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  Fire Island - A Century in the...

  Jack Parlett

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  A groundbreaking account of New York's Fire Island, chronicling its influence on art, literature, culture and queer liberation over the past centuryFire Island, a thin strip of beach off the Long Island coast, has long been a vital space in the queer history of America. Both utopian and exclusionary, healing and destructive, the island is a locus of contradictions, all of which coalesce against a stunning ocean backdrop.Now, poet and scholar Jack Parlett tells the story of this iconic destination—its history, its meaning and its cultural significance—told through the lens of the artists and creators who sought refuge on its shores. Together, figures as divergent as Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Carson McCullers, Frank O'Hara, Patricia Highsmith and Jeremy O. Harris tell the story of a queer space in constant evolution.Transporting, impeccably researched and gorgeously written, Fire Island is the definitive book on an iconic American destination and an essential contribution to queer history.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Magical Thinking - True Stories

  Augusten Burroughs

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  This book was written in an era before trigger warnings. Sensitive readers please proceed with caution. —Love, Augusten.From the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry—a contagiously funny, heartwarming, shocking, twisted, and absolutely magical collection. True stories that give voice to the thoughts we all have but dare not mention. It begins with a Tang Instant Breakfast Drink television commercial when Augusten was seven. Then there is the contest of wills with the deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. Dating an undertaker. And much more. A collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal, yet unabashedly intimate and very funny.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

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  A Soldier's Song

  Dónall Mac Amhlaigh

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  'Mac Amhlaigh sought to record every pub and dancehall, every sunset, stone wall and rainbow in his mind, to pack the city in his suitcase so that she remained with him forever, so he could all at once hear her lost voice everywhere.' – Colum McCann
  'Mícheál Ó hAodha has done the literary world a huge service by translating Dónall Mac Amhlaigh's work into English.' – Gillian Mawson
  'a work that exudes authenticity and immediacy.' – Liam Harte
  A Soldier's Song is a classic account of Irish army life by a working-class writer whose work and contribution to literary culture is only now being fully appreciated. It has the privacy and immediacy of a diary but holds the interest like a novel. It follows the adventures, trials and tribulations of Nuibin Amhlaigh who keeps getting into trouble in his good soldier's progress through army life.
  A lost treasure of Irish writing translated for the first time into English.

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  Summary and Analysis of...

  BOOK TIGERS

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  Are you intrigued by the glamorous lives of celebrities, often envying their seemingly effortless success? 
  Dive into the untold truth behind the glitz and glamour as we uncover the raw and candid journey of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Matthew McConaughey. 
  In "Summary and Analysis of Greenlights," discover the gripping revelations from McConaughey's original book, where he bares his soul, revealing the personal sacrifices and failures that paved his path to stardom. 
  Get ready to embark on a transformative journey alongside McConaughey as he shares invaluable insights and lessons learned, making "Summary and Analysis of Greenlights" a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and self-discovery.

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  Partial Portraits

  Henry James

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  Explore the intellectual and artistic landscape of "Partial Portraits" by Henry James. This audiobook invites you into the world of literary criticism, cultural analysis, and the complex interplay of ideas. With James' sharp intellect and eloquent prose, each essay presents a nuanced examination of a notable figure or topic of his era. Through these partial portraits, James offers profound insights into literature, art, society, and the human condition. The essays are a captivating exploration of the intersection of creativity, intellect, and culture, making them a compelling choice for anyone interested in the complexities of the human experience and the world of ideas.

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  Fifty-Seven Fridays - Losing Our...

  Myra Sack, PhD Joanne Cacciatore

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  "A wondrous, hopeful, heartbreaking witness to one of the darkest journeys imaginable . . . This will be one of those rare books that people reread, think about, and encourage others to read.” —Bruce D. Perry, MD, Ph.D, author, with Oprah Winfrey, of What Happened to You 
   
   
   
  "I love this book. I absolutely could not put it down. It is beautifully written and cuts to the very heart of life and love: The story of Havi's short, beautiful life and early death from Tay-Sachs is harrowing, heartbreaking, uplifting, profound, and sometimes funny. Havi will charm the socks off you." —Anne Lamott 
   
   
   
  Life is unfolding as planned for Myra Sack and her husband Matt until their beautiful year-old daughter Havi is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, and given only a year to live. Myra and Matt decide to celebrate Havi's short life and vow to show her as much of the world as they can, surrounded by friends and family who relocate to be in Havi's orbit. Tapping their Judaism, they transform Friday night Shabbats into birthday parties—"Shabbirthdays"—to replace the birthdays Havi will never have.

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