![]() ![]() Then for a short while the passion and angst was engaging. ![]() In the beginning, I had periods of boredom. The narration was \”Okay,\” It would\’ve been much better if a male narrator had been included as well. She used everyone and nothing about her rang sincere. Aubrey wasn\’t honest with a single person. Although he was married, he was at least honest about what he was doing. Why would you keep working at a job you supposedly had moral issues with after the money was no longer needed? Why would you string along a boyfriend who\’s main requirement was honesty and faithfulness? And why continue doing both of those things when you are supposedly in love with Someone else AND you\’re being paid $ 10 million not to ? Her character became such a contradiction I was done with her, much like everyone else. ![]() But, then she started and just kept doing things that made no sense. I was wondering just how long it was going to take before something actually started happening. The beginning build up of the plot was a bit tiresome. ![]()
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![]() In the last five years alone there has been radical social movement leading to a change in the way that most of us think about marginalised people. In summary, The Velvet Rage is a Book that I regard with ambivalence. Recognising this as a common experience released some of the guilt that I had been feeling about my behaviour. I had felt conflicted about it for many years. In chapter 4 Downs explained why a gay man might fly into a rage if he were questioned about his sexuality before he had ‘come out’. Conversely there were times reading the book when I was filled with excitement as Downs described something that I had lived through, and his reflections brought new insight to that experience. I found this occasionally jarring, especially when the behaviour was far from my own experience. Downs regularly uses the plural, “we” when explaining why certain behaviours or attitudes might exist. He walks a delicate line between the 90s stereotype of the gay man and behaviours so general they could apply to anyone in western society. ![]() ![]() Downs expounds upon tropes associated with the community and why gay men may be drawn toward particular attitudes or behaviours. The Velvet Rage is filled with insights about the lives of some gay men. ![]() Recognising oneself within the pages of a book can be a wonderfully validating experience. ![]() ![]() ![]() I highly (highly) recommend you read it in full.īut, for the time being, here are those glimpses… ![]() So, onward… 20 quotes worth knowing from A Moveable Feast.īetween measuring dicks with Scott Fitzgerald to getting socked with a milk jug by the late great poet Ezra Pound to falling in love with a life-long muse, please keep in mind these lines and quotes will only allow tiny glimpses into the masterpiece that is A Moveable Feast. There’s plenty to unpack in this wonderful book. ![]() I’ve riffled through a countless number of Hemingway’s works and I adore this particular book for both his writing about writing and his writing about Hadley –– which he believed to be the love of his life despite (or perhaps in spite) of wives two, three and four. The closest Ernest Hemingway ever came to writing a memoir was A Moveable Feast, where he reflected on his time living in Paris as a struggling writer with his first wife Hadley Richardson and their son, Jack (or ‘Bumby’). ![]() ![]() While that isn't completely out of the realm of possibility, it's a bit of a stretch. ![]() The hardest word to scan is lives if you scan it as stressed, you have four consecutive stresses in a row, and the line scans iamb/ pyrrhic/ spondee/ spondee/ iamb. This is a line harder to scan than it might seem at first. This is a calculated tactic to disarm a crowd firmly on the side of Brutus when Antony takes the pulpit. Here's the first irony of Antony's speech, in that he is unequivocally here to praise Caesar. I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.Īntony follows with a line of straight iambic pentameter punctuated with a feminine ending. Remember also that Antony has entered the Forum with Caesar's body in tow and will use the corpse as a prop throughout his oration. ![]() Antony also echoes the opening line that Brutus uses ("Romans, countrymen, and lovers!"), but conspicuously rearranges it where Brutus begins with "Romans" to reflect his appeal to their reason, Antony begins with "friends," which reflects the more emotional tact he will take throughout the rest of his speech. The succession of hard stresses is also Shakespeare's way of using the verse to help Antony cut through the din of the crowd. ![]() ![]() "Friends, Romans, countrymen." / / - / - / - /įriends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears įrom a rhythmic perspective, the trochaic feel of this opening immediately commands attention. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I admit that some of his life advice is point on but the more you watch his videos, the more you start realizing a lot about him doesn't add up. As his reputation grew, Hussey was approached by more and more women, eager to hear what he had learned about the male perspective on love and romance.įrom landing a first date to establishing emotional intimacy, playful flirtation to red-hot bedroom tips, Matthew’s insightfulness, irreverence, and warmth makes Get the Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve a one-of-a-kind relationship guide and the handbook for every woman who wants to get the guy she’s been waiting for. I'm embarrassed at how much of his content I used to consumed when I first started dating for the first time. Many of Matthew’s male clients pressed him for advice on how to apply his winning strategies not to just get the job, but how to get the girl. ![]() Matthew Hussey has coached thousands of high-powered CEOs, showing them how to develop confidence and build relationships that translate into professional success. In his book, Get the Guy, Matthew Hussey-relationship expert, matchmaker, and star of the reality show Ready for Love-reveals the secrets of the male mind and the fundamentals of dating and mating for a proven, revolutionary approach to help women to find lasting love. Here's a book dedicated to telling you what you CAN do. Most dating books tell you what NOT to do. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As Fallon comes closer to saving the family business, an undeniable bond forms between her and the handsome screenwriter. So when Sawyer arrives, she is grateful for the income, but immediately writes him off as just another vapid Hollywood hack, until he begins to prove her wrong at every turn. Overwhelmed with renovations and her long list of responsibilities, Fallon is struggling to make ends meet while attempting to bring the cabins back to their original glory. Needing to lie low amid the media fallout, Sawyer lands in the charming town of Canoodle, California, where he crosses paths with Fallon Long, who runs the Canoodle Cove Cabins, a family-owned business and Sawyer’s new short-term residence. The pressure, the resentment, the media coverage―it’s all too much―and before he knows exactly what he’s doing, he’s making a run for it, leaving a shocked congregation and flashing cameras in his wake. That’s how he finds himself standing at the altar…as his ex-girlfriend ties the knot with his very famous best friend. But when it comes to real life romance, he’s a mess. Hollywood screenwriter Sawyer Walsh knows a good love story when he sees it. ![]() From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a heartfelt romantic comedy about new beginnings and finding the romanticized happily ever after in the most unlikely of places. ![]() ![]() ![]() Young adult readers who enjoy King’s work will enjoy these works too, although his novels and short stories which feature young people were always the most popular with students in my library. ![]() What happens when a wife discovers, after 27 years or marriage, that her husband is not the man she though? These tales may not have the same strength as some of his earlier short works, but they will keep you turning the pages. The final story, “A Good Marriage,” was my favorite. King doesn’t rely on the trite traditions of these tales. The interesting twist to this tale is the impact this has on the character that has made the deal. “Fair Extension” portrays the usual “deal with the devil” concept as a man regains his health and tragedy after tragedy befalls his life-long friend. In “Big Driver,” a write of cozy mysteries finds that she has more strength and will than she ever thought possible. The other three stories, however, were classic Stephen King. ![]() His life spirals downward into despair with such unrelenting determination that I just hoped he’d die and be done with it. I nearly gave up on this collection of stories during the first one, “1922.” This tale of a farmer who puts his love of the land above everything else was a bit too graphic for my taste (let’s just say there are rats – lots of rats!). Chapter 76: ‘Under the Weather’ Excerpt. ![]() ![]() However, these descriptions answer questions that the text doesn’t invite us to ask. Some scholars think Tabitha was a widow: she was living among and caring for widows, her husband or children are not named, and she devoted her attention to serving the church. Some scholars think she was an unmarried young woman, perhaps even a formal benefactor, occupying a role of significance and status in a patronage society. ![]() Tabitha’s story is the story of a woman who very likely did not “fit” the family mold. We struggle to meet the expectations that come with those roles, especially as our families, ourselves, and the world changes. Whoever our families are, we’ve probably felt that weight-of being someone’s sibling or son or niece or grandchild. ![]() I did not live up to the expectations of my mother’s legacy. I was setting up food for volunteers, and one of the women declared to the group, “Kaitlyn can make these desserts look pretty, she’s Debbie’s daughter. My mom worked in churches my whole life-so at every church activity and event, I was “Debbie’s daughter.” In college when I interned for a church where my mom was a beloved leader, I immediately felt the weight of those expectations. For much of my life, I’ve been called “Debbie’s daughter” more than my own name. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject. Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics, along with straightforward and engaging writing, to make complex subjects easier to understand. The History Book makes the past 4,000 years of history accessible and provides enlightenment on the forces that shaped the world as we know it today, for students and history buffs alike. Grant Publisher, DK Publishing, 2011 ISBN, 0756673259, 9780756673253 Length, 192 pages Subjects. Biographies of key leaders, thinkers, and warriors, from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama, offer insight into their lives and further historical insight into these world-changing episodes. ![]() One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life.Īs part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The History Book uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While our heroine, Mirasol, is called upon to stretch her abilities to their absolute limit while grappling with magical forces she barely comprehends, like so many other McKinley heroines, Mirasol’s journey is much more understated, even quiet. In other ways, Chalice seems quieter, more contemplative, and grounded than the likes of T he Blue Sword or even Spindle’s End. In these ways, Chalice is textbook McKinley, and that is no bad thing. Chalice contains all of the trademarks of a Robin McKinley book: a strong and feminine young heroine called to test her mettle in strange and desperate circumstances, lush descriptions of food, drink, and other simple pleasures, an understated love story, animal companions, and a fast paced climax followed by a disappointingly abrupt ending. ![]() |