Anna Quindlen Poradie kníh

For fans of Elizabeth Strout and Anne Tyler comes a brilliant and poignant novel from the Richard and Judy Book Club and Number One bestselling author Anna Quindlen

"Before mommy blogs were even invented, Anna Quindlen became a go-to writer on the joys and challenges of motherhood in her nationally syndicated column. Now she's taking the next step and going full Nana in the pages of this lively and moving book about her grandchildren, her children, and her new and remarkable role"-- Provided by publisher

Ein feinsinniger, mitfühlender Roman, der den Neuanfang feiert Bis zu jenem Tag, an dem ein brutaler Vorfall die Nachbarschaft erschütterte, glaubte Nora, dass sie glücklicher kaum sein könnte: Sie ist seit gut 25 Jahren mit Charlie zusammen, die Zwillinge sind auf hervorragenden Colleges, sie liebt ihre Arbeit im Museum of Jewelry, und mit einem stilvollen Haus in New Yorks bemittelter Upper West Side hat sich ihr sehnlichster Wunsch erfüllt. Doch plötzlich hat das friedliche Miteinander in ihrer Straße ein Ende. Jeder ist gezwungen, Stellung zu beziehen – Gräben tun sich auf, zwischen Nachbarn, Freunden, Familien und auch in Noras Ehe, und sie muss sich fragen, wo ihr Platz im Leben wirklich ist. Voller Warmherzigkeit erzählt Anna Quindlen vom Mut einer Frau, in mittleren Jahren noch einmal alles auf die Waagschale zu legen, ihre Beziehungen, ihre Werte, ihre Träume - ein kluger, mitfühlender, auch humorvoller Roman, der den Neuanfang feiert.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a small town on the verge of big change, a young woman unearths deep secrets about her family and unexpected truths about herself—an emotionally powerful novel you will never forget. “Overwhelmingly moving . . . In this novel, where so much is about what vanishes, there is also a deep beating heart, of what also stays.”—The New York Times Book Review For generations the Millers have lived in Miller’s Valley. Mimi Miller tells about her life with intimacy and honesty. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, she discovers more and more about the toxicity of family secrets, the dangers of gossip, the flaws of marriage, the inequalities of friendship and the risks of passion, loyalty, and love. Home, as Mimi begins to realize, can be “a place where it’s just as easy to feel lost as it is to feel content.” Miller’s Valley is a masterly study of family, memory, loss, and, ultimately, discovery, of finding true identity and a new vision of home. As Mimi says, “No one ever leaves the town where they grew up, even if they go.” Miller’s Valley reminds us that the place where you grew up can disappear, and the people in it too, but all will live on in your heart forever.

Umelkyňa Rebeka Winterová sa v mladosti preslávila sériou fotografií z domáceho prostredia. Priam žasla, ako ju kritici vynášali do nebies pre pár fotiek neporiadku na kuchynskej linke. Po rokoch úspechov sa jej kariéra ocitá na zostupe, účet v banke vysychá. Keď ste na vrchole, žnete pozornosť, v starobe ceny – povedal raz ktosi známy a Rebeka si uvedomí, že tento výrok sa začína vzťahovať aj na ňu. Šesťdesiatročná fotografka preto opúšťa New York a uchýli sa do zapadnutého mestečka, kde hľadá novú inšpiráciu. A tam, v posede na strome a v spoločnosti pokrývača Jima Batesa, zistí, že život je viac než to, čo vidí cez hľadáčik fotoaparátu. Zátišie s omrvinkami, pútavý príbeh o nečakanej láske, ponúka pohľad do života, srdca a mysle ženy. Ženy, ktorá dospeje k zisteniu, že život je oveľa mnohotvárnejší a vzrušujúcejší, než predpokladala. Z anglického originálu Still Life with Bread Crumbs (Hutchinson, London 2014) preložila Zdenka Buntová.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2014 THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof. Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter, a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women. Her career is now descendent, her bank balance shaky, and she has fled the city for the middle of nowhere. There she discovers, in a tree stand with a roofer named Jim Bates, that what she sees through a camera lens is not all there is to life. Brilliantly written, powerfully observed, Still Life with Bread Crumbs is a deeply moving and often very funny story of unexpected love, and a stunningly crafted journey into the life of a woman, her heart, her mind, her days, as she discovers that life is a story with many levels, a story that is longer and more exciting than she ever imagined.

An exclusive conversation between Meryl Streep and Anna Quindlen adds a unique perspective to this book, highlighting the intersection of art and literature. The dialogue explores themes of creativity, personal experiences, and the impact of storytelling on society. Readers can expect insightful reflections from two influential figures, providing deeper understanding and appreciation of their respective crafts. This engaging exchange enriches the overall narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of both personalities.

Meghan Fitzmaurice è il più noto volto televisivo in USA. Il suo talk show "Rise and Shine" è seguito da milioni di persone fino al giorno in cui, convinta di non essere in diretta durante uno stacco pubblicitario, Meghan insulta pesantemente un suo ospite e la sua brillante carriera finisce bruscamente. La sua vita perfetta cade a pezzi, mentre Bridget, la sorella che vive da sempre nella sua ombra, cerca in tutti i modi di porre rimedio al disastro. Bridget è l'io narrante di questo romanzo e a differenza di Meghan è molto impegnata nel sociale e detesta i riflettori. Il drastico cambio di rotta nella vita di Meghan porterà pesanti conseguenze nella sua vita privata, nel rapporto con il marito, l'unico figlio e gli amici di un tempo e metterà in discussione anche il rapporto con Bridget facendo riaffiorare il loro turbolento passato familiare.

Through the lens of her beloved Labrador retriever, Beau, Anna Quindlen shares poignant reflections on life, love, and the lessons learned from her canine companion. With humor and wisdom, she explores themes of living in the present, resilience, and the joy found in simple moments. Quindlen's narrative intertwines her experiences with Beau's life, highlighting the deep bond between humans and dogs and the valuable insights that can be gained from their unfiltered perspective on life.

It's an otherwise ordinary Monday when Meghan Fitzmaurice's perfect life hits a wall. A household name as the host of 'Rise and Shine', the country's highest-rated morning talk show, Meghan cuts to a commercial break, but not before she mutters two forbidden words into her open mike. In an instant, it's the end of an era - not only for Meghan, who is unaccustomed to dealing with adversity, but also for her younger sister, Bridget, a social worker in the Bronx who has always lived in Meghan's long shadow. The effect of Meghan's on-air truth-telling reverberates through both of their lives, affecting Meghan's son, husband, friends, and fans, as well as Bridget's perception of her sister, their complex childhood, and herself. What follows is a story about how, in very different ways, the Fitzmaurice women adapt, survive, and manage to bring the whole teeming world of New York to heel, by dint of their smart mouths, quick wits, and the powerful connection between them that even the worst tragedy cannot shatter.