January 30, 2008
Dough: A Memoir by Mort Zachter
Memoir
Mort's bachelor uncles lead a life of hard work, frugality and thrift, running a day-old bakery in Manhattan's Lower East Side. But while hoarding newspapers and denying themselves any luxuries, they managed to accumulate a fortune that totalled over $6 million. Zachter tries to uncover their motivation while narrating their story.
Submitted by PJ
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
January 28, 2008
Lady's Maid by Margaret Forster
Novel
Margaret Forster, author of Precious Lives, a biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, imagines the relationship which might have existed between Browning and Wilson, her maid of 16 years. The resulting fictional tale of trust and betrayal explores the lives of 19th century women and the impact of class structure on their ability to pursue independence and emotional and intellectual fulfillment.
Submitted by Max
Lady's Maid by Margaret Forster
Novel
Margaret Forster, author of Precious Lives, a biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, imagines the relationship which might have existed between Browning and Wilson, her maid of 16 years. The resulting fictional tale of trust and betrayal explores the lives of 19th century women and the impact of class structure on their ability to pursue independence and emotional and intellectual fulfillment.
Submitted by Max
Friday, January 11, 2008
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