RACE AGGIE SMART TO THE FINISH LINE... 'An appealing tale of the odd girl out' Independent on Sunday
Carrie Snyder Libri
Carrie Snyder crea narrazioni che approfondiscono le intricate dinamiche delle relazioni umane e i paesaggi interiori dei suoi personaggi. Il suo stile distintivo è contrassegnato da sottili osservazioni e da una profonda comprensione delle sfumature psicologiche. Snyder intreccia abilmente elementi del quotidiano con sottili accenni all'inquietante, creando un'atmosfera unica e risonante. Le sue opere esplorano i temi duraturi della famiglia, della memoria e della ricerca dell'identità nella vita contemporanea.
Girl Runner. Die Frau, die allen davonrannte, englisch Ausgabe
- 269pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
"As a young runner, Aganetha Smart defied everyone's expectations to win a gold medal for Canada in the 1928 Olympics. It was a revolutionary victory, because this was the first Games in which women could compete in track events--and they did so despite opposition. But now Aganetha Smart is in a nursing home, and nobody realizes that the frail centenarian was once a bold pioneer"--Amazon.com.
Francie's Got a Gun
- 296pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Recognized as one of CBC's best Canadian fiction books of 2022, this novel offers a compelling narrative that explores profound themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships. The story unfolds through richly developed characters, each navigating their own struggles and triumphs within a vividly depicted Canadian landscape. With its poignant prose and insightful observations, the book invites readers to reflect on their own experiences while delivering an engaging and thought-provoking journey.
Jammie Day!
- 32pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
If Cliffy had his way -- and he just may -- every day would be jammie day!
Ich heiße Aganetha Smart. Ich bin 104 Jahre alt. Mein ganzes Leben war und ist Bewegung. Als eines Tages zwei junge Leute in ihrem Altenheim auftauchen, um sie - die einstige kühne Pionierin - für einen Film über weibliche Athleten zu interviewen, sagt sie bereitwillig zu. Trotz ihrer Gebrechlichkeit sehnt sie sich nach Abenteuer. Oft denkt sie an ihre Erfolge zurück. An ihre Goldmedaille bei den Olympischen Spielen. Durch die beiden Besucher wird Aganetha nun wieder mit den Erinnerungen an ihr Leben konfrontiert, auch mit einer Lüge, die bis zum heutigen Tag Bestand hat. Und ihr wird mehr und mehr klar, dass die beiden nicht die sind, für die sie sich ausgeben …
