Simon Van Booy Bücher

Eine kleine Bäckerei in Paris, mitten in den Wirren des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Ein Soldat, dem in einem Akt der Güte das Leben geschenkt wird und der damit das Richtige tut. Eine mutige junge Frau, die offene Arme hat für ein Neugeborenes ohne Namen. Und ein Autor, der die Geschichte dieser Menschen in einer wunderbar zarten, eleganten Prosa erzählt – und dabei die unglaubliche Wucht menschlichen Schicksals entfaltet. Als Martin schon fast alt genug für die Schule ist, erzählen ihm seine Eltern, dass ihnen vor einigen Jahren, mitten in den Kriegswirren, ein Fremder ein Baby auf den Arm gedrückt hat: ihn selbst. Er braucht Jahre, um seine Herkunft zu begreifen – und er braucht sein ganzes Leben, um dem Mann zu begegnen, der ihn einst gerettet hat. Und auch dann weiß er nicht, wer da vor ihm steht. Inspiriert durch eine wahre Geschichte, erzählt Simon van Booy davon, wie unsere Leben untrennbar miteinander verbunden sind. Davon, dass die Welt nur scheinbar ein fremder Ort ist und die Menschen darin uns näher sind, als wir ahnen.

Ein berührender Roman darüber, wie man den einen Menschen findet, für den man bereit ist, sich einer der größten Herausforderungen zu stellen: sich selbst zu ändern. Ein kleines Mädchen, das seine Eltern zu früh verloren hat. Ein Mann, gebrandmarkt vom Leben und zurückgezogen. Als Jason seine Nichte Harvey bei sich aufnimmt, wissen beide nicht, wie ihr Alltag zu zweit aussehen wird. Doch die Freude, die mit dem Mädchen einkehrt, lässt Jason ahnen, dass er seinem Leben vielleicht doch eine Wendung geben kann – gemeinsam mit Harvey.

"They Must Fall: Muhammad Ali and the Men He Fought" showcases powerful images and stories of Muhammad Ali and his opponents, captured by photographer Michael Brennan. Over decades, Brennan tracked down Ali's former rivals, revealing their journeys through unique photos and narratives. The book features an essay by Jimmy Breslin, highlighting Ali's profound impact on society.

A collection of stories set in New York City, Wales, Cornwall, Paris, Rome, and Greece, exploring themes of love's labor and love's loss.

A family saga--told in a captivating narrative that leaps forwards and backwards in time--of one family's struggle to survive in the rural United States over 100 years. Carol was thirteen when her daddy lost her in a game of cards. One year later--pregnant and with nowhere to go--she is taken in by Bessie and Martha, who run a secret refuge for "lost women." Fifty years on in the same small Kentucky town, Carol's thirteen-year-old grandson rides his BMX and watches wrestling, mesmerized by 1980s excess, while his community fights to stay employed in factories and on farms. Simon Van Booy has woven the many struggles and small triumphs of three generations of a single Kentucky family into an intimate portrayal of American life that includes the Depression, war, faith, the hardship of women, racial prejudice, and rural disenfranchisement. Van Booy captures the distinctive voices of each generation, time and again revealing the sacred bonds of family and friendship in times of crisis. With stark, poetic clarity, Night Came with Many Stars is a captivating journey through one century that reveals an America rarely seen.

This book follows characters who, on the brink of despair and tied to unfulfilled dreams and lost connections, encounter strangers that compel them to confront the responsibilities of their lives, which they believed had moved on without them.

An exquisite new collection of short stories from award-winning author Simon Van Booy. Over the past decade, Simon Van Booy has been listening to people’s stories. With these personal accounts as a starting point, he has crafted a powerful collection of short fiction that takes readers into the innermost lives of everyday people. From a family saved from ruin by a mysterious benefactor, to a downtrodden boxer who shows unexpected kindness to a mugger, these masterfully written tales reveal not only the precarious balance maintained between grief and happiness in our lives, but also how the echoes of personal tragedy can shape us for the better. “Van Booy’s stories are somehow like paintings the characters walk out of, and keep walking.” —Los Angeles Times "Simon Van Booy knows a great deal about the complex longings of the human heart." --Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain

Exploring the fundamental human need for love, this book delves into the profound insights and wisdom surrounding its significance in our lives. It examines the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of love, offering a compelling narrative on how love shapes our identities and relationships. Through thought-provoking discussions, it addresses the essential role love plays in fostering connection, happiness, and fulfillment, making a case for its necessity in the human experience.

Exploring the age-old question of human conflict, this book offers profound insights and wisdom on the reasons behind fighting. It delves into psychological, social, and historical perspectives, aiming to unravel the complexities of aggression and the factors that drive individuals and societies to conflict. Through a thoughtful analysis, it encourages readers to reflect on the nature of violence and the potential pathways to peace.

This book offers an in-depth look at the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood, featuring high-quality images by Mariona Vilarós that detail every production step. With exclusive access to the manufacturing process, it showcases the craftsmanship behind iconic models, along with a rich history and unseen photos of Sir Henry Royce.