Are You Somebody

Author : Nuala O'Faolain
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781429923064

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"You don't want the book to end; it glows with compassion and you want more, more because you know this is a fine wine of a life, richer as it ages."—Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes One of nine children born into a penniless North Dublin family, Nuala O'Faolain was saved from a harrowing childhood by her love of books and reading. Though she ultimately became one of Ireland's best-known columnists, her professional success did little to ease her loneliness and longing for a deep connection to the world. Are You Somebody? distills her experiences into a wisdom that can only come from an obstinate refusal to shrink from life. This commemorative edition of her landmark memoir celebrates O'Faolain's remarkable life and work with a new foreword from Frank McCourt as well as additional archival materials. Strikingly vivid and starkly emotional, Are You Somebody? is, like O'Faolain herself, a singular example of courage, honesty, and bold living.

Author : Nuala O'Faolain
Publisher : Dufour Editions
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : English essays
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020276684

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Are You Somebody? by Nuala O'Faolain Pdf

Memoir followed by a selection of Nuala O'Faolain's columns on people, issues, and places from the Irish times over the past decade.

Author : Nuala O'Faolain
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0805056645

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Are You Somebody? by Nuala O'Faolain Pdf

A young woman is determined not to repeat the cycle set by her parents. Includes columns originally published in the Irish times.

Author : Eileen Spinelli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781665907460

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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli Pdf

An anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a laughing friend who helps and appreciates all his neighbors.

Author : Regina Louise
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0446556335

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Somebody's Someone by Regina Louise Pdf

In this poignant and heart wrenching true story, Regina Louise recounts her childhood search for connection in the face of abuse, neglect, and rejection. What happens to a child when her own parents reject her and sit idly by as others abuse her? In this poignant, heart wrenching debut work, Regina Louise recounts her childhood search for someone to feel connected to. A mother she has never known--but long fantasized about-- deposited her and her half sister at the same group home that she herself fled years before. When another resident beats Regina so badly that she can barely move, she knows that she must leave this terrible place-the only home she knows. Thus begins Regina's fight to survive, utterly alone at the age of 10. A stint living with her mother and her abusive boyfriend is followed by a stay with her father's lily white wife and daughters, who ignore her before turning to abuse and ultimately kicking her out of the house. Regina then tries everything in her search for someone to care for her and to care about, from taking herself to jail to escaping countless foster homes to be near her beloved counselor. Written in her distinctive and unique voice, Regina's story offers an in-depth look at the life of a child who no one wanted. From her initial flight to her eventual discovery of love, your heart will go out to Regina's younger self, and you'll cheer her on as she struggles to be Somebody's Someone.

Author : Bobby Hall
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982158255

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This Bright Future by Bobby Hall Pdf

"A raw and unfiltered journey into the life and mind of Bobby Hall, who emerged from the wreckage of a horrifically abusive childhood to become an era-defining artist ... A self-described orphan with parents, Bobby Hall began life as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the only child of an alcoholic, mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father. After enduring seventeen years of abuse and neglect, Bobby ran away from home and--with nothing more than a discarded laptop and a ninth-grade education--he found his voice in the world of hip-hop and a new home in a place he never expected: the untamed and uncharted wilderness of the social media age"--

Author : William W. Johnstone,J.A. Johnstone
Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786040513

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Trigger Warning by William W. Johnstone,J.A. Johnstone Pdf

From the USA Today–bestselling authors of Stand Your Ground comes the explosive story of a liberal college under siege—and freedom under fire. Former Army Ranger Jake Rivers is not your typical Kelton College student. He is not spoiled, coddled, or ultra-lib like his classmates who sneer at the “soldier boy.” But regardless of his differences with the rest of the student body, he needs an education. And when terror strikes, the school needs Jake. Without warning, the sounds of gunfire plunge the campus into a battle zone. A violent gang of marauders invade the main hall, taking students hostage for ransom. As a veteran and patriot, Jake won’t give in to their demands. But to fight back, he needs to enlist his fellow classmates and school them in the not-so-liberal art of war. This time, the aggression isn’t “micro.” It’s life or death. And only the strong survive.

Author : Rachel Roasek
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780374388973

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Love Somebody by Rachel Roasek Pdf

A sparkling YA debut rom-com about a popular high-school girl, her ex-boyfriend-turned-best-friend, and the girl they both fall for—perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli or Casey McQuiston. Sam Dickson is a charismatic actress, ambitious and popular with big plans for her future. Ros Shew is one of the smartest people in school—but she’s a loner, and prefers to keep it that way. Then there’s Christian Powell, the darling of the high school soccer team. He’s not the best with communication, which is why he and Sam broke up after dating for six months; but he makes up for it by being genuine, effusive, and kind, which is why they’re still best friends. When Christian falls for Ros on first sight, their first interaction is a disaster, so he enlists Sam’s help to get through to her. Sam, with motives of her own, agrees to coach Christian from the sidelines on how to soften Ros’s notorious walls. But as Ros starts to suspect Christian is acting differently, and Sam starts to realize the complexity of her own feelings, their fragile relationships threaten to fall apart. This fresh romantic comedy from debut author Rachel Roasek is a heartfelt story about falling in love—with a partner, with your friends, or just with yourself—and about how maybe, the bravest thing to do in the face of change is just love somebody.

Author : Sarah Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1407195107

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Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts Pdf

"Plastic bags don't belong in the sea!" Everybody has a taste for Stanley - and the other ocean creatures just keepmistaking him for a delicious treat - but this is no ordinary jellyfish. Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has two handles... Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes... Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plastic in our oceans Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to pollution issues This book is made of material from well-managed FSC-certifiedforests and other controlled sources

Author : Patrick M. Lencioni
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119209614

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The Ideal Team Player by Patrick M. Lencioni Pdf

In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player. In The Ideal Team Player, Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle’s company by restoring its cultural commitment to teamwork. Jeff must crack the code on the virtues that real team players possess, and then build a culture of hiring and development around those virtues. Beyond the fable, Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players. Whether you’re a leader trying to create a culture around teamwork, a staffing professional looking to hire real team players, or a team player wanting to improve yourself, this book will prove to be as useful as it is compelling.

Author : Brian Bilston
Publisher : Picador
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1529005566

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Diary of a Somebody by Brian Bilston Pdf

Brian Bilston has decided to write a poem every day for a year while he tries to repair his ever-desperate life. His ex-wife has taken up with a new man, a marketing guru and motivational speaker who seems to be disturbingly influencing his son, Dylan. Meanwhile Dylan's football team keeps being beaten, as he stands disconsolately on the wing waiting vainly to receive the ball. At work Brian is drowning in a sea of spreadsheets and is becoming increasingly confused by the complexities of modern communication and management jargon. So poetry will be his salvation. But can Brian's poetry save him from Toby Salt, his arch nemesis in the Poetry Group and potential rival suitor to Brian's new poetic inspiration, Liz? Worst of all Toby has announced that boutique artisan publishing house Shooting from the Hip will be publishing his first collection, titled This Bridge No Hands Shall Cleft, in the autumn. And when he goes missing Brian is inevitably the number one suspect.

Author : Ashley C. Ford
Publisher : Flatiron Books: An Oprah Book
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250245304

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Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NBCC John Leonard Prize Finalist Indie Bestseller “This is a book people will be talking about forever.” —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed “Ford’s wrenchingly brilliant memoir is truly a classic in the making. The writing is so richly observed and so suffused with love and yearning that I kept forgetting to breathe while reading it.” —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the looming absence of her incarcerated father. Through poverty, adolescence, and a fraught relationship with her mother, Ashley C. Ford wishes she could turn to her father for hope and encouragement. There are just a few problems: he’s in prison, and she doesn’t know what he did to end up there. She doesn’t know how to deal with the incessant worries that keep her up at night, or how to handle the changes in her body that draw unwanted attention from men. In her search for unconditional love, Ashley begins dating a boy her mother hates. When the relationship turns sour, he assaults her. Still reeling from the rape, which she keeps secret from her family, Ashley desperately searches for meaning in the chaos. Then, her grandmother reveals the truth about her father’s incarceration . . . and Ashley’s entire world is turned upside down. Somebody’s Daughter steps into the world of growing up a poor Black girl in Indiana with a family fragmented by incarceration, exploring how isolating and complex such a childhood can be. As Ashley battles her body and her environment, she embarks on a powerful journey to find the threads between who she is and what she was born into, and the complicated familial love that often binds them.

Author : Robert Lopshire
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385754538

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I Want to Be Somebody New! by Robert Lopshire Pdf

Spot, the beloved hero of Put Me in the Zoo, is back in another Beginner Book classic. When Spot grows tired of doing tricks in the circus, he decides to turn into another animal. But what kind? An elephant? An elephant is too big. A giraffe? A giraffe is too tall. How about a mouse? Can Spot’s friends help him see that the very best thing to be is himself? I Want to Be Somebody New! is a spot-on tale of individuality and friendship. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7. "Spot changes from elephant to giraffe to mouse, trying to find a new identity, but discovers that every animal shape has its drawbacks. This intelligent, cheerful sequel, with its simple rhyming text, lives up to the reputation of its predecessor." —Publishers Weekly

Author : Riley Jean
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1507672705

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Use Somebody by Riley Jean Pdf

Reeling from a traumatic and heart-shattering loss, Scarlett Rossi escapes back to her hometown, a place that never changes, though nothing about her is the same. The new Scar is fierce. Untouchable. Resolved to bury the twisted nightmares of that horrible night... the night when everything was stolen from her... the night that divided her life into two: before him, and after. When do-gooder Vance Holloway makes it his personal mission to cheer up the new girl at work, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Scarlett's tough shell doesn't fool him. He knows deep down, that sweet, innocent smile still exists, and he'll stop at nothing to prove it. Patience, persistence, and a little ice cream pay off. Slowly they become friends. Then best friends. Then more. Only one problem: he was never supposed to fall in love. So begins an explosive tryst of pull and resistance between one worthy white knight, and the damsel who doesn't want to be saved. Scarlett won't survive another heartbreak. Can their friendship survive a compromise? If Vance is so determined to break down these walls, he'll have to learn-just as she did-when it comes to things like trust and love, there are always consequences. Because the last man that she loved swore to protect her, then paid with his life. And took with him a piece of her soul. Now Scarlett must decide if true strength means guarding her heart, or surrendering to it once more. One final secret remains: what really happened the night she swore she'd never love another man, and whose hands are stained with his blood? A powerful journey of love, loss, and redemption. This is a standalone and full-length novel.

Author : Mona Arshi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1913505162

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Somebody Loves You by Mona Arshi Pdf