Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher
Morgens um sieben ist die Welt noch in Ordnung, Fräulein Tausen Frühlingsblüten, Der Bahnbau, Das Ding
John Ehle Bücher
John Ehle fängt meisterhaft die raue Schönheit und das komplexe Leben der Menschen ein, die in den Bergen von North Carolina leben, einer Landschaft, die als Kulisse für einen Großteil seiner Fiktion dient. Seine Werke dringen tief in den menschlichen Geist ein und erforschen Themen wie Tradition, Widerstandsfähigkeit und den unbezwingbaren Willen. Ehles Stil zeichnet sich durch seine starken Charaktere und fesselnden Erzählungen aus, die den Leser in seine lebendig gestalteten Welten entführen. Sein Schreiben bietet einen wesentlichen Einblick in das Herz des ländlichen amerikanischen Lebens und liefert tiefgründige Einblicke in isolierte Gemeinschaften.
Weg der Träume - Die Liebe ist sein Ziel - Erfolgreich verfilmt mit Jason Patric & Thandie Newton - bk1242; Goldmann Verlag; John Ehle; pocket_book; 1996
Reader’s Digest Auswahlbücher
Morgens um sieben ist die welt Noch in Ordung. Fräulein tausend Frohlingsblüten. Der Bahnbau. Das Ding
Lion on the Hearth
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in Asheville, North Carolina, the narrative follows the King family, whose success as merchants is challenged by the harsh realities of trading and competition. Themes of greed, love, and power intertwine as the family's ambitions are tested. Originally published in 1961, this book is the sixth installment in John Ehle's Appalachian series, which explores the complexities of life in the region through interconnected stories.
The Winter People
- 286 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Set in a small mountain community during late autumn, the story follows Collie Wright, who lives alone with her baby. When she spots a man approaching her cabin, she instinctively prepares for danger. However, her fears are alleviated when she discovers he is merely a lost traveler accompanied by his young daughter. This encounter sets the stage for unexpected connections and the exploration of themes such as isolation and the bonds of parenthood.
The Land Breakers
- 342 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Set deep in the Appalachian wilderness between the years of 1779 and 1784, The Land Breakers is a saga like the Norse sagas or the book of Genesis, a story of first and last things, of the violence of birth and death, of inescapable sacrifice and the faltering emergence of community. Mooney and Imy Wright, twenty-one, former indentured servants, long habituated to backbreaking work but not long married, are traveling west. They arrive in a no-account settlement in North Carolina and, on impulse, part with all their savings to acquire a patch of land high in the mountains. With a little livestock and a handful of crude tools, they enter the mountain world—one of transcendent beauty and cruel necessity—and begin to make a world of their own. Mooney and Imy are the first to confront an unsettled country that is sometimes paradise and sometimes hell. They will soon be followed by others. John Ehle is a master of the American language. He has an ear for dialogue and an eye for nature and a grasp of character that have established The Land Breakers as one of the great fictional reckonings with the making of America.
The Free Men
- 376 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Set against the backdrop of the 1963-64 civil rights protests in Chapel Hill, NC, this narrative follows the journeys of young activists from diverse backgrounds. Key figures include John Dunne and Pat Cusick, both UNC-Chapel Hill students, alongside Quinton Baker from North Carolina College. The book, originally published in 1965, explores their dedication and challenges during a pivotal time in history. Now reissued by Press 53, it features a new Afterword by journalist Wayne King, reflecting on its enduring significance.
Set against the backdrop of former Cherokee hunting grounds, the narrative weaves a poignant tragedy steeped in historical detail. The author, John Ehle, a sixth-generation North Carolinian, draws on his deep roots and extensive research to craft a compelling story that reflects the complexities of the region's past. His acclaimed writing offers a unique perspective on the intertwining of personal and cultural histories.
