The Homes of the New World

Fredrika Bremer

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

Synopsis

Fredrika Bremer's 'The Homes of the New World' is a groundbreaking work of literature that introduces readers to the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century America. Through vivid descriptions of various households and their inhabitants, Bremer provides a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people in New England and the South. Her narrative style is both engaging and thought-provoking, offering a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that reflect the complexity of American society at the time. Fredrika Bremer, a Swedish writer and feminist, embarked on a journey to America in the mid-19th century to explore the concept of freedom and equality in a new world. Her encounters with different families and communities inspired her to document her observations in 'The Homes of the New World'. Bremer's firsthand experiences and keen observations shine through in her writing, making the book an invaluable source for understanding the dynamics of American society during the antebellum period. I highly recommend 'The Homes of the New World' to readers interested in 19th-century American literature, gender studies, and social history. Bremer's work offers a fresh perspective on the diverse experiences of American families and the nuances of societal structures in the United States during a transformative era.

Disponible depuis: 15/09/2022.

Longueur d'impression: 1127 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

A Home on Vorster Street - A Memoir

Razina Theba

Who bears witness to our lives?
As a young girl, Razina Theba makes her way every day to the tiny family flat on Vorster Street in Fordsburg. It is here, just outside of the Johannesburg city centre, where she grows up, playing in the Yard with countless cousins, learning to enjoy perfect syrupy paan and the best way to brew chai for her bajee. It is also where she observes her family's harassment by the Security Branch, as well as her parents' determination to make their business at the Oriental Plaza a success.
In A Home on Vorster Street, Razina witnesses the ebb and flow of a tight-knit neighbourhood trying to survive the forces of apartheid and, ultimately, where she learns of the value of family love and the enduring comfort it provides.
At times funny and charming and, at others, painful and tender, this dazzling collection of stories is a spirited exploration of a colourful Indian-Muslim family bound by loyalty to their culture, community, religion and each other.

Voir livre

Marge Askinforit

Barry Pain

A rollicking parody of the Margot Asquith memoirs, in which Pain's character, Marge, beguiles us with the most personal details of her dysfunctional family, and delights in relating every cringing, if not wholly accurate, minutiae of her exciting private life. (Summary by Nigel Boydell)

Voir livre

Heartbreak Hotel - True Tales of...

Leroy Vincent

Heartbreak Hotel: True Tales of Breakup Experiences is a book full of true stories of real people about breakup experiences. This book is great for anyone looking for love and has had some of the craziest dates. Breakups are real and can have a lasting effect.

Voir livre

Dancing Through Life - Steps of...

Candace Cameron Bure, Erin Davis

Candace Cameron Bure has grown up before our eyes, and we've watched as she's balanced life in Hollywood with her faith for many years. But that all reached new heights when she was given the opportunity to join the cast of Dancing With the Stars. Being on the show was one of her dreams come true, and with that dream came the opportunity to display her Christian faith in front of millions of people through an intense season of stretching beyond her limits and to run the race God gave her with joy and perseverance.

Join Candace as she reflects on the self-discovery that came through leaping out of her comfort zone. Go behind the scenes and experience the highs and lows, the roadblocks, and the personal victories. Hear straight from her heart on tough lessons learned about grace, rejection, perfectionism, disappointment, accountability, dealing with criticism, and more. Through God’s strength, and with the help of endless support from her family and friends, see how Candace stayed true to herself and publicly lived out her faith in Christ all the way to the finale.

How do you stand with conviction in your world? Where does your courage come from when faced with challenges? How do you live out your faith on a daily basis despite opposition? Your stage probably isn't in Hollywood, and the challenges you are facing may not be on live television, but they are no less real. Come along with Candace as she shares how she found the courage to stand with conviction on one of the largest platforms of her life.An EChristian, Inc production.

Voir livre

Gifted Hands - The Ben Carson Story

M.D. Ben Carson

Gifted Hands reveals the remarkable journey of Dr. Ben Carson from an angry, struggling young boy with everything stacked against him to the director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. 
As a boy, he did poorly in school and struggled with anger. If it were not for the persistence of his mother, a single parent who worked three jobs and pushed her sons to do their best, his story may have ended tragically. 
Join Dr. Carson on his journey from a struggling inner-city student to the pinnacle of his career as a world-renowned neurosurgeon. A man of humility, decency, compassion, courage, and sensitivity, he now serves as a role model for everyone who wants to achieve their God-given potential. 
As you learn more about Dr. Carson's amazing story, you'll be inspired to:Take charge of your own destinyHone your God-given giftsFace adversity head on 
Filled with fascinating stories, Gifted Hands will transport you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world, and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others.

Voir livre

From the Bench to the Boardroom...

Michael C. MacDonald, Dick...

An inspirational, motivational book that chronicles Michael MacDonald's transformation from a scholarship player at Rutgers' high-level Division I basketball program to a highly successful executive at Xerox and then chairman and CEO of Medifast.

Voir livre