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Author: David Wesley Williams Publisher: John F. Blair, Publisher ISBN: 9780895875938 Category : Fathers and sons Languages : en Pages : 0
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All his life, Luther Gaunt has heard songs in his head songs of sweet evil and blue ruckus, odes to ghosts, drinking hymns. In search of his past, he hits the road with his band, the Long Gone Daddies, and his grandfather's cursed guitar. While his band mates just want to make it big when they get to Memphis, Luther retraces the steps of his father and grandfather, who each made the same journey with the same guitar years earlier. Malcolm Gaunt could have been Elvis that white man who could sing black except his rounder's ways got him shot before he could strike that first note for Sam Phillips at Sun Records. At least that's what Luther's father--Malcolm's son--always told him when fame came calling and he disappeared down south, too. As Luther discovers the truth about the two generations of musicians that came before him, he must face the ghosts of history, the temptations of the road, and the fame cravings of a seriously treacherous woman.
Author: David Wesley Williams Publisher: John F. Blair, Publisher ISBN: 9780895875938 Category : Fathers and sons Languages : en Pages : 0
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All his life, Luther Gaunt has heard songs in his head songs of sweet evil and blue ruckus, odes to ghosts, drinking hymns. In search of his past, he hits the road with his band, the Long Gone Daddies, and his grandfather's cursed guitar. While his band mates just want to make it big when they get to Memphis, Luther retraces the steps of his father and grandfather, who each made the same journey with the same guitar years earlier. Malcolm Gaunt could have been Elvis that white man who could sing black except his rounder's ways got him shot before he could strike that first note for Sam Phillips at Sun Records. At least that's what Luther's father--Malcolm's son--always told him when fame came calling and he disappeared down south, too. As Luther discovers the truth about the two generations of musicians that came before him, he must face the ghosts of history, the temptations of the road, and the fame cravings of a seriously treacherous woman.
Author: Marita Golden Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0767917782 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 258
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In her long-awaited fifth novel, acclaimed writer Marita Golden takes another unflinching look into the face of family, race, love and identity. For twelve years Carson Blake inhabited a world of his own creation. Scorned by the father who was incapable of showing him affection and nearly consumed by the mean streets of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Carson did what no one else could: he saved himself. After joining the police force and building a family with his wife, Bunny, Carson is finally in control of his life in the enclave where African American wealth and privilege shares the same zip code with black American crime and tragedy. Both Carson and his wife have great careers and three beautiful children: Roslyn, Roseanne, and Juwan. Carson is a devoted father, determined not to be the father that Jimmy Blake was to him. But while Juwan’s astounding artistic talent is his father’s pride, the boy’s close relationship with classmate Will conjures up emotions and questions in Carson that threaten to spill over and poison the entire Blake family. And then, one night in March, nearing the end of a routine shift, Carson stops a young black man for speeding. He orders Paul Houston to exit the car and drop to his knees. But when Houston retrieves something from his waistband and turns to face Carson, three shots are fired, one man loses his life and two families are wrenched from everything that came before and hurled into the haunting future of everything that will come after. When it is revealed that Paul, a son of educators and a teacher in Southeast D.C., was only holding a cell phone, Carson’s carefully woven world begins to unravel. After is a penetrating work of discovery for a man whose life careens more than once off the edge of disaster. Golden’s astounding prose will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
Author: Max Decharne Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0767910990 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 208
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Righteous jive for all you weedheads, moochers, b-girls, gassers, bandrats, triggermen, grifters, snowbirds, and long-gone daddies. Much of the slang popularly associated with the hippie generation of the 1960s actually dates back to before World War II, hijacked in the main from jazz and blues street expressions, mostly relating to drugs, sex, and drinking. Why talk when you can beat your chops, why eat when you can line your flue, and why snore when you can call some hogs? You’re not drunk–you’re just plumb full of stagger juice, and your skin isn’t pasty, it’s just caf? sunburn. Need a black coffee? That’s a shot of java, nix on the moo juice. Containing thousands of examples of hipster slang drawn from pulp novels, classic noir and exploitation films, blues, country, and rock ’n’ roll lyrics, and other related sources from the 1920s to the 1960s, Straight from the Fridge, Dad is the perfect guide for all hep cats and kittens. Think of it as a sort of Thirty Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary for the beret-wearing, bongo-banging set. Solid, Jackson.
Author: K. B. Chandra Raj Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 149077937X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 191
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In this book, a sequel to Mining My Own Life the author makes whole the omissions of several riveting episodes in his life working for a living in three continents. Growing up in Malaysia under brutal Japanese occupation; the chilling circumstances in Sri Lanka the land of his forbears that propelled him to seek employment in the West African states of Sierra Leone and Liberia which changed the contours of his familys life permanently ; the crushing process he had to involuntarily subject himself in order to obtain United States citizenship and from a position of clinical detachment he confronts point blank the twin scourges the pernicious caste system (that is pervasive in his community) and the blankness of the color blind ideology in the United States of America. To the long avowed esoteric doctrines of Karma, Maktub and Historical Determinism and to the precept of Thy Will Be Done the author deftly puts a human face by relating them to his own enlightening personal experiences which have had an enduring impact on his life.
Author: J.M. Snyder Publisher: JMS Books LLC ISBN: 1685505740 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 583
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This box set collects four more stories by best-selling M/M author J.M. Snyder about gay dads with young children who want a fresh start ... and maybe a new relationship. Contains the stories: Dad's Nerdy New Boyfriend: When Rick takes his son to see the latest Pokémon movie, he expects to be bored out of his mind. What he doesn't expect is to fall in love with the guy ahead of them in line. Self-confessed nerd Marty runs a comic shop. He hits it off with Rick’s son, and hires Rick to create a website for his shop. Can they build something long-lasting and meaningful offline, too? Not Another One Hit Wonder: When best friends Jamie Eckert and Derek Duran realized they were in love, they took their relationship to the next level. But then Derek's music took off, and so did Derek. Twenty years later, Jamie now owns the family funeral home business and is raising a six-year-old daughter. But emotions Jamie thought long buried are stirred up again when Derek's mother passes away and Derek returns. Recipe for Romance: Preston put aside his dreams of becoming a chef to raise his daughter. When Abby tries to wear a pair of wings for her school pictures, Preston meets Cam, a handsome photographer. With Cam’s encouragement, Preston interviews for an executive chef position. Now that he has all the ingredients, will he finally fulfill his dream of becoming a top chef and find the perfect recipe for romance? Another Second Chance: Lloyd Barrett is surprised to find a profile for Doug Pfost, the former quarterback of his high school football team, on a dating app. He's even more surprised when Doug DMs him. They meet up for drinks, and even though they seem to hit it off, Doug runs out on him when Lloyd gets up to pay the bill. Doug begs for patience. Is Lloyd willing to give Doug another second chance?
Author: Joe Samuel Starnes Publisher: Overamstel Uitgevers ISBN: 9049986862 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 427
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On a bus outside Vegas, a washed-up gambler meets a strange preacher As the bus rolls away from the Las Vegas strip, Timber Goodman screws his eyes shut and tries to keep his stomach from lurching. He came to Vegas in hopes of jump-starting his fading broadcasting career, but he leaves hung over and dead broke. Beside him sits a preacher in cowboy boots, whose only luggage is a Bible, a bottle of bourbon, and a razor-sharp bowie knife. This is Ezekiel Blizzard Jr., a disgraced man of God who’s got a tale to tell—and doesn’t care if Timber’s listening. As Zeke’s story winds on, Timber finds himself enraptured. In this sweeping novel of the American South, Joe Samuel Starnes explores the gritty side of faith and shows that all it takes to save a wandering man is another lost soul.
Author: Linda Cajio Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1459250222 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 199
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Twin brothers Jeff and Julian Diamond were confirmed bachelors—until their matchmaking grandfather made them a bet they couldn't refuse. Which Diamond will be a daddy first? Jeff had no prospects for a bride or a family until single mom Paula Helpern returned to Diamond Mount, PA. He'd never stopped loving her—and now he wants to be a daddy to her boys. But Paula's not convinced that he doesn't want to be a bachelor. Julian had been ready to ask Moira Carson to be his wife—when she told him she was pregnant, but wouldn't marry him because of a bet. Winning wouln't be easy for Julian, but now he can't lose Moira and his baby.
Author: Alice Randall Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 141858410X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 287
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How do you define rockabilly? Who were the original "outlaws" of Country music? Where can you go to hear great music in Austin, Texas? My Country Roots answers all these questions and hundreds more! It is a resource that will help you fill your mp3 player with the essential Country songs, while impressing your friends with your knowledge of the ultimate outsider art. Containing 100 recommended playlists for downloading, this book is the best and most unique way to explore the Country music genre in a modern easy, convenient way. Each playlist walks you through the history, culture, and relevance of Country music, revealing the authenticity and raw truth that represents Country. Whether you are a long-time lover of Country music or just discovering the genre, this book will help you not only organize your music, but explore, evaluate, and critique the music while learning about the basics of Country?what we sound like, what we believe in, where we've come from, and where we're goin'. This guide also provides a behind the scenes look at some of the cities that have spawned the greatest music of the genre and films that have contributed to the mystique which defines Country. For all you music lovers, mp3 users, or folks who are interested in discovering or rediscovering your country roots, this is a book you can't live without!
Author: David Wesley Williams
Author: David Wesley Williams
Author: Marita Golden
Author: Max Decharne
Author: K. B. Chandra Raj
Author: J.M. Snyder
Author: Marlene Ricketts
Author: Richard Willis
Author: Joe Samuel Starnes
Author: Linda Cajio
Author: Alice Randall