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Date Created : Aug 26, 2010 16:51:27
From the author of the beloved #1 national bestseller Crow Lake comes an exceptional new novel of jealously, rivalry and the dangerous power of obsession.
Two brothers, Arthur and Jake Dunn, are the sons of a farmer in the mid-1930s, when life is tough and another world war is looming. Arthur is reticent, solid, dutiful and set to inherit the farm and his father’s character; Jake is younger, attractive, mercurial and dangerous to know – the family misfit. When a beautiful young woman comes into the community, the fragile balance of sibling rivalry tips over the edge.
Then there is Ian, the family’s next generation, and far too sure he knows the difference between right and wrong. By now it is the fifties, and the world has changed – a little, but not enough.
These two generations in the small town of Struan, Ontario, are tragically interlocked, linked by fate and community but separated by a war which devours its young men – its unimaginable horror reaching right into the heart of this remote corner of an empire. With her astonishing ability to turn the ratchet of tension slowly and delicately, Lawson builds their story to a shocking climax. Taut with apprehension, surprising us with moments of tenderness and humour, The Other Side of the Bridge is a compelling, humane and vividly evoked novel with an irresistible emotional undertow.
Arthur found himself staring down at the knife embedded in his foot. There was a surreal split second before the blood started to well up and then up it came, dark and thick as syrup.
Arthur looked at Jake and saw that he was staring at the knife. His expression was one of surprise, and this was something that Arthur wondered about later too. Was Jake surprised because he had never considered the possibility that he might be a less than perfect shot? Did he have that much confidence in himself, that little self-doubt?
Or was he merely surprised at how easy it was to give in to an impulse, and carry through the thought which lay in your mind? Simply to do whatever you wanted to do, and damn the consequences. –from The Other Side of the Bridge
±1±: Best Buy The whole idea of rivalry between brothers is timeless and has been around since Cain and Abel's time. But this book, although dealing with this age-old topic has a certain agelessness about it. Mary Lawson handles the subject with skill and with grace. The book is set in Northern Ontario. It covers the lives of two brothers for almost fifty years. Arthur is the oldest and he is the slow, steady and trustworthy brother who likes nothing better than helping his father on the farm. Jake is the younger brother and he is a hedonist - charming and sunny but not trustworthy. The two brothers are always competing for something whether it's a mother or father's love, marks in school or even the same woman. This rivalry goes on for the duration of the book which is almost fifty years, and we know that we are inexorably being drawn to a terrible conclusion. This is a powerful story that is very well written, filled with apprehension, tension and deceit. But there is hope in this book as well and we see this as we see the drama unfold through young Ian's eyes. I couldn't put it down. on Sale!
±1±: Now is the time The Art of Racing in the Rain (Large Print) [LP Edition] Order Today!
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Date Created : Aug 13, 2010 17:38:12
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
±1±: Now is the time The Art of Racing in the Rain (An Unabridged Production)[6-CD Set] Order Today!
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Date Created : Jul 31, 2010 19:45:12
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul, he has educated himself by listening to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast.On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Denny's wife; the three-year custody battle with his in-laws over their daughter, ZoË. In the end, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, this wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
±1±: Best Buy This is a story narrated by a dog and listening to his "voice" is the best way to get his story. I bought this DVD for a long road trip, for which it was perfect. I had tears in my eyes much of the time from either laughing at his hysterical antics or the sadness of some of what happened. I will keep this one forever. on Sale!
±1±: Now is the time Cutting for Stone (Vintage) Order Today!
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Date Created : Jul 18, 2010 22:21:11
Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution.
Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, Cutting for Stone is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles—and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined.
±1±: Best Buy Cutting For Stone- Abraham Verghese - 667 pg. 7/8/10 5 stars
Marion Stone has an amazing, colorful, and tragic personal history. Cutting for Stone is Marion's story, as he tries to piece together the missing fragments of his life. The book's prologue establishes Marion as the narrator of his own story as he looks back on his 1954 birth in Addis Ababa. It was no ordinary birth. Marion was one of conjoined twins born to an Indian Carmelite nun and an ex-patriot English surgeon. Marion's life revolves around the tragedy and the shocking scandal of his birth. As he and his brother grow up in the place of their birth with loving adoptive parents, all other issues seem to somehow circle back to the circumstances of his birth. Much of this book is set in Ethiopia as it evolves following World War Two. The end of Italian occupation, attempted coups and the eventual revolution form a backdrop to Marion's childhood. He and his brother, Shiva, grow up as the privileged sons of Missing (Mission) Hospital's two remaining surgeons. Verghese provides vivid descriptions of the combined Indian/Ethiopian culture and the overwhelming poverty of the surrounding area. Missing Hospital is full of memorable and lovable characters. Surgical procedures are described precisely, as are the surgeon's doubts and determination. It was easy to become engrossed in this busy place and to stay there. Verghese wrote a rather lengthy acknowledgement section to this lengthy book. I appreciated that he took the time to attribute specific phrases and ideas that he used to their many sources. I've added several books to my list as a result. I was not surprised to see that he thanked John Irving for his help and friendship. Cutting for Stone reminded me strongly of A Prayer for Owen Meaney in its structure and themes.
±1±: Now is the time From Baghdad with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava Order Today!
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Date Created : Jul 06, 2010 02:21:15
A war memoir that will capture the hearts of its readers, just as one scruffy puppy sneaked his way into the hearts of hardened Marines just when they needed it most.
±1±: Best Buy This is a story about redemption. It is a memoir of the Iraq war with a beautiful twist. Jay Kopelman is a modern day warrior who had dream of being a Marine since boyhood. His mission in Iraq is to kill and killing came easy to this desensitized warrior class. Then Kopelman met the little bundle of fur who had managed to survive the bombing of a city. As a result Kopelman learns he can cry, he learns that killing isn't everything. He becomes a new human who learns that saving something, even a puppy, is what makes life meaningful.
A grizzly read at times, always thought provoking and sometimes tender. A surprise read I highly recommend. on Sale!
