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Suzy Borello

    The Perfumist of Paris
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    • The Perfumist of Paris

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Paris, 1974. Radha is now thirty-two and living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she’s finally found her passion the treasure trove of scents. When her friend’s grandfather offered her a job at his parfumerie, she quickly discovered she had a talent she could find the perfect fragrance for any customer who walked in the door. Now, ten years later, she’s working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can’t give up this thing that drives her. Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease, and entice. She’s on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage

      The Perfumist of Paris2024
      4.1
    • Open

      An Autobiography

      • 388 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      From one of the most beloved athletes in history comes a haunting autobiography that chronicles a life shaped by rigorous training and personal rebellion. Banished to a Florida tennis camp at thirteen, Agassi feels lonely and scared, rebelling against the constraints of his upbringing. By sixteen, he turns pro, sporting a punk rocker image that promises to change tennis forever. Yet, despite his talent, he faces early struggles, feeling confused as he loses to the best and then grapples with the pressures of winning. After three Grand Slam final stumbles, he shocks the world by capturing Wimbledon in 1992, becoming a fan favorite and media sensation. Agassi's narrative is rich with vivid portraits of rivals like Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras, alongside candid accounts of his relationships, including a brief time with Barbra Streisand and a marriage to Brooke Shields. He shares his journey through a loss of confidence and a remarkable comeback, culminating in his 1999 French Open triumph and becoming the oldest man ranked number one. With clear prose, he highlights the support of his brother, coach, and trainer, and his eventual love for Stefanie Graf. As he faces physical challenges in his final career year, Agassi's metamorphosis from nonconformist to elder statesman culminates in a stirring farewell at the U.S. Open. This captivating memoir, marked by raw candor and breakneck tempo, will resonate with ardent fans and newco

      Open2009
      4.3