![]() ![]() But that's the kind of thing that canhappen when. The last thing anybody - least of all Kate Mackenzie - expects to findin a legal arbitration is love. Kate is sleeping on the couch because her boyfriend of ten years refuses to commit. but also happens to have a nice smile and a killer bod. (short for Tyrannical Office Despot, also known as Amy Jenkins, Director of the Human Resources Division at the New York Journal). is making her fire the most popularemployee in the paper's senior staff dining room * that employee is now suing Kate for wrongfultermination, and * now Kate has to give a deposition in front ofMitch Hertzog, the scion of one of Manhattan's wealthiest law families,who embraces everything Kate most despises. (short for TyrannicalOffice Despot, also known as Amy Jenkins,Director of the Human Resources Divisionat the New York Journal) * is sleeping on the couch because herboyfriend of ten years refuses to commit * can't find an affordable studio apartmentanywhere in New York City * thinks things can't get any worse. The #1 "New York Times" bestseller is back again with another fabulously fun tale about life and love in the HR department. ![]()
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![]() ![]() To compare the book to Charlotte's Web is damned near heresy. And with its array of animal characters-the hen, the duck, the rooster, the dog, the weasel-it calls to mind such classics in English as Animal Farm and Charlotte’s Web.Featuring specially-commissioned illustrations, this first English-language edition of Sun-mi Hwang’s fable for our times beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature.My Review: Jonathan Livingston Seagull meets Babe. No longer content to lay eggs on command, only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild-and to hatch an egg of her own.An anthem for freedom, individuality and motherhood featuring a plucky, spirited heroine who rebels against the tradition-bound world of the barnyard, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is a novel of universal resonance that also opens a window on Korea, where it has captivated millions of readers. Rating: 3* of fiveThe Publisher Says: This is the story of a hen named Sprout. ![]() ![]() As it will only be possible for them to flee Spain on this ship as a married couple, Victor and Roser decide to marry out of practicality, however their arrangement is an unusual one. ![]() The famous poet Pablo Neruda decides to sponsor a ship filled with refugees from Spain in order to help them immigrate to Chile and escape Franco’s fascist government. Meanwhile, conditions in Spain become untenable. ![]() Roser initially falls in love while in Spain with Victor’s brother Guillem, who is a part of the resistance effort, however he dies in the war. ![]() Isabel Allende has written a number of fascinating books telling stories about different parts of the world and varied types of characters A Long Petal of the Sea is no exception.Īt the heart of this story are Victor and Roser, who form an unconventional partnership as a means of escaping Spain which has been overtaken by Franco and fascism. An epic story of characters who must flee Spain following the revolution and make a life with each other in a politically turbulent Chile, A Long Petal of the Sea draws readers into its imaginative story from the start. ![]() ![]() ![]() So, because this has gotten some pretty harsh reception from the majority of the bookish community I just want to add this here. Though it has a 3.78 overall rating on Goodreads, which is quite good, especially for a debut, I think Again, But Better has had a pretty bad time of it! I finished this book way back in May and like I sad in my mini Goodreads review, I thought this was going to get a lot of bad press. ![]() She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart. She’s going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure!Įasier said than done. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. Time’s a ticking, and she needs a change-there’s nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal-but Shane’s made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that? TRIGGER WARNINGS: Emotional cheating, harsh parents ![]() |