Brian Hall Books

American journalist Brian Hall spent the spring and summer of 1991 traveling through Yugoslavia, even as the nation was crumbling in his footsteps. Having arrived a week after the catalytic May 2 massacre at Borovo Selo, he watched as political solutions were abandoned with dizzying speed, and as Yugoslavia's various ethnicities, which had managed to reach a point of tolerant coexistence, tipped into the violence of civil war.

The life and career of hockey star Sidney Crosby are vividly presented through colorful spreads and engaging sidebars. Young sports fans will enjoy fun facts and a map highlighting significant locations in his journey, making it an exciting and informative read.

Exploring the intricacies of adolescence, this novel delves into the emotional landscape of young hearts navigating love, friendship, and self-discovery. It captures the challenges and triumphs of growing up, highlighting the profound connections and conflicts that shape identity during this transformative period. Through relatable characters, the story offers insight into the universal experiences of youth, making it a poignant reflection on the journey to adulthood.

Shows and describes climbs in Vietnam, Jordan, Canada, Utah, Scotland, and South Africa

Like most biographies, Brian Hall's account of his daughter Madeleine begins at her birth. But unlike most biographies, it concludes with her third birthday. Along the way, it describes her intriguing transition from infant solipsism through toddler self-absorption to a small person's sociability. With his trademark subtle humor and novelist's eye for the telling detail, Hall recounts her first laugh, first words, first tantrum, and brings it all to life from the inside out. By speculating on his daughter's perceptions as she grows, Hall gives us insights into the evolution of language, attachments and separations, and a youngster's curiosity and fear. What emerges is a portrait of growing consciousness in action?a universal voyage whose every revelation and frustration is captured with stunning detail and intimacy.