How To Love An American Man

Author : Kristine Gasbarre
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780061997396

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How to Love an American Man by Kristine Gasbarre Pdf

An endearing and unforgettable memoir of love, self-discovery, and enduring, old-fashioned values Kristine Gasbarre made a New York career of dating driven, inaccessible men. When she realizes her love life will never result in happiness if she continues on the same path, she makes a big decision—relocating to Italy to discover her roots and find out what defines her adoring grandpa. But upon receiving the news of his sudden passing, she is lured away. With nowhere left to go, Krissy returns to her small hometown for the first time in a decade to help care for her grandmother—a refined, private matriarch suf?fering from early dementia along with the loss of her husband. In her reluctant agreement to share the nearly lost love stories and transformative lessons from her rich sixty-year marriage, Krissy’s grandma becomes the one of?fering comfort as she coaches her granddaughter through the fear of loving. Grandma’s unapologetic femininity and secret giving spirit opens Krissy’s eyes about relationships, teaching her the single most important requisite for loving a man: first a woman has to learn the power of her own inner beauty.

Author : Elizabeth Gilbert
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781408806876

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The Last American Man by Elizabeth Gilbert Pdf

_____________ 'It is almost impossible not to fall under the spell of Eustace Conway ... his accomplishments, his joy and vigor, seem almost miraculous' - New York Times Review of Books 'Gilbert takes a bright-eyed bead on Eustace, hitting him square with a witty modernist appraisal of folkloric American masculinity' - The Times 'Conversational, enthusiastic, funny and sharp, the energy of The Last American Man never ebbs' - New Statesman _____________ A fascinating, intimate portrait of an endlessly complicated man: a visionary, a narcissist, a brilliant but flawed modern hero At the age of seventeen, Eustace Conway ditched the comforts of his suburban existence to escape to the wild. Away from the crushing disapproval of his father, he lived alone in a teepee in the mountains. Everything he needed he built, grew or killed. He made his clothes from deer he killed and skinned before using their sinew as sewing thread. But he didn't stop there. In the years that followed, he stopped at nothing in pursuit of bigger, bolder challenges. He travelled the Mississippi in a handmade wooden canoe; he walked the two-thousand-mile Appalachian Trail; he hiked across the German Alps in trainers; he scaled cliffs in New Zealand. One Christmas, he finished dinner with his family and promptly upped and left - to ride his horse across America. From South Carolina to the Pacific, with his little brother in tow, they dodged cars on the highways, ate road kill and slept on the hard ground. Now, more than twenty years on, Eustace is still in the mountains, residing in a thousand-acre forest where he teaches survival skills and attempts to instil in people a deeper appreciation of nature. But over time he has had to reconcile his ambitious dreams with the sobering realities of modernity. Told with Elizabeth Gilbert's trademark wit and spirit, The Last American Man is an unforgettable adventure story of an irrepressible life lived to the extreme. The Last American Man is a New York Times Notable Book and National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist.

Author : John T. Molloy
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780446554138

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Why Men Marry Some Women and Not Others by John T. Molloy Pdf

A groundbreaking book--based on years of the same thorough research that made the "Dress For Success" books national bestsellers--about how women can statistically improve their chances of getting married.

Author : Lawrence Jones
Publisher : Center Street
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781546005469

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American Man by Lawrence Jones Pdf

Fox & Friends cohost Lawrence Jones​ delivers the common sense book America needs more than ever in this definitive takedown of the left’s never-ending attacks on masculinity. A generation ago it was understood that men and women were unique, yet interdependent, and designed by God to be that way. Today, the woke crowd wants you to believe masculinity is “toxic.” In his first book, Lawrence embarks on a thorough examination of who is doing the attacking and why. Informed by his travels across the country for Fox News, Lawrence explains how confused progressives are about manhood—and how powerful the need is to set the record straight. Men, he argues, are indispensable to thriving families and prosperous societies, and the sooner men start acting like men, the better off we all will be. Packed with stories from his own life and work, Lawrence makes a persuasive case for the virtues of manliness—courage, resilience, godliness, and self-reliance among others. Lawrence challenges his fellow men to live up to their responsibilities as men and to fill the cultural void woke ideologues have been happy to exploit. In confronting the chaos of contemporary culture, Lawrence is forced to reexamine his own beliefs as he spurs an honest discussion about what it means to be a man in America. The book also includes candid, never-before-shared interviews conducted by Lawrence of his Fox News colleagues, like Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Pete Hegseth, Will Cain, as well as other prominent voices like NFL great Ben Watson and actor Dean Cain. This insightful and uncompromising book from one of the country’s fastest rising stars will enlighten and inspire readers—as it proves once and for all the crucial role men can and must play in American life today.

Author : Amy Sutherland
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780812978087

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What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage by Amy Sutherland Pdf

While observing trainers of exotic animals, journalist Amy Sutherland had an epiphany: What if she used their techniques with the human animals in her own life–specifically her dear husband, Scott? As Sutherland put training principles into action, she noticed that not only did her twelve-year-old marriage improve, but she herself became more optimistic and less judgmental. What started as a goofy experiment had such good results that Sutherland began using the training techniques with all the people in her life, including her mother, her friends, her students, even the clerk at the post office. Full of fun facts, fascinating insights, hilarious anecdotes, and practical tips, What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage reveals the biggest lesson Sutherland learned: The only animal you can truly change is yourself.

Author : Jonathan Richardson
Publisher : Now It's Done Inc.
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0977288005

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The Complicated Life of the African-American Man by Jonathan Richardson Pdf

Author : Mitch McMullen
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780359171514

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Man-Made in America Memoirs of an American Man's Pursuit of Happiness by Mitch McMullen Pdf

Men: this book is a time-out from the battle. As men, we tend to postpone our own peace of mind and delay personal happiness until the job is done, the task is complete. Every day is a new battle, and another chance for us to prove ourselves worthy. I am more than enough transparent and plenty vulnerable as I dig deep into 'manly' topics. My hope is that my vulnerability, my transparency, my 'weakness' will inspire you. How I 'measured up' as a man, according to what society said, was what almost killed me. Men, we are in the midst of a national crisis. Not only is masculinity under the radar, it is being redefined by women. Men are more depressed than ever before; and killing themselves at an alarming rate. For me, there were three areas that formed the foundation that I built my life upon: The Illusion of the American Dream, The Misconception of Manhood, and the wrong view of God. Man-Made in America, Memoirs of an American man's Pursuit of Happiness. By Mitch McMullen

Author : Frank R. Coleman
Publisher : Old Mountain Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000-07-01
Category : Dating (Social customs)
ISBN : 1929757077

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To Russia for Love by Frank R. Coleman Pdf

"To Russia for Love, The American Man's Best Option" chronicles the author's experience in pursuing a wife from the countries of the former Soviet Union. The author gives a fast paced clear account of his personal experience and accounts of the experiences of others who were on tour with him. Not only capturing the rationale of why American men should look to Russia for a wife, but how. A practical guide that every single American man can benefit by reading.

Author : Henry A. Beers
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752350586

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American Men of Letters. Nathaniel Parker Willis by Henry A. Beers Pdf

Reproduction of the original: American Men of Letters. Nathaniel Parker Willis by Henry A. Beers

Author : Steve Harvey
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780061964497

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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey Pdf

“Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast.” —Philadelphia Inquirer “Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what a good man is about. Steve Harvey dispenses a lot of fabulous information about men.” —Aretha Franklin The #1 New York Times bestseller from the new guru of relationship advice, Steve Harvey’s Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is an invaluable self-help book that can empower women everywhere to take control of their relationships. The host of a top-rated radio show listened to by millions daily—and of cable TV’s The Steve Harvey Project—Harvey knows what men really think about love, intimacy, and commitment. In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, the author, media personality, and stand-up comedian gets serious, sharing his wealth of knowledge, insight, and no-nonsense advice for every good woman who wants to find a good man or make her current love last.

Author : Joshua Cody
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781543751246

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The Indian Hero and the Old American Man by Joshua Cody Pdf

“This is an intriguing coming-of-age story that centers on friendship and love but also incorporates elements of magical realism and science fiction. The setting descriptions are vibrant, and the characters are realistic and nicely flawed.” A thirty-seven-year-old virgin, known as the Indian Hero, has not consummated his marriage of twelve years. To top it off, he has a gold-digging girlfriend who has not slept with him in five years, an employer who owes him a year’s salary, and a dream to produce his original screenplay. But when the Hero’s path crosses with that of an elderly American man living in Saudi Arabia, everything is about to change. After the old American invites the Hero on an eight-day vacation to Thailand to heal from his financial and emotional woes, the Hero looks forward to the respite away from his challenges in Abu Dhabi and India without any idea that the American’s goal is to recruit a go-go bar girl to take his virginity. Despite the American’s warnings to the Hero to not fall in love with the beautiful bar girl in Bangkok, he does. But will she reciprocate his feelings or leave him a lonely man just like all the other women in his life? In this engaging novel of friendship and self-discovery, an American man takes an Indian hero under his wing to help him heal his mind, body, and spirit while on a vacation in Thailand.

Author : Kimberly Freeman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135885373

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Love American Style by Kimberly Freeman Pdf

A popular subject in sociology and cultural studies, divorce has until recently been overlooked by literary critics. Spanning nearly a century during which the divorce rate skyrocketed, Love American Style traces the treatment of divorce in the American novel. This book draws upon popular, sociological, political and architectural history to illustrate how divorce reflects conflicting ideologies and notions of American identity. Focusing primarily on work by William Dean Howells, Edith Wharton, Mary McCarthy and John Updike, Kimberly Freeman delineates a system of tropes particular to divorce in American novels, such as the association of divorce with the West and modernity, the dismantling of the home, and the disruption of the boundary between the public and the private. These tropes suggest a literary tradition of love, marriage and divorce that is central to twentieth century American fiction. Offering an explanation for both the treatment of divorce in the American novel as well as its predominance in American culture, this book should appeal to scholars of American literature and popular culture, or anyone interested in how divorce has become so 'American'.

Author : Various
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780763696726

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The Book That Made Me by Various Pdf

Just as authors create books, books create authors — and these essays by thirty-one writers for young people offer a fascinating glimpse at the books that inspired them the most. What if you could look inside your favorite authors’ heads and see the book that led them to become who they are today? What was the book that made them fall in love, or made them understand something for the first time? What was the book that made them feel challenged in ways they never knew they could be, emotionally, intellectually, or politically? What book made them readers, or made them writers, or made them laugh, think, or cry? Join thirty-one top children’s and young adult authors as they explore the books, stories, and experiences that changed them as readers — for good. Some of the contributors include: Ambelin Kwaymullina Mal Peet Shaun Tan Markus Zusak Randa Abdel-Fattah Alison Croggon Ursula Dubosarsky Simon French Jaclyn Moriarty

Author : Mandy Len Catron
Publisher : Nero
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781743820094

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How to Fall in Love with Anyone by Mandy Len Catron Pdf

In 2014, 33-year- old Mandy Len Catron went on a date with an acquaintance. They decided to try an experiment: inspired by a study designed to create romantic feelings, Mandy and Mark spent the evening asking each other 36 increasingly intimate questions, wondering if it would lead to them falling in love. In How to Fall in Love with Anyone, this experiment is Catron’s starting point for investigating what it means to love someone and to be loved, and how we present our love to the world. What makes love last? Can love ever work the way it seems to in films, books and social media? Is there a “right” way to fall in love? In these candid, charming and wise essays, Catron blends memoir with cultural and social commentary on the psychology, biology, history and literature of love. How to Fall in Love with Anyone is a deeply personal, yet universal investigation into the one thing we all want—or think we want—more than anything. Includes “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This”, one of the most popular essays to appear in the New York Times’ “Modern Love” column “In our age of total romantic confusion, Mandy Len Catron is a voice of good sense, warm humor, and consoling wisdom. Through the lens of her own relationships, she teaches us—with a deft, convincing intelligence—some of the vital moves in the art of love.” —Alain de Botton, internationally bestselling author of How Proust Can Change Your Life and The Course of Love MANDY LEN CATRON lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times and the Washington Post. She writes about love and love stories at The Love Story Project, and teaches English and creative writing at the University of British Columbia.

Author : Donald Petty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1410791645

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How To Catch - And Keep - A Man by Donald Petty Pdf

This book was written basically to stimulate thought and is based on the concepts of past, present, future, space, motion, and time. Poetry that is meant to inquire into the basic principles and to relate these concepts in a poetic form. This first book by the author is meant to be inspirational, philosophical, and educational all within the basic stanza form of poetry. Although not the first book to touch on these subjects, it is however an attempt by the author to translate these concepts, principles, and truths into poetic form.