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- Lucky / by Smiley, Jane,author.;
"Before Jodie Rattler became a star, she was a girl growing up in St. Louis. One day in 1955, when she was just six years old, her Uncle Drew took her to the racetrack, where she got lucky - and that roll of two-dollar bills she won has never since left her side. Jodie thrived in the warmth of her extended family, and then - through a combination of hard work and serendipity - started a singing career, which catapulted her from St. Louis to New York City, from the English countryside to the tropical beaches of St. Thomas, from Cleveland to Los Angeles, and back again. Jodie comes of age in recording studios, backstage, and on tour, and tries to hold her own in the wake of Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Joni Mitchell. Yet it feels like something is missing. Could it be true love? Or is that not actually what Jodie is looking for? Full of atmosphere, shot through with longing and exuberance, romance and rock'n'roll, Lucky is a story of chance and grit and the glitter of real talent, a colorful portrait of one woman's journey in search of herself"--- Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Self-realization in women; Women folk musicians;
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- Lucky [text (large print)] / by Smiley, Jane,author.;
"Before Jodie Rattler became a star, she was a girl growing up in St. Louis. One day in 1955, when she was just six years old, her Uncle Drew took her to the racetrack, where she got lucky - and that roll of two-dollar bills she won has never since left her side. Jodie thrived in the warmth of her extended family, and then - through a combination of hard work and serendipity - started a singing career, which catapulted her from St. Louis to New York City, from the English countryside to the tropical beaches of St. Thomas, from Cleveland to Los Angeles, and back again. Jodie comes of age in recording studios, backstage, and on tour, and tries to hold her own in the wake of Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Joni Mitchell. Yet it feels like something is missing. Could it be true love? Or is that not actually what Jodie is looking for? Full of atmosphere, shot through with longing and exuberance, romance and rock'n'roll, Lucky is a story of chance and grit and the glitter of real talent, a colorful portrait of one woman's journey in search of herself"--- Subjects: Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Self-realization in women; Women folk musicians;
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- Once upon a broken heart / by Garber, Stephanie.;
Desperate to stop her beloved from marrying another, sixteen-year-old Evangeline Fox strikes a deal with the mythic Prince of Hearts leading her down a dangerous path that may ultimately end in her destruction.Ages 13-18.LSC- Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Paranormal romance stories.; First loves; Blessing and cursing; Magic;
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- Sweet, soft, plenty rhythm / by Warrell, Laura,author.;
"An ensemble-cast novel about the perennial temptations of dangerous love, following a jazz musician and the multiple women-some charmed by him, others scorned-who find the power of their own voices in this thrilling debut. It's 2013, and Circus Palmer, a forty-year-old Boston-based trumpet player and old-school ladies man, lives for his music, and refuses to be tied down. Before a gig in Miami, he learns that the woman who is secretly closest to his heart, the free-spirited drummer Maggie, is pregnant by him. He flees instead of facing the necessary conversation, setting off a chain of interlocking revelations from the various women in his life. Most notable among them is his teenage daughter Koko, who idolizes him; she's awakening to her own sexuality even as her mentally fragile mother struggles to overcome her long failed marriage and rejection by Circus. Delivering a lush orchestration of diverse female voices, Warrell spins a provocative, soulful and gripping story of passion and risk, fathers and daughters, wives and single women, and finally hope and reconciliation, in answer to the age-old question: how do we find belonging when love is unrequited?"--- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Fathers and daughters; Jazz musicians; Man-woman relationships;
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- Good old-fashioned Korean spirit [graphic novel] / by Kim, Hyun Sook,author.; Estrada, Ryan,1980-illustrator.; Lafrenais, Amanda,colourist.;
In 1980s South Korea, Taehee and her college dance club visit her granny's farm where they share their deepest secrets, rekindle the banned book club, and participate in a mysterious ceremony to celebrate Daeboreum.Ages 12 and up.- Subjects: Graphic novels.; Humorous comics.; College students; Friendship; Farm life; First loves; Grandparent and child; Holidays; Nineteen eighties; Rites and ceremonies;
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- Twice A Novel [electronic resource] : by Albom, Mitch.aut; CloudLibrary;
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK What if you got to do everything in your life —twice? The heart of Mitch Albom’s newest novel is a stunning love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along. When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try—for better or worse. He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks, just to see what it’s like to come close to death, before tapping back to safety. Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls deeply in love with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one. He seems to find contentment. But as the years pass, Alfie’s eye begins to wander. Which is when he learns a lone caveat to his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk losing what he has with Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever. The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel. As a curious detective interrogates him, he slowly uncovers Alfie’s incredible story, and its most unlikely conclusion. In Twice, America’s favorite storyteller, Mitch Albom, is at the top of his powers. A love story that is enchanting, probing, and clairvoyant in matters of the heart, Twice will make you think, weep, and overflow with love from beginning to end.- Subjects: Electronic books.; Magical Realism; Time Travel; Coming of Age;
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- Old guy [videorecording] / by Waltz, Christoph,1956-actor.; Johnson, Greg(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Liu, Lucy,1968-actor.; Hoffman, Cooper,2003-actor.; West, Simon,1961-film director.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Lucy Liu, Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman.Aging contract killer Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz) still believes he's the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of spunky club manager Anata, Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate a competing crime syndicate, but uncover their employer's true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. The Company didn't anticipate that Danny's experience coupled with the kid's brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two. With Anata's crucial help, the duo turns it all back on The Company.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Action and adventure films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Older men; Assassins; Mentoring; Man-woman relationships;
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- Power to the pelvis : improve your pelvic floor for better digestive, urinary, reproductive and sexual health / by Jeffrey-Thomas, Alicia,author.;
The pelvic floor is often overlooked, misunderstood or even considered taboo -- so let's talk about it! Focusing on your pelvic floor can be the solution for tons of symptoms like lower back pain, peeing when you sneeze, finding it hard to have a bowel movement, pain during sex and more. In this comprehensive guide for people with any anatomy, pelvic floor expert Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas will finally answer the age-old question "Should I be doing Kegels?" and more importantly, empower anyone to heal and prevent pelvic issues at home. By following Alicia's approachable, step-by-step instructions, you'll be on your way to smooth poops, no leaks, sex that actually feels good and a pain-free pelvis. Especially useful for postpartum healing and aging with confidence and continence, this handbook is an essential tool to show some love to a vital part of your body.- Subjects: Exercise for women.; Pelvic floor.; Pelvis.; Self-care, Health.; Urinary incontinence; Women;
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- The sunflower boys : a novel / by Wachman, Sam,author.;
A poignant coming-of-age story with the sensitivity and haunting power of What Belongs to You and Swimming in the Dark, about a young boy wrestling with his sexuality as war breaks out in modern Ukraine. In many ways, twelve-year-old Artem's life in Chernihiv, Ukraine, is normal. He spends his days helping on his grandfather's sunflower farm, drawing in his sketchbook - a treasured gift from his father, who works in America - and swimming in the river with his little brother, Yuri. In secret, Artem has begun wrestling with romantic feelings for his best friend, Viktor. In a country where love between two boys is unthinkable, Artem has begun to worry that growing up, his life will never be normal. Then, on a February night, Artem and Yuri are woken by explosions ... the beginning of a war that will tear their life in two. The invading Russians destroy their home, killing their mother and grandfather, and leaving young Artem and Yuri to fend for themselves. Fleeing in hopes of somehow reuniting with their father, the brothers traverse the country their ancestors once fought and died for, with nothing but their backpacks and each other. Surrounded by death and destruction, Artem is certain of one thing - that whatever may come, he must keep himself and his brother alive. A harrowing and gorgeous tale of love, identity, lost innocence, and survival set in a time of devastating war, The Sunflower Boys is a powerful, heartrending exploration of young queer love, the Ukrainian spirit, and a family's struggle to survive.- Subjects: Queer fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Boys; Brothers; Gay youth; Refugees; Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-; Survival;
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- Mrs. Quinn's rise to fame / by Ford, Olivia,author.;
"A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food. Nothing could be more out of character, but after fifty-nine years of marriage, as her husband Bernard's health declines, and her friends' lives become focused on their grandchildren--which Jenny never had--Jenny decides she wants a little something for herself. So she secretly applies to be a contestant on the prime-time TV show Britain Bakes. Whisked into an unfamiliar world of cameras and timed challenges, Jenny delights in a new-found independence. But that independence, and the stress of the competition, starts to unearth memories buried decades ago. Chocolate teacakes remind her of a furtive errand involving a wedding ring; sugared doughnuts call up a stranger's kind act; a simple cottage loaf brings back the moment her life changed forever. With her baking star rising, Jenny struggles to keep a lid on that first secret--a long-concealed deceit that threatens to shatter the very foundations of her marriage. It's the only time in six decades that she's kept something from Bernard. By putting herself in the limelight, has Jenny created a recipe for disaster?"--- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Recipes.; Novels.; Married people; Older women; Secrecy; Television cooking shows;
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