Amazon: Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Ilene Beckerman
The fashion critics and devotees will certainly have their say (and sway) this week as the fashions of fall 2009 are unveiled under the tents at Bryant Park, but what makes clothing truly come alive is the life we lead while wearing it. With delightful illustrations accompanying her own sartorial memoir, Beckerman provides a gracious glimpse into her soul as well as her closet.
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Straight Down the Middle: Shivas Irons, Bagger Vance, and How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Golf Swing.
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This book is a heart wrenching account of what happens on a regular basis to the over half-a-million youth in foster care in our country. As a former foster youth myself, I cried and way too often related to Ashley's depiction of... This book is a heart wrenching account of what happens on a regular basis to the over half-a-million youth in foster care in our country. As a former foster youth myself, I cried and way too often related to Ashley's depiction of life in the system. Highly recommend this to anyone involved in child welfare, or to those with friends in the system, or those in the system themselves. A parent might want to read along as her life did not start off ideal but that's what makes this story beautiful. I cried and laughed, and loved the whole way through. I would definitely say it is a must read for more mature young readers.
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The high-larious twitterfeed of @shitmydadsays has now been turned into a book weaving memoirs around the author's dad's quotes, and apparently they're filming a TV show (from the blog).
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Dive into this elegant memoir. Flynn details how her mother had been an adventurous bohemian in the 1950s and '60s, before she became unhinged by what was later diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia. Great book, easy read!
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Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points... Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points to hundreds more who struggle mightily still . . .
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Mike here also wrote The Blind Side, yes, THAT Oscar winning tear jerker. However, yours truly is more interested in this book, Liar's Poker. Not because it's a #1 National Best Seller, not because Mike wrote it, but because it's ... Mike here also wrote The Blind Side, yes, THAT Oscar winning tear jerker. However, yours truly is more interested in this book, Liar's Poker. Not because it's a #1 National Best Seller, not because Mike wrote it, but because it's about Wall Street. What could an 18 year old want with a memoir written about New York tycoons and sleazy business deeds? Well, to be honest, the New York City Stock Exchange fascinates me. My father worked on Wall Street before he met my mama, and that life always interested me. Why did I have to be a Pittsburgh baby, dammit?! I could have been born in NEW YORK. "In Newwwww Yorkkkk...what dreams are made of, there's nothin' you caaaan't doooo..." ;)
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A Family Memoir," is the story of the turbulent life of one of America’s greatest rock icons. The Ramones gave voice to the disaffected youth of the seventies and eighties.
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A controversial account about the life and loves of musical great, Nina Simone.
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An honest memoir about addiction, self hatred and forgiveness. Lit is the third memoir by Karr, Liars Club and Cherry preceeded. She describes a truly electrifying story of how to grow up—as only a seasoned poet can tell it.
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I'm a baseball fan. At time in my life full of abject darkness, watching a game for a few hours nearly every day really helped. It gave me something to care about when I didn't think there was anything left to care about. I... I'm a baseball fan. At time in my life full of abject darkness, watching a game for a few hours nearly every day really helped. It gave me something to care about when I didn't think there was anything left to care about. In the midst of my malaise I found this book at the library under its old title. I was entranced with it, for the opening sentence, unable to put it down. It's told in alternating scenes, we read as the author grows up and him at present day (1992 or so in the book). He keeps baseball and his love it as the common thread in all the stories he relates, but it a good read for lovers of life as well as lovers of baseball.
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I have one sister. We were born so close together, it often seemed as though we had a single brain. Which doesn't adequately explain any of our fabulous misadventures growing up. Jon Scieszka (author of "The Stinky Cheese Man an... I have one sister. We were born so close together, it often seemed as though we had a single brain. Which doesn't adequately explain any of our fabulous misadventures growing up. Jon Scieszka (author of "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales") has a really good excuse: five brothers. Quite generously and with great humor, he shares much of his childhood guts and glory in this novella. Fair warning: this is the kind of material that will make you laugh out loud, involuntarily and repeatedly. Most fun I have ever had while reading this past decade.
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Give the gift of hope, the power of inspiration . . . these straight-from-the-heart stories and photographs will bring joy to anyone who is or loves someone who has struggled mightily in the battle against cancer. Life itself is ... Give the gift of hope, the power of inspiration . . . these straight-from-the-heart stories and photographs will bring joy to anyone who is or loves someone who has struggled mightily in the battle against cancer. Life itself is the celebration.
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Style matters. And accessories speak, crossing boundaries that sometimes the most well-conceived speeches fail to reach. No one understands this better than Madeleine Albright, scholar, diplomat and author of "Read My Pins."
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Not just a Talking Head, David Byrne is also a serious student of bicycle transportation and its evolution all across the globe. Get his unique street-level perspective in this memoir/tour de cycle. For cyclists, environmentalis... Not just a Talking Head, David Byrne is also a serious student of bicycle transportation and its evolution all across the globe. Get his unique street-level perspective in this memoir/tour de cycle. For cyclists, environmentalists and alternative music enthusiasts alike.
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I really liked this book. "Soldier of the Press," covers the time period from 1936 and civil war in Spain to the Balkans campaign of World War II before America entered the war, then into 1943 with British and American actions in ... I really liked this book. "Soldier of the Press," covers the time period from 1936 and civil war in Spain to the Balkans campaign of World War II before America entered the war, then into 1943 with British and American actions in North Africa. The history buff in me was well-satisfied by the interesting details of events from the perspective of a non-combatant journalist caught up in the danger, intrigue and front-line fighting. The part of me that appreciates human interest and personal relationships was also satisfied that Henry "Hank" Gorrell included the stories of ordinary soldiers and civilians in his manuscript. He describes well the conditions of the soldiers who fought, the civilians who lived and died, and the journalists who overcame tremendous obstacles to get their stories published throughout the world. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of the original manuscript in a family attic after 60 years added another dimension to my satisfaction. You can't help but wonder how Gorrell survived almost ten years of intense danger, deprivation and separtaion from home and family. This book is a good read for historians, writers, journalists, educators and anyone who appreciates unsung heroes.
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The lurking nature of grief| I came to grief late in life, protected and coddled in my own death-free existence. Save for a poisoned rabbit and a disappeared gold fish, death avoided me for many years
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Having faced a breast-cancer diagnosis not once, not twice, but three times, Donna Deegan has become an unwilling veteran of the disease. Recognizing the tremendous need of other women in the midst of her own struggle, she has cr... Having faced a breast-cancer diagnosis not once, not twice, but three times, Donna Deegan has become an unwilling veteran of the disease. Recognizing the tremendous need of other women in the midst of her own struggle, she has created a benefit marathon and a foundation to raise funds in support of survivors living in the First Coast area of Florida. Get a hearty dose of her all-purpose optimism in this memoir.
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In a great act of hope, the parents give birth to a “replacement child,” born to heal wounds and provide a “salve for the burns.” The child unwittingly plays her role throughout childhood, riding the deep and hidden currents of t... In a great act of hope, the parents give birth to a “replacement child,” born to heal wounds and provide a “salve for the burns.” The child unwittingly plays her role throughout childhood, riding the deep and hidden currents of the family tragedy.
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My writing life began as a reporter, which I actually loved. Then, I added a public relations stint at a hospital, a short time in advertising and somehow found myself in corporate communications at various insurance companies
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Judy Mandel's memoir, Replacement Child, begins before she was even born.Her 7-year-old sister, Donna,was killed,and her other sister,Linda was burned nearly to death,when American Airlines Flight 6780 crashed into their house in... Judy Mandel's memoir, Replacement Child, begins before she was even born.Her 7-year-old sister, Donna,was killed,and her other sister,Linda was burned nearly to death,when American Airlines Flight 6780 crashed into their house in 1952 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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Although the topic is autism, this book reads like a detective novel. The writing is so skillful, the narrative so well-composed that you'll find yourself captivated by the story line and fully immersed in the characters. Sentimen... Although the topic is autism, this book reads like a detective novel. The writing is so skillful, the narrative so well-composed that you'll find yourself captivated by the story line and fully immersed in the characters. Sentimental without being maudlin, Laura captures the heartache and challenges facing the family of an autistic child. And she does this with humor and psychological insight. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the family dynamics of autism and the stuggles of a young kid yearing to be a "regular guy". Beautiful. If you buy it from the author's website (www.laurashumaker.com) it's just ten buck a book or 3 books for $25: FREE shipping. Gift wrap available
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Ilene Beckerman's memoir "Love, loss and What I Wore" poignantly and humorously conveyed the memories attached to various pieces of clothing she owned. And, now, ever so cleverly, Nora and Delia Ephron have adapted this fashion-i... Ilene Beckerman's memoir "Love, loss and What I Wore" poignantly and humorously conveyed the memories attached to various pieces of clothing she owned. And, now, ever so cleverly, Nora and Delia Ephron have adapted this fashion-inspired tale for the stage. A rotating cast of characters, including Meg Ryan, Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson and Kristin Chenoweth, will bring their own unique twist to the tale. If you cannot catch it on stage, you can still participate by submitting your own story to ELLE magazine. What YOU wore may just become the next off-Broadway hit.
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My story has great historical value for the younger generations who know next to nothing about WWII and it is written in an easy way to understand the times (WWII)
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At present she is retired and resides part time in Reno, Nevada and Green Valley Arizona and travels extensively. She has two children and four grandchildren.
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Abandoned and Forgotten is the memoir of a young girl growing up in the then-German province of East Prussia by the Baltic Sea.
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If you liked BLUBBER by Judy Blume, you will love MOOSE: A MEMOIR. Now in paperback!
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This was written by the father of one of my Etsy comrades. I had to recommend it. "Robert Nylen gets it right in Guts: what it takes for a man to go off to war, to kill, to be wounded, to make a living, to raise a family and e... This was written by the father of one of my Etsy comrades. I had to recommend it. "Robert Nylen gets it right in Guts: what it takes for a man to go off to war, to kill, to be wounded, to make a living, to raise a family and even to die. Why me? Why them? Who dodges what bullets, and what do you do when the one with your name on it catches up to you? Guts is what it takes to be a man. Guts Bob Nylen had—and in his book he spills them all. "—William Broyles, author of Brothers at Arms
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For new Moms, single Moms, and Moms-to-be, this book provides a hearty helping of humor and humanity, filling in the many blanks left by the traditional tomes of motherhood (i.e. What to Expect When You're Expecting.)
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I was actually lucky enough to see Claudia Shear perform the stage production of this book during its sadly brief Off-Broadway run. But the book. Oh, the book. It is a soul-bearing, heart-breaking triumph of a story, of a life ... I was actually lucky enough to see Claudia Shear perform the stage production of this book during its sadly brief Off-Broadway run. But the book. Oh, the book. It is a soul-bearing, heart-breaking triumph of a story, of a life lived boldly, though not always joyously and only intermittently with confidence. That she gains her stride by embracing herself is the simple - and incredibly difficult - secret to her success.
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