Aleksandra Čabraja Books

Ako vjeruješ u sebe, ništa te ne može zaustaviti! Waris Dirie pobjegla je od tegobnog života u afričkoj pustinji među nomadskim plemenima još kao djevojčica, nepismena, gola i bosa, omotana tek starim šalom. Kao adolescentica, Dirie je obrezana prije nego što je pobjegla od ugovorenog braka i završila kao sluškinja kod ujaka u Londonu. Izbjegavajući britanske imigracijske vlasti, uspjela se probiti kao model. Supermodel Waris Dirie pruža fascinantan uvid u svoje životne uloge uzgajivačice deva, supermodela, aktivistice za ljudska prava i u svaki od njih uspijeva uplesti niti drame, humora i hrabrosti.

Effie's still not over her parents splitting up a year ago. Her dad and his new girlfriend are posting their PDAs all over Instagram - and no one should have to deal with photos of their dad with the hashtags #viagraworks and #sexinyoursixties. Now they're selling the beloved family home and holding a 'house-cooling' party. When Effie receives only a last-minute 'anti-invitation', she decides to give it a miss. Until she remembers her precious Russian dolls, safely tucked away up a chimney. She'll have to go back for them - but not as a guest. She'll just creep in, grab the dolls and make a swift exit. No one will know she was ever there. Of course, nothing goes to plan. Not only does Effie bump into her ex-boyfriend (who she's very much not over), she can't find the dolls. And as she secretly clambers around dusty attics, hides under tables and mournfully eyes up the dessert table, she discovers unexpected truths about her family - and even about herself. With time (and hiding places) running out, Effie starts to wonder if she'd be better off simply crashing the party. Perhaps that's the only way to find out what's really going on with her family...

The book offers a fresh perspective on its themes, exploring complex characters and their intricate relationships. It delves into significant societal issues, blending humor and poignancy to engage readers. The narrative is enriched by vivid settings and thought-provoking dialogue, creating an immersive experience. With its compelling storyline and emotional depth, the work invites readers to reflect on their own lives while navigating the challenges faced by the characters.

Samantha is a high-powered lawyer in London. She works all hours, has no home life, and cares only about getting a partnership.She thrives on the pressure and adrenalin. Until one day... she makes a mistake. A mistake so huge, it'll wreck her career. She walks right out of the office, gets on the first train she sees, and finds herself in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she is mistaken for the interviewee housekeeper and finds herself being offered the job. They have no idea they've hired a Cambridge-educated lawyer with an IQ of 158 - Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. Disaster ensues. It's chaos as Samantha battles with the washing machine...the ironing board...and attempts to cook a cordon bleu dinner.But gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way. Will her employers ever discover the truth? Will Samantha's old life ever catch up with her? And if it does...will she want it back? Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella: "I almost cried with laughter" Daily Mail "Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page" Jenny Colgan "Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it" Jojo Moyes "A superb tale. Five stars!" Heat