This is the story of an author and his apprentice. It is the story of literary influence and tragedy. It is also the story of incarceration in America.Norman Mailer was writing The Executioner's Song, his novel about condemned killer Gary Gilmore, when he struck up a correspondence with Jack Henry Abbott, Federal Prisoner 87098-132. Over time, Abbott convinced the famous author that he was a talented writer who deserved another chance at freedom. With letters of support fro...

Loving finds in the lives and works of the two writers a symbiosis of spirit that transcends the question of literary influence. Tracing the parallel careers of Emerson and Whitman, the author shows how each served his literary apprenticeship, moved beyond his vocation, prospered, and, finally, declined in his literary achievements. In both cases, Loving follows his subject from vision to wisdom and, along the way, examines the aspects of the relationship that have aroused controversy....

Mark Twain, who was often photographed with a cigar, once remarked that he came into the world looking for a light. In this new biography, published on the centennial of the writer’s death, Jerome Loving focuses on Mark Twain, humorist and quipster, and sheds new light on the wit, pathos, and tragedy of the author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In brisk and compelling fashion, Loving follows Twain from Hannibal to Hawaii to the Holy Land, showing how the southerner transformed...

ALL THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT is a series of 500 articles ranging from 20 pages to 300 pages in length on key Bible topics of general interest to all Christians, which have been excerpted from KNOW YOUR BIBLE, also published by this same author. Each of these 500 articles can be viewed in the Master Index by searching the site for ALL THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT Master Index in the site search box, and all topics cost 1.00 regardless of size. These fine articles can help you to understand a numb...

The renowned sexologist takes the mystery out of male behavior by illuminating the inner workings of twenty-one typical lovers whom women tangle with today.Are you one of the millions of single (and even sometimes married) women wondering, What is wrong with men today? If so, The Love Crisis is the field guide to contemporary males that you've been waiting for. The Love Crisis classifies men according to how they behave in a relationship....

Are the people closest to you draining the life out of you?Maybe it’s the constant criticism from a parent, the drama in your friend group, or the coworker who leaves you second-guessing yourself. Toxic relationships don’t just hurt—they steal your energy, shake your confidence, and convince you that you’ll never be enough.Mastering the Art of Letting Go is a practical, compassionate guide to breaking free from the emotional patterns that hold you back. Thr...

Are you tired of dating disappointments and dead-end relationships? Do you dream of finding a love that's real, lasting, and aligned with who you are? The Smart Woman's Guide to Attracting Real Love is here to help you break free from unfulfilling situationships and build the kind of relationship you truly deserve. This isn't about playing games or pretending to be someone else—it's about learning to connect deeply and confidently while staying true to yourself.Inside, you'll disco...

Are you a people pleaser and always feel the need to help others?Do you continue hanging on to relationships that cause you anxiety, depression, and sadness even though you know you should let go?Do you have trouble setting boundaries?Trying to control and alter people without being noticed is hard and does not result in the happy and healthy life you deserve. This tiredness can lead to a desire to numb uncomfortabl...

An Amazing Life all in a Day follows two people, Linton and Louise whose lives is influenced by great childhood experiences and adult difficulties and woes, intersect in a meaningful way. Their bond goes beyond the ordinary, creating a space where time appears to slow and days merge while maintaining a comforting familiarity. The foundation of this life is love, a powerful force that provides peace, joy, comfort and enables a complete surrender of giving of each other to each other. Togeth...

Kiki Aster und Charles Krzysztof sterben im Kugelhagel. Der Täter scheint schnell gefunden. Das Model und der Galeriebesitzer wurden zum Opfer eines klassischen Tatmotivs: Eifersucht. Der Ex-Ehemann und Basketballstar Robert Powell soll die tödlichen Schüsse abgegeben haben. Dessen Alibi ist dünn, und sein Wagen mit dem auffälligen Kennzeichen 3PTLAND wurde zur Tatzeit am Tatort gesehen. Für das Cop-Duo Janet Truelove und Mabel Segura scheint der Fall eindeutig zu sein. Doch Powells offenk...

I decided to write and now publish this book of poetry after many years. Some poems were written and changed as time passed, but the message remains the same: God is with us, and He loves us.This book was written during various seasons of my life. Some days were difficult, and some were pleasant, but through it all, God brought me through.These poems express my desire to understand myself, find my rest in Jesus, and write about perfect love. I began to truly see love because God loved me f...

In his first collection of stories since Fabulous Small Jews, Joseph Epstein delivers all the pleasures his readers have come to expect: stories of ordinary men confronting the moments that define a life, told with the bittersweet humor and loving irony encompassed in the title of the book. These fourteen tales map a very particular world—Jews whose lives are anchored in Chicago—in rich, revealing detail even as they brim with universal longings: complex love affairs and unspoken ...