Deborah Smith is een New York Times-bestsellerauteur, gevierd om haar bejubelde romantische romans die zich afspelen in het moderne Appalachen-Zuiden. Haar werk, waarvan wereldwijd miljoenen exemplaren zijn verkocht, duikt in de complexiteit van leven en liefde met een unieke gevoeligheid voor de sfeer van de regio. Als voormalig krantenredacteur brengt Smith een scherp oog en een diep begrip van menselijke relaties in haar schrijven. Haar vermogen om levendige personages en meeslepende verhalen te creëren, heeft haar gevestigd als een belangrijke stem in het genre.
A hidden truth holds the potential to rescue a life, intertwining the fates of two characters. As they navigate a web of secrets and revelations, the stakes rise, leading to a gripping exploration of trust, sacrifice, and the power of love. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationship, highlighting how vulnerability can lead to unexpected strength in the face of danger.
Featuring 50 recipes that highlight coastal cuisine, this book showcases the flavors of New Jersey's beachside restaurants, from Asbury Park to Cape May. It emphasizes the use of fresh, local ingredients, offering a delightful taste of summer through a variety of dishes that capture the essence of the region's culinary scene. Perfect for food enthusiasts looking to recreate a beachside dining experience at home.
Compulsively readable, universally relevant and deeply resonant... It lacerates, it haunts, it dreams, it mourns... 'Human Acts' is, in equal parts, beautiful and urgent.-New York Times Book Review Human Acts is unique in the intensity and scale of this brutality... [T]he novel details a bloody history that was deliberately forgotten and is only now being recovered.-The Nation [Han Kang's] new novel, Human Acts, showcases the same talent for writing about corporeal horrors, this time in the context of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.-TIME Magazine Han Kang's Human Acts speak the unspeakable. -Vanity Fair The long wake of the killings plays out across the testimonies of survivors as well as the dead, in scenarios both gorily real and beautifully surreal.-Vulture Human Acts is stunning. Book reviews evaluate how well a book does what it sets out to do, and so we sometimes write nice things about books that perfectly fulfill trivial aims. Otherwise, we'd always be complaining that romance novels or political thrillers fail to justify the ways of God to men. But Han Kang has an ambition as large as Milton's struggle with God: She wants to reconcile the ways of humanity to itself.-NPR.org Engrossing... The result is torturously compelling, a relentless portrait of death and agony that never lets you look away. Han's prose-as translated by Deborah Smith-is both spare and dreamy, full of haunting images and echoing language. She mesmerizes, drawing you into the horrors of Gwangju; questioning humanity, implicating everyone... Unnerving and painfully immediate.-Los Angeles Times Revelatory ... nothing short of breathtaking... In the end, what Han has re- created is not just an extraordinary record of human suffering during one particularly contentious period in Korean history, but also a written testament to our willingness to risk discomfort, capture, even death in order to fight for a cause or help others in times of need.-San Francisco Chronicle But where Kang excels is in her unflinching, unsentimental descriptions of death. I am hard pressed to think of another novel that deals so vividly and convincingly with the stages of physical decay. Kang's prose does not make for easy reading, but there is something admirable about this clear-eyed rendering of the end of life.-Boston Globe Absorbing... Han uses her talents as a storyteller of subtlety and power to bring this struggle out of the middle distance of 'history' and into the intimate space of the irreplaceable human individual.-Minneapolis Star-Tribune Kang explores the sprawling trauma of political brutality with impressive nuance and the piercing emotional truth that comes with masterful fiction... a fiercely written, deeply upsetting, and beautifully human novel.-Kirkus Reviews Kang is an incredible storyteller who raises questions about the purpose of humanity and the constant tension between good and evil through the heartbreaking experiences of her characters. Her poetic language shifts fluidly from different points of view, while her fearless use of raw, austere diction emulates the harsh conflicts and emotions raging throughout the plot. This jarring portrayal of the Gwangju demonstrations will keep readers gripped until the end.-Booklist (starred) With Han Kang's The Vegetarian awarded the 2016 Man Booker International Prize, her follow-up will garner extra scrutiny. Bottom line? This new work, again seamlessly translated by Deborah Smith, who also provides an indispensable contextual introduction, is even more stupendous.-Library Journal (starred) Pristine, expertly paced, and gut-wrenching... Human Acts grapples with the fallout of a massacre and questions what humans are willing to die for and in turn what they must live through. Kang approaches these difficult and inexorable queries with originality and fearlessness, making Human Acts a must-read for 2017.-Chicago Review of Books Though her subject matt
The MacBrides return home for good, bringing with them a mixture of nostalgia and unresolved issues. As they settle back into their familiar surroundings, family dynamics are tested, and old rivalries resurface. The narrative explores themes of belonging, reconciliation, and the challenges of adapting to change, all while highlighting the warmth and complexities of family life. Throughout their journey, the characters confront their pasts and strive to forge a new future together.
A mother grapples with the unexpected news that her Harvard-student son has eloped with the First Daughter. This shocking twist sets off a whirlwind of emotions and challenges as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, public scrutiny, and the implications of her son's bold choice. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the intersection of personal lives with political realities, highlighting how one decision can alter the course of many lives.
A quiet Appalachian life is turned upside down when Hush McGillan's son elopes with the First Daughter, drawing media attention and Secret Service into her home. As tensions rise with the First Family, Hush must navigate the chaos of her new in-laws while dealing with the handsome ex-military nephew of the President, who is sent to uncover her family's secrets. Amidst the turmoil, she grapples with unexpected feelings for him, challenging her perceptions of family and love in a world she never anticipated.
The story explores Darl Union's complex life in Burnt Stand, North Carolina, where privilege is overshadowed by loneliness and dark family secrets. Her childhood romance with Eli Wade is fraught with tragedy, stemming from a past marked by deceit and murder, particularly surrounding the wrongful death of Eli's father, who was executed for a crime he didn't commit. As Darl navigates her privileged yet troubled existence, the intertwining of love and betrayal reveals the haunting legacy of family secrets.
Twenty years ago, Claire Maloney was the willful, pampered, tomboyish daughter of the town's most respected family, but that didn't stop her from befriending Roan Sullivan, a fierce, motherless boy who lived in a rusted-out trailer amid junked cars. No one in Dunderry, Georgia--least of all Claire's family--could understand the bond between these two mavericks. But Roan and Claire belonged together...until the dark afternoon when violence and terror overtook them, and Roan disappeared from Claire's life. Now, two decades later, Claire is adrift, and the Maloneys are still hoping the past can be buried under the rich Southern soil. But Roan Sullivan is about to walk back into their lives....By turns tender and sexy and heartbreaking and exuberant, A Place to Call Home is an enthralling journey between two hearts--and a deliciously original novel from one of the most imaginative and appealing new voices in Southern fiction.
A toolbox of positive principles, tips and techniques for the ultimate self-care.Science tells us that happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstantial and 40% how we think and act. Which means that it is possible to increase our happiness by up to 40%.For anyone wanting to increase their wellbeing, Grow Your Own Happiness shows how positive psychology - the science of happiness- can be used every day. With key principles explained to provide the foundation for change, tests for measuring wellbeing and simple techniques that can easily be applied to a busy lifestyle, as well as case studies, anecdotes and tips, this book provides everything you need to shine.
Set in the charming town of Mossy Creek, this book invites readers to explore the lives of its residents, each with their own unique stories and connections. The narrative weaves together themes of community, friendship, and personal growth, showcasing how the characters navigate life's challenges and joys. Through heartwarming interactions and relatable experiences, the book paints a vivid picture of small-town life, emphasizing the bonds that tie people together and the sense of belonging that comes from home.