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  First Words - Earliest Writing...

  Paul Mandelbaum

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  Many kids write stories, but only a few of them grow up to be successful authors. Before there was Carrie, there was " Johnathan and the Witchs." And before there was Rabbit Angstrom, Toyota dealer, there was Manuel Cirarro, famous detective. Could we have seen the seeds of success in Stephen King's and John Updike's juvenilia? These young writers are the same people who dominated the best seller lists and occupy the most celebrated spots on bookshelves in our stores, libraries, and homes. Here is a funny and surprisingly informative gathering of childhood creations by celebrated writers— authors who were amused by and happy to share their own early efforts.
  
  
  • Kevin McCarthy reads Allan Gurganus
  
  • Judith Ivey reads Margaret Atwood
  
  • Andre Braugher reads Amiri Baraka
  
  • Alfre Woodward reads Gloria Naylor
  
  • Elliott Gould reads Pat Conroy
  
  • Susan Anspach reads Joyce Carol Oates
  
  • Roger Rees reads Gore Vidal
  
  • Daphne Zuniga reads Susan Minot
  
  • Nana Visitor reads Ursula K. Le Guin
  
  • Kevin McCarthy reads John Hersey
  
  • Melissa Manchester reads Rita Dove
  
  • Elliott Gould reads Stephen King
  
  • Amy Tan reads Amy Tan
  
  • David Ackroyd reads Norman Mailer
  
  • Joel Grey reads Paul Bowles
  
  • Maxine Hong Kingston reads Maxine Hong Kingston
  
  • Arte Johnson reads Roy Blount Jr.
  
  • Andre Braugher reads Charles Johnson
  
  • Roger Rees reads William Styron
  
  • Harvey Fierstein reads Stanley Elkin
  
  • Samantha Eggar reads Madeleine L' Engle
  
  • David Ackroyd reads Louis Auchincloss
  
  • Jeff Fahey reads Fred Chappell
  
  • Harvey Fierstein reads Tobias Wolff
  
  • Tim Matheson reads W.P. Kinsella
  
  • Jean Smart reads Gail Godwin
  
  • Jeff Fahey reads Stephen Dixon
  
  • Andre Braugher reads Vance Bourjaily
  
  • Elliott Gould reads John Updike
  
  
  Kevin McCarthy reads Allan Gurganus
  
  
  Judith Ivey reads Margaret Atwood
  
  
  Andre Braugher reads Amiri Baraka
  
  
  Alfre Woodward reads Gloria Naylor
  
  
  Elliott Gould reads Pat Conroy
  
  
  Susan Anspach reads Joyce Carol Oates
  
  
  Roger Rees reads Gore Vidal
  
  
  Daphne Zuniga reads Susan Minot
  
  
  Nana Visitor reads Ursula K. Le Guin
  
  
  Kevin McCarthy reads John Hersey
  
  
  Melissa Manchester reads Rita Dove
  
  
  Elliott Gould reads Stephen King
  
  
  Amy Tan reads Amy Tan
  
  
  David Ackroyd reads Norman Mailer
  
  
  Joel Grey reads Paul Bowles
  
  
  Maxine Hong Kingston reads Maxine Hong Kingston
  
  
  Arte Johnson reads Roy Blount Jr.
  
  
  Andre Braugher reads Charles Johnson
  
  
  Roger Rees reads William Styron
  
  
  Harvey Fierstein reads Stanley Elkin
  
  
  Samantha Eggar reads Madeleine L' Engle
  
  
  David Ackroyd reads Louis Auchincloss
  
  
  Jeff Fahey reads Fred Chappell
  
  
  Harvey Fierstein reads Tobias Wolff
  
  
  Tim Matheson reads W.P. Kinsella
  
  
  Jean Smart reads Gail Godwin
  
  
  Jeff Fahey reads Stephen Dixon
  
  
  Andre Braugher reads Vance Bourjaily
  
  
  Elliott Gould reads John Updike

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  The 1% Finding Hope Against All...

  Julie Brown

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  In 'The 1%: Finding Hope Against All Odds,' delve into a riveting chronicle of one individual's extraordinary journey through the depths of despair to the pinnacle of triumph. With raw honesty and profound vulnerability, the author shares her harrowing experiences of battling against insurmountable odds, facing the shadows of mortality, and ultimately discovering the indomitable strength that resides within the human spirit. 
  Through the roller coaster of emotions, from the brink of death to the threshold of hope, this narrative transcends mere storytelling to become an inspiration for all who dare to believe in the power of resilience and faith. Witness the unwavering support of family and friends, the transformative force of love, and the miraculous 
  intervention of hope that lights the path out of darkness. 
  As you turn the pages of this book, you will be captivated by the author's unwavering determination, touched by the outpouring of compassion from those around her, and uplifted by the profound message that even in the face of adversity, there is always a glimmer of hope. 'The 1%: Finding Hope Against All Odds' is not just a story-it is a testament to the human capacity for courage, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope in the face of life's greatest challenges. 
  Join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and the realization that within each of us lies the strength to overcome, the courage to endure, and the faith to believe that miracles do exist. This book is a reminder that no matter how dark the night may seem, the dawn of a new day is always within reach.

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  Nine Lives - My Risky Road from...

  Claire Kahane

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  In this tell-all memoir, a woman in her eighties, born during the Great Depression to Jewish immigrants, unveils her intimate self-transformations in the course of nine decades. Determined at an early age to prove herself a free spirit in a male-dominated world, as a young adult Kahane went on the road, hitchhiking her way into and out of risky adventures and romantic affairs, ceaselessly chasing new experiences. But what started out as a “road book” takes a different turn in midlife when, influenced by the insights of psychoanalysis and feminism, she became a feminist professor, mother, and wife. In later life, her story changed tracks again when a visit to Auschwitz compelled her to confront her own family history of loss and renewal. The memoir ends with a surprising new twist that opens to a hopeful future. In this long and hard-earned coming-of-age story, readers will find a piece of themselves.

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  Psychopath Killers -...

  Kelly Mass

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  One of the big lords of the drug cartels in Colombia is Pablo Escobar, a criminal who became a leader and expanded his influence on organized crime throughout the North and South American continents. With billions in his bank account, in cash, and in other assents, it’s not easy to ignore his name and the power he gained. In 1976, Escobar established the Medellín Cartel, which dispersed powder cocaine, and developed the first smuggling paths into the United States. In the 1982 Colombian parliamentary election, Escobar was chosen as an alternate member of the Chamber of Representatives as part of the Liberal Alternative movement. 
  Initially diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and after a separation of his parents, Edmund Kemper already showed his twisted mind at 15 years old, when he murdered both his grandparents, who were taking care of him. Whether through nature or nurture, this man didn’t show a promising future from the get-go. But perhaps nobody could have suspected the horrors he would inflict on his many victims later in his life. Edmund Kemper, born in 1948, has become a notorious serial killer. He is known for having raped, mutilated, and murdered young women and especially hitchhikers. Being labelled with being a necrophile and a cannibal, his crimes have been exposed, partially by himself, and even though he has requested the death penalty, he is still locked up for life.

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  The Fortune Teller's Prophecy -...

  Lally Pia

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  When a military coup in Ghana leads to the abrupt closure of Lally Pia's medical school, she is stranded thousands of miles away from her family - and left with no educational prospects, no money, and a botched American Green Card. But a Sri Lankan priest told Lally's father that she will one day become a "Doctor of Doctors" - a laughable outcome, given her current predicament. 
  This multicultural roller coaster illustrates the power of self-determination as Lally takes on obstacle after obstacle - an abusive relationship, the welfare state and a gruesome job where she has to dismember human bodies - in order to fulfill her dreams. A searing examination of the immigrant experience. The Fortune Teller's Prophecy is a nail-biting, four-continent quest for ultimate triumph.

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  Over Under Around and Through -...

  Jill Tietjen

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  Essential reading for women who want to have a successful career. It will serve as your roadmap. -Temple Grandin. Professor of Animal Science Colorado State University and author of Thinking in Pictures. "Over, Under, Around and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Obstacles recognizes the incredible special abilities of women along with their dreams, hopes, disappointments, courage and triumphs. Their moments of history is the legacy for future generations. The women in these stories have demonstrated their inventiveness and their contributions of accomplishment should never be forgotten. I highly recommend this book for everyone to enjoy. A great book about great women. -Hon. Elbra M. Wedgeworth, Former President, Denver City Council and Community Leader "Inspiring experiences from true American Leaders. Encouraging and compelling Stories——a must-read." -Lilly Ledbetter—Inspiration for the "Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act" This is a must read that reveals and helps you understand the many women who solve the problems of their space, family, community, country and the world. Their tenacity, courage, passion, compassion and persistence is documented through these stories. The authors are authentic with intention…Enjoy! -Carlotta LaNier, Congressional Gold Medalist; President, Little Rock Nine Foundation; Author: A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School This is a must-read book that inspires and challenges the reader to persist and not give up. Numerous tips for overcoming difficult times are provided. It tells the stories of numerous women who have met the challenges in their lives with determination, commitment, and purpose. -Polly Baca, Trailblazing politician, and government and community leader Whoever reads this book will experience their own Sankofa moments. I believe each reader will find the courage to bring their own gifts into their communities. Like the women in this book, each of you is a blessing. Even as you stand on the shoulders of others, yours are the shoulders that will provide the foundation of the future. —Cleo Parker Robinson, Founder and Artistic Director, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (since 1970) It is rare that we have all the training we need before we face a life-changing event in our lives. Each of the women whose stories are told in Over, Under, Around, and Through by Jill Tietjen and Ellie Greenberg, demonstrate the strength, creativity, persistence, and fortitude they used to figure out a way forward. I pick up this book when I need a reminder of how others have found a way to manage whatever was thrown in their path. They are truly heroes for me. Even more special is that I personally know many of these Colorado women or have received blessings because of their lives. Thanks for this making sure this wonderful book made it to print. -Deb Norris SPHR, Senior HR Manager, International Leadership and Learning at PAE

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