Melanie Gideon Libri
1 gennaio 1963
Melanie Gideon crea narrazioni che approfondiscono le complessità delle relazioni e la ricerca della felicità. Il suo lavoro è caratterizzato da un'esplorazione introspettiva dell'amore, del matrimonio e della scoperta di sé. Attraverso osservazioni perspicaci e uno stile accattivante, invita i lettori a riflettere sulle proprie vite. La scrittura di Gideon funge da ponte tra l'esperienza personale e l'universale desiderio umano di appagamento.
An utterly original, thoughtful and deeply compelling novel for readers who loved 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. A thoughtful and compelling novel for readers who loved The Time Traveller's Wife.In the heart of the Sonoma Valley, on the edge of a sun-drenched meadow, lies the idyllic community of Greengage - where the residents wear simple clothes, lead quiet lives and whose manners could almost seem to be of another time. Into this world stumbles single mother Lux Lysander, trying to lose herself in the peaceful beauty of the Californian countryside while her young son visits his grandparents. It's a world far away from the unpaid bills piling up and the overwhelming sense of struggle to make ends meet. Soon, Lux finds herself drawn into the lives of the people of Greengage, discovering not only the secret at the heart of their community but also a sense of belonging she didn't know she was looking for. Torn between this life and her own with her son back in San Francisco, can Lux turn her back on the only place that has ever truly felt like home? 'Lovingly handcrafted, delectable and transcendent'--San Francisco Chronicle 'Beautifully written . . . a wonderful story about belonging, love and the aching certainty that there's something more out there. . . . Sure to appeal to fans of Time and Again or The Time Traveler's Wife' Shelf Awareness (starred review) 'Captivating' Booklist
Through a candid and humorous lens, the memoir explores the challenges of marriage and motherhood as the author seeks to awaken from her life of complacency. Chronicles of her experiences include navigating the chaos of family life, from dealing with her husband's snoring to the trials of the school carpool line and sending her son to camp. With a blend of comedy and poignant reflection, the narrative captures her journey to rediscover joy and meaning amidst the everyday chaos of family dynamics.
Did I Say You Could Go
- 368pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
"A suspenseful novel about friendships steeped in obsessions, lies and duplicity, with shocking twists that hurtle towards a devastating conclusion."--
Jetzt mal ehrlich … Dieses Buch ersetzt die beste Freundin! Würden wir uns nur endlich trauen, anderen jene Fragen zu stellen, die uns wirklich interessieren! Vielleicht wüssten wir dann besser, was wirklich zählt im Leben. Liebe ich meinen Mann überhaupt noch? Ist es schlimm, wenn es mir besser geht, wenn die Kinder nicht zu Hause sind? Wann ist meine Leidenschaft auf der Strecke geblieben? Und gibt es sie noch, die süßen Geheimnisse in meinem Leben? Schonungslos ehrlich und zugleich urkomisch beschreibt Melanie Gideon ein Jahr in ihrem Leben, in dem sie sich diesen Fragen stellte. Ein Jahr, in dem sie um ein Haar alles über den Haufen geworfen hätte. Um am Ende festzustellen, dass Leidenschaft und Liebe oft ganz woanders zu finden sind, als dort, wo wir sie suchen …
