Joanna Goodman je autorka, ktorej diela sa vyznačujú hlbokým vhľadom do ľudskej psychiky a spoločenských noriem. Prostredníctvom svojich príbehov skúma zložité vzťahy a morálne dilemy, ktoré formujú ľudské osudy. Jej štýl je vytvorený a plný jemných nuáns, čo čitateľom umožňuje prežiť bohatý a pôsobivý literárny zážitok. Goodmanová sa sústreďuje na témy identity, minulosti a hľadania miesta vo svete.
The narrative explores the intertwined lives of Arden Moore and her mother, Virginia Bunt, as they confront a challenging past and a potential future of wealth. Following the death of Arden's husband, she discovers a legal opportunity to claim her late billionaire father's inheritance, a chance long denied to her mother due to societal constraints. The story unfolds through both women's perspectives, highlighting themes of familial bonds, resilience, and the impact of life choices, set against the contrasting backdrops of Toronto and New York City.
Exploring themes of love and friendship, this story follows two women as they confront their pasts and navigate the choices that shape their futures. Written by the bestselling author of The Home for Unwanted Girls, it promises a compelling narrative that resonates with fans of Jojo Moyes, offering deep emotional insights and relatable character journeys.
In this suspenseful and provocative novel, a young unwed mother is forcibly separated from her daughter at birth, leading them on a desperate journey to find each other. Set in 1950s Quebec, the story explores the fragile civility between French and English communities, mirroring the strained relationship between Maggie Hughes and her parents. While her father has ambitions that exclude a marriage to the impoverished French boy next door, Maggie falls in love with Gabriel Phénix. At fifteen, she becomes pregnant and is pressured to give up her baby, Elodie, for adoption to regain her parents' approval. Elodie grows up in Quebec’s struggling orphanage system, facing dire conditions and a tragic fate when a new law unjustly labels her and other orphans as mentally ill, prioritizing funding for psychiatric hospitals over their care. Despite the harsh treatment from the nuns, Elodie’s resilience shines through as she earns her freedom at seventeen, stepping into a daunting world. Meanwhile, Maggie, now married and yearning for a family, cannot forget her lost daughter. A chance encounter with Gabriel forces her to confront her past, leading her to make a life-altering decision. As their stories unfold, Maggie realizes she must reclaim the truth and seek out Elodie, bridging the gap that has kept them apart for so long.
THE FINISHING SCHOOL pulls back the curtain to expose a fascinating world of
desire, betrayal, and dangerous secrets. Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning
author of THE LONG AND FARAWAY GONE
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Legal Services
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Focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, this primer offers insights into how AI is reshaping legal services. It serves as an accessible introduction for those seeking to understand the integration of technology in the legal field, highlighting key developments and implications for the industry.
Exploring the intersection of tangible and spiritual landscapes, the poems delve into themes of love, loss, and existential reflection. Joanna Goodman captures a sense of displacement through her vivid depictions of various spaces, from fields to rooms, celebrating their beauty while also expressing grief and solitude. The work resonates with the tension between scientific rationality and the enigmatic nature of the soul, creating an evocative dialogue between the physical and the transcendent.
