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  The Reluctant Carer - Dispatches...

  The Reluctant Carer

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  An irresistibly moving, funny and urgent memoir about the reality of caring for your parents, when you can barely care for yourself.'Moving and real, as well as splutter-your-tea funny' – Miranda SawyerIt was the kind of phone call we all dread. Your elderly father has been admitted to hospital. Your mum is about to be left at home alone. The answer? Drop everything. Go. Help. The reality? Not so straightforward. Suddenly, you’re a kid again, stranded in the overheated house you grew up in. They need you 24/7, that much is obvious. And you want to help, of course you do. But soon your life starts to unravel almost as quickly as their health.In between bouts of washing, feeding, cooking and fighting there are days that test you, days where everything goes wrong and days where everyone, miraculously rises to the occasion. And in between all of that, you learn how to care. But this time with feeling.Irresistibly funny, unflinching and deeply moving, this is a love letter to family and friends, to carers and to anyone who has ever packed a small bag intent on staying for just a few days. This is a true story of what it really means to be a carer. This is The Reluctant Carer.‘Hilarious, bitter, poignant and profound . . . like an existential soap opera – only with more laughs.‘ - Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan

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  Extended Summary - Casanova -...

  Quick Reading Library

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  CASANOVA 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY T.L. SWAN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Elliot Miles 
  The Encounter with Kathryn Landon 
  Secrets and Desires 
  The Power Struggle 
  The Growing Connection 
  Elliot’s Past and Vulnerabilities 
  The Conflict Intensifies 
  Breaking Points 
  The Resolution 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “Casanova” by T.L. Swan follows the intense and complicated relationship between Elliot Miles, a wealthy CEO, and Kathryn Landon, a strong-willed woman who works for his company. Elliot is captivated by Kathryn’s intelligence and independence, while she struggles with her growing attraction to him, fearful of losing herself in a relationship. As they clash over power dynamics and control, both characters must confront their emotional vulnerabilities and flaws. The book explores themes of obsession, control, vulnerability, and the complexities of love, challenging traditional romantic tropes while delving into personal growth and emotional connection.

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  Summary - Divine Rivals - Based...

  Speedy Library

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  SUMMARY 
    
  DIVINE RIVALS 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY REBECCA ROSS 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Iris and the Gazette 
  The Mysterious Letters 
  Rivalry and Unexpected Help 
  The Engagement and a New Assignment 
  A Journey to the Front Lines 
  Letters from Home 
  The War and its Impact 
  Discoveries and Confessions 
  A New Beginning 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross tells the story of Iris and Roman, two young journalists who start as rivals, but develop a deep connection through their shared passion for writing and a mysterious correspondence via enchanted typewriters. Set against a backdrop of war between gods, the narrative explores themes of ambition, family, loss, and the power of words. As they both navigate their careers at the Gazette and the realities of war, they struggle to find their own paths while dealing with personal obligations and desires. Their relationship evolves through a series of letters, which allows them to express their true selves and form an intimate bond, as they reveal their vulnerabilities and personal aspirations, all the while reporting on a war that will change their lives.

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  The Urban Con Artist - The Best...

  Jason Stewart

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  Background: Alex is an average person struggling to make a living in the city. He is intelligent, resourceful, and has a knack for problem-solving. 
  Role: Alex becomes entangled in the world of cons after being mentored by Max in prison. As the story progresses, he evolves from an inexperienced individual to a skilled conartist. 
  skilled conartist.

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  Inflation - A Guide for Users...

  Nicolò Fraccaroli, Mark Blyth

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  Inflation is back, and its impact can be felt everywhere, from the grocery store to the mortgage market to the results of elections around the world. Yet the conventional wisdom about inflation is stuck in the past. Since the 1970s, there has only really been one playbook for fighting inflation: raise interest rates, thereby creating unemployment and a recession, which will lower prices. But this simple story hides a multitude of beliefs about why prices go up and how policymakers can wrestle them back down, beliefs that are often wrong, damaging, and have little empirical basis. 
   
   
   
  Leading political economists Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli reveal why inflation really happens, challenge how we think about it, and argue for fresh approaches to combat it. With accessible and engaging commentary, and a good dose of humor, Blyth and Fraccaroli bring the complexities of economic policy and inflation indices down to earth. 
   
   
   
  Climate shocks, demographic change, geopolitical tensions, and politicians promising to upend the global order are all combining to create a more inflationary future, making a new paradigm for understanding inflation urgently necessary. Astute, timely, and engaging, Inflation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the forces shaping our economy and politics.

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  Extended Summary - The Dutch...

  Quick Reading Library

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  THE DUTCH HOUSE 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY ANN PATCHETT 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Introduction of Andrea and the Departure of the Mother 
  Life in the Dutch House 
  Maeve's Independence and The Trip to New York 
  The Father's Death and the Loss of the House 
  The Educational Trust and Danny's College Years 
  Danny's Relationship with Celeste and Real Estate 
  The Return of Fluffy and the Discovery of the Past 
  Maeve's Illness and Family Conflicts 
  The End of an Era and Maeve's Death 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett tells the story of Danny and Maeve, siblings whose lives are defined by their childhood home and their complicated family dynamics. The narrative explores themes of loss, memory, and the lasting impact of the past on their present. The siblings' relationship is shaped by their mother's sudden departure and the subsequent introduction of their stepmother, Andrea. As adults, they grapple with their history as they try to make sense of their present and face their past. The house itself becomes a central character, a symbol of their shared history, with its wonderful memories and painful reminders. The story explores the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of forgiveness and acceptance as Danny and Maeve navigate the twists and turns of their lives.

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