Author: Edward Young
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Author: Masha Gessen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1594634009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Look out for Masha Gessen's new book, THE FUTURE IS HISTORY, coming October 2017 “A gripping narrative and a stunning piece of investigative journalism… [that] gives us the human side to the story of two young men who must be understood as more than monsters” (Christian Science Monitor) On April 15, 2013, two homemade bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston marathon, killing three people and wounding more than 264 others. In the ensuing manhunt, Tamerlan Tsarnaev died, and his younger brother, Dzhokhar, was captured and brought to trial. Yet even after the guilty verdict and the death sentence, what we didn't know was why. Why did the American Dream go so wrong for two immigrants? How did such a nightmare come to pass? Acclaimed Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen is uniquely able to tell us. A teenage immigrant herself, she returned to Russia to cover firsthand the transformations that wracked the region from the 1990s on. It is there that she begins her astonishing account of the Tsarnaev brothers, descendants of ethnic Chechens deported to Central Asia in the Stalin era. Following the family in their futile attempts to make a life for themselves in one war-torn locale after another and then, as new émigrés, in an utterly disorienting new world, she reconstructs the brothers' struggle between assimilation and alienation, which incubated a deadly sense of mission. And she traces how such a split in identity can fuel the metamorphosis into a new breed of homegrown terrorist, with feet on American soil but sense of self elsewhere.

Author: BROTHERS.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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Author: Thomas Penn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451694199
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 688

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Vicious battles, powerful monarchs, and royal intrigue abound in this “gripping, complex, and sensational” (Hilary Mantel) true story of the War of the Roses—a struggle among three brothers, two of whom became kings, and the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Richard III. In 15th-century England, two royal families, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, fought a bitter, decades-long civil war for the English throne. As their symbols were a red rose for Lancaster and a white rose for York, the conflict became known as the War of the Roses. During this time, the house of York came to dominate England. At its heart were three charismatic brothers–King Edward IV, and his two younger siblings George and Richard—who became the figureheads of a spectacular ruling dynasty. Together, they looked invincible. But with Edward’s ascendancy, the brothers began to turn on one another, unleashing a catastrophic chain of rebellion, vendetta, fratricide, usurpation, and regicide. The brutal end came at Bosworth Field in 1485, with the death of the youngest, then Richard III, at the hands of a new usurper, Henry Tudor, later Henry VII, progenitor of the Tudor line of monarchs. The Brothers York recounts a conflict that fractured England for a generation “with masterly skill” (The Wall Street Journal) in which “the tragedy and brutality of the Wars of the Roses jumps out from every page” (Financial Times). As gripping as any historical fiction, Thomas Penn paints “a dramatic portrait of 15th-century England…[and] brings keen understanding and a sharp eye for detail to his prodigiously researched, engrossing history of the decades-long fight between Lancaster and York” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

Author: T.J. Wray
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0609809806
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 274

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When T.J. Wray lost her 43-year-old brother, her grief was deep and enduring and, she soon discovered, not fully acknowledged. Despite the longevity of adult sibling relationships, surviving siblings are often made to feel as if their grief is somehow unwarranted. After all, when an adult sibling dies, he or she often leaves behind parents, a spouse, and even children—all of whom suffer a more socially recognized type of loss. Based on the author's own experiences, as well as those of many others, Surviving the Death of a Sibling helps adults who have lost a brother or sister to realize that they are not alone in their struggle. Just as important, it teaches them to understand the unique stages of their grieving process, offering practical and prescriptive advice for dealing with each stage. In Surviving the Death of a Sibling, T.J. Wray discusses: • Searching for and finding meaning in your sibling's passing • Using a grief journal to record your emotions • Choosing a grief partner to help you through tough times • Dealing with insensitive remarks made by others Warm and personal, and a rich source of useful insights and coping strategies, Surviving the Death of a Sibling is a unique addition to the literature of bereavement.

Author: Joseph Sumner Brockhurst
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Author: Jerold S. Auerbach
Publisher: Quid Pro Books
ISBN: 1610270630
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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At the dawn of the Israeli state, the tragic sinking of the Israeli ship Altalena -- by Israeli commandos no less -- threatened to tear the new country apart, and has lessons still for Israeli politics and peace. The first book in English on this fascinating event, and the first by a historian, this book tells the story, and the present implications, of a moment in the birth of modern Israel that has angles and repercussions relevant to many issues today, in Israel and beyond.

Author: Kerry Sheridan
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813533964
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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Following on from the 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, the author covers the ordeal of the massive number of funerals, the importance of recovering bodies in Irish American culture and the bagpiping ritual, both traditional and modern.

Author: Masha Gessen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925106619
Category : Boston Marathon Bombing, Boston, Mass., 2013
Languages : en
Pages : 289

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An important story for our Era: How the American dream went wrong for two immigrants, and the nightmare that resulted. The facts of the tragedy are established: on 15 April 2013, two homemade bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding 264 others. The elder of the brothers implicated in the attack, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, died in the ensuing manhunt; Dzhokhar's trial got underway in early 2015. What we don't know is why. How did such a nightmare come to pass? Bestselling Russian author Masha Gessen delivers a probing and powerful story of dislocation, and the longing for clarity and identity that can reach the point of combustion. She is uniquely endowed with the background, access, and talent to offer unprecedented insight into who the brothers were and how they came to do what they appear to have done. Most significantly, she reconstructs the struggle between assimilation and alienation that fuelled their apparent metamorphosis into a new breed of homegrown terrorist, with their feet planted on American soil but their loyalties elsewhere - a split identity that seems to have incubated a deadly sense of mission.

Author: Awoyinfa Samuel Damilola
Publisher: David shaun s. 
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 165

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Discover the dark secrets and shocking revelations behind one of America’s most infamous crime stories in The Menendez Brothers’ Untold Story: Family Secrets, Tragic Loss, and the Journey from Conviction to an Emotional Reunion After Years Apart. This compelling account delves deep into the lives of Lyle and Erik Menendez, exploring not only the brutal events that led to their conviction but also the tangled web of family dynamics, hidden trauma, and emotional devastation that haunted their upbringing. Through meticulous research and newly uncovered insights, this book takes readers beyond the headlines and courtroom drama, offering an intimate look at the Menendez family’s rise and fall. Follow José Menendez, a powerful Hollywood executive, and his wife Kitty as they create a seemingly perfect life, only to watch it unravel into tragedy. As allegations of abuse and hidden secrets emerge, readers are drawn into a story that challenges the boundaries between loyalty, desperation, and the extreme consequences of a family broken by betrayal. The Menendez Brothers’ Untold Story does not end with the trial; it continues into the decades that followed, exploring the brothers' time behind bars, their individual journeys of redemption, and the powerful reunion that brought them together once more after years of separation. This is more than a crime story—it’s a tale of resilience, reflection, and the enduring bonds of family, even in the face of unimaginable darkness. Perfect for readers of true crime, family dramas, and psychological narratives, The Menendez Brothers’ Untold Story offers a rare, empathetic perspective on a case that continues to haunt the public imagination. This book will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Menendez brothers, their family, and the limits of justice.