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The Tapestries by Kien Nguyen (Little Brown)
This epic tale of romance and revenge immerses us in the world of a spirited young boy in
turn-of-the-century Vietnam: Dan, who is thrust into an arranged marriage at age seven, who
secretly witnesses his father's beheading, who escapes certain death by being sold into servitude,
and who, ultimately, must choose between passion and family honor when he falls in love with the
one woman he can never have. Author Biography: Kien Nguyen left Vietnam in 1985 through the
United Nations' Orderly Departure Program. He lives in New York City and is the author of one
previous book, the highly acclaimed memoir The Unwanted.
Dream In Color by Darlene Johnson (Villard, 2002)
At age 25, Victoria Chandler has a husbnad with a good job, a 5 year old daughter, Reese, and a house in the suburbs.
She should be happy with her life. But she's not. She suspects that her husband, Gerald, is having an affair, and she finds her love-less marriage a big disappointment.
Staying married for the sake of her daughter, she starts day-dreaming about two fantasy men: James, a very handsome man she meets at a club and Michael, a rock star.
As she ponders her attraction, Victoria develops a plan to escape her marriage and create the reality that she's always wanted.
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I'm telling by Karen E. Quinones Miller (Simon & Schuster, 2002)
I'm telling tells the tale of a young literary agent and bride-to-be who has lived for many years with the secret knowledge that her twin sister ahd consensual sexual relations with their stepfather.
This secret becomes the bond that holds their relationship together--and inevitably breaks it apart.
Confronting the dark issues of incest and family secrets head-on, Quinones Miller's troubling and redemptive I'm Telling is a testament to her skill and depth as a novelist.
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A Little Piece of Sky by Nicole Bailey-Williams (Harlem Moon, 2002)
In piercingly insightful prose, A Little Piece of Sky takes us to a Latino neighborhood in North Philadephia where we meet Song Byrd, a young African American girl.
The child of an adulterous affair, Song yearns to escape from outsider status in her family and her neighborhood.
When her mother is murdered, she must go live with her father and his wife, carrying a heavy burden of guilt while struggling to figure out who she is and where she belongs.
While living an existence of harsh realities and occasional beauty, she remains resilent, hopeful -- and ultimately triumphant.
Slow Hands by
Lynne Kaufman (Mira Books, 2002)
For Sara and Coralee Halprin the death of their mother was a tragedy and an opportunity they never
expected. Along with the getting the inheritance the will stipulated that the sisters go into
business together. Under the guise of a bed-and-breakfast housed in an old Victorian home
in Berkley, CA, they set in motion a revolutionary new business. Part spa, part club, Slow Hands is
to be a haven for women, a place to indulge their romantic fantasies, soothe their souls, and
rejoice in all things female... Until the secret is exposed and their husbands find out.
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Who Stole My Cheese?!! by Ilene Hochberg (Union Square Press, 2002)
Who Stole My Cheese is an insipid tale the reveals profound truths about greed.
It supplies the reader with the secret techniques known and utilized by corrupt CEOs to accumulate wealth without a lot of effort. It will change your life.
Written for all ages (even a child can understand it), the story takes less than a week to read, but its effects will last a lifetime.
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Yo Yo Love by Daaimah S. Poole (Dafina Books, 2002)
Savvy Kayla is a serious college student at Temple University. She's also babelicious, with ginger-colored skin and more curves than the liberty bell.
But if Kayla's all that, how come she can't find the one thing she wants--Mr. Right?
Kayla begins a manhunt that has her hooking up with every hustler, nut and fast-talking player in Philly.
There's Emar, the basketball hotshot who makes his best moves off the court.
There's good looking Terry, who gets downright scary during a weekend in New Jersey.
But it's Kayla's relationship with with smooth and sexy Wil that really rocks her world and teaches her to fight for a man--and for her own independence.
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Quilts Are Forever by Kathy Lamancusa
(Fireside, A Division of Simon Schuster)
Every quilt has a story to tell, an endearing story that lasts forever. Whether it is a craft-fair find,
a generations-old family heirloom, or an art collector's most prized piece, quilts warm our bodies
and our hearts. Ever since pioneer women organized sewing circles to combat the harshness and
isolation of the American West, women have turned to quilting to celebrate, share, and heal. In
this heartwarming collection of inspirational stories, we see the celebrations, joys, and heartaches
behind the stitches. One family lovingly pieces together a birthday present for their aging father,
while a garage-sale quilt comes to symbolize the ties between a young man and his mother.
Thirteen pre-Civil War ladies sew squares for their schoolmate's wedding quilt, while a young boy
adds his own square to the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of his father. No
matter the circumstances, these stories deliver the spirit of quilting, friendship, and love with every word.
Kursk Down!: The Shocking True Story of the Sinking
of a Russian Nuclear Submarine by Clyde Burleson (Warner Books)
Black, sleek, state-of-the-art, it was the pride of the Russian fleet. But on August 12,
2002, while on maneuvers in the Barents Sea, the Kursk, hailed as unsinkable, was rocked
by mysterious explosions and went down hard with its crew of 118 men trapped inside.
For government and military brass far from the scene, the art of spin became more important than the need to save.
For those on board, the hunger to live summoned astonishing
reserves of discipline and heroism. For the rescuers poised at the surface, the devotion
to their mission proved more powerful than the savagery of the elements and time itself.
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Warning Signs by John Kelly with Brian J. Karem (Lifeline Press, 2002)
You see your kids every day. You have a handle on their lives, right? Can you spot the subtle signs of potentially addictive behavior? Is there a touch of violence hidden in the depths?
These are the tough questions all of us face as parents, and author John Kelly has confronted every one of them.
A psychotherapist and counselor for one of the top clinics for troubled teens, Kelly believes low self-esteem is the reason kids get caught up in dangerous, even fatal, addictions and other destructive behavior.
In warning signs, Kelly explains the easy steps you can take to build an incredibly strong sense of self worth in your children of all ages.
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Police Heroes by Chuck Whitlock (St. Martin's Press, 2002)
Police Heroes honors and celebrates those members of America's police force who take the oath to protect and serve seriously.
These men, women, and K-9 officers are asked to put their personal safety aside for a greater good on a daily basis, but sometimes the call of duty is above and beyond even their expectations.
And that is the very essence of Police Heroes--it will inspire you to appreciate the everyday heroes in the law enforcement community and the amazing work they do to keep us from harm and to protect our way of life.
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The Good Doctor by Wensley Clarkson (St. Martins's Press, 2002)
Fifty-five-year-old Dr. Harold "Fred" Shipman had a noble dedication to his profession, winning the trust of his patients with ingratiating charm and an old-school bedside manner.
In fact, he even made house calls--but his unsuspecting patients had no idea of the evil that lurked behind the friendly facade of the kindly doctor...
Buddha's Child by Nguyen Cao Ky with Marvin J. Wolf (St. Martins Press, 2002)
In a memoir as audacious and charismatic as the disarmingly young pilot who led South Vietnam's first air strike against the North, Ky presents the inside story of Saigon's intrigues and tribulations. Sure to bruise American egos and to spark controversy with its blunt talk and shocking revelations, Buddha's Child is the first lengthy account by a top South Vietnamese leader of the pivotal events and major personalities of Vietnam's bloody, two-decade debacle.
Viewing such familiar historical personalities as Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Dean Rusk, William Westmoreland and Henry Kissinger through Ky's eyes is sure to trouble those who have decided the Indochina conflict was a costly failure owed to cowardly and corrupt Vietnamese. While the war remains an unfortunate chapter in America's past, however, those willing to view history as a work in progress will appreciate Ky's perceptive portraits, insightful recollections and forthright opinions. Perhaps for the first time, they will also apprehend America's tragic, almost willful failure to understand neither friend nor foe, for which millions of Vietnamese and 58,000 Americans paid the ultimate price.
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The Anxious Parent's Guide to Pregnancy by Gerard M. DiLeo, M.D. (Contemporary Books, May 2002)
For most expectant parents-especially first-timers- pregnancy is synomous with anxiety. Pregnant women and their spouses require lots of hand-holding from their doctors, loved ones, and friends. Like a soothing cup of chamomile tea, a handy bed side reference, and everybody's dream obstetrician all rolled into one, The Anxious Parent's Guide to Pregnancy is a source of must-have information, inspiration, and, of course, comfort, in the angst-ridden world of pregnancy.
Exit Row by Tammy Kling (Sourcebooks, 2002)
Exit Row tells the story of what happens behind the scenes when an airplane crashes. It is the true dramatic account of an Emergency REsponse Team's operations immediately following the crash of American Airlines flight 965, which left Miami with 155 passengers and crash landed in Cali, Columbia. Miraculously, four people, all sitting in the same row, and a dog in the baggage compartment, survived. For the first time we are taken into the world of an Emergency Response Team, consisting of everyone from baggage handlers to airline executives. You will learn how team members are trained to deal with the families of the victims and their own grief. Finally, Tammy Kling evokes the pain and grief of the surviving families as well as the survivors themselves.
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