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Author: Christos Ikonomou Publisher: Archipelago ISBN: 0914671367 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
Raymond Carver meets William Faulkner in this “pitch-perfect” short story collection that captures the hopes and fears of working-class Greeks during the country’s economic crisis (Los Angeles Review of Books) Ikonomou’s stories convey the plight of those worst affected by the Greek economic crisis—laid-off workers, hungry children. In the urban sprawl between Athens and Piraeus, the narratives roam restlessly through the impoverished working-class quarters located off the tourist routes. Everyone is dreaming of escape: to the mountains, to an island or a palatial estate, into a Hans Christian Andersen story world. What are they fleeing? The old woes—gossip, watchful neighbors, the oppression and indifference of the rich—now made infinitely worse. In Ikonomou’s concrete streets, the rain is always looming, the politicians’ slogans are ignored, and the police remain a violent, threatening presence offstage. Yet even at the edge of destitution, his men and women act for themselves, trying to preserve what little solidarity remains in a deeply atomized society, and in one way or another finding their own voice. There is faith here, deep faith—though little or none in those who habitually ask for it.
Author: Christos Ikonomou Publisher: Archipelago ISBN: 0914671367 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
Raymond Carver meets William Faulkner in this “pitch-perfect” short story collection that captures the hopes and fears of working-class Greeks during the country’s economic crisis (Los Angeles Review of Books) Ikonomou’s stories convey the plight of those worst affected by the Greek economic crisis—laid-off workers, hungry children. In the urban sprawl between Athens and Piraeus, the narratives roam restlessly through the impoverished working-class quarters located off the tourist routes. Everyone is dreaming of escape: to the mountains, to an island or a palatial estate, into a Hans Christian Andersen story world. What are they fleeing? The old woes—gossip, watchful neighbors, the oppression and indifference of the rich—now made infinitely worse. In Ikonomou’s concrete streets, the rain is always looming, the politicians’ slogans are ignored, and the police remain a violent, threatening presence offstage. Yet even at the edge of destitution, his men and women act for themselves, trying to preserve what little solidarity remains in a deeply atomized society, and in one way or another finding their own voice. There is faith here, deep faith—though little or none in those who habitually ask for it.
Author: Christos Ikonomou Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1939810213 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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A collection of blistering, darkly humorous stories that upend the idyllic image of the Greek holiday island. Seeking to escape the paralyzing effects of the Greek economic crisis, a group of Athenian friends move to an Aegean island in the hopes of starting over. Viewed with suspicion and disdain by the locals, they soon find themselves enmeshed in the same vicious cycle of money, power, and violence they thought they had left behind.
Author: Jeremy Niederman Publisher: Connecting Us Together, Inc. ISBN: Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 69
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Is it possible to get off this merry-go-round of suffering, pain, and burnout and truly live a life you love? Are you in control of your life or is your life in control of you? Are we destined to remain who we are now, or can we change to be happy with who we are? We all struggle from time to time. That is part of the human experience. Many times, we struggle and suffer unnecessarily. We will look at these questions and much more. Jeremy speaks from a place of empathy and compassion as he shares his struggles and victories from his life experiences. We do have the ability to change, and it is within our grasp. But it requires work and constant decisions that we are no longer happy living this way. You have the power to change – will you make the decision to be your own superhero and save your life? Let's take a journey together to master and apply skills to combat those struggles. Join us in moving from unhappy and unsatisfied to a life of joy, fulfillment, and freedom.
Author: Randy Pausch Publisher: ISBN: 9780340978504 Category : Cancer Languages : en Pages : 0
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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 6523
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Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'The Collected Works' is a comprehensive collection of her 20 novels, 170+ short stories, poems, letters, and memoirs, including beloved series like 'Anne of Green Gables' and 'Emily Starr Trilogy'. Montgomery's enchanting storytelling style blends realism with a touch of whimsy, capturing the beauty and complexity of life in early 20th century Canada. Her vivid descriptions of landscapes and profound insights into human nature make her work timeless and relatable to readers of all ages. The rich literary tapestry woven through her diverse body of work showcases her talent for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. Montgomery's ability to bring her characters to life in a way that feels authentic and endearing has solidified her place in literary history as one of Canada's most celebrated authors. Fans of classic literature, coming-of-age stories, and heartfelt tales of love and friendship will delight in exploring Montgomery's expansive collection, which continues to captivate audiences with its enduring charm and depth.
Author: Betty W. Templet Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1456752952 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 222
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It is about couples cheating on each other till the ladys decided to go on ther own and the men went in to gunrunning to show them they are of very important people till they get caught but the ladys knowing this found someone to be with and help them get what they deserve.
Author: Tony Evans Publisher: Harvest House Publishers ISBN: 0736985158 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 156
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Using examples from the lives of notable men and women in God’s Word, respected pastor and Bible teacher Dr. Tony Evans helps children learn what it takes to be a hero for God’s Kingdom. Kids love a good hero story, but few know that real-life heroes, the people who God uses to accomplish His purposes, are simply men and women who trusted Him and chose to do things His way. Dr. Evans uses the stories of these seven Bible heroes to teach children powerful lessons about following and serving God: Abel—giving God your best Enoch— walking with God Noah—activating your faith Abraham—passing the test Sarah—believing the impossible Moses—making the right choice Rahab—taking a risk Kids will discover how God can use them to achieve amazing things for His Kingdom!
Author: Daniel Y. Kimberg Publisher: ConJelCo LLC ISBN: 9781886070165 Category : Poker Languages : en Pages : 292
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A complete introduction to casino and cardroom poker, for everyone from complete poker novices to experienced players who want to take the game more seriously. It covers everything from the basics of strategy and cardroom rules and customs to more esoteric topics like tournament play, poker math, cheating, record keeping, and much more.
Author: Clarissa de Waal Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857710230 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 277
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Catapulted from totalitarianism to free market capitalism in 1991, Albania emerged from half a century of isolation to find itself an anomaly in Europe: a third world country economically and infra-structurally, first world in terms of education, literature and the arts. This portrait of Albania's 'transition' is based on the experiences of a diverse range of families highland villagers, urban elite, shanty dwellers - whose lives the anthropologist author has followed closely since 1992. Village life is conveyed in vivid detail. The villagers deal with the grinding poverty of village life with humour, charm and reslience. Rural life, despite concerted attempts by the communist regime to eradicate 'backwardness', is still pervaded by the archaic world of customary law, a system whose influence spans dispute settlement, forest rights, marriage arrangement and blood-feuds. In the capital, Tirana, members of the former communist elite are courted by innumerable missionary groups and
Author: Christos Ikonomou
Author: Christos Ikonomou
Author: Christos Ikonomou
Author: Stanford E. Hoffman
Author: Jeremy Niederman
Author: Randy Pausch
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Author: Betty W. Templet
Author: Tony Evans
Author: Daniel Y. Kimberg
Author: Clarissa de Waal