Laura Pedersen Boeken

Take a break or recharge your batteries with these laugh-out-loud witty and wise ruminations on life by best-selling author, former New York Times columnist, and TV show host Laura Pedersen.

Struggling with financial constraints after her father's death, Hallie faces an unexpected challenge as she discovers she's short on college credits for graduation. A new opportunity arises when a professor offers her a chance to join a project that will take her around the world. However, her longtime boyfriend Craig presents a different proposition, forcing Hallie to navigate her ambitions and personal relationships as she decides her future path.

The book showcases a series of comedic scenes that are vividly described, making readers envision how entertaining they would be as a film. Laura Pedersen's writing captures humor and relatable moments, inviting laughter and reflection throughout the narrative. The engaging storytelling keeps readers hooked while highlighting the potential for cinematic adaptation.

Writing about the economic collapse and social unrest of her 1970s childhood in Buffalo, New York, Laura Pedersen was struck by how things were finally improving in her beloved hometown. As 2008 began, Buffalo was poised to become the thriving metropolis it had been a hundred years earlier—only instead of grain and steel, the booming industries now included healthcare and banking, education and technology. Folks who'd moved away due to lack of opportunity in the 1980s talked excitedly about returning home. They mised the small-town friendliness and it wasn't nostalgia for a past that no longer existed—Buffalo has long held the well-deserved nickname the City of Good Neighbors.The diaspora has ended. Preservationists are winning out over demolition crews. The lights are back on in a city that's usually associated with blizzards and blight rather than its treasure trove of art, architecture, and culture.

Set against the backdrop of Buffalo, New York during the energy crisis, the narrative explores Laura Pedersen's unconventional childhood amidst her family's struggles with rising costs and personal turmoil. While her parents grapple with survival, Laura embraces a wild lifestyle, engaging in gambling and stock trading. By high school graduation, she becomes the youngest member of the American Stock Exchange and a millionaire by 21. Blending humor with social history, the book captures the vibrant yet tumultuous spirit of her community during a pivotal era.

"It is Pedersen's gift to be able to draw the reader into her world." —Front Street Reviews "[Pedersen's] wicked, sarcastic, dry, self-deprecating sense of humor won me over and I absolutely loved it start to finish."—Printed Page, of Buffalo Gal India today is a nation caught between the rich heritage of its past and the great economic potential of its future. In this witty and insightful book, journalist and author Laura Pedersen reveals the tensions and contradictions facing the emerging world power. In particular, Pedersen explores the roles of women and children in India today, providing insight into this important and often neglected issue. Part travelogue, part history, and part cultural reflection, Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws provides an intimate glimpse of a nation at its turning point. It is a must-read for those who want to understand India beyond the headlines. Laura Pedersen has written for The New York Times and is the author of several books including Play Money, Going Away Party, Beginner's Luck (chosen as a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection), Buffalo Gal, and Buffalo Unbound. In 1994 President Clinton honored her as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans. She has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Primetime Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman, and she writes for several well-known comedians. Pedersen lives in New York City.

With the school career fair coming up young Wanda needs to decide what she wants to be, but as she considers the suggestions of her parents and teachers, she realizes that what she really wants is to invent better ways to do things.

Amid the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, the narrative explores how New Yorkers adapted to unprecedented challenges, shifting priorities and perspectives. With humor and insight, the author highlights the absurdities of life during lockdown, from a newfound obsession with baby wipes to the resurgence of board games. The book captures the evolving social landscape, illustrating how familiar phrases took on new meanings in the context of a world turned upside down, providing a poignant reflection on resilience and adaptation in crisis.

The book has been recognized with the prestigious Mom's Choice GOLD Award, highlighting its exceptional quality and appeal to families. It is designed to engage and educate children, promoting values and life lessons through its narrative. The story features relatable characters and scenarios that resonate with young readers, making it a valuable addition to any child's library. This award signifies the book's excellence in content, presentation, and its ability to inspire positive growth in children.