Häftad, Engelska, 2013
303 kr
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7 produkter
- Häftad, Engelska, 2015
287 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2015
127 kr
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A working single mother balancing competing demands and responsibilities, Nikki Mills (aka Mavis Mills) dreamed of the freedom and lifestyle that came with being a platinum record artist. As Song Bird opens, Nikki's wildest dreams have come true.
An international singing sensation, Nikki has all but transcended the insecurity that companioned her throughout high school and beyond. Nonetheless, she discovers that her new reality is far different from what she had imagined. Life on tour is often glamorous, but home is where the heart is, and she is determined not to be defined by the fan and media circus that surrounds her.
The unearthing of Nikki's dark past, known only to her inner circle, creates a paparazzi whirlwind that threatens to destroy her. Song Bird explores Nikki's attempts to withstand the media storm, keep her past behind her, and maintain her equilibrium in the unexpectedly challenging present.
Song Bird explores how Nikki, both in and out of the spotlight, deals with adversity while honoring the deepest longings of her heart. The novel offers a realistic look at success, parenting, relationships between the generations, and love while exploring the themes of discovery, belonging, and transformation.
- Häftad, Engelska, 2016
287 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2016
109 kr
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'Think about the woman you're becoming!' Leonie said, trying to prevent Cassie's flight from home and the problems there. 'You could find yourself out of the frying pan and into the fire.' Her past denied and dance championship dreams discarded, Cassie Sleight leaves home. In the seemingly idyllic coastal town of Keimera, she starts a career on the English staff of the local high school. Exposure to Mark Talbut, a man struggling to be modern yet threatened by power shifts in the workplace and in society, causes Cassie to assess her reactions as a teacher and a woman. As she does so, the secrets of her past surface. Will that past continue to choreograph Cassie's present steps? What sort of woman does she become? 'In and Out of Step' looks at how the world a person lives in shapes that person for good and for bad. It is a story about friendship and family, belonging, alienation, sexual harassment, and change. The title alludes to the way Cassie Sleight uses dance as a way to interpret life and process her reactions to it.
- Häftad, Engelska, 2021
287 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2021
200 kr
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Mavis was born to be a songbird. Her parents named her after one, a bird with a distinctive song worthy of poetry. A survivor of domestic violence, single mother, Mavis, is doing her best to look after her young son, Dan. She certainly does not have the time or the confidence to pursue her almost-forgotten passion for performing. When a local band loses its lead singer, Mavis tentatively steps into the role. While Mavis does her best to strike a balance between being a good mother and being a good musician, she soon discovers that the road she is on is a lot harder than imagined. To succeed, she must overcome the legacy of abuse and find the courage to stay on course to her true north. But does she have what it takes to succeed? Will the tugs-of-war in the job and her personal life force her to step away from the spotlight for good? Can she control the beat of her own life song? Only one thing is for sure: this songbird is ready to fight for a better life.
Editorial Review: Christine M Knight''s second novel LIFE SONG is a joyfully triumphant confection that resonates with layers of interest. The core of this novel centers on Mavis Mills'' resolve to be in charge of her life and captain of her creativity. It is a story that celebrates the power of belief in oneself and of friends and supporters. LIFE SONG is a blend of wry humor and vivid storytelling. The outcome is satisfying without being cloying. There is sizzle but no awkward sex scenes to navigate. Relationships are deftly drawn and realistically portrayed reflecting the passion with which people live life. The story draws from three generations of women who learn to make their own brave, sometimes foolish, sometimes late-applied choices to achieve a better life. Male characters are as diverse and complex as the female characters. LIFE SONG is a snapshot of Australian lifestyle and culture in the 1990s. The author has some great insights about the emergence of women who lead their own bands. This is the sort of novel that delights on a day when the sofa calls. Its appeal is universal. To paraphrase Ian ''Molly'' Meldrum - readers should do themselves a favor and go out and buy it. This is a winner for booksellers.
