Da: Campus Bookstore, Denton, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Good. May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping: 3-5 business days, Standard shipping: 4-14 business days.
paperback. Condizione: Fine.
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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Ribbon of Dreams. Book.
Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The Farm. Book.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
EUR 16,18
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Hardcover. Condizione: New. New.
Condizione: New.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Ribbon of Dreams is a coming-of-age story set in the rural American South as soldiers return from the Vietnam War, dealing with PTSD, grief, and African Americans strive for social justice.In the spring of 1975, a teenager nicknamed Skid nears high school graduation in a small town in Tennessee. But as he prepares for the next chapter of his life, he begins to question the path laid out for him by his family and community.Skid dreams of leaving his small town, but his widowed stepfather expects him to take over the family business of restoring vintage cars. With tensions rising between them, Skid struggles to find his identity after being swept up in a protest by African American students.As he navigates the challenges of young adulthood, Skid discovers a passion for screenwriting and begins to see his town in a new light. Through his talent, he captures the beauty and complexity of rural America, from the rolling fields of corn to the worn faces of the town's residents.But as Skid prepares to leave for college, a tragedy strikes his community, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of life and the fragility of his dreams. In the aftermath, he must choose whether to stay and help rebuild his life or forge ahead on his path.Set against the background of a violently evolving America, Ribbon of Dreams explores the power of friendship, the influence of memory, community, and self-discovery.From the author of the critically acclaimed novels Gettysburg by Morning and The Farm, O'Brien's latest novel transports readers to an America torn by years of political and social strife, family upheaval, and heartbreaking sorrow. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Farm is a provocative historical thriller set in post-WWII America. When wounded Nazi prisoner of war Olaf "Ollie" Weber escapes from a POW camp in Tennessee, he embarks on a chilling mission: assassinating President Truman. Ginger "Snaps" Wright, a struggling actress, inadvertently helps Ollie escape. After Ollie attacks Snaps, leaving her pregnant and him dead, she faces the difficult realities of an unexpected pregnancy in the mid-1940s. Due to Army regulations, Snaps must decide whether to carry the fetus to term or terminate it, making her confront a heartbreaking choice. This timely exploration of women's rights and abortion is set against the backdrop of post-war Southern America, offering a poignant glimpse into the era's social and economic hardships. The Wright family, dealing with grief and loss, searches for new purpose in the changing landscape. The massacre at Malmedy, a Nazi war crime that claimed the life of Snaps' brother-in-law, adds historical weight to the story. From the author of the acclaimed novel Gettysburg by Morning, The Farm is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
paperback. Condizione: Good. Book is slightly bowing/bending. Cover shows light scuffing/edge wear. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked. Text block has intact & firm binding. Good reading copy.
paperback. Condizione: Fine.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good.
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Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Addison & Highsmith Publishers, 2023
ISBN 10: 1592113230 ISBN 13: 9781592113231
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Addison & Highsmith Publishers, 2023
ISBN 10: 1592113230 ISBN 13: 9781592113231
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Fine.
Da: The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Very good hardcover with very good dust jacket.
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardback. Condizione: New. A timely debate on women's rights and abortion. A unique and nostalgic study of Southern America following World War II. A dramatic mother/daughter conflict. In The Farm, Olaf "Ollie" Weber, a wounded Nazi prisoner of war, escapes a POW camp in Tennessee intent on assassinating President Truman. Ginger "Snaps" Wright accidentally helps Ollie elude prison guards, and when confronted, he rapes and impregnates the wannabe actress, who must then choose between Hollywood and motherhood. Finally, after years of shortages and suffering, it's time to dream big, and the Wright family, "Snaps," her mother Mary Lou, Uncle, and sisters Millie and Anne face tumultuous societal and economic changes. But the family must also grieve the loss of Millie's hero husband, Stanley, and help her find a way to find new meaning in her life. A battlefield medic, Stanley was one of the eighty-four victims of the Nazi war crime; the Massacre at Malmedy. The Farm is an exciting new story from the author of the critically acclaimed literary historical novel Gettysburg by Morning.
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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Farm is a provocative historical thriller set in post-WWII America. When wounded Nazi prisoner of war Olaf "Ollie" Weber escapes from a POW camp in Tennessee, he embarks on a chilling mission: assassinating President Truman. Ginger "Snaps" Wright, a struggling actress, inadvertently helps Ollie escape. After Ollie attacks Snaps, leaving her pregnant and him dead, she faces the difficult realities of an unexpected pregnancy in the mid-1940s. Due to Army regulations, Snaps must decide whether to carry the fetus to term or terminate it, making her confront a heartbreaking choice. This timely exploration of women's rights and abortion is set against the backdrop of post-war Southern America, offering a poignant glimpse into the era's social and economic hardships. The Wright family, dealing with grief and loss, searches for new purpose in the changing landscape. The massacre at Malmedy, a Nazi war crime that claimed the life of Snaps' brother-in-law, adds historical weight to the story. From the author of the acclaimed novel Gettysburg by Morning, The Farm is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: Brand New. 300 pages. 6.00x1.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.01x6.01x9.00 inches. In Stock.
Editore: Top Line Comics, Phoenix, AZ, 1990
Da: Bloomsbury Books, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: VG+. First Edition. Light scuffing along narrow outer spine. Contains Mature Audience Content: by ordering you attest to being of legal adult age in your state or country of residence.