A Box Of Darkness

Author : Sally Ryder Brady
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429992964
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Box of Darkness written by Sally Ryder Brady and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, comes a poignant memoir about a marriage that was as deep and strong as it was mysterious and complex Upton and Sally Brady were a rare breed: cultivated and elegant, they lived a life of literary glamour and high expectations. Sally a debutante; Upton a classics major from Harvard, they met at the Boston Cotillion. He was articulate, witty, and worldly, and he danced like Fred Astaire. How could she resist? Despite raising four children on Upton's modest wage as the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic Monthly Press, theirs was a world of champagne, sailboats, private islands, famous writers, family rituals, and ice-cold martinis. They lived life on their terms. But as time wore on, Upton, the charming and brilliant husband, the inventive, beguiling partner, grew opinionated, cranky, controlling, and dangerous. When Upton died suddenly one evening in their Vermont cottage, Sally began uncovering secrets. As she went through his papers, she discovered that her husband of forty-six years had desired the love of other men. Her riveting, charismatic husband was not quite the man he appeared to be, and a year of mourning became for Sally a time to unravel the dark and unexpected web he had left behind. Hers is a moving and powerful story of coming to terms with what cannot be changed. It is also a story of great love.

Author : Mary Oliver
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807069035
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thirst written by Mary Oliver and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2006-10-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirst, a collection of forty-three new poems from Pulitzer Prize-winner Mary Oliver, introduces two new directions in the poet's work. Grappling with grief at the death of her beloved partner of over forty years, she strives to experience sorrow as a path to spiritual progress, grief as part of loving and not its end. And within these pages she chronicles for the frst time her discovery of faith, without abandoning the love of the physical world that has been a hallmark of her work for four decades.

Author : Kevin Young
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0307264424
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dear Darkness written by Kevin Young and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivered in Young’s classic bluesy tone, this powerful collection of poems about the American family, smoky Southern food, and the losses that time inevitably brings “bristles with life, nerve and, best of all, wit” (San Francisco Chronicle).

Author : Simon Avery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781913038984
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Box Full of Darkness written by Simon Avery and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of micro-collections featuring a selection of peculiar tales from the best in horror and speculative fiction. From Black Shuck Books and Simon Avery comes A Box Full of Darkness, the twenty-eighth in the Black Shuck SHADOWS series.

Author : R. Scott Bakker
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1590203852
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Darkness That Comes Before written by R. Scott Bakker and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious traveler intervenes in an epic holy war in this “impressive, challenging debut” of the critically acclaimed fantasy epic (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The first book in R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing series introduces readers to a strikingly original and engrossingly vivid new world. With its language and classes of people, its cities, religions, mysteries, taboos, and rituals, The Darkness That Comes Before has drawn comparison to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Frank Herbert’s Dune. Bakker’s Eärwa is a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both two thousand years past and two thousand years into the future. As untold thousands gather for a crusade, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus—part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence—from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.

Author : Diamante Lavendar
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1982205695
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief written by Diamante Lavendar and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-06-16 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This earthly plane offers much for us to learn: happiness, wisdom, loss, heartbreak, and enlightenment. It is a Pandora's box of emotions, situations, opportunities, and failures, all wrapped into a package we call life. Nobody is immune, but everyone has the opportunity to grow tall or wither like a flower in harsh light. It's completely up to us how we choose to respond. Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief is a gleaning of insights from artist Diamante Lavender. For her, life has been a long, difficult road, but it has taught many poignant lessons. Her poetry collection is an exploration of the human soul, a traversing of situations that life throws at us. Diamante has always been intrigued by the ability to overcome and move on to bigger and better things. She writes to encourage hope and possibility in those who read her stories. If she can help others heal, as she has, then Diamante's work as an author and artist will have been well spent. She believes that everyone should try to leave a positive mark on the world, to make it a better place for all. Writing is the way that she is attempting to leave her markone story at a time.

Author : Zita Fontaine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Box Full of Darkness written by Zita Fontaine and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you confused, hurt and heartbroken? Did your dream relationship turn into a nightmare, leaving you gasping for air and devastated? Do you feel betrayed? Do you think you are irrationally clinging to the idea of a relationship as if it was an addiction? There are only a few things more heinous than realizing you have been a victim of narcissistic abuse. After the initial period of having found your other half, you eventually find yourself in a relationship that resembles more of a nightmare than a dream. Soon, you will start to understand that the person who was supposed to love you and support you, was selfish, malicious and abusive. They don't give you closure. They don't care enough to help you move on. You need to look for answers and understanding on your own. This is what you will find in this book. 'A Box Full of Darkness' is the ultimate guide to understand narcissistic abuse and its malicious dynamics. It offers an explanation of narcissistic manipulation tactics and eases the victims' and survivors' minds by shining a light on the nature of abuse. "Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift."-Mary Oliver Zita Fontaine, as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, offers a personal perspective to abusive behaviours through a relatable narrative and scientifically backed, yet still easy-to-understand materials. Through this book you will learn about why it is so hard to recognise narcissistic abuse; what are the most common narcissistic manipulation tactics and how to react to them; how to leave a toxic relationship; how to move on after the breakup, how to heal and reclaim your life; and how to turn around your trauma and rewrite your narrative to live your best life. Because even if you were given a box full of darkness, the time will come to close it and put it away for good. Let your best life start now.

Author : Kathleen Ernst
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738738867
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heritage of Darkness written by Kathleen Ernst and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark Secrets Hidden in Norwegian Traditions For curator Chloe Ellefson, a family bonding trip to Decorah, Iowa, for rosemaling classes seems like a great idea—until the drive begins. Chloe's cop friend Roelke takes her mother's talk of romantic customs good-naturedly, but it inflates Chloe's emotional distress higher with each passing mile. After finally reaching Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Chloe's resolve to remain positive is squashed when she and Roelke find Petra Lekstrom's body in one of the antique immigrant trunks. Everyone is shaken by the instructor's murder, and when Mom volunteers to take over the beginners' class, Chloe is put in the hot seat of motherly criticism. As she investigates, Chloe uncovers dark family secrets that could be deadly for Mom...and even herself. Includes photos of featured artifacts from the real Norwegian-American museum! Praise: "Chloe's fourth...provides a little mystery, a little romance and a little more information about Norwegian folk art and tales."—Kirkus Reviews

Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062470949
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Darkness Box written by Ursula K. Le Guin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction . . . she is a philosopher; an explorer in the landscapes of the mind.” – Cincinnati Enquirer The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "Darkness Box" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.

Author : Joseph Conrad
Publisher : Modernista
ISBN 13 : 9180943640
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart of Darkness is often considered the world’s best short novel. The book serves as a bridge between the 19th century and modernism, an adventure tale revolving around the ambiguity of themes such as truth, morality, and evil. Joseph Conrad witnessed the European exploitation of the Congo with his own eyes. He once sailed up the Congo River himself to locate a countryman at a trading station deep within the country – even though this man wasn't named Kurtz. The goal and enigma of the journey have become synonymous with this name, one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of our time. JOSEPH CONRAD [1857–1924] was born in Ukraine to Polish parents, went to sea at the age of seventeen, and ended his career as a captain in the English merchant navy. His most famous work is the novella Heart of Darkness [1899], adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 as Apocalypse Now.