The Long Drive Home

Author : Stan Rogal
Publisher : Insomniac Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781897415979

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The Long Drive Home by Stan Rogal Pdf

Gay middle-aged hit men, a pathological interior designer, an idiot savant child and a gun-toting donut shop manager are some of the disparate characters that populate Stan Rogal's first novel. Beginning at vastly different points, geographically and emotionally, these seemingly unconnected people are woven together in the taut fabric of a story that follows the sweet sadness of the search for lost youth. The characters' paths move together gradually until they ultimately converge in an explosive showdown in a sleazy, road-side motel parking lot in Magog, Quebec. Peppered with beauty, absurdity and Rogal's typical rapid-fire dialogue, The Long Drive Home makes for a wonderfully disturbing read.

Author : Rishad Saam Mehta
Publisher : Trabquebar
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Asia
ISBN : 9387894215

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The Long Drive Home by Rishad Saam Mehta Pdf

Author : David J. Toynton
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781398447257

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The Long Road Home by David J. Toynton Pdf

This narrative unfolds the life of Ernst, a young German soldier during World War II, caught at the crossroads of duty and family loyalty, stretched between Germany and England. At nineteen, Ernst navigates the tumult of his own moral dilemmas against the backdrop of a war-torn landscape, accompanied by an officer who has vowed to see him safely home. As we journey through the pages, we’re drawn into the visceral experiences of war-torn Germany. Nightly, as Ernst and his comrades traverse the roads under the cover of darkness, the ominous hum of bombers overhead is palpable, each man acutely aware that their loved ones are in the crosshairs. In the daybreak’s light, the crimson hue of their burning cities stains the horizon, a constant reminder of the devastation being wrought upon their homeland. The story doesn’t shy away from the shared fear and terror that grips both German and American soldiers, delving into the harrowing plight of US troops captured and held as prisoners of war. Despite the hospital’s eerie quiet, indicating few casualties are being brought in, the war’s end in 1945 doesn’t immediately herald peace for Ernst and his comrades. It’s not until four years later that they can finally part ways. Returning to a country he can call home, Ernst confronts the suspicion and distrust from those around him. It is during this turbulent time that he meets a young woman who helps to heal the bitterness of war. Together, they embark on a life filled with hope, leaving the shadows of the past behind as they step into a shared future.

Author : Danielle Harvel
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781449767761

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The Long Road Home by Danielle Harvel Pdf

Nicole awoke to her own screams, shrieking at the very top of her lungs. Her voice was distant to her, as though she was in a cave. Her throat burned with each wail, from days of the same. The dream awakened her at the same time every morning. She lay in a puddle of sweat, the perspiration and tears soaking her eyelashes. Her heart beat without any rhythm, just hurriedly. It was like someone striking a key of a typewriter over and over as quickly as possible until the chime would ring, announcing the margin had been reached. Her whole body ached as though it had been running a race that it was not conditioned for. It would only be a moment before her aunt would burst through the doors to make sure she was okay. She began taking deep breaths to calm herself and wiped her face furiously. She looked around the strange room that was to become her own and felt like a flower that had sprung up in a desert. She was wilting in a foreign land, dying in a place where she was not supposed to be, where she could not breathe.

Author : Jeff Howat,Earl Casas
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798385014415

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The Long Road by Jeff Howat,Earl Casas Pdf

Ryder Christianson is a bright, adventurous young man who is discontent with the good life he has. He and his older brother, Bobby, live on a North Dakota cattle ranch where his dad, Mike, has been raising them on his own since his wife died. Since then, Ryder has been getting into fights, performing poorly academically, and rebelling against all authority. Although Mike’s faith in God is strong and he unconditionally loves his son, Ryder’s constant irresponsible behavior is making him more frustrated by the day. Even a near death experience is not enough to dissuade Ryder’s rebellious attitude and desire for freedom from all authority and responsibility. While Mike finds comfort in the scripture and his relationship with God, Ryder eventually decides to move in with his aunt in California where he believes he can live without restrictions and responsibilities. Against Mike’s better judgment, he lets Ryder go. Will Ryder’s strong spiritual upbringing be enough to hold him together in a new place or will he stray down the wrong path in pursuit of other desires? In this uplifting story of forgiveness, faith, and hope, a prodigal son on a long road to maturity must detour away from selfishness, greed, and rebellion to find his way back to God.

Author : Will Allison
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416543046

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Long Drive Home by Will Allison Pdf

In this riveting novel, a happily married man makes a mistake that results in a teenager's death and sends his own life into a devastating tailspin.

Author : Lindsey O’Connor
Publisher : Revell
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781441243041

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The Long Awakening by Lindsey O’Connor Pdf

On a crisp October day in 2002, Lindsey O'Connor woke from a 47-day medically induced coma. She heard her ecstatic husband's voice and saw his face as she emerged from the depths of unconsciousness. She was bewildered by the people around her who looked so overjoyed and were so thoroughly attentive and attuned to her every move. Then came the question: "Do you remember that you had a baby?" Lindsey drifted in and out of consciousness again for weeks. When she finally and gradually surfaced permanently from her long submersion, she struggled to understand that the day her baby came into the world was the day she left it. Her awakening was the happy ending for her family and friends--the miracle they had been praying for--but it was just the beginning of Lindsey's long and frightening journey toward a new reality. With visceral images and richly layered storytelling, Lindsey O'Connor vividly tells the poignant true story of the struggle to reenter her world and rebuild her identity. Underlying this life and death battle is a story of lost and found love, the effort to make sense of life-altering events, and the continuing search for self. This moving memoir paints a powerful picture of pain, beauty, and the unsurpassable gift of finally knowing who you are.

Author : Maeve Brennan
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781619026544

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The Long-Winded Lady by Maeve Brennan Pdf

From 1954 to 1981, Maeve Brennan wrote for The New Yorker's "Talk of the Town" department under the pen name "The Long–Winded Lady." Her unforgettable sketches—prose snapshots of life in small restaurants, cheap hotels, and crowded streets of Times Square and the Village—together form a timeless, bittersweet tribute to what she called the "most reckless, most ambitious, most confused, most comical, the saddest and coldest and most human of cities." First published in 1969, The Long–Winded Lady is a celebration of one of The New Yorker's finest writers.

Author : Quentin Super
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781662424977

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The Long Road East by Quentin Super Pdf

From the author of the internationally-selling novel The Long Road North comes Quentin Super's next journey into the unknown. The Long Road East captures Super's 2017 cycling adventure that took him and his best friend Sam 1,800 miles across the United States. Over the course of seven weeks the two encounter a litany of roadblocks, both physical and emotional. Whether it's a near-death experience in Michigan or internal battles with maturity and promiscuity, Super takes you through the most harrowing and revelatory moments of his life. Discover what has made Quentin Super one of the most intriguing up-and-coming writers of his generation, and why personal growth sometimes presents itself in the strangest ways.

Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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WAYSIDE SCHOOL IS FALLING DOWN by Narayan Changder Pdf

Embark on a whimsical adventure with "Wayside School is Falling Down: An MCQ Expedition." Louis Sachar's hilarious tale comes to life in a unique and interactive format, inviting readers to join the quirky students and the zany events at Wayside School through carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. Key Features: Sideways Shenanigans: Dive into the topsy-turvy world of Wayside School with engaging MCQs that explore the wacky classrooms, the peculiar characters, and the laugh-out-loud moments that make this story a favorite among readers of all ages. Character Capers: Test your knowledge of the students, their peculiarities, and the absurd situations they find themselves in with insightful and entertaining multiple-choice questions. Educational and Entertaining: This MCQ expedition isn't just a book; it's an educational and entertaining experience suitable for readers of all ages, making the whimsical tale of "Wayside School is Falling Down" come alive in a new and exciting way. Nostalgic Connection: Whether you're revisiting the wacky Wayside School or discovering the story for the first time, this MCQ expedition provides a nostalgic and educational connection to a beloved Louis Sachar masterpiece. "Wayside School is Falling Down: An MCQ Adventure into Louis Sachar's Whimsical World of Wacky Students and Wonders" is your ticket to an interactive exploration of this hilarious narrative. Available now on the Google Play Book Store, this MCQ guide invites you to rediscover the absurdity, humor, and imaginative wonders of Wayside School in a format that seamlessly blends learning with the joy of reading. Order your copy today and embark on a literary adventure where every question leads to a deeper appreciation of the whimsical world created by Louis Sachar. "Wayside School is Falling Down: An MCQ Expedition" is more than a book; it's an invitation to relive a cherished classic in a whole new way.

Author : Bradley Herrick
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9798889605577

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A Long Walk South by Bradley Herrick Pdf

There's something to be said about being average. It's not a bad thing, but it isn't necessarily great either. After growing up in suburban New England, following the social norms and reluctantly falling into the "average" category in just about everything, Brad Herrick wasn't quite ready to take on the "average adult" lifestyle yet. With the light shining bright at the end of the college tunnel, Brad finds himself with the opportunity of a lifetime after he made a joke comment to his dad: a chance to hike the infamous Appalachian Trail. The conversation went something like this: Brad: "I don't want to grow up yet! I'll just go and hike the Appalachian Trail!" Dad: "Okay. Do it." Brad: "Wait, what?" Follow Brad as he tries to conquer the extraordinary as he walks almost 2,200 miles from Katahdin in Maine through fourteen states to Springer Mountain in Georgia. As his average life slowly takes a back seat, it's gradually replaced with exciting, funny, and ridiculous adventures, both on and off the trail, with friends old and new. It's a trail of discovery as Brad finds perseverance, adventure, an expanded world view, a love of food and reading, the proper use of diaper rash cream, and the journey out of the "average" category.

Author : Damian Hall
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781839810442

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In It for the Long Run by Damian Hall Pdf

We Can't Run Away From This, the new book by bestselling author Damian Hall, is now available for pre-order. In It for the Long Run is ultrarunner Damian Hall's story of his Pennine Way record attempt in July 2020. In July 1989, Mike Hartley set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) record for the Pennine Way, running Britain's oldest National Trail in a little over two days and seventeen hours. He didn't stop to sleep, but did break for fifteen minutes for fish and chips. Hartley's record stood for thirty-one years, until two attempts were made on it in two weeks in the summer of 2020. First, American John Kelly broke Hartley's record by less than an hour, then Hall knocked another two hours off Kelly's time. Hall used his record attempt to highlight environmental issues: his attempt was carbon negative, he used no plastics, and he and his pacing runners collected litter as they went, while also raising money for Greenpeace. A vegan, Hall used no animal products on his attempt. Scrawled on his arm in permanent marker was 'FFF', signifying the three things that matter most to him: Family, Friends, Future. Packed with dry wit and humour, In It for the Long Run tells of Hall's four-year preparation for his attempt, and of the run itself. He also gives us an autobiographical insight into the deranged world of midlife crisis ultramarathon running and record attempts.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1428 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006357227

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Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Judith Sachs
Publisher : Stonesong
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Relaxation
ISBN : 9780985707736

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20 Minute Vacations by Judith Sachs Pdf

Author : Jo Kaplan
Publisher : Crooked Lane Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643854502

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It Will Just Be Us by Jo Kaplan Pdf

A terrifying new gothic horror novel about two sisters and a haunted house that never sleeps, perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle. They say there's a door in Wakefield that never opens... Sam Wakefield's ancestral home, a decaying mansion built on the edge of a swamp, isn't a place for children. Its labyrinthine halls, built by her mad ancestors, are filled with echoes of the past: ghosts and memories knotted together as one. In the presence of phantoms, it's all Sam can do to disentangle past from present in her daily life. But when her pregnant sister Elizabeth moves in after a fight with her husband, something in the house shifts. Already navigating her tumultuous relationship with Elizabeth, Sam is even more unsettled by the appearance of a new ghost: a faceless boy who commits disturbing acts--threatening animals, terrorizing other children, and following Sam into the depths of the house wielding a knife. When it becomes clear the boy is connected to a locked, forgotten room, one which is never entered, Sam realizes this ghost is not like the others. This boy brings doom... As Elizabeth's due date approaches, Sam must unravel the mysteries of Wakefield before her sister brings new life into a house marked by death. But as the faceless boy grows stronger, Sam will learn that some doors should stay closed--and some secrets are safer locked away forever.