What We All Want

Author : Catherine Newman
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063230917
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We All Want Impossible Things written by Catherine Newman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Catherine Newman sees the heartbreak and comedy of life with wisdom and unflinching compassion. The way she finds the extraordinary in the everyday is nothing short of poetry. She’s a writer’s writer—and a human’s human.”—New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center “We All Want Impossible Things is a riotously funny and fiercely loyal love letter to female friendship. The story of Edi and Ash proves that a best friend is a gift from the gods. Newman turns her prodigious talents toward finding joy even in the friendship’s final days. I laughed while crying, and was left revived. Newman is a comic masterhand and a dazzling philosopher of the day-to-day.”—Amity Gaige, author of Sea Wife “The funniest, most joyful book about dying—and living—that I have ever read.”—KJ Dell'Antonia, author of the New York Times bestselling The Chicken Sisters For lovers of Meg Wolitzer, Maria Semple, and Jenny Offill comes this raucous, poignant celebration of life, love, and friendship at its imperfect and radiant best. Edith and Ashley have been best friends for over forty-two years. They’ve shared the mundane and the momentous together: trick or treating and binge drinking; Gilligan’s Island reruns and REM concerts; hickeys and heartbreak; surprise Scottish wakes; marriages, infertility, and children. As Ash says, “Edi’s memory is like the back-up hard drive for mine.” But now the unthinkable has happened. Edi is dying of ovarian cancer and spending her last days at a hospice near Ash, who stumbles into heartbreak surrounded by her daughters, ex(ish) husband, dear friends, a poorly chosen lover (or two), and a rotating cast of beautifully, fleetingly human hospice characters. As The Fiddler on the Roof soundtrack blasts all day long from the room next door, Edi and Ash reminisce, hold on, and try to let go. Meanwhile, Ash struggles with being an imperfect friend, wife, and parent—with life, in other words, distilled to its heartbreaking, joyful, and comedic essence. For anyone who’s ever lost a friend or had one. Get ready to laugh through your tears.

Author : Tom Waldman
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1461625793
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We All Want to Change the World written by Tom Waldman and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2003-09-24 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We All Want to Change the World provides a cogent and fascinating evaluation of post-World War II American commercial music and its complex, multi-faceted impact on the world of politics. Tom Waldman offers articulate and compulsively readable insights into such issues as: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's fiercely political period and its decidedly mixed effect on both of their careers and the causes they championed; the violence that erupted over the Sex Pistols' performance of "God Save the Queen" at Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee; Ronald Reagan's misinterpretation of "Born in the USA"; popular song and feminism and gender issues in the political sphere; the recent trend of rock tunes being reworked as campaign songs, such as Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop," and Sam and Dave's "Dole Man"; and much more. There is also extensive commentary on the events of September 11th, when many of the biggest names in the history of rock music took part in two benefits to raise money for the victims' families and to lift the spirits of the country.

Author : Dr. Oscar Harris
Publisher : Oscar Harris
ISBN 13 : 196413711X
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do We All Want the Same Thing written by Dr. Oscar Harris and published by Oscar Harris. This book was released on 2024-04-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a rapidly evolving world, conflicts arise in various spheres, including educational settings. "Do We All Want the Same Thing" provides educational professionals with a comprehensive framework for navigating and resolving conflicts effectively. From innovative practices in peace education to the integration of emerging technologies, this book explores diverse strategies aimed at fostering empathy, understanding, and communication skills among educators and students alike.With an emphasis on recognizing our shared humanity as the cornerstone of effective conflict resolution, this book serves as a guide for cultivating peaceful and inclusive communities. By embracing continuous learning and adaptation, educators can navigate new challenges with compassion and wisdom, laying the groundwork for a future where understanding and cooperation triumph over division and discord.

Author : Rev. Shirley Leighton
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1483604608
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What We Really Want written by Rev. Shirley Leighton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Faith of the Future is designed in an attempt to free you from the prison of belief in dogmatic systems which strip you of your personal power. The goal of all religions began with the desire in the hearts of men and women to know God and to feel His protection from higher dimensions. Sadly enough, many of the resulting dictates have reduced the human family to slavery, while satisfying the egocentric needs of church leaders. Your pleas of help may rarely appear to reach any kind of assistance, but the truth is that we are always divinely connected, protected, and directed. Believe it! What do we really want, anyway? We can acquire the riches of the physical, material world only to discover that we are empty that they havent fulfi lled our needs at all. Only after owning assets which we gladly discard for peace of mind can a person understand that emptiness (often called the existential vacuum.) Life can have no meaning without the spiritual dimensions which are necessary for us to feel like our real selves. What makes your heart beat? What force breathes your body for you? All the many systems of our bodies which continue to function without our help ask the question of the mystery which sustains a human life. How do we explain our beingness without a connection to the Divine? The faith we need to develop is in answer to these puzzling questions. Creative and loving, making our future days by our attitudes today, we need to be grateful for the sustenance of our heavenly parents who love us, whether we understand the whole picture or not. It is all a divine comedy drama farce or tragedy. What do we want our lives to be? God is always present when were aware. The sense of connection within our own hearts and souls allows us companionship and security above and beyond all else. That will never be taken from us, since it is inviolate and ours to be treasured by ourselves forever.

Author : Tom Waldman
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We All Want to Change the World written by Tom Waldman and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We All Want to Change the World gives equal time to Elvis, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols, James Brown, Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush."--Jacket.

Author : Emily Giffin
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0399178937
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All We Ever Wanted written by Emily Giffin and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this riveting novel from the #1 bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes Love, three very different people must choose between their families and their most deeply held values. . . . “An unpredictable page-turner that unfolds in the voices of three superbly distinct characters.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution • “A gripping, thought-provoking journey.”—Jodi Picoult NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THESKIMM Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville’s elite. More recently, her husband made a fortune selling his tech business, and their adored son has been accepted to Princeton. Yet sometimes the middle-class small-town girl in Nina wonders if she’s strayed from the person she once was. Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs while struggling to raise his headstrong daughter, Lyla. His road has been lonely, long, and hard, but he finally starts to relax after Lyla earns a scholarship to Windsor Academy, Nashville’s most prestigious private school. Amid so much wealth and privilege, Lyla doesn’t always fit in—and her overprotective father doesn’t help—but in most ways, she’s a typical teenaged girl, happy and thriving. Then, one photograph, snapped in a drunken moment at a party, changes everything. As the image spreads like wildfire, the Windsor community is instantly polarized, buzzing with controversy and assigning blame. At the heart of the lies and scandal, Tom, Nina, and Lyla are forced together—all questioning their closest relationships, asking themselves who they really are, and searching for the courage to live a life of true meaning. Praise for All We Ever Wanted “Page-turning . . . Timely and thought-provoking, it’s Giffin’s best yet.”—People “Giffin’s novel has style and substance . . . . Truly excellent."—The Washington Post “If you’re looking for a book club selection, All We Ever Wanted is bound to spark meaningful and meaty discussions.”—The Augusta Chronicle “A page-turning exploration of wealth and privilege.”—Entertainment Weekly

Author : Michael Harris
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
ISBN 13 : 0385695217
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All We Want written by Michael Harris and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our lives are defined by a story of endless growth and consumption. Now a climate crisis demands that we change. Can we write new stories? In All We Want, award-winning author Michael Harris dismantles our untenable consumer culture and delivers surprising, heartwarming alternatives. Drawing on the wisdom of philosophers, scientists, and artists, Harris uncovers three realms where humans have always found deeper meaning: the worlds of Craft, the Sublime, and Care. Past attempts to blunt our impact on the environment have simply redirected our consumption—we bought fuel-efficient cars and canvas tote bags. We cannot, however, buy our way out of this crisis. We need, instead, compelling new stories about life's purpose. Part meditation and part manifesto, All We Want is a blazing inquest into the destructive and unfulfilling promise of our consumer society, and a roadmap toward a more humane future.

Author : Jesper Juul
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1477226028
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do We Really Want Strong and Healthy Children?/Woman & Mother written by Jesper Juul and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do we really want strong and healthy children In this essay Jesper Juul is asking not only parents but also institutions, policy-makers and experts to take a serious look at what they want with our children and youth because rhetoric and practice seem to contradictive. Jesper Juul is also making clear what a strong and healthy child is and the enormous impact it would have on our societies if we decided to prioritize mental and social health. Woman & Mother In this essay Jesper Juul is investigating the role and self-image of women and mothers and expresses his worries that pat of womens mindset as well as behavior is self-destructive. The central section for parents is called What really happens to nice girls where the author is challenging our present values related to the education and upbringing of girls and young women.

Author : Alix Ohlin
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 1487004907
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We Want What We Want written by Alix Ohlin and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen glittering, surprising, and darkly funny stories of people testing the boundaries of their lives, from two-time Scotiabank Giller Prize finalist Alix Ohlin. In the mordantly funny “Money, Geography, Youth,” Vanessa arrives home from a gap year volunteering in Ghana to find that her father is engaged to her childhood best friend. Unable to reconcile the girl she went to dances with in the eighth grade and the woman in her father’s bed, Vanessa turns to a different old friendship for her own, unique diversion. In the subversive “The Brooks Brothers Guru,” Amanda drives to upstate New York to rescue her gawky cousin from a cult, only to discover clean-cut, well-dressed men living in a beautiful home, discussing the classics and drinking cocktails, moving her to wonder what freedoms she might be willing to trade for a life of such elegant comfort. And in “The Universal Particular,” Tamar welcomes her husband’s young stepcousin into her home, only to find her cool suburban life knocked askew in ways she cannot quite understand. Populated with imperfect families, burned potential, and inescapable old flames, the stories in We Want What We Want are, each one, diamond-sharp — sparkling with pain, humour, and beauty.

Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
Publisher : Turtleback
ISBN 13 : 9781663608192
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Last Lecture written by Perfection Learning Corporation and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: