Little soldiers all - Exploring the psychological toll of war through vivid character narratives

Eleanora H. Stooke

Sinopse

In "Little Soldiers All," Eleanora H. Stooke elegantly weaves a tapestry of childhood experiences during a time of conflict, exploring themes of innocence, loyalty, and the harsh realities of war. The narrative, characterized by its lyrical prose and poignant imagery, captures the complexities of a generation raised amid the backdrop of global turmoil. Stooke's trademark use of rich, descriptive language immerses the reader in a world where the whimsical nature of childhood collides with the sobering truths of adult conflict, reflecting the dualities of protectiveness and vulnerability. The book'Äôs literary context can be situated within post-war literature, prompting readers to contemplate the cost of innocence amidst chaos. Eleanora H. Stooke, an accomplished author and educator, draws on her extensive background in childhood development and literature to craft this moving tale. Her own experiences in war-torn regions and her academic pursuits inform her nuanced understanding of the psychological impacts of war on youth. Stooke's ability to convey deep emotional truths through the lens of a child's perspective is a testament to her dedication to using literature as a means of healing and understanding. "Little Soldiers All" is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound exploration of the intersections of childhood and war. Stooke'Äôs evocative storytelling not only sheds light on the resilience of youth but also invites reflection on the broader implications of conflict. Readers will find themselves both captivated and challenged by the themes presented, making it a vital addition to contemporary literary discussions.

Disponível desde: 10/07/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 64 páginas.

Ficção Contemporânea

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

Dirty Old Men Story 22 “Back...

VIC VITALE

Barbara E, 39, Step-Daughter 
"Too bad about Bob," I said while at a traffic light, then looked over at the thirty-nine year old  
married mother of four.  
It was then I noticed her short dress pulled back to her ass. I couldn't believe my eyes. My step-daughter was teasing me. 
"Yeah, real bad," she said, then turned to look at me. "He's drunk and out cold while his horny wife's all alone with her very handsome Daddy."

Ver livro

Single-Minded

Amy Knupp

Single-minded focus can get you far in business. In love? Not so much…  
  
Presley 
  
Giving up my soul-sucking career and moving to a small town was supposed to simplify my life. 
  
It didn’t.  
  
Because relaxing isn’t as easy as I’d hoped it would be. Plus, the hot contractor in charge of my home reno is all kinds of distracting.    
  
Especially when he’s so determined to keep our relationship strictly professional… 
  
West 
  
As a single dad with a military background, I’d seen it all. So, I was prepared for anything life could throw at me. 
  
Until her.  
Presley Holiday is so perfect she almost makes me forget that sleeping with a client is forbidden.   
  
But I can’t afford to make another mistake when it comes to love. Keeping our relationship platonic is the right thing to do. 
  
Too bad doing the right thing has zero appeal when it comes to Presley… 
   
Single-Minded, book 4 in the Single Dads of Dragonfly Lake series, is a spicy, small town, opposites attract contemporary romance that can be read as a standalone. Download today and get ready for perfect romantic escapism in Dragonfly Lake.

Ver livro

Mungwort

James Noll

Everything’s fresh on Lilith’s Farm. Especially the bodies. 
A sinister forest, toxic fungus, and the dark secrets of a crazy old woman meet in a tale of vengeance, betrayal, and terror. 
Cece grew up in Spotsylvania, Virginia, but she left a long time ago. She’d rather live the life of the road dog than stay in that backwoods dump, even if it means never having a place of her own. 
But when a mysterious postcard from her missing father arrives, she finds herself pulled back home to the place where he was last seen: Lilith’s Farm. The work is hard and her bosses are jerks, but at least the food is good. 
Then strange things begin to happen. The fence that borders the property seems like it’s under attack from the forest. Toxic fungus balls keep popping up on the tree trunks. And one by one, Cece’s fellow workers go missing. 
Any normal person would try to escape, but escape isn’t possible. Besides, Cece’s on a mission to find her father, and nothing, not the forest, not the fungus balls, not her creepy bosses, will stop her… except death, of course. 
At once twisted, horrific, and surprisingly funny, Mungwort does for the forest what Alien did for space: everybody can hear you scream, but they just don’t care.

Ver livro

Heavenly Love (Unabridged)

Rosalie Parker

Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing.
HEAVENLY LOVE: Finding a suitable father for your babies is a haphazard business; there are usually several false starts before you fall in love, move in, get married. If you're lucky, children follow swiftly. Then, without warning, you discover that your husband has done something that hurts you to the quick, destroys your spirit, sears your soul.

Ver livro

First Do No Harm - A Lydia Chin...

S. J. Rozan

In the latest novel in S. J. Rozan’s groundbreaking mystery series, Lydia Chin and Bill Smith face a dangerous task: they must unlock a hospital's many secrets in order to save an innocent man.With River Valley Hospital in the midst of negotiations to avert a nurses' strike, a wealthy benefactor is set to give a large donation in honor of the Chief of Emergency Medicine: Dr. Elliott Chin, the brother of private investigator Lydia Chin.Before the donation can be finalized, a member of the nurses' negotiating committee is found murdered. A morgue assistant is arrested and although he denies even knowing the victim, his father and brother, both doctors at the hospital, are quick to urge him to take a plea. Another negotiating committee member abruptly resigns and a senior biomedical technician disappears. An officially off-limits section of the hospital basement turns out to be a hotbed of unauthorized—and in some cases criminal—activity.Hired by the arrested man's lawyer, Lydia Chin and her partner Bill Smith start to dig into the events and personnel at the hospital. Among the union disputes, blackmail, thefts, lies, and a detective who really, really doesn't like them, one thing becomes clear: the dictum to "First Do No Harm” is not in effect at River Valley. As time runs short, Lydia and Bill face a complicated and dangerous task: they must unlock the hospital's secrets to save an innocent man.

Ver livro

Swann's Lake of Despair

Charles Salzberg

When rare photos‚ a scandalous diary‚ and a beautiful woman all go missing at once‚ the stage is set for three challenging cases for Henry Swann. It begins with an offer to partner up with his slovenly‚ unreliable frenemy‚ Goldblatt. The disbarred lawyer-turned-"facilitator" would provide the leads and muscle‚ while Swann would do all the fancy footwork. A lost diary by a free-loving Jazz Age flapper is worth enough to someone that Swann takes a beat down on an abandoned boardwalk. Pilfered photos of Marilyn Monroe propel him deep into the past of an alcoholic shutterbug‚ his wife; and he's hired to search for a lonely writer's runaway girlfriend. The cases converge and collide in a finale that lifts the curtain on crucial‚ deadly facts of life for everyone—including Swann himself.

Ver livro