Embark on a captivating journey through Italy, India, and Bali in search of pleasure and devotion with this heartfelt memoir. The author, Elizabeth Gilbert, left behind a successful American life to explore the true meaning of happiness. Discover her wisdom and humor as she navigates three different cultures, exploring the art of pleasure, devotion, and a balance of the two. A must-read for anyone searching for inspiration and transformation.

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This powerful novel by an award-winning neuroscientist explores the devastating effects of Huntington's Disease on a devoted husband and father, Joe O'Brien. As Joe's symptoms worsen, his four children must grapple with the possibility of inheriting the deadly disease and the difficult decisions it entails. Praised for its exploration of the resilience of the human spirit, this unforgettable story will leave a lasting impact.

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In contemporary India, three characters seek to rise in society and find their lives intertwined after a catastrophe. Jivan, a Muslim girl from the slums, is accused of a terrorist attack due to a Facebook comment. PT Sir, an opportunistic gym teacher, links his own success to Jivan's downfall. Lovely, an outcast with big dreams, has the alibi to set Jivan free but at a great cost. A Burning masterfully weaves complex themes such as class, corruption, and justice into a thrilling and impactful read.

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A Burning

"German Awakening" is a captivating memoir about a small-town teacher's kid who found her escape through a West German exchange in 1987. Her friendship with her exchange sister, Eva, awakened a lifelong quest to understand all things German. Back in Minnesota, she embarked on a German literature major just as the Berlin Wall fell. The memoir explores the lessons she learned as a high school teacher and the importance of understanding one's roots.

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A former concert pianist receives a devastating diagnosis that leaves him paralyzed and reliant on his ex-wife for care. As they navigate the emotions of past regrets and hurt, they must learn to forgive each other before it's too late. Every Note Played is a poignant and powerful exploration of redemption and finding peace in forgiveness.

Every Note Played

Фанатичный миссионер Натан Прайс вместе с женой и дочерьми покидает благополучную цивилизованную Америку и отправляется на черный континент, в джунгли Бельгийского Конго, с твердой верой в Бога и с надеждой на то, что Господь поможет ему обратить местных жителей в христианство. Он проповедует яростно и страстно, но местные жители вовсе не жаждут принять благодатные дары. Они трепетно берегут свои святыни, чтут традиции предков и продолжают совершать свои дикие, порой бесчеловечные, обряды.

Но и в собственной семье Натана Прайса назревает бунт: домочадцы оказались не готовы к тяготам быта глухой африканской деревни. Все кажется им чуждым и пугающим – зловещие мрачные джунгли, где на каждом шагу подстерегает смерть; люди, встречающие их угрюмым молчанием, и даже сам Натан Прайс с его фанатичной, не знающей жалости верой…

Барбара Кингсолвер (р. 1955 г.) – выдающийся американский прозаик, поэт и эссеист, лауреат множества международных и национальных премий. Практически все ее книги мгновенно попадают в списки бестселлеров, а главное ее произведение – великий роман "Библия ядоносного дерева" – входит в топ-100 сайта Goodreads и изучается в колледжах и университетах.

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