Jessica yu (174 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called "Lost and Abandoned," she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness." -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers "[Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time." -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories." -- Shelf Awareness "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity." -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone Thousands of children lost on the streets of Kampala. One woman who makes it her mission to bring them home. An Inspiring True Story: Meet Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective--a relentless advocate who dives into Kampala's dangerous streets to reunite families, one child at a time. Social Justice in Action: Discover the power of a newspaper column, "Lost and Abandoned," that becomes an unlikely resource for police and a beacon of hope for thousands of vulnerable children. Against the Odds: Follow Gladys's precarious dream of building a home and a future for her charges in the face of overwhelming poverty, bureaucracy, and indifference. A Heartbreaking and Uplifting Journey: Experience a story that will, in the words of Imbolo Mbue, "break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness.".…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called "Lost and Abandoned," she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness." -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers "[Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time." -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories." -- Shelf Awareness "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity." -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone Thousands of children lost on the streets of Kampala. One woman who makes it her mission to bring them home. An Inspiring True Story: Meet Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective--a relentless advocate who dives into Kampala's dangerous streets to reunite families, one child at a time. Social Justice in Action: Discover the power of a newspaper column, "Lost and Abandoned," that becomes an unlikely resource for police and a beacon of hope for thousands of vulnerable children. Against the Odds: Follow Gladys's precarious dream of building a home and a future for her charges in the face of overwhelming poverty, bureaucracy, and indifference. A Heartbreaking and Uplifting Journey: Experience a story that will, in the words of Imbolo Mbue, "break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness.".…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called "Lost and Abandoned," she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness." -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers "[Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time." -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories." -- Shelf Awareness "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity." -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone Thousands of children lost on the streets of Kampala. One woman who makes it her mission to bring them home. An Inspiring True Story: Meet Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective--a relentless advocate who dives into Kampala's dangerous streets to reunite families, one child at a time. Social Justice in Action: Discover the power of a newspaper column, "Lost and Abandoned," that becomes an unlikely resource for police and a beacon of hope for thousands of vulnerable children. Against the Odds: Follow Gladys's precarious dream of building a home and a future for her charges in the face of overwhelming poverty, bureaucracy, and indifference. A Heartbreaking and Uplifting Journey: Experience a story that will, in the words of Imbolo Mbue, "break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness.".…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called "Lost and Abandoned," she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness." -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers "[Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time." -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories." -- Shelf Awareness "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity." -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone Thousands of children lost on the streets of Kampala. One woman who makes it her mission to bring them home. An Inspiring True Story: Meet Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective--a relentless advocate who dives into Kampala's dangerous streets to reunite families, one child at a time. Social Justice in Action: Discover the power of a newspaper column, "Lost and Abandoned," that becomes an unlikely resource for police and a beacon of hope for thousands of vulnerable children. Against the Odds: Follow Gladys's precarious dream of building a home and a future for her charges in the face of overwhelming poverty, bureaucracy, and indifference. A Heartbreaking and Uplifting Journey: Experience a story that will, in the words of Imbolo Mbue, "break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness.".…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. "Having been Jane Eyre, Anna Karenina and Esther Greenwood all my life, my writing was an opportunity for the reader to have to be me."  Shortly after flight MAS370 goes missing, scholarship student Girl boards her own mysterious flight from Australia to London to work on a dissertation on Sylvia Plath. Though she is ambivalent toward academia and harbors ideas about writing a post-colonial novel, if only she could work out just what that means, Girl relishes the freedom that has come with distance from the expectations and judgements of her very tight-knit Malaysian-Australian family. At last Girl has an opportunity to live on her own terms.  Unfolding across Girl's time at an artist residency in Scotland as she makes friends and enemies alike in a world far removed from any she's ever known, But the Girl is a wry and playfully philosophical coming of age novel that reveals the joys, embarrassments, pleasures, and agonies of trying to discover and understand who you are. Girl grapples with the long shadow of colonialism, the pressure of expectations in immigrant families, and the sometimes difficult fact that those closest to us remain the most unknowable.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: very_good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called Lost and Abandoned, she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness. -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time. -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories. -- Shelf Awareness Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity. -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called Lost and Abandoned, she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness. -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time. -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories. -- Shelf Awareness Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity. -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Identify your sleep patterns and achieve restful, quality, & sustained sleep over time with this easy-to-follow, 6-week program. Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)--the most effective evidence-based tool for sleep issues--and written by therapists, this workbook addresses the most common barriers to good rest, and equips you with a plan to address any future sleep struggles.…

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Crease/tear to cover.

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. "Having been Jane Eyre, Anna Karenina and Esther Greenwood all my life, my writing was an opportunity for the reader to have to be me."  Shortly after flight MAS370 goes missing, scholarship student Girl boards her own mysterious flight from Australia to London to work on a dissertation on Sylvia Plath. Though she is ambivalent toward academia and harbors ideas about writing a post-colonial novel, if only she could work out just what that means, Girl relishes the freedom that has come with distance from the expectations and judgements of her very tight-knit Malaysian-Australian family. At last Girl has an opportunity to live on her own terms.  Unfolding across Girl's time at an artist residency in Scotland as she makes friends and enemies alike in a world far removed from any she's ever known, But the Girl is a wry and playfully philosophical coming of age novel that reveals the joys, embarrassments, pleasures, and agonies of trying to discover and understand who you are. Girl grapples with the long shadow of colonialism, the pressure of expectations in immigrant families, and the sometimes difficult fact that those closest to us remain the most unknowable.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condizione: Good. PLEASE NOTE: FORMER LIBRARY BOOK. IT MAY HAVE IDENTIFYING STAMPS, MARKS, STICKERS, ETC. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called Lost and Abandoned, she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness. -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time. -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories. -- Shelf Awareness Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity. -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called Lost and Abandoned, she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hard-nosed and warm-hearted woman, the children she helps, and her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart. This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness. -- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers Yu] reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time. -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories. -- Shelf Awareness Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes . . . Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity. -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone.…

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Identify your sleep patterns and achieve restful, quality, & sustained sleep over time with this easy-to-follow, 6-week program. Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)--the most effective evidence-based tool for sleep issues--and written by therapists, this workbook addresses the most common barriers to good rest, and equips you with a plan to address any future sleep struggles.…

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.