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An extraordinary story about a Jewish woman who pretended to be
Catholic to survive the Holocaust. Catholics believed she was one
of them. A devoted Nazi family took her in. She fell in love with a
German engineer who built aeroplanes for the Luftwaffe. But no one
knew that Mala Rivka Kizel had been born into a large Orthodox
Jewish family. She survived World War II using her charm,
intelligence, blonde hair, and blue eyes to assume different
identities. Journalist Pieter van Os retraces Mala's footsteps
through Europe to uncover her extraordinary journey and the stories
of those who helped her. This poignant, rich book is an engrossing
meditation on what drives us to fear the Other, and what in turn
might allow us to feel compassion for them.
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The Anxiety Project (Hardcover)
Daan Heerma Van Voss; Translated by David Doherty
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R628
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"The most interesting Dutch writer of his generation" Herman Koch
"Vivid and moving. A marvellous hybrid of a book about one one of
the major contemporary causes of sickness and unhappiness. In it we
recognise ourselves, our restlessness and insecurity" George
Szirtes Something inside will not let me be . . . Daan Heerma van
Voss is not just anxious. According to tests on the cortisone
levels in his hair, he is seventy-four times as anxious as the
average person. And that makes him hard to live with. When another
relationship is broken by his crippling fears, the only way to cope
is to get to the roots of his condition. But he also wants to dig
deeper and tackle the big questions. Why are 264 million people
worldwide suffering from anxiety, and why is this number growing
every day? Is it hereditary? Is there a link with creativity? And
how can you love when you're living in a constant state of fear? In
his quest for answers, he takes us on a profoundly moving journey
from his apartment in Amsterdam to France, Jakarta and San
Francisco. Along the way we'll meet philosophers, artists, writers
and other fascinating individuals from around the world. But this
is also a journey through literature, the classics, the history of
anxiety and the science behind it. Timely, learned and heartfelt,
The Anxiety Project fuses the sharp musings of a curious mind with
a raw and honest dissection of a relationship undercut by fear. It
will appeal to anyone trying to remain calm on our very nervous
planet. Translated from the Dutch by David Doherty
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Summer Brother (Paperback)
Jaap Robben; Translated by David Doherty
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LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2021 Summer Brother
is an honest, tender account of brotherly love between a disabled
boy and his abled brother, which will resonate with readers of Rain
Man. "Dutch author Jaap Robben's second novel shows us the shedding
of innocence. Summer Brother, translated by David Doherty, shakes
out over a hot summer, during that potent lull when characters so
splendidly boil, burst and bloom...Summer Brother grapples with the
consequences of carelessness and the abuse of power and trust, even
if the violation is unintentional...Robben is wonderful at drawing
characters with just a few deliberate strokes...Like a photographer
shooting a portrait, Robben captures his subjects in Summer Brother
in a focused close-up." --New York Times Thirteen-year-old Brian
lives in a trailer on a forgotten patch of land with his divorced
and uncaring father. His older brother Lucien, physically and
mentally disabled, has been institutionalized for years. While
Lucien's home is undergoing renovations, he is sent to live with
his father and younger brother for the summer. Their detached
father leaves Brian to care for Lucien's special needs. But how do
you look after someone when you don't know what they need? How do
you make the right choices when you still have so much to discover?
Summer Brother is an honest, tender account of brotherly love,
which will resonate with readers of Rain Man.
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Biography of a Fly (Hardcover)
Jaap Robben; Translated by David Doherty; Illustrated by Paul Faassen
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R443
R354
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For readers of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse comes a
beautifully illustrated philosophical book on the value of
friendship and life, told from the perspective of a fly, and a gift
book for all ages. What if you were thrown into existence in the
middle of your life, with numbered days left ahead of you? Would
you see the world in the same way? In his inimitable style, Jaap
Robben answers these questions through the unexpectedly witty lens
of a fly, from the moment it enters the world as a larva right up
to its deathbed. Watch this humble fly throw himself into life and
his unlikely friendships with gusto, however short that life may
be. Irresistibly charming, funny, and sprinkled with entomological
details, this is a moving tale for any stage of life, about how we
are all ultimately alone, and yet also together.
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Summer Brother (Paperback)
Jaap Robben; Translated by David Doherty
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Thirteen-year-old Brian lives in a trailer on a forgotten patch of
land with his divorced and uncaring father. His older brother
Lucien, physically and mentally disabled, has been
institutionalized for years. While Lucien's home is undergoing
renovations, he is sent to live with his father and younger brother
for the summer. Their detached father leaves Brian to care for
Lucien's special needs. But how do you look after someone when you
don't know what they need? How do you make the right choices when
you still have so much to discover?
You Have Me to Love is an intense and dramatic novel filled with
meticulous use of detail and a forensic psychological accuracy. Its
power comes from the fierce energy of the narrative structure, the
way of handling silence and pain, and the ability to confront the
darkest areas of experience with clear-eyed sympathy and care. Jaap
Robben handles delicate, dangerous material with subtlety and
sympathy, but also with a visionary sense of truth that is masterly
and unforgettable. --Colm Toibin Mikael lives with his parents on
an island somewhere between Scotland and Norway. One day Mikael's
father saves him from drowning in the ocean, but is himself thrown
against the rocks by a wave and disappears under water. In shock
and unable to speak, Mikael blocks out the memory of what took
place, silently joining his mother in the search for his missing
father. As Mikael's mother realizes her husband has drowned, the
relationship between her and Mikael transforms: she slowly starts
to unravel, forcing the son to replace his father in every possible
way.
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The Anxiety Project (Paperback)
Daan Heerma Van Voss; Translated by David Doherty
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R538
R441
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"The most interesting Dutch writer of his generation" Herman Koch
"Vivid and moving. A marvellous hybrid of a book about one one of
the major contemporary causes of sickness and unhappiness. In it we
recognise ourselves, our restlessness and insecurity" George
Szirtes Something inside will not let me be . . . Daan Heerma van
Voss is not just anxious. According to tests on the cortisone
levels in his hair, he is seventy-four times as anxious as the
average person. And that makes him hard to live with. When another
relationship is broken by his crippling fears, the only way to cope
is to get to the roots of his condition. But he also wants to dig
deeper and tackle the big questions. Why are 264 million people
worldwide suffering from anxiety, and why is this number growing
every day? Is it hereditary? Is there a link with creativity? And
how can you love when you're living in a constant state of fear? In
his quest for answers, he takes us on a profoundly moving journey
from his apartment in Amsterdam to France, Jakarta and San
Francisco. Along the way we'll meet philosophers, artists, writers
and other fascinating individuals from around the world. But this
is also a journey through literature, the classics, the history of
anxiety and the science behind it. Timely, learned and heartfelt,
The Anxiety Project fuses the sharp musings of a curious mind with
a raw and honest dissection of a relationship undercut by fear. It
will appeal to anyone trying to remain calm on our very nervous
planet. Translated from the Dutch by David Doherty
The international bestseller that will sharpen your mind, broaden
your perspective and transform your relationships.
_____________________________________________________ WHY ARE WE SO
BAD AT ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS? In an increasingly polarized world,
asking better questions in our daily and working lives is a radical
shortcut to personal and professional success. It can create space
for us to rethink our positions, find answers together, and even
change our minds for the better. Drawing on the lessons of Socrates
and other great thinkers, practical philosopher Elke Wiss lays out
an essential toolkit to help you: * Transform debates into
dialogues * Embrace your doubts like a true philosopher * Ditch
your ego and become an active listener * Discover an open and
curious Socratic attitude * Learn Sherlock Holmes's powers of
observation * Open conversations up or dig down deeper with key
question types * Explore thorny issues and avoid classic question
pitfalls * Face your fear of asking and start connecting The right
questions can unlock the answers to anything - and help you know
everything, without being a know-it-all.
_____________________________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 'Read this
book, it will enrich your life!' 'A disarming and urgent book in
today's world!' 'A great book for anyone who wants to better
understand themselves and others!' 'Everyone should read this. What
fascinating conversations we would have then!' 'A clear and
practical book for brave thinkers who want to start having better,
deeper conversations.' 'I found this book so valuable! A real
enrichment to my daily life.' 'What a gem this book is!' 'Highly
recommended for anyone who usually gets bogged down in discussions,
quarrels, disagreements that lead to nothing.' 'A ray of hope in a
time of dispute and polarization.' 'Elke Wiss makes practical
philosophy manageable for everyone. A must read!' 'A cheerful,
unconventional book.' 'An inspiring, easy-to-read book, full of
practical exercises to get yourself started right away. For me it's
a must read!' 'Its powerful message urges us to connect more with
each other and with ourselves.' 'Some books can actually change
your worldview or your daily actions, and as far as I'm concerned
this is one of them. I recommend it to everyone.'
An insider's look into the largely anonymous volunteers in local
party organizations who make decisions in elections with profound
implications for American democracy. Although scholars have long
recognized that local American parties play an important role in
elections, surprisingly little is known about the individuals who
lead these typically small, volunteer-based organizations. As David
Doherty, Conor M. Dowling, and Michael G. Miller show in Small
Power, local party leaders influence the electoral process in
myriad ways: They recruit and support candidates, interface with
state-wide and federal campaigns, and get out the vote in their
communities. Drawing from a survey of over 850 Democratic and
Republican local party chairs, a nationally representative sample
of voters, and dozens of in-depth interviews, the authors describe
how parties are organized, who party chairs are, and how they serve
the party. Leveraging novel experiments that illuminate how chairs
make choices about which individuals to recruit as candidates-as
well as whether those choices reflect voters' preferences-Small
Power sheds new light on how seemingly mundane local decisions can
shape party goals, influence candidate pipelines, and affect who
ends up winning elections. The book therefore offers unprecedented
insight into the substantial influence that local parties and their
chairpersons are positioned to wield and how they shape American
politics.
The world as seen from a bike 'Understated, comic and
melancholic... It'll inspire you to get back on your bike.' Martin
Love, The Guardian 'One of the most entertaining sports books I
have ever read' Joe Short, The Daily Express In this award-winning
collection of cycling tales, Wilfried de Jong uncovers the true
soul of cycling - why we do it, why we watch it, why we hate it,
why we love it - stripped bare. With his distinctly comic and
melancholic charm Wilfried ponders life, love and death on his
trusted bike, chasing the essence of our existence against the
backdrop of major cycling events or while roaming alone in nature.
Whether he is describing being ejected from Paris-Roubaix, a
terminal incident with a bird while out riding, or explaining why
he is standing stark naked on Belgian cobbles with a tyre in his
hand, Wilfried unlocks a sport that involves so much pain,
punishment, and a high probability of failure, but that will always
liberate and inspire us.
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The Descent (Paperback)
Thomas Dekker; Translated by David Doherty
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'I have success, money, women. I've been lionised by the public and
the media. The world is at my feet. I've spread my wings and here I
am, soaring above everything and everyone. But in reality, the
descent has already begun.' Thomas Dekker was set to become one of
pro cycling's superstars. But before long, he found himself sucked
in by the lure of hedonistic highs and troubled by the intense
pressure to perform. In The Descent, Dekker tells his story of
hotel room blood bags, shady rendezvous with drug dealers and
late-night partying at the Tour de France. This is Dekker's journey
from youthful idealism to a sordid path of excess and doping that
lays bare cycling's darkest secrets like never before.
'What a great novel, its language and storytelling so light but
also raw and lyrical. A tremendous writer. Read this book' ADRIAAN
VAN DIS. Alan Noland discovers his father's memoirs and learns the
truth about the violent man he despised. In this unsparing family
history, Alan distils his father's life in the Dutch East Indies
into one furious utterance. He reads about his work as an
interpreter during the war with Japan, his life as an assassin, and
his decision to murder Indonesians in the service of the Dutch
without any conscience. How he fled to the Netherlands to escape
being executed as a traitor and met Alan's mother soon after. As he
reads his father's story Alan begins to understand how war
transformed his father into the monster he knew. Birney exposes a
crucial chapter in Dutch and European history that was deliberately
concealed behind the ideological facade of postwar optimism.
Readers of this superb novel will find that it reverberates long
afterwards in their memory.
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