2011, ISBN: 9781609530372

Kisses, even the ones that don't happen, can be the trace of what's constant when life changes. In childhood, when what seems to define everything is competition--for style, for knowing, … Plus…

Kisses, even the ones that don't happen, can be the trace of what's constant when life changes. In childhood, when what seems to define everything is competition--for style, for knowing, for experience--a kiss is the first first. When a girl's father moves out and chooses a new family, a kiss on the head from him may be the trace of constancy that she wants most. Later, such things take on a different flavor. Sometimes the kiss she wants doesn't come. Sometimes the one she wouldn't have is forced upon her. From time to time, the one she has kissed before is lost to her. Some kisses are final. When things are most hectic a kiss can be a celebration. And when circumstances grow threatening--to a woman, her family, her sister--a kiss becomes the reassertion of the most vital connections. The rich story in these essays rings with good humor and with moving wistfulness. Throughout, Sternbach maintains a perfect balance between them as her story moves from the bittersweet desires of childhood on through loss and love. Reading Lips is the tale of one woman who is just trying to get life right. Kisses, even the ones that don't happen, can be the trace of what's constant when life changes. In childhood, when what seems to define everything is competition--for style, for knowing, for experience--a kiss is the first first. When a girl's father moves out and chooses a new family, a kiss on the head from him may be the trace of constancy that she wants most. Later, such things take on a different flavor. Sometimes the kiss she wants doesn't come. Sometimes the one she wouldn't have is forced upon her. From time to time, the one she has kissed before is lost to her. Some kisses are final. When things are most hectic a kiss can be a celebration. And when circumstances grow threatening--to a woman, her family, her sister--a kiss becomes the reassertion of the most vital connections. The rich story in these essays rings with good humor and with moving wistfulness. Throughout, Sternbach maintains a perfect balance between them as her story moves from the bittersweet desires of childhood on through loss and love. Reading Lips is the tale of one woman who is just trying to get life right. Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: Paperback; Verschijningsdatum: april 2011; Aantal pagina's: 224 pagina's; Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Auteur(s): Claudia Sternbach; Uitgever: Unbridled Books; EAN: Overige kenmerken: Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Gewicht: 269 g; Studieboek: Nee; Verpakking breedte: 140 mm; Verpakking hoogte: 210 mm; Verpakking lengte: 210 mm; Engels | Paperback | 9781609530372 | 224 pagina's, Boeken, Biografieën & Waargebeurd, Unbridled Books<

ISBN: 9781609530372

Kisses, even the ones that don't happen, can be the trace of what's constant when life changes. In childhood, when what seems to define everything is competitionfor style, for knowing, fo… Plus…

Kisses, even the ones that don't happen, can be the trace of what's constant when life changes. In childhood, when what seems to define everything is competitionfor style, for knowing, for experiencea kiss is the first first. When a girl's father moves out and chooses a new family, a kiss on the head from him may be the trace of constancy that she wants most. Later, such things take on a different flavor. Sometimes the kiss she wants doesn't come. Sometimes the one she wouldn't have is forced upon her. From time to time, the one she has kissed before is lost to her. Some kisses are final. When things are most hectic a kiss can be a celebration. And when circumstances grow threateningto a woman, her family, her sistera kiss becomes the reassertion of the most vital connections. The rich story in these essays rings with good humor and with moving wistfulness. Throughout, Sternbach maintains a perfect balance between them as her story moves from the bittersweet desires of childhood on through loss and love. Reading Lips is the tale of one woman who is just trying to get life right. Social Science Social Science eBook, Unbridled Books<

2011, ISBN: 9781609530372

Unbridled Books, Broché, 224 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-04-21T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Livre, 0.59 kg, Littérature américaine, Romans et littérature, Thèmes, Livres, Sciences humaines, Bio… Plus…

Unbridled Books, Broché, 224 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-04-21T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Livre, 0.59 kg, Littérature américaine, Romans et littérature, Thèmes, Livres, Sciences humaines, Biographies, Histoire, Livres anglais et étrangers, Featured Categories, c5b72a0f-f6de-4186-ad6f-d51a16c58e4f_1301, c5b72a0f-f6de-4186-ad6f-d51a16c58e4f_0, Special Features Stores, Arborist Merchandising Root, Unbridled Books, 2011<