What Papa Told Me


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What Papa Told Me, written by the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, is the story of Murray, a young Jewish boy from Poland whose courage and sheer will to live helped him survive eight different labor and concentration camps in the Holocaust, start a new life in America, and keep a family intact in the aftermath of his wife's suicide - one of the Nazis' last victims.




THE STORIES MY PAPA TOLD ME


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Since time immemorial, telling stories has been a traditional human activity - focusing on history, news reports, and entertainment. Nowadays good public speakers often tell relevant funny stories in the beginning of a public speech, to improve attention and appreciation of the audience (many stories in this collection could be used in this manner). Stories in this booklet were collected over the past 60 years, for their originality, intelligence and comic value, having been told and retold to family and friends - who recently suggested this publication, in the hope of a mutually enjoyed attention and laughter.




Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me


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In a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.




Tell Me Who I Am


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A journalist receives a proposal to investigate the eventful life of his great-grandmother, about whom all that is known is that she fled Spain, abandoning her husband and child, shortly before the Civil War broke out. The memoir of an entire century, this novel adds a new, original chapter to Julia Navarro's best-selling career. Tell Me Who I Am surprises and enchants with a captivating and heartrending story. This is a novel about memory and identity with an exceptionallywell-drawn and unforgettable literary character: a woman who throughout her extraordinary life was able to achieve the highly difficult feat of knowing herself. A victim of her mistakes, aware of her guilt, frightened by her traumas, she is above all an anti-heroine, a flesh-and-blood woman who always acts according to her principles, facing up to every challenge and making errors for which she will never fully pay. A woman who decided that she couldn't be neutral in this life. Navarro's most personal novel surprises for its melodrama and the raw emotions transmitted by many of its stories. It is filled with pure adventure, introspection and political chronicle. From the tumultuous years of the Second Spanish Republic to the fall of the Berlin Wall, including World War II and the Cold War, these pages are packed with intrigue, emotion, politics, espionage, love, betrayal and settings like Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Buenos Aires, Mexico, Moscow, London, Berlin and Warsaw with brief stopovers in The Basque Country, Cairo, Athens, Lisbon and New York.




How My Family Came to be


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Includes a book jacket.










A Blessed Life


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For once, I intend now to write strictly about what I know best, my life and its circumstances. I want to tell the story of what it has been like for a middle-class American descended from Italian and German immigrants. It is the story of a girl who grew up and found her law vocation during the 50s through 70s and who happens to be blind and hard of hearing, and who now has used a series of wonderful guide dogs as traveling companions. I have referred to my life as blessed in the title, because the hand of Divine Providence has been at work since my conception in shaping me and promoting whatever goodness or success I may have attained, both directly and through the human beings in my life. The imperfections and errors that remain, which I hope to continue to remedy with His help, are the evidence that this Divine work is, as Benjamin Franklin said in his epitaph, a work in progress, being continually revised and corrected by the Divine Author. The sub-title comes from the theme of the discussion group in which I participated during my Cursillo retreat, Travelers to Emmaus. Like the two discouraged, disillusioned pilgrims who fled from Jerusalem after the death and still disbelieved resurrection of Jesus, I am still in the lifelong process of finding the Lord.




THE MYSTERY NOVELS OF WILKIE COLLINS


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In 'The Mystery Novels of Wilkie Collins,' the reader is introduced to a collection of Collins' most famous works, including 'The Moonstone' and 'The Woman in White.' Known for his intricate plotting, complex characters, and use of multiple narratives, Collins is celebrated as one of the pioneers of the mystery genre in literature. His keen eye for detail and ability to create suspenseful and gripping storylines make this collection a must-read for lovers of detective fiction. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, Collins' works explore themes of deception, madness, and social class, offering a nuanced glimpse into the anxieties and preoccupations of the era. Wilkie Collins, a contemporary and friend of Charles Dickens, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. As a keen observer of human behavior, Collins was able to create compelling and psychologically complex characters that still resonate with readers today. His unconventional approach to storytelling and exploration of social issues set him apart as a groundbreaking author of his time. 'The Mystery Novels of Wilkie Collins' is a captivating collection that showcases the talent and creativity of one of the Victorian era's most innovative writers. Fans of mystery and detective novels will be enthralled by Collins' masterful storytelling and richly developed characters, making this book a timeless classic that continues to engage and entertain readers.




You’re Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me)


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Everything you know about alcohol is a lie. Dustin Dunbar had it all. A beautiful wife, two sweet baby girls, a degree in psychology, and properties around the world—the building blocks of a nascent real estate empire. All the while, he happily believed every lie alcohol told him: “Real men drink.” “One drink won’t kill you.” “You’re the life of the party.” “You can’t stop.” He believed these lies and many others until it was too late. Because of his addiction, he risked everything he valued most and nearly lost everyone he cared for—until he started to figure out that most of what we experience with alcohol is completely fabricated, a big lie packaged with bright lights and big names to distract us from the truth. Dunbar calls this non-reality “the alcohol matrix,” and it took him years to break out of it and finally start enjoying a life free of alcohol addiction. Just as Holly Whitaker offered women a radical path to sobriety in her New York Times bestselling Quit Like a Woman, Dunbar combines his own experiences with his extensive background in psychology to expose the lies we all too willingly accept about alcohol and interrogates the part culture plays in reinforcing these lies, particularly for men—and shows readers how they too can break free from alcohol addiction. An inspiring, hilarious, and much-needed approach to addiction and self-acceptance, You’re Doing Great!: Debunks the myth that alcohol washes away the pain. Explains the toll alcohol takes on our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Illustrates the steps to deal with our problems head-on. Exposes the practices used by advertisers and marketers to entrap us to drink. Proves that AA isn’t the only option for battling alcohol addiction. Teaches readers to activate skills of self-empowerment. Shows us how to enjoy an alcohol-free consciousness and an exciting new chapter in our lives. Filled with entertaining true-life tales, hard-earned wisdom, and easy-to-follow advice for recognizing the truth about alcohol, You’re Doing Great! is a powerful invitation to discover the real you that thrives on the other side of addiction.