Wally Lamb Libri

Dominick Birdsey, un pittore di case di quarant'anni che vive a Three Rivers, Connecticut, vede la sua vita tranquilla sconvolta quando il suo gemello identico Thomas, affetto da schizofrenia paranoide, compie un atto scioccante di autolesionismo. Dominick è costretto a prendersi cura di suo fratello e a confrontarsi con segreti oscuri e dolori sepolti dentro di sé, intraprendendo un viaggio dell'anima che lo porta oltre il suo paese operaio del New England fino al Monte Etna in Sicilia, luogo di nascita di suo nonno e omonimo. Affrontando la sua vita e le sue origini, Dominick lotta per trovare il perdono e ricostruire se stesso oltre l'ombra inquietante del suo gemello problematico. È una storia magistralmente narrata di alienazione e connessione, potere e abuso, devastazione e rinnovamento—un capolavoro indimenticabile.

Stati Uniti, anni Cinquanta. Dolores ha quattro anni quando suo padre se ne va di casa. Inizia così il suo lungo e difficile viaggio di dolore e rinnovamento che, sullo sfondo di quarant'anni di storia americana, la porterà alla maturità. Il destino pare accanirsi su di lei: dopo la fuga del padre, la pazzia della madre; poi i problemi scolastici, la violenza sessuale, l'ossessione del cibo, il disagio mentale. Di fronte a tanta sofferenza Dolores sa soltanto una cosa: non vuole arrendersi. Come ogni donna Dolores non sa quanto è forte il suo animo, eppure lo è. Come ogni donna, Dolores non sa se il cammino che ha intrapreso sia quello giusto, eppure tra lacrime e risate, tra euforia e sconforto, scoprirà il vero significato della vita.

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Oprah Bookclub Picks I Know This Much Is True and She's Come Undone comes the heart wrenching story of a young father who, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable"--

In a stunning work of insight and hope, New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb once again reveals his unmatched talent for finding humanity in the lost and lonely and celebrates the transforming power of the written word. For several years, Lamb has taught writing to a group of women prisoners at York Correctional Institution in Connecticut. In this unforgettable collection, the women of York describe in their own words how they were imprisoned by abuse, rejection, and their own self-destructive impulses long before they entered the criminal justice system. Yet these are powerful stories of hope and healing, told by writers who have left victimhood behind. In his moving introduction, Lamb describes the incredible journey of expression and self-awareness the women took through their writing and shares how they challenged him as a teacher and as a fellow author. Couldn't Keep It to Myself is a true testament to the process of finding oneself and working toward a better day.

The transformative power of writing is at the heart of this collection, showcasing the voices of women from a maximum-security prison. Through their essays, participants in Wally Lamb's workshop confront personal fears and envision new possibilities for their lives. Each piece is a testament to resilience, revealing diverse experiences that underscore the potential for self-awareness and change through storytelling. Startling and inspiring, these intimate narratives highlight the profound impact of the written word on personal growth and healing.

The story explores the aftermath of a tragic school shooting through the experiences of Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, who both work at Columbine High School. After Maureen survives a harrowing ordeal during the attack, their attempt to escape to a seemingly safe family farm in Connecticut reveals that the trauma and chaos from the event linger, impacting their lives in profound ways. The narrative delves into themes of survival, the search for safety, and the enduring effects of violence.

As Annie Oh's wedding day approaches, she finds herself at the mercy of hopes and fears about the momentous change ahead. She has just emerged from a twenty-five year marriage to Orion Oh, which produced three children, but is about to marry a woman named Viveca, a successful art dealer, who specializes in outsider art. Trying to reach her ex-husband, she keeps assuring everyone that he is fine. Except she has no idea where he is. But when Viveca discovers a famous painting by a mysterious local outside artist, who left this world in more than mysterious circumstances, Orion, Annie and Viveca's new dynamic becomes fraught.

From the author of the international number one bestseller I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE comes a magnificent novel of a life turned upside-down by tragedy - and the search for a way to carry on in the aftermath.

In Wally Lamb’s pitch perfect new novel, it is 1964. LBJ and Lady Bird are in the White House, Meet the Beatles is on everyone’s turntable, and ten-year-old Felix Funicello (distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doing his best to navigate fifth grade—easier said than done when scary movies still give you nightmares and you bear a striking resemblance to a certain adorable cartoon boy. But there are several things young Felix can depend on: the birds and bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas he’s never going to forget.

Set in 1964, the story follows ten-year-old Felix as he navigates the complexities of childhood, from the mysteries of growing up to the enchantment of television. This Christmas promises to be unforgettable, hinting at significant events that will shape his understanding of the world. Felix's experiences reflect the innocence and wonder of youth against the backdrop of a transformative era.

Behind every good man is a great woman - or three. A New York Times bestseller: the kaleidoscopic new novel from Wally Lamb, author of She's Come Undone. Every Monday, sixty-year-old Felix Funicello sets up a new film for his weekly club at an old-fashioned cinema. But one night, he is confronted by an unanticipated guest: the ghost of Lois Weber. Once a trailblazing director from the silent film era, Lois invites Felix to watch a new feature on the big screen - scenes from his past. As these magical movies play before him, Felix begins to understand how a trio of unforgettable women have shaped his history. An evocative and kaleidoscopic convergence of Hollywood, feminism and family secrets, I'll Take You There is a radiant homage to a single life and to the resiliency, strength and power of women.

V ďalšej časti románovej trilógie o živote dvoch bratov, identických dvojičiek, sa dozviete, nakoľko úspešne sa podarilo Dominickovi ísť životom vlastnou cestou. Nie je to pre neho ľahké, kedže sa nevie zbaviť pocitu zodpovednosti aj za svojho „pomýleného" brata a všemožne sa usiluje ho chrániť prd cynizmom okolitého sveta. Navyše sa mu dostane do rúk denník ich starého otca, talianskeho prisťahovalca, a tak sa pred ním odvíja niť dedovho života od detstva v Taliansku až po útek do Ameriky. Tento denník je aj akýmsi dokumentom o neľahkom osude ľudí, ktorí s batôžkom v ruke a s nádejou v srdci opustili domovinu a často zaplatili krutú daň za svoju odvahu. Zároveň je však aj úsmevným dokladom o typicky talianskej predstave o sobáši, deťoch a rodine vôbec. Dominick dúfa, že v rozprávaní starého otca objaví aj nejakú zmienku o ich vlasnom otcovi, ktorý je pre oboch bratov zatiaľ neznámou postavou.

Quand, en avril 1999, son épouse Maureen échappe de justesse au massacre de Columbine, Caelum cherche refuge avec elle dans la ferme de son enfance à Three Rivers, Connecticut. C'est là qu'il découvre des archives familiales insoupçonnées : les lettres de son aïeule, militante abolitionniste, anéantie par la perte de ses fils au front ; les journaux de son arrière-grand-mère, fondatrice de la prison pour femmes du comté, hantée par la descente aux enfers de sa soeur ; des coupures de presse sur les tragédies locales de ces années 60 qui ont vu grandir Caelum aux côtés d'un père alcoolique revenu traumatisé de la guerre de Corée... Au fil de ses recherches, Caelum, stupéfait, voit se recomposer deux siècles d'une histoire familiale pleine de bruit et de fureur, et ressurgir le terrible secret de ses origines... Pour tenter de comprendre cette infinie colère qui l'habite depuis toujours, Caelum va devoir explorer les recoins les plus obscurs de sa mémoire...

Strhujúca psychologická dráma zo života dvoch bratov identických dvojčiat. Jeden z nich sa ocitne v zajatí duševnej choroby: na protest proti vojne v Perzskom zálive si verejne odreže ruku, aby varoval svojich blížnych. Druhého morí hrôza, že jedného dňa aj jeho život poznačí strašná nemoc duše... Výnimočnosť tohto trojdielneho románu si dovoľujeme označiť ako tip vydavateľstva a odporučiť ho našim čitateľom.

Šesťročnú Frankie Heywoodovú a jej kamarátku zrazí cestou do školy autobus. Kamarátka zomiera, Frankie upadne do kómy. Frankin brat Ben, ktorý ju sprevádzal na vlastné oči nehodu videl, je udalosťou veľmi poznačený. Rodičia detí - šéf malej leteckej spoločnosti Jack a Alison - prežívajú v tomto období manželskú krízu kvôli Jackovej nevere. Nešťastie ich však prinúti spoločne dcére pomôcť. Keď ani po niekoľkých mesiacoch nenastáva u Frankie žiadne zlepšenie, Jack a Alison sa rozhodnú hľadať pomoc v USA, na súkromnej klinike Elizabeth Chaseovej. Elizabeth je mimoriadne nadaná neurologička, ktorá sa zaoberá preberaním ľudí z kómy experimentálnou metódou - pomocou počítačového programu vystavuje pacientov množstvu rozličných podnetov. Keď však počas liečby na klinike zomrú dvaja pacienti, začnú sa proti práci Dr.Chaseovej množiť protesty, výrazne podporované médiami. Príbuzní zosnulých podávajú žaloby, ktosi zo zákulisia organizuje pred klinikou protestné demonštrácie, do ústavu prichádza úradná kontrola a Dr.Chaseovej hrozí zákaz činnosti. Aj v takejto situácuii sa však rozhodne Frankie Heywoodovú na kliniku prijať.