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Questo autore americano è acclamato per la sua narrativa e il giornalismo letterario. Oltre a scrivere, impartisce la sua arte insegnando scrittura creativa alla Florida State University. La sua abilità narrativa approfondisce le complessità della condizione umana, offrendo ai lettori una profonda esplorazione dell'esperienza. La voce distintiva di Shacochis e le sue acute capacità di osservazione danno forma ai suoi avvincenti contributi letterari.
Exploring the intricate connections between food and relationships, this book delves into themes of love and desire through the lens of culinary experiences. Featuring seventy-five recipes, it offers a unique blend of gastronomy and romance, showcasing how cooking can enhance intimacy and connection. The author's expertise in the interplay of food and emotions provides readers with both practical cooking tips and deeper insights into the dynamics of love and libido.
Easy in the Islands is a collection of stories by one of America's foremost contemporary fiction writers. Infused with the rhythms and the beat of the Caribbean, these vivid tales of paradise sought and paradise lost are as lush, steamy, and invigorating as the islands themselves.
"Bob Shacochis brings to his first major work of reportage the worldview and political vision that have earned him comparisons with Graham Greene and V.S. Naipaul. The Immaculate Invasion is his eyewitness account of the 1994 invasion and occupation of Haiti - an invasion in which the classic military rules of engagement were rewritten to reflect the shifting political philosophies of the late twentieth century." "Based on eighteen months in the field in Haiti - where he bunked, ate, and dodged bullets as a noncombatant with a team of Special Forces commandos - Shacochis's book brings us the stories of the "new military." Here are the most highly trained and sophisticated warriors in history, deployed in a surreal war zone, "where there are no friends and no enemies, no front or rear, no victories and, likewise, no defeats, and no true endings." With the eye of a novelist, Shacochis captures the exploits and frustrations, the inner lives, and the heroic deeds of young Americans as they struggle to bring democracy to a country ravaged by tyranny. This is what it is like to be a soldier in a military environment in which "acceptable losses" has evolved to mean "no losses whatsoever."" "Above all, The Immaculate Invasion is a song of freedom dedicated to not just the Haitian people and their country, but to any culture staggering through the aftershock of twentieth-century imperialism."--Jacket
In "Swimming in the Volcano," Bob Shacochis revisits the Caribbean, specifically the fictional island of St. Catherine. An American expatriate finds himself caught in a civil war while grappling with the reappearance of a lost love, a temptation that complicates his already precarious situation.
During the late 1990s, humanitarian lawyer Tom Harrington travels to Haiti to investigate the murder of a beautiful and seductive photojournalist named Jackie Scott during a time of brutal guerrilla warfare and civilian kidnappings. 25,000 first printing.
Exploring diverse global adventures, this collection of culture and travel essays showcases Bob Shacochis's vibrant storytelling. From surfing to a deep fascination with the dorado, his experiences span various passions. The titular essay delves into a transformative journey to Nepal, where Shacochis reflects on the evolving cultural and political landscape alongside photographer Thomas Laird, who had previously lived in the secluded kingdom of Mustang. Infused with humor and insight, this anthology highlights Shacochis's mastery as a writer and observer of life.
