Elizabeth Thompson Bücher

Thompson shares her journey of gradually losing her hearing from a young age, using her community newspaper column as a platform to educate readers about navigating hearing loss. She offers insights on coping strategies, including her experience with cochlear implants, aiming to empower others facing similar challenges.

When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch--perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper's Daughter. Hannah Bond has always been a bookworm, which is why she fled Florida--and her unstable, alcoholic mother--for a quiet life leading Jane Austen-themed tours through the British countryside. But on New Year's Eve, everything comes crashing down when she arrives back at her London flat to find her mother, Marla, waiting for her. Marla's brought two things with her: a black eye from her ex-boyfriend and an envelope. Its contents? The deed to an apartment in Paris, an old key, and newspaper clippings about the death of a famous writer named Andres Armand. Hannah, wary of her mother's motives, reluctantly agrees to accompany her to Paris, where against all odds, they discover great-grandma Ivy's apartment frozen in 1940 and covered in dust. Inside the apartment, Hannah and Marla discover mysterious clues about Ivy's life--including a diary detailing evenings of drinking and dancing with Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, and other iconic expats. Outside, they retrace her steps through the city in an attempt to understand why she went to such great lengths to hide her Paris identity from future generations. A heartwarming and charming saga set in the City of Lights, Lost in Paris is an unforgettable celebration of family and the love between a mother and a daughter

The collection of short poems explores a transformative journey from darkness to light, emphasizing self-discovery and empowerment. It highlights the responsibility and honor that comes with recognizing one's inner light, encouraging readers to share their newfound strength with the world. Through evocative language, the poems inspire personal growth and the importance of illuminating the lives of others.

This reprint preserves the original text from 1882, offering readers a chance to explore the historical context and themes of the time. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the literature of the late 19th century, showcasing the writing style and societal issues prevalent during that era. The book invites a deeper understanding of its characters and plot, reflecting the cultural nuances of its period.

Culturally significant, this work is a reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its authenticity with original copyright references and library stamps. It serves as an important piece of civilization's knowledge base, providing insights into historical contexts and the preservation of literature. The careful attention to maintaining the integrity of the original text makes it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the heritage of written works.

Robert Shelton lernte Bob Dylan kennen, als dieser 1961 ins Greenwich Village nach New York kam. Im Laufe der Zeit wurde er sein Freund und Kritiker. Sheltons Biografie über Dylan, erstmals erschienen 1986, gilt heute als Klassiker des Genres. Und von den über 1.000 Büchern, die über das Genie geschrieben wurden, ist Sheltons Werk bis heute das einzige, das Dylan aktiv unterstützte. Die längst überfällige, vollständig überarbeitete Neuausgabe anlässlich Dylans 70sten Geburtstags enthält bisher unveröffentlichte Passagen des Originalmanuskripts, aktualisierte Fußnoten, zahlreiche Fotos der wichtigsten Lebensstationen und nicht zuletzt eine aktualisierte Diskografie.