Táto autorka vo svojej tvorbe skúma zložité vzťahy a dospievanie. Jej písanie sa často zameriava na hľadanie identity a prekonávanie životných výziev. Prostredníctvom prenikavých postrehov a citlivého jazyka zachytáva jemné nuansy ľudskej skúsenosti. Jej príbehy rezonujú s čitateľmi, ktorí hľadajú hlboké emocionálne spojenie a premyslené zobrazenie dospievania.
Iris je štyridsaťročná matka troch detí a nespokojná manželka. S neverným manželom Paulom zažívajú krízu, preto sa rozhodne odísť na farmu v Novom Anglicku, kde sa chystá svadba jej mladšej sestry Leah. Iris si celý život pripadala ako tá „druhá“, menej obľúbená, menej milovaná, vždy cítila, že musí hasiť problémy svojej sestry alebo niekoho iného. V novom prostredí sa zblíži s dávnym spolužiakom Cooperom a spočiatku nevinný románik sa mení na lásku. Ale aj Paul sa spamätal a chcel by ich manželstvo zachrániť. Znenazdania však dôjde k tragédii, na dne bazéna je polomŕtva žena... Kto je to, čo sa stalo a prečo? Všetky tieto okolnosti prinútia Iris zamyslieť sa nad vlastným životom i svojou budúcnosťou. Ako sa zachovať, aby svojím správaním a rozhodnutím nikomu neublížila?
Reveals the extraordinary personal journey of one of the pioneers of the
Golden Age of Animation. In a career spanning seven decades, Maurice Noble
(1911-2001) developed a unique, creative philosophy that enabled him to play
an integral role in many of the best-loved animated films ever made.
"Wendell Combs is as local as they come. Born and raised in the small town of Saybrook, Connecticut, his venture into the larger world was met with heartbreak. Now, middle-aged and a confirmed bachelor, he seeks solitude from his tour of duty as a soldier back in his hometown, working as head caretaker for wealthy Alan Lancaster's forty-acre estate, White Pines, a place he has come to love for its beauty, peace, and quiet. Alan's eldest daughter, fifteen-year-old Julia, also loves White Pines, but for very different reasons. She and her little sister spend their days riding horses, swimming in the lake, and painting landscapes inspired by the property they adore. While her parents prepare to host their annual summer gala fundraiser, Julia's eyes are set to the simpler joys of summer: she's fallen in love with the boy-next-door and longs for their next encounter. But as the last guests leave on that magical summer night, a tragedy no one could have predicted suddenly occurs, shaking the entire town to its core. Wendell and Julianow face an uncertain future. At the height of their grief, two very different women return to Saybrook: Ginny Foster, Wendell's first love, who cannot stay away any longer, and Candace Lancaster, Julia's estranged aunt who wants nothing to do with the town or the family estate she escaped decades earlier. Now, the only familiar things Julia has to cling to are Wendell and White Pines, but it looks like she's about to lose both... With Hannah McKinnon's "sharp and evocative" (Kirkus Reviews) prose, this stirring and affecting tale explores the connection between people and place and what, ultimately, makes up the fabric of a family"-- Provided by publisher
The story centers on Lace, who is deeply affected by her older sister Marni's tragic swimming accident. Stuck in the past, Lace grapples with the challenge of confronting her fears and returning to the water that symbolizes her family's grief. As summer progresses, she discovers the importance of navigating her relationships and the healing power of small acts of kindness amidst profound loss. This poignant novel delves into themes of family, friendship, and resilience in the face of tragedy.
Siblings Perry, Jake, and Phoebe Goodwin were raised on the shore of a beautiful Connecticut lake in a close-knit family. The eldest of the family, forty-two-year-old Perry has long craved order as surely as his charismatic younger brother, Jake, has avoided it. Phoebe, their baby sister, courts both. As adults, the Goodwin siblings could not be more different.
Reinvent your approach and choose a conscious career path that enables you to make an impact and take control of your professional life by creating a blueprint for your fulfilment.
Das Geheimnis eines Sommers Es ist heiß in Oklahoma, heiß und trocken. Die Tage verbringt die 13-jährige Franny mit Reiten und dem Aufpäppeln der Mäuse, Vögel und sonstigen Tiere in ihrem kleinen »Hospital«. Da ziehen neue Nachbarn ein: Lucas und Franny verstehen sich sofort. Trotzdem hat Franny schon bald das Gefühl, dass Lucas ihr nicht die ganze Wahrheit über sich erzählt. Warum wollen Mutter und Sohn partout kein Namensschild an ihrem Briefkasten? Warum ziehen die beiden ständig um und wo genau kommen sie eigentlich her? Als eines Tages ein fremder Mann auftaucht und nach den beiden fragt, wird Franny alles klar. Zu spät? Denn kurz darauf ist Lucas verschwunden.
