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Bandit : a daughter's memoir / by Brodak, Molly,author.;
"In the summer of 1994, when Molly Brodak was thirteen years old, her father robbed eleven banks, until the police finally caught up with him while he was sitting at a bar drinking beer, a bag of stolen money plainly visible in the backseat of his parked car. Dubbed the "Mario Bros. Bandit" by the FBI, he served seven years in prison and was released, only to rob another bank several years later and end up back behind bars. In her powerful, provocative debut memoir, Bandit, Molly Brodak recounts her childhood and attempts to make sense of her complicated relationship with her father, a man she only half knew. At some angles he was a normal father: there was a job at the GM factory, a house with a yard, birthday treats for Molly and her sister. But there were darker glimmers, too-another wife he never mentioned to her mother, late-night rages directed at the TV, the red Corvette that suddenly appeared in the driveway, a gift for her sister. Growing up with this larger-than-life, mercurial man, Brodak's strategy was to "get small" and stay out of the way. In Bandit, she unearths and reckons with her childhood memories and the fracturing impact her father had on their family-and in the process attempts to make peace with the parts of herself that she inherited from this bewildering, beguiling man. Written in precise, spellbinding prose, Bandit is a stunning, gut-punching story of family and memory, of the tragic fallibility of the stories we tell ourselves, and of the contours of a father's responsibility for his children"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Brodak, Molly.; Brodak, Molly; Poets, American; Fathers and daughters;
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The good father : a novel / by Grady, Wayne,author.;
"From award-winning, bestselling author Wayne Grady comes The Good Father, his first contemporary novel, which comically and tragically reckons with a father and daughter's estrangement, the failures brought on by hubris, the limits of perception and the price we pay for second chances. Every story has two sides, two perspectives. And when it comes to a relationship between a daughter and her father, separated first by divorce and then by both generational gaps and physical and emotional distance, those perspectives can colossally diverge. Such is the case with Harry Bowes and his only daughter, Daphne. Harry is a mild mannered journalist turned teacher turned wine merchant who is content to putter around his home in Toronto eating things straight out of the fridge that both his doctor and his second wife, Elinor, would disapprove of, and procrastinate calling his daughter even though he senses something is amiss. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, Daphne seems intent on a course of nihilism, having gone from being a loving girl to a top student to a hostile young woman who is determined to destroy her life and relationships by self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. When a catastrophic event wrenches them out of their states, one of stasis and one of chaos, Harry and Daphne are forced to examine the ways in which their self-absorption has eroded their connection and discover whether a family's bond is truly ironclad or if their damage is irreparable. Told in alternating perspectives, The Good Father delivers a deeply satisfying and layered novel of love, perception, family and domesticity. Propelled by regret, compassion, frustration and comfort, this novel gives us Wayne Grady at the height of his powers."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Fathers and daughters; Life change events;
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Away & back [videorecording] / by Bleckner, Jeff,television director.; Dyer, Jonah Lisa,screenwriter.; Dyer, Stephen,screenwriter.; Frislev, Michael,television producer.; Gottlieb, Andrew,1966-television producer.; Jaren, Lewison,actor.; Jones, Maggie Elizabeth,actor.; Kelly, Minka,1980-actor.; Lee, Jason,1970-actor.; Oakes, Chad,1968-television producer.; Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.,presenter,broadcaster,production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Sony Pictures Television,production company.;
Music by William Ross ; edited by David Beatty ; director of photography, James L. Carter.Jason Lee, Minka Kelly, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Jaren Lewison.When a family of Trumpeter Swans make their home on the Peterson farm pond, it's love at first sight for 10-year-old daughter Frankie. But when Ginny Newsom, a no-nonsense wildlife biologist rushes in to 'save' the majestic birds, it's dislike at first sight for Frankie's dad Jack. As everyone watches nature's plan unfold for the swans, Frankie and her brothers also observe changes in the relationship between their widowed father and the strong-willed Ginny. Could that be romance in the air?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; 5.1 Dolby surround.
Subjects: Families; Made-for-TV movies.; Man-woman relationships; Trumpeter swan; Widowers;
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Mika in real life : a novel / by Jean, Emiko,author.;
Getting to know Penny, the daughter she placed for adoption sixteen years ago, thirty -five-year-old Mika Suzuki finds unexpected love with Penny's widowed father and finally has a chance to have the life and family she's always wanted until her deceptions catch up with her ...
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Adoptees; Deception; Family secrets; Man-woman relationships; Mothers and daughters; Widowers;
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The heiress's daughter / by Gracie, Anne,author.;
Heiress Clarissa Studley yearns to be loved for more than her fortune. Warmhearted, but plain and shy, she wishes to marry, but has two firm rules: no rakes and no fortune-hunters -- her father was both, and she'll never forget the misery he caused. So, when Race, Lord Randall, starts to pay Clarissa attention, she knows she must keep him at a distance. Attractive and charming he might be, Race's reputation precedes him and she's observed first hand his flirtatious ways with London society beauties. But Race sees a beauty in Clarissa that others cannot, and for the first time in his life, he is truly in love. And when a rival for Clarissa's affections appears -- a handsome, wounded war hero, heir to his great-aunt's fortune -- Race becomes desperate as Clarissa seems tempted to make a safer, tamer choice. Can Race convince Clarissa that his love is true and that she can trust him with her heart? And can Clarissa put aside her unhappy past, and follow her heart, despite the risk of loving a rake?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Heiresses; Man-woman relationships; Regency;
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Must love bees / by Summers, Sasha,author.; container of (work):Summers, Sasha.Honey ever after.;
Falling in love with her aloof -- and annoyingly attractive -- neighbor's adorable daughters, cheerful beekeeper Astrid Hill works to overcome single father Charlie Driver's resistance to this quirky small town and her beloved bees, convincing him to risk his heart for a sweet reward.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Recipes.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Neighbors; Single fathers; Women beekeepers;
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The King's jewel / by Chadwick, Elizabeth,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.After her father is killed, Nesta, daughter of Prince Rhys of Deheubarth, is taken as a concubine by King William's ruthless younger brother Henry, who later ascends the throne under suspicious circumstances. Gerald FitzWalter, an ambitious young knight is rewarded for his loyalty to his new King with Nesta's hand in marriage. But Nesta's only comfort is her return to Wales where she cannot help but be tempted by the handsome son of the Welsh prince, Owain. When he offers her the chance to join him in his plan to overthrow Norman rule she must choose between her duty and her desire.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Young women;
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Family for beginners / by Morgan, Sarah,1948-author.;
New York florist Flora Donovan is living the dream, but her bubbly optimism hides a secret. She's lonely. Orphaned as a child, she's never felt like she's belonged anywhere ... until she meets Jack Parker. He's the first man to ever really see her, and it's life changing. Teenager Izzy Parker is holding it together by her fingertips. Since her mother passed away a year ago, looking after her dad and little sister is the only thing that makes Izzy feel safe. Discovering her father has a new girlfriend is her worst nightmare--she is not in the market for a replacement mom. Then her father invites Flora on their summer vacation. Flora's heart aches for Izzy, but she badly wants her relationship with Jack to work. As the summer unfolds, Flora must push her own boundaries to discover parts of herself she never knew existed--and to find the family she's always wanted.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Florists; Widowers; Fathers and daughters; Families; Vacations;
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Christmas sweater weather / by Snowe, Jaqueline,author.;
"Hayden, a devoted single dad, and Charlotte, his best friend's younger sister, have always struggled with bad timing. But when they team up for Charlotte's brother's bachelor party, their undeniable chemistry takes over amidst the flurry of holiday parties and activities leading to Christmas. Agreeing to keep their burgeoning romance a secret until after the wedding, Hayden and Charlotte savor stolen moments and kisses, reveling in the forbidden thrill. Just when their relationship starts to feel like forever, his daughter's mother reenters the picture. Set against a backdrop of festive celebrations and twinkling lights, Hayden and Charlotte search for the courage to embrace their chance at happiness"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories; Man-woman relationships; Resorts; Single fathers; Winter resorts;
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His sweet surprise / by Dicken, Angie,author.;
After leaving city life and heartbreak behind, Lance Hudson's come home to his family's apple orchard. And ex-girlfriend Piper Gray is there for the same reason. But the spirited single mom has her own secrets ... including that Lance is the father of her sweet-faced little girl. But can Piper spill the truth without upsetting the applecart?
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Apple growers; Daughters; Man-woman relationships; Orchards; Single mothers;
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