![]() ![]() ![]() The novel was originally published in 1974. Only by skill and determination were the four travelers able to discover the last of the really great Whangdoodles and grant him his heart's desire. But waiting for them was the scheming Prock, who would use almost any means to keep them away from his beloved king. ![]() With the Professor's help, they discovered the secret way. And when he told the three Potter children of his search for the spectacular creature, Lindy, Tom, and Ben were eager to reach Whangdoodleland. Professor Savant believed in the Whangdoodle. It was an almost perfect place where the last of the really great Whangdoodles could rule his kingdom with "peace, love and a sense of fun"-apart from and forgotten by people. Then he disappeared and created a wonderful land for himself and all the other remarkable animals-the ten-legged Sidewinders, the little furry Flukes, the friendly Whiffle Bird, and the treacherous, "oily" Prock. Perfect for young readers who love whimsical stories about magic! The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary creature in the world. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles was the second children’s novel ever written by Julie Andrews, the beloved star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. ![]()
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![]() Olga dies with little fanfare and in then pages or less Alfrid is convinced by his ten year old foster son to marry Mrs. I know it’s a children’s book but still both Mike’s and Meg’s books managed to make the world at least a little bit gray. There’s no talk of state’s rights, or republicanism, or even the slaves themselves, its just pro slavery or anti-slavery and everyone falls too neatly into either camp (oh, and there is also the hilarious scene when Danny meets John Wilkes Booth and just knows he’s evil). It’s been awhile since I’ve read about the Civil War, but they way the characters talk about slavery and the election of 1860 comes across very anachronistically. Like in A Family Apart, there is a lot of abolitionist and anti-abolitionist talk as Abraham Lincoln is elected president. In his story, his younger sister Peg and he are adopted by Alfrid and Olga Swenson, not far from St. ![]() Danny’s a mix of Meg and Mike to some degree but lacks the rich characterization of his siblings in the previous three books. ![]() In A Place to Belong, the next story in the Orphan Train saga, Danny Kelly wishes his family were back together. ![]() ![]() The balance are largely devoted to animals and traditional tribes, and it is here that be perhaps writes with the most passion. Another covers a trip down the Nile from Uganda, South Sudan and Sudan. His story of visiting gorillas in the Congo (Belgian Congo at the time) was a standout (and apparently his most popular when published). Yet, we don't get pained by Moorhead, he outlines situations and speculates lightly, but doesn't preach.Įssays follow a topic or a journey, sometimes repeat journeys to one area. The widespread ownership of high powered guns had not yet devastated the animal stocks. ![]() He describes it a period when man and the wild animals held an uneasy truce. Perhaps Moorhead's thoughts were somewhat ahead of his time, or perhaps he was just in a position to articulate the thoughts of others - as he speaks of the ivory trade, the wanton hunting of wild animals and the pressures on the environment. Most high level managers and other positions of authority were filled by Europeans. ![]() Published in 1959, but written from 1957 to 1959 it is described as a portrait of Africa in the 1950s - so many of the now independent countries of Africa were still European colonies. ![]() ![]() While not a continuous narrative - each chapter makes up an individual essay or article, previously serialised in New Yorker and Sunday Times - they all speak the same language. Alan Moorhead's book, reads as a nostalgic view of Africa. ![]() ![]() ![]() But Nick's feelings grow more complicated when he finds himself falling hard for Jay's openness, idealism, and unfounded faith in the American Dream. ![]() And he learns something else: Jay is also transgender.Īs Nick is pulled deeper into the glittery culture of decadence, he spends more time with Jay, aiming to help his new friend reconnect with his lost love. ![]() At one of these parties, Nick learns that the spectacle is all for the benefit of impressing a girl from Jay’s past-Daisy. Nick’s neighbor in West Egg is a mysterious young man named Jay Gatsby, whose castle-like mansion is the stage for parties so extravagant that they both dazzle and terrify Nick. Nick rents a small house in West Egg from his 18-year-old cousin, Daisy Fabrega, who lives in fashionable East Egg near her wealthy fiancé, Tom-and Nick is shocked to find that his cousin now goes by Daisy Fay, has erased all signs of her Latina heritage, and now passes seamlessly as white. Going to New York is all about establishing himself as a young professional, which could set up his future-and his life as a man-and benefit his family. Stonewall Honor recipient and two-time National Book Award Longlist selectee Anna-Marie McLemore weaves an intoxicating tale of glamor and heartache in Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix, part of the Remixed Classics series.New York City, 1922. Nicolás Caraveo, a 17-year-old transgender boy from Wisconsin, has no interest in the city’s glamor. Stonewall Honor recipient and two-time National Book Award Longlist selectee Anna-Marie McLemore weaves an intoxicating tale of glamor and heartache in Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix, part of the Remixed Classics series. ![]() ![]() ![]() In order to remedy this, my thesis focuses on Americanah, and, in it, I contend that Americanah must be examined through the lens of intersectionality because the issues Ifemelu and Obinze encounter during their migration and relocation extend much deeper than one simple analysis based solely on nationality or gender or race or geographic location could unearth. ![]() Nevertheless, as it is relatively new, the novel has not garnered much scholarly criticism though it relevantly contributes to conversations on immigrant identity formation. Americanah illuminates the unique experience of two Nigerians emigrating and their encounters with confining social categories. While Americanah centers on Ifemelu and her relationships with family, friends, and lovers, it also follows the story of her childhood sweetheart, Obinze as they immigrate, respectively, to America and England. With her latest novel Americanah (2013), Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portrays the effect that the experience of migration-namely from a Western African country such as Nigeria-has on one’s identity. ![]() ![]() Flung Out of Space catches Highsmith’s casual anti-Semitism and behavior that was sometimes as sociopathic as the characters she invented. In her introduction, Ellis emphasizes that she didn’t try to remake her subject into a nicer person than she was in reality. Grace Ellis’ dialogue occasionally sounds anachronistic but the story-based on factual accounts-feels true to the era’s furtive lesbian subculture. Illustrator Hannah Templer tells much of the narrative visually-like a film. Flung Out of Space is a graphic novel about her salad days knocking out text for comic books and waiting for a serious publisher to take her seriously. She had enormous influence in the 1950s through a novel published under the pseudonym Claire Morgan, The Price of Salt, an unapologetic depiction of lesbian lovers. ![]() Patricia Highsmith is best known today for writing stories memorably filmed, including The Talented Mr. ![]() ![]() Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Other characters are best described as voices of reason and comedic relief. While they have their serious moments, I would describe them as laid back and it really comes through in most their scenes. Jules & Jenk have a playful, flirtatious banter that is fun to read. That can only work for so long, and the resulting tension pulls you in. Instead, she’d rather keep it casual, getting it in when they’re together, and acting like she doesn’t care when they’re not. ![]() They discreetly scratch each other’s itches, but she holds him at bay to spare herself from future, potential heartache. Juliette is a cruise director who’s got a little more than something going on with the captain, Jenkins. It features the mostly-unseen cruise staff and gives an interesting romance alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the ship’s crew during a pandemic. That being said, I think Love Under Quarantine is a perfect way to round out the Luminous Cruise Chronicles. I’m biased, consider this my disclaimer that I absolutely recommend it. It’s hard to find anything wrong with a book when the author name-drops you - Mama, I made it. ![]() ![]() Peter Falk came to prominence as an actor in 1956 in the successful off-Broadway revival of The Iceman Cometh with Jason Robards. Bottom line, it's the world's most famous raincoat.'Just One More Thing is pure Peter Falk, and reads as if he's sitting next to you, chuckling as he recalls his remarkable past. ![]() He's been quoted as saying, 'I wanted to wear something people would remember. He bought it years before he became an actor. ![]() Interestingly, Columbo's raincoat came out of Falk's bedroom closet. ![]() Columbo, winning four Emmys for the role. He was then nominated again for his second film, Pocketful of Miracles starring Bette Davis.Falk went on to become a favourite among filmgoers, yet it was through television that he reached his widest audience as Lt. Later, a talent scout for Columbia Pictures described Falk as a second John Garfield, but Harry Cohn, the head of Columbia Pictures, unfortunately disagreed- 'For the same price, I can get an actor with two eyes.'But in 1958, Twentieth Century Fox came to New York to make a movie - Murder Inc - and Falk landed a juicy role for which he received rave reviews and, incredibly, was nominated for an Academy Award. Although he worked continuously for the next three years, bouncing from one off-Broadway theatre to the next, a theatrical agent advised him not to expect much work in motion pictures because of his glass eye. ![]() Peter Falk came to prominence as an actor in 1956 in the highly successful off-Broadway revival of The Iceman Cometh with Jason Robards. ![]() ![]() ![]() The factory bears the mark of Lillian’s nemesis: the Oreo cookie, a half a package of which Lillian accidentally scarfed while talking to her son on the phone. ![]() She’s friends with a young photographer who lives in a former cookie factory that will eventually play underworld to Lillian’s mock-heroic journey through Manhattan on New Year’s Eve, 1984. She is both elegant and a voice of the people, as at ease with bartenders and security guards as she is with the owner of that old Italian place around the corner. She appreciates rap (more on that below). ![]() A poet who used to be the highest-paid adwoman in the business, Lillian hates the suburbs, has hated them her whole life, which has spanned the first eighty-four years of the twentieth century. Lillian Boxfish is pretty hip for an old lady in a mink coat. ![]() ![]() ![]() In this article, we’ll briefly outline God’s 5 key purposes for you and the 40 day spiritual journey in the book. ![]() ![]() By the end of the 40 days, you’ll know why you exist on earth and can live with clarity and purpose. The book is broken down into 40 key chapters Warren recommends that you read 1 chapter a day, reflect on the ideas and personalize the application in your life. For the full details, Biblical references and examples, do get a copy of the book, or get a detailed overview with our complete book summary bundle. This book is primarily for Christians or believers who wish to deepen their relationship with God and fulfill their purpose on Earth it’s also a useful resource for nonbelievers to understand practical Christian teachings and find meaning in life. In The Purpose Driven Life summary, we’ll outline these 5 purposes. “The Purpose Driven Life” is a 40-day spiritual guide by pastor Rick Warren to help you answer this question: What on earth am I here for? Warren explains why you were created and how to fulfill God’s 5 key purposes for you. ![]() |