Bøger af Bill Adler

You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy Billy's confessions. You just have to be a little sentimental and somewhat curious. All of our lives are made up of a series of short stories, each adding to our wealth of knowledge and experiences, ultimately shaping who we are today. Some would call it - reminiscing - others just - looking back - while others might enjoy - recalling - stories from their past. We all do it. Billy, in a light hearted way shares with you his unique life experiences in Confessions of a Jewish Hillbilly. Set in the hills of Appalachia just before the outbreak of World War II, Billy's stories, other than being set in another time and in another place are perhaps not much different than stories you would recall when looking into the rear view mirror of your youth. Among the over 100 short stories in Confessions...are Stories I Never Told My Mother. If at least one story comes to mind, for you, this unique book is a must read. Be prepared to reminisce, look back and recall or just smile a lot. Confessions of a Jewish Hillbilly is an unabridged, tell-all book about Billy's first 17 years, growing up in a small West Virginia town, as seen through the eyes of a four to six year old, an eight to 10 year old, a 13 and 17 year old. Included are many fascinating stories about a grade school kid learning about life during an amazing period in our country's history: the Second World War and the post war years that followed. The story ends as Billy, the teenager, enters the mid-century modern era of the 1950s and is faced with dealing with a major event that would change his life forever.

Sixty Stills From Cowboy Movies, Old And New, Plus Captions, Make For A Hilarious Night At The Horse Opera.

From Manassas to Antietam to Sherman's march to the sea, The Civil War Quiz Book offers challenging questions on every major battle and campaign of the most momentous war in American history. It will enlighten both experts and novices alike.

What Does It Mean To Grow Up Chicana/o?When I was growing up, I never read anything in school by anyone who had a "Z" in their last name. This anthology is, in many ways, a public gift to that child who was always searching for herself whithin the pages of a book.from the Introduction by Tiffany Ana LopezLouie The Foot Gonzalez tells of an eighty-nine-year-old woman with only one tooth who did strange and magical healings...Her name was Dona Tona and she was never taken seriously until someone got sick and sent for her. She'd always show up, even if she had to drag herself, and she stayed as long as needed. Dona Tona didn't seem to mind that after she had helped them, they ridiculed her ways.Rosa Elena Yzquierdo remembers when homemade tortillas and homespun wisdom went hand-in-hand...As children we watched our abuelas lovingly make tortillas. In my own grandmother's kitchen, it was an opportunity for me to ask questions within the safety of that warm room...and the conversation carried resonance far beyond the kitchen...Sandra Cisneros remembers growing up in Chicago...Teachers thought if you were poor and Mexican you didn't have anything to say. Now I know, "We've got to tell our own history...making communication happen between cultures."

Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.

* Conveys the reality of everyday life during the Vietnam War * Contains highly emotive first-hand accounts * With a Foreword by bestselling author Al Santoli `No heroes, everyone did their part, and everyone was scared to death.' These are the words of soldier Mark W. Harms in 1968, summing up his combat experience during the Vietnam War.

Gathers quotations by President Reagan about his childhood, education, political career, opinions on public issues, and perspectives on coping with illness and retirement.

Would you like to know what Billy Graham thinks about the most important issues of daily life? What about politics, presidents and terrorism? This book contains answers to questions many of us would ask Billy Graham if we had the good fortune to sit down with the person many call 'America's Pastor'.

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In this collection of more than 300 letters to President Bush, kids ask personal questions, offer advice, and tell the president about themselves. Ranging from funny to poignant these letters provide a unique glimpse into the minds of young Americans and offer a fresh view of the White House.

"If you''ve got a problem with New York City being the capital of the world, take it up with the Pope." As the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani was as controversial as he was determined to revitalize "the greatest city in the world." Never one to pull punches, he did things the way they had to be done, not the way everyone else thought they should be done. But during the chaotic aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Giuliani''s courageous actions and bold decisiveness propelled him from his place as the leader of a city under siege to the beloved Mayor of America. On that day and for many days afterward, he stood up and spoke with strength and compassion -- and for that he will be remembered by not only New Yorkers, but all Americans. Now, in his own words, readers can experience the wisdom, inspiration, and genuine "New Yawk" attitude that have brought Rudolph Giuliani from the tough streets of Brooklyn to the carnage of Ground Zero and into the annals of history.