by Gabrielle Roy (1988)
Deux premiers volets de l'autobiographie inachevée que G. Roy écrivit entre 1976 et 1983. Les années de formation de l'auteure, de l'enfance franco-manitobaine au retour d'Europe à la veille de la Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939). Un régal.
Peter Handke
Die Arbeitsmoral dieser exemplarischen Aufzeichnungen ist ihre Genauigkeit, die, selbst wo sie aus der Verzweiflung kommt, eine Art von Freundlichkeit ist gegenüber der Welt. Was hier niedergeschrieben wurde, will nicht zur Nachahmung anstiften; aber man kann daraus leben lernen.
Rob Stewart
Documentary filmmaker Rob Stewart tells the story of his life so far, from a person whose focus was saving sharks to one on a mission to save humanity.
Henry A. Pochmann and E. N. Feltskog
"Mahomet and His Successors," a book by Washington Irving published in 1850, provides a historical overview of the life of Muhammad and his successors, aiming to present a digestible narrative of the Prophet and Islamic traditions for a general audience. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Author: Washington Irving, a prominent American author known for works like "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Publication Date: 1850. Focus: The book explores the life of Muhammad (also spelled Mahomet in the title) and the individuals who followed him, offering a historical account of Islam's early development. Intended Audience: Irving aimed to create a work suitable for a family library, presenting the facts and traditions surrounding Muhammad in an accessible and flowing narrative. Content: The book includes both historical facts and the legends and traditions that became part of Oriental literature, along with a summary of Muhammad's faith. No Claims to Novelty: Irving states that he doesn't claim to present groundbreaking research or new facts, but rather to make the known information about Muhammad and his successors easily understandable. Background: Irving began researching the topic as early as 1827, while working on his biography of Christopher Columbus.
D.R. Monroe
"Although Dan only knew the cognitively disabled bowler, LeRoy Buchholz, a few short years, the impression he left on him was everlasting. After leaving Wisconsin, Dan moved around from state to state until LeRoy's passing brought him back to the river valley of La Crosse. During his trek back, Dan recalls the time he spent with LeRoy and the array of unbelievable events that unfolded during those years"--Back cover.