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A Barak Obama Summer Read 'Carries distinct shades of Patricia
Highsmith and Donna Tartt... Supremely gripping' Vogue, Best Books
of the Year Alone on the beach one morning, Jeff notices a swimmer
drowning in the rough surf. He rescues and resuscitates the
unconscious man, then quietly leaves when the emergency services
take over. But Jeff can't let go of the events of that traumatic
day and he begins to feel compelled to learn more about the man
whose life he has saved. Upon discovering that it was the renowned
millionaire art-dealer Francis Arsenault, Jeff begins to visit his
gallery, eventually applying there for a job. Although Francis
doesn't seem to recognize Jeff, he soon takes him under his wing,
initiating him into a world of unimaginable power and wealth. As
Jeff finds himself seduced by the lifestyle, he pursues a deeper
connection with Francis, until morals become expendable and their
relationship becomes ever darker, leaving Jeff finally to wonder...
should he have just let Francis drown? 'Devilish' Esquire, Best
Books of the Year 'Jaw-dropping' Time, Must Read Book of the Year
'Breathes new life into the literary thriller... Mouth to Mouth is
to be devoured in one greedy gulp' Financial Times 'An enthralling
literary puzzle... We have no idea where it is heading, right up to
the shocking final sentence' New York Times A struggling author is
stuck at the airport, his flight endlessly delayed. As he kills
time at the gate, he bumps into a former classmate of his, Jeff,
who is waiting for the same flight. The charismatic Jeff invites
the author to drinks in the First Class lounge, and there, swearing
him to secrecy, begins telling him the fascinating and disturbing
story of his gilded life, starting with a pivotal incident from his
youth... Alone on the beach one morning, Jeff notices a swimmer
drowning in the rough surf - and so he rescues and resuscitates the
unconscious man, before leaving him to the emergency services. But
Jeff can't let go of the events of that traumatic day, and he
begins to feel compelled to learn more about the man whose life he
has saved, convinced that their destinies are now somehow entwined.
Upon discovering that the man is the renowned art dealer Francis
Arsenault, Jeff begins to surreptitiously visit his Beverly Hills
gallery, eventually applying there for a job. Although Francis
doesn't seem to recognize him, he nevertheless casts his legendary
eye over Jeff and sees something of worth - and so he initiates him
into his world of unimaginable power and wealth, where knowledge,
taste and access are currency, and the value of things is
constantly shifting, constantly calling into question what is real,
and what matters. As Jeff finds himself seduced by the lifestyle,
he pursues a deeper connection with Francis, until morals become
expendable and their relationship becomes ever darker, leaving him
to wonder... should he have just let Francis drown?
Oppen Porter thinks he's dying. (He's not.)
From his hospital bed, with tape recorder in hand, he unspools his
tale for the benefit of his unborn son, the tale of his forty-day
journey from innocence to experience, from self-described "slow
absorber" to man of the world.
This is his "astonishing,"* "laugh-aloud funny,"** "crisp,"***
"delightful,"**** "indelible"***** story.
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*Los Angeles Review of Books
**Cleveland Plain Dealer
***San Francisco Chronicle
****Shelf Awareness
*****Flavorwire"
Discusses the assassination of the twenty-fifth president, showing the political situation at the time as well as McKinley's legacy.
Like the outside world, even families go through the trials and
tribulations of life. These easy-to-read new books provide guidance
and understanding for young people who are dealing with divorce,
death, or family rules. Family Matters is on call to offer answers
to life's uneasy questions relating to the family.
Death is something many people are uncomfortable talking about.
However, a young person's first experience with death can be
extremely traumatic when other family members are unable to discuss
the situation in an open way. This book aims to bridge the gap
between the unspoken and hard-to-communicate aspects of dealing
with a death in the family, and the questions and concerns of
preteen readers. Written with extreme sensitivity, this book is an
excellent resource for young people who are feeling guilty, sad,
angry, or confused over the recent or impending loss of a loved
one.
Like the outside world, even families go through the trials and
tribulations of life. These easy-to-read new books provide guidance
and understanding for young people who are dealing with divorce,
death, or family rules. Family Matters is on call to offer answers
to life's uneasy questions relating to the family.
Death is something many people are uncomfortable talking about.
However, a young person's first experience with death can be
extremely traumatic when other family members are unable to discuss
the situation in an open way. This book aims to bridge the gap
between the unspoken and hard-to-communicate aspects of dealing
with a death in the family, and the questions and concerns of
preteen readers. Written with extreme sensitivity, this book is an
excellent resource for young people who are feeling guilty, sad,
angry, or confused over the recent or impending loss of a loved
one.
Young readers are always interested in the lives of the writers of
their favorite books. This extremely exciting, new Rosen Central
series explores and celebrates the lives and work of favorite
middle school and young adult authors. Chock-full of fascinating
information (great for book reports and research projects ),
including interviews with the authors, these books trace the path
each writer has taken in developing his or her career. Each book
focuses on the writer's most popular and critically acclaimed books
and provides relevant insight into each writer's personal life and
what it means for each author to be a writer. Extremely
well-written and easy to read, these are an absolute must for any
librarian. Books include selected reviews and lists of works and
awards.
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