"A novel about a woman who can't speak, a man who is deaf, and a widow who finds herself suddenly caring for a newborn baby"--Provided by publisher.
Rachel Simon Libri
Rachel Simon è autrice di sei libri, che spesso esplorano temi di relazioni tra fratelli e le esperienze di persone con disabilità. Il suo lavoro, che comprende romanzi e saggi acclamati, è caratterizzato da una profonda comprensione della condizione umana. Le narrazioni di Simon sono state adattate per il cinema e la radio, a testimonianza del loro avvincente potere narrativo. Riconosciuti da prestigiosi premi e programmi per nuovi autori, i suoi contributi letterari evidenziano una voce distintiva nella letteratura contemporanea.
It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an African American deaf man, are locked away in an institution, the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, and have been left to languish, forgotten. Deeply in love, they escape, and find refuge in the farmhouse of Martha, a retired schoolteacher and widow. But the couple is not alone-Lynnie has just given birth to a baby girl. When the authorities catch up to them that same night, Homan escapes into the darkness, and Lynnie is caught. But before she is forced back into the institution, she whispers two words to Martha: "Hide her." And so begins the 40-year epic journey of Lynnie, Homan, Martha, and baby Julia-lives divided by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, yet drawn together by a secret pact and extraordinary love.
A novel about a woman who can't speak, a man who is deaf, and a widow who finds herself suddenly caring for a newborn baby.
The House on Teacher's Lane
A Memoir of Home, Healing, and Love's Hardest Questions
- 272pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Focusing on the transformative power of home renovation, this memoir explores how physical changes to a living space can lead to emotional healing. The author shares personal experiences that intertwine the process of renovation with deeper reflections on love, loss, and personal growth, revealing unexpected connections between building a home and mending a heart. Through beautifully crafted narratives, the book highlights the journey of self-discovery and the importance of creating a nurturing environment.
Pickleball for All
- 208pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
An entertaining and comprehensive look at America's fastest growing sport, Pickleball for All is the ultimate primer for any level of player interested in the wacky history, unique rules, and exciting future of pickleball.
The Every Body Book
- 96pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
An illustrated LGBTQ+ inclusive kid's guide to sex, gender and relationships education that includes children and families of all genders and sexual orientations, covering puberty, hormones, consent, sex, pregnancy and safety.
An LGBTQ+ inclusive guide to consent for children aged 8-12, with beautiful illustrations and questions for further discussion, from the author of the bestselling The Every Body Book. Topics include body autonomy, verbal and nonverbal consent, puberty and privacy and recognizing gut feeling.
Het verhaal van Mooi Meisje - druk 2
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Het is 1968. Lynnie, een jonge, blanke, stomme vrouw en Homan, een dove, zwarte man, leven in een gesloten inrichting waar ze door hun familie en de samenleving volledig aan hun lot zijn overgelaten. Ze worden hartstochtelijk verliefd op elkaar en slagen erin samen te ontsnappen. Dagenlang zwerven ze rond, tot ze op een donkere avond moeten schuilen voor het noodweer en terechtkomen in de boerderij van de gepensioneerde weduwe Martha. Het jonge stel is niet langer alleen Lynnie is zojuist bevallen van een meisje. De politie is hen echter op het spoor en valt de boerderij binnen. Homan rent het donkere bos in en verdwijnt, Lynnie wordt opgepakt. Maar voordat ze opnieuw wordt opgesloten, fluistert ze twee moeizaam gevormde woorden in Martha's oor: 'Verberg haar'. Op die stormachtige avond begint de epische zoektocht van Lynnie, Homan, Martha en baby Julia om elkaar weer te vinden. Veertig jaar lang blijven ze van elkaar gescheiden door ogenschijnlijk onoverkomelijke hindernissen, maar een gedeeld geheim, een onverklaarbare aantrekkingskracht en een buitengewone liefde trekken hen naar elkaar toe...
