Lilyville


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This heartwarming and funny memoir from a beloved actress tells the story of a mother and daughter whose narrative reflects American cultural changes and the world's shifting expectations of women. From Golda to Ginsburg, Yentl to Mama Rose, Tallulah to the Queen of Mean, Tovah Feldshuh has always played powerful women who aren't afraid to sit at the table with the big boys and rule their world. But offstage, Tovah struggled to fulfill the one role she never auditioned for: Lily Feldshuh's only daughter. Growing up in Scarsdale, NY in the 1950s, Tovah—known then by her given name Terri Sue—lived a life of piano lessons, dance lessons, shopping trips, and white-gloved cultural trips into Manhattan. In awe of her mother's meticulous appearance and perfect manners, Tovah spent her childhood striving for Lily's approval, only to feel as though she always fell short. Lily's own dreams were beside the point; instead, she devoted herself to Tovah's father Sidney and her two children. Tovah watched Lily retreat into the roles of the perfect housewife and mother and swore to herself, I will never do this. When Tovah shot to stardom with the Broadway hit Yentl, winning five awards for her performance, she still did not garner her mother's approval. But, it was her success in another sphere that finally gained Lily's attention. After falling in love with a Harvard-educated lawyer and having children, Tovah found it was easier to understand her mother and the sacrifices she had made during the era of the women's movement, the sexual revolution, and the subsequent mandate for women to "have it all." Beloved as he had been by both women, Sidney's passing made room for the love that had failed to take root during his life. In her new independence, Lily became outspoken, witty, and profane. "Don't tell Daddy this," Lily whispered to Tovah, "but these are the best years of my life." She lived until 103. In this insightful, compelling, often hilarious and always illuminating memoir, Tovah shares the highs and lows of a remarkable career that has spanned five decades, and shares the lessons that she has learned, often the hard way, about how to live a life in the spotlight, strive for excellence, and still get along with your mother. Through their evolving relationship we see how expectations for women changed, with a daughter performing her heart out to gain her mother's approval and a mother becoming liberated from her confining roles of wife and mother to become her full self. A great gift for Mother's Day—or any day when women want a joyous and meaningful way to celebrate each other.




The Billboard


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The Shield


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The Toughest Show on Earth


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The Toughest Show on Earth is the ultimate behind-the-scenes chronicle of the divas and the dramas of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, by the remarkable man who rose from apprentice carpenter to general manager. Joseph Volpe gives us an anecdote-filled tour of more than four decades at the Met, an institution full of vast egos and complicated politics. With stunning candor, he writes about the general managers he worked under, his embattled rise to the top, the maneuverings of the blue-chip board, and his masterful approach to making a family of such artist-stars as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Teresa Stratas, and Renee Fleming, and such visionary directors as Franco Zeffirelli, Robert Wilson, and Julie Taymor. Intimate and frank, The Toughest Show on Earth is not only essential for music lovers, but for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of the culture business.




A Practical Wedding


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A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.




Lodging


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The Butler Did It!


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If you seek the ordinary, the unresponsive, the evenly centered or the un-opinionated, you might never get to know Larry Butler. There is little or no Neutral about his opinions. Fiercely loyal to his family, his adopted college, (Penn State), his religious and political beliefs, he is forceful in his enunciations, unabashed in his protestatations, and always at the ready to do battle when he perceives his values being trampled. The quintessential master of proper English, there's much to learn from his pronouncements and his history. Dave Yoho, author, professional speaker, consultant. Vienna, Va. Larry has taken what is written in his heart and mind and placed it in this book to become one and perfectly telling his fascinating story. His verbal artistry has seamlessly bridged the perennial gap between thinking and feeling. Larry's inspiring story of fighting the good fight and keeping the faith made this reader stand up and cheer for his multiple successes. Given Larry's reputation as the mastermind behind all great plans, the book title runs true: the Butler did it, indeed. Shannon Jones, CatechismClass.com. State College, Pa. The Butler Did It is a marvelous story about a consummate professional, a devoted family man, and a person I am proud to call a dear friend. Whether you want tips on building a successful media career or a life filled with purpose, this book is a must read. Dr. Rose Gabriele, Media and Marketing Consultant, Copley, Ohio Larry Butler is the complete media professional, deeply insightful in matters related to finance and investment. His memoir is a testament to a life well and enthusiastically lived. His compass points to family, friends and profession, inthat order and he has left a profound impression on each. Jeff Smith, President, Great Falls Communications, Vienna, Va.




Cincinnati Magazine


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Cincinnati Magazine taps into the DNA of the city, exploring shopping, dining, living, and culture and giving readers a ringside seat on the issues shaping the region.




Pulitzer's Gold


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"Examines the ninety-year history of the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service awarded to newspapers. Harris recalls many stories including the New York Time's Pentagon Papers exclusive, the Watergate scandal that was uncovered by the Washington Post and coverage of Hurricane Katrina by the Times-Picayune of New Orleans and the Sun Herald of Biloxi, Mississippi"--Provided by publisher.




Billboard


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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.