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A Consultant's Journey
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Following Roger Harrison's "A Consultant's Journey" is akin to walking beside a profound mentor with lessons steeped in authenticity. There's a richness which comes from his candid exploration of success and failure, an invaluable guide for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of organizational development with a touch of personal wisdom and integrity. It's beyond a mere manual; it's a narrative that imparts insight and provokes thought, indispensable for those invested in personal and professional refinement.
Jim Harrison
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Off to the Side: A Memoir
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If you’re drawn to the raw, unfiltered reflections of a literary mind, Jim Harrison’s "Off to the Side" could offer you a genuine escape. You'll traverse the rugged terrain of his experiences, from Midwestern roots to Hollywood's glitz—all conveyed with a poet's touch and a philosopher's insight. It’s a memoir that doesn’t just recount life but delves into the passions that define it.
Garry Jenkins
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Harrison Ford: Imperfect Hero
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If you've always been captivated by Harrison Ford's enigmatic persona and want to delve beyond his iconic roles, "Harrison Ford: Imperfect Hero" might just satisfy your curiosity. Garry Jenkins provides a meticulous and intimate look into the life of this cinematic icon, making it a fascinating read for fans and film buffs alike. Through extensive interviews, Jenkins has painted a portrait that's as layered and intriguing as Ford himself.
Jim Harrison
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The English Major
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If you've ever felt like hitting the reset button on life, "The English Major" could be a companion for your own journey. Cliff's humorous and peculiar venture to rename the states offers a reflection on personal reinvention. It's a midlife crisis road trip wrapped in wry wit and a contemplative look at what it means to start over, making it especially relatable if you're in the mood for a tale about self-discovery and second chances.
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Robert Pogue Harrison
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Juvenescence : A Cultural History of Our Age
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How old are you? The more thought you bring to bear on the question, the harder it is to answer. For we age simultaneously in different ways: biologically, psychologically, socially. And we age within the larger framework of a culture, in the midst of a history that predates us and will outlast us. Looked at through that lens, many aspects of late modernity would suggest that we are older than ever, but Robert Pogue Harrison argues that we are also getting startlingly younger―in looks, mentality, and behavior. We live, he says, in an age of juvenescence. Like all of Robert Pogue Harrison's books, Juvenescence ranges brilliantly across cultures and history, tracing the ways that the spirits of youth and age have inflected each other from antiquity to the present. Drawing on the scientific concept of neotony, or the retention of juvenile characteristics through adulthood, and extending it into the cultural realm, Harrison argues that youth is essential for culture’s innovative drive and flashes of genius. At the same time, however, youth―which Harrison sees as more protracted than ever―is a luxury that requires the stability and wisdom of our elders and the institutions. “While genius liberates the novelties of the future,” Harrison writes, “wisdom inherits the legacies of the past, renewing them in the process of handing them down.” A heady, deeply learned excursion, rich with ideas and insights, Juvenescence could only have been written by Robert Pogue Harrison. No reader who has wondered at our culture's obsession with youth should miss it.
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David Macleod Black, Robert Pogue Harrison, Dante Alighieri |
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Purgatorio
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If you've ever felt lost in life's journey and sought a story of hope and redemption, Dante's "Purgatorio" could offer profound resonance. This new translation by D. M. Black might be just the right blend of historical epic and contemporary accessibility. Plus, being a bilingual edition with insightful commentary, it's a treasure for both the poetic soul and the keen thinker.
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Bernard Harrison, Jerry Lai |
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Malacca and Beyond - To Catch Me a Star
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"Malacca And Beyond-- To Catch Me A Star" is more than just a memoir; it's an insightful journey through Bernard Ming-Deh Harrison's life experiences, interweaving tales of his upbringing, his work, and the rich tapestry of Southeast Asian culture. It will resonate with readers who appreciate deeply personal narratives that capture the essence of a life lived fully among diverse settings and challenges.
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This is a second edition of Tony Harrison's "Selected Poems" containing 13 additional poems. It includes ten new sonnets for "The School of Eloquence" and his long poem "V".
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Kathryn Harrison
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Seeking Rapture - A Memoir
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From the bestselling author of THE BINDING CHAIR, this greatly acclaimed and dazzling follow-up to her memoir THE KISS explores the bonds of motherhood between four generations.When Kathryn Harrison was a little girl, her young mother left her in the care of her British grandmother who was raised in Shanghai. To Kathryn, her mother's mother seemed an almost unimaginably powerful figure: an imperious arbiter of good taste and a master storyteller, who, when coaxed, might reveal stories of a magic and vanished world. She jilted an array of suitable men before concluding that she was not quite modern enough to have a baby without a husband. At the age of 43 she finally married, and the fruit of this union, Harrison's mother, was no more interested than she in being bound by convention. An occasional witness to her daughter's growth to adulthood, she would appear sporadically in film-star clothes and urge unwanted glamour on her shy child. Harrison grew up a spectator of the remarkable, striving to comprehend these women and yet find her own way to live.In this witty, touching memoir, Harrison writes of the ties that bind mothers to their children – and the forces that can drive them apart. She ponders the legacy of storytelling she inherited from her grandmother, and peers into the deep well of family history from which she draws inspiration for her novels. Reconsidering her past as she watches her own children grow, she recalls the thrilling risk of shoplifting; the longing for perfection that resulted in a fierce eating disorder; the thunderous fights that showed how impossible and how necessary it was to leave home. SEEKING RAPTURE conveys the aching tenderness Harrison feels toward her children, and her awe of their imaginary worlds that no adult can enter. This powerfully evocative book will awaken readers to sift through their own sense of motherhood, loss and regeneration. In prose that sings, SEEKING RAPTURE chronicles the unforgettable episodes that form the drama of domestic life.
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Kathryn Harrison
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Random
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True Crimes : A Family Album
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"True Crimes: A Family Album" could be a good read for those who enjoy thought-provoking and honest exploration of family relationships and dynamics. The author writes with vulnerability and clarity about her own family experiences and challenges readers to reflect on their own. The most unique feature of this book is the author's unflinching and heartfelt honesty in exploring complex and taboo topics within her family. Readers may appreciate the author's insights about love, loss, and the enduring impact of family dynamics on individuals.
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