![]() ![]() ![]() In 1949, while he drove 1000 miles in a jeep to the southwestern province where they would do Mao's spadework, Bao Qin walked alongside the vehicle, sick and pregnant (she lost the child). ![]() Growing up during Japan's brutal occupation, free-spirited Bao Qin chose the man she would marry, a Communist Party official slavishly devoted to the revolution. Yu-fang escaped slavery in a brothel by fleeing her ``husband'' with her infant daughter, Bao Qin, Chang's mother-to-be. Chang's grandmother, Yu-fang, had her feet bound at age two and in 1924 was sold as a concubine to Beijing's police chief. Bursting with drama, heartbreak and horror, this extraordinary family portrait mirrors China's century of turbulence. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The Temple is today recognized as one of the most important volumes of poetry produced in the seventeenth century. ![]() ![]() In the same letter we just mentioned, he described his poems as a "picture of the many spiritual conflicts that have passed betwixt God and my soul." Clearly, Herbert saw poetry as a way to come to terms with one's religious faith, and he hoped that his poems might guide others in the same way he guided them as their parish priest from 1630-1633. Now, Herbert was a priest when he died, a deeply religious man. Herbert included the following instructions to Ferrar: "if he can think it may turn to the advantage of any dejected poor soul, let it be made public if not let him burn it for I and it are less than the least of God's mercies" ( source).įerrar didn't think twice, and Herbert's poems were published later in 1633 in a volume called The Temple. Realizing that maybe, just maybe, somebody would want to read the poems he had painstakingly composed, Herbert arranged all of them into a nice little book and sent it to a man named Edmond Duncon, telling him to give it to a guy named Nicholas Ferrar. He had written an entire volume of poetry and hadn't really done anything with it. Shortly before he died in March, Herbert had a decision to make. This is the same disease that would kill John Keats nearly 200 years later. He had been suffering all the classic signs of tuberculosis-or consumption as they called it back then-for months. By January 1633, George Herbert knew the end was near. ![]() ![]() ![]() This story is dark and twisted in so many ways. In fact, at times I think they push you over it, but in a way that works because that’s what this story is. Those two definitely push you to the edge. Seduced in the Dark was a fantastic conclusion to this duet, and it definitely had me thinking and feeling all of the things with Caleb and Livvie. The reason I needed a breather was 100% on me, and not that book, so I was determined to finish their story during Dark Reads October.and I’m really glad I did. I actually started that second book, Seduced in the Dark, but I had to stop. ![]() I couldn’t stop thinking about Livvie and Caleb, their dark and at times depraved story, and I couldn’t stop wondering what the next book would bring for those two. Especially since I had already read half of The Dark Duet almost a year ago.Īlmost exactly a year ago I read Captive in the Dark by CJ Roberts. ![]() ![]() Having already devoured one of those series during Dark Reads October, I knew that I had to read the other. When I think about dark romances that have been recommended to me over the years, the two that come to mind first definitely have to be Monsters in the Dark by Pepper Winters and The Dark Duet by CJ Roberts. ![]() ![]() ![]() A one-time member of the Fabian Society, Wells sought active change. ![]() He continued to openly have extra-marital liaisons, most famously with Margaret Sanger, and a ten-year relationship with the author Rebecca West, who had one of his two out-of-wedlock children. Although his second marriage was lasting and produced two sons, Wells was an unabashed advocate of free (as opposed to "indiscriminate") love. Wells created a mild scandal when he divorced his cousin to marry one of his best students, Amy Catherine Robbins. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). After marrying his cousin, Isabel, Wells began to supplement his teaching salary with short stories and freelance articles, then books, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Wells earned his bachelor of science and doctor of science degrees at the University of London. Wells earned a government scholarship in 1884, to study biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School of Science. The headmaster of Midhurst Grammar School, where he had spent a year, arranged for him to return as an "usher," or student teacher. Young Wells received a spotty education, interrupted by several illnesses and family difficulties, and became a draper's apprentice as a teenager. Herbert George Wells was born to a working class family in Kent, England. ![]() ![]() ![]() What order should I read the Bronze Horseman Series? The novel continues the story of Tatiana Metanova and her husband Alexander Belov. Tatiana and Alexander (also known as The Bridge to Holy Cross) is a romance novel written by Paullina Simons and the second book in the Bronze Horseman Trilogy. Is The Bridge to Holy Cross the same as Tatiana and Alexander? The Tea Rose (The Tea Rose, #1) by Jennifer Donnelly (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating - 36,025 ratings score: 497, and 5 people voted Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating - 961,129 ratings score: 690, and 7 people voted What should I read after the Bronze Horseman? ![]() Tatiana and Alexander is the second book of The Bronze Horseman series, so, if you haven’t read the first book, you might want to reconsider reading this review. What order should I read Paullina Simons books? ![]() This is a completed trilogy that tells the lifelong romance of one couple. Published by Henry Stone on November 28, 2022 What Are The 3 Books In The Bronze Horseman Trilogy? ![]() ![]() ![]() With the help of her friends, Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Now, those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a quest so dangerous and fantastical, it would be madness to go.but may destroy the world if she does not. ![]() Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, she had to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life-America and Nigeria, the normal world and the one infused with juju, human and spirit, good daughter and powerful Leopard Person. ![]() Time magazine From the moment Sunny Nwazue discovered she had mystical energy flowing in her blood, she sought to understand and control her powers. From award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, the electrifying third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time and 100 Best YA Books of All Time! In this series, Okorafor creates a stunningly original world of African magic that draws on Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals instead of relying on the predictable tropes of Western fantasy novels. ![]() ![]() In the fourth volume of this enrapturing series, Tim's magical adventures continue as he has a remarkable encounter with Death, transforms himself into a cat, faces off against an ancient enchantress and celebrates his fourteenth birthday. But as the young Londoner comes to terms with his abilities and future, he must deal with demons and wizards looking to claim his power. Book Synopsis The second and final omnibus of Peter Gross' amazing run of The Books of Magic series! The son of a manipulative sorceress and a mystical falconer, Tim Hunter is destined to become the most powerful mage in the world. ![]() ![]() And that he never dates women he sees every day. The one that also says he only wants a long-distance fling with her. And sweet, protective, supportive things. Nope, the one that kisses her like she’s everything he’s ever wanted and says very dirty things in her ear. Not the one that’s almost always set in a grim line and says things like, “you got a permit for that?” ![]() Still, as hard as she tries, it’s impossible to stop thinking about the small town grump’s long hair and tattoos and that mouth. He’s actively working to send her and her “ridiculous menagerie” (rude) right back out of town. For a guy who wanted to keep things simple this is anything but.įiona knew Knox would be mad when she moved in next door.Īnd not because she brought a collection of wild animals with her. on May 17, 2022Įnemies to friends to almost lovers…then back to kind-of enemies…to lovers. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Both are very bright, but very troubled – Theodore more so than Violet. Narration alternates between two high school seniors, Theodore Finch and Violet Markey. Mild Spoilers Ahead – To Avoid Any Spoilers, Proceed to Evaluation and Rating, Below (She does, however, provide a quite extensive list of online resources in an Appendix.) Nor does the author provide easy answers to the problems of mental anguish and bullying so well limned in the story. This is not a light book it is full of pain as well as beauty. But I’m ever so glad I did not know, and so got to read it. ![]() Holy cow, this book packs an emotional wallop! Had I known the subject matter in advance, I probably would have passed it up, being basically cowardly when it comes to emotional challenges. ![]() ![]() ![]() Dangerous and unpredictable, Alessandro’s true motives are unclear, but he’s drawn to Catalina like a moth to a flame. Catalina has always been afraid to use her unique powers, but when her friend’s mother and sister are murdered, Catalina risks her reputation and safety to unravel the mystery.īut behind the scenes powerful forces are at work, and one of them is Alessandro Sagredo, the Italian Prime who was once Catalina’s teenage crush. In a world where magic is the key to power and wealth, Catalina Baylor is a Prime, the highest rank of magic user, and the Head of her House. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews comes an enthralling new trilogy set in the Hidden Legacy world, where magic means power, and family bloodlines are the new currency of society… ![]() |