Alison Rattle weaves a rich tapestry of life that finds its echo in her works. Her writing, deeply rooted in the observation of human experience, explores the complexities of existence with a unique blend of wit and empathy. Rattle's ability to capture the essence of ordinary life and transform it into something extraordinary is a testament to her literary talent. Readers find resonance with their own lives within her narratives, making her an unforgettable storyteller.
More than 1,500 amusing, interesting, and thought-provoking sayingsand quotations on all aspects of aging are gathered in this collection. When, at twenty-five, I told a Hollywood producer my age, heinformed me cynically, Twenty-five? Honey, that's not young in thistown anymore.'' Joan Collins, The Art of Living Well.
The original meal has never been found.' - Calvin TrillinOn freedom:'The first time you leave your child at school you're faced with a tough decision - down the pub or back to bed?' - Jo Brand
Concise and informative, yet entertaining and engagingly written, this entertaining guide contains everything you will ever need to know about the history of the United States.
Set in London during 1961, the narrative explores the vibrant yet tumultuous social landscape of the era. It delves into the lives of characters navigating personal and political upheaval, reflecting the changing cultural dynamics of post-war Britain. Themes of identity, love, and the quest for purpose are intricately woven through their experiences, offering a rich portrayal of a city on the brink of transformation. The story captures the essence of a pivotal moment in history, marked by both optimism and uncertainty.
Alice Angel has known only a life of rules, restriction and punishments that are inevitably doled out as she strays from the rigid path of Victorian proprietary that her mother has set out for her. A constant disappointment to all but her beloved father, she longs for the day that she might break free from the stifling atmosphere of her mother's rule. After a chance encounter with a charming stranger, and a final incident with her family which sees her condemned to the madhouse, Alice sees her opportunity to run and grasps it with both hands. She escapes to join the Agapemonites in their Abode of Love, where ex-Reverend Henry Prince rules his isolated colony of women as their Beloved. Prince ignites a passion in Alice that she never knew existed, and she dares to think she might be free at last. But as Alice becomes more deeply drawn into the life of Prince's strange religious sect, secrets are revealed that seem to hint at a darker nature lurking behind the man's charm. Alice could be more trapped, alone and in danger than ever before ...
This program deals exclusively with schizophrenia, one of the most dehumanizing brain diseases.
A gripping, moving and haunting Victorian drama from a debut authorWhen fifteen-year-old Queenie escapes from the squalid slums of nineteenth-century London, she has no idea about the dangers of the dark world she is about to become embroiled in.