and her husband will go... to America.... Help us to follow our children.... It is our last and only hope....” After languishing in a California attic for decades, Alfred’s letter ended up in the hands of Faris Cassell, a journalist who couldn’t rest until she discovered the ending of the story. Traveling across the United States as well as to Austria, the Czech Republic, Belarus, and Israel, she uncovered an extraordinary story of heart-wrenching loss and unforgettable love that endures to this day. Did the Bergers’ desperate letter find a response? Did they—and their daughters—survive? Did they leave living descendants? You will find the answers here. A story that will move any reader, The Unanswered Letter is a poignant reminder that love and hope never die.
Author: Phil Rosenkrantz Publisher: ISBN: 9781735195025 Category : Languages : en Pages : 342
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Follow the story of Russian Jewish immigrants who sent five sons off to World War II and the Occupation Forces. Four returned. Sadly, their middle son, Army Staff Sergeant David "Rosie" Rosenkrantz, an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper--who served heroically in Sicily, Italy, and Holland--went missing during a German counterattack at the end of Operation Market Garden. This well documented and timely story chronicles the 73-year journey to find Dave and bring him home. This book is special and unique because of the bizarre journey that finally led to identifying his remains in 2018 and richness of dozens of surviving letters he wrote home. Inspired by the movie Saving Private Ryan, Dave's nephew, Phil Rosenkrantz, began a 20-year quest to find out what happened to his uncle. Although he never knew his Uncle Dave personally, Phil got to know him through the letters and conversations with people who knew him. The journey included many trips to Europe to visit the places where his uncle fought and died...and becoming friends with a young Dutchman and others who searched for 35 years to locate Dave's remains. Through 49 surviving letters, you will get to know Dave and enjoy his engaging personality and sense of humor. You will learn about World War II through Dave's story and his family's struggles. This book is more than just a chronicle of war-see how the many dimensions of war intertwine: Using many of his own words, follow the story of a highly regarded paratrooper who served his country heroically. Learn how paratroopers are specially trained and prepared for airborne combat. Learn why Dave and his fellow paratroopers of the 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment earned the name "those Devils in Baggy Pants." Follow the mystery of what happened to S/Sgt David Rosenkrantz as it unfolded over many decades. Appreciate the impact of grief, loss, and the agonizing search for closure when someone is MIA. Appreciate the rich legacy of the American paratrooper in World War II as they established a new kind of soldier-someone who jumps out of a plane at night into the unknown--and to quote one of Dave's letters: "...we are prepared for anything and afraid of nothing." The story is supported by 49 letters, 106 photos/maps/documents, a timeline, references, endnotes, glossary, index, and several appendices.
Author: Peter Abelard Publisher: CUA Press ISBN: 0813215056 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 286
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Comprehensive and learned translation of these texts affords insight into Abelard's thinking over a much longer sweep of time and offers snapshots of the great twelfth-century philosopher and theologian in a variety of contexts.
Author: Mervyn Peake
Author: Mervyn Peake
Author: Karen Hesse
Author: John Ferris Joseph
Author: Helen Cullen
Author: Tania Blanchard
Author: Laura Creedle
Author: Faris Cassell
Author: Phil Rosenkrantz
Author: Peter Abelard
Author: Saʻādat Ḥasan Manṭo