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Quentin Tarantino directs this ensemble action drama set in Europe
during World War Two.
In the first of two converging storylines,
Shosanna (Melanie Laurent), a young Jewish woman in occupied
France, seeks to avenge the death of her parents by the Nazis after
narrowly escaping execution herself and fleeing to Paris. There she
creates a new identity for herself as the owner and manager of a
cinema. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish American soldiers known as
'The Basterds', led by First Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt),
joins forces with German actress and undercover agent Bridget von
Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) to take down the leaders of The Third
Reich.
The Basterds cross paths with Shosanna when her cinema,
which has been commandeered by the Nazis for the screening of their
latest propaganda film, becomes the target for their next attack.
However, unbeknown to them, Shosanna has devised a revenge plan of
her own.
Christoph Waltz gained the Best Supporting Actor Awards at
both the 2010 BAFTAs and Academy Awards for his portrayal of the
devious Colonel Hans Landa.
In this refreshing new take on spirituality, bestselling author
Deepak Chopra uses a fictional tale of a comedian and his unlikely
mentor to show us a path back to hope, joy, and even
enlightenment--with a lot of laughter along the way.
Meet Mickey Fellows. A successful L.A. comedian, he's just a
regular guy, with his fair share of fears, egocentricities, and
addictions. After his father's death, Mickey meets a mysterious
stranger named Francisco, who changes his life forever. The two
begin an ongoing discussion about the true nature of being.
Reluctantly at first, Mickey accepts the stranger's help and starts
to explore his own life in an effort to answer the riddles
Francisco poses. Mickey starts to look at those aspects of himself
that he has hidden behind a wall of wisecracks all his life.
Eventually Mickey realizes that authentic humor opens him up to the
power of spirit--allowing him to finally make real connections with
people.
After taking the reader on a journey with Mickey, Chopra then
spells out the lessons that Mickey's story imparts to us: ten
reasons to be optimistic, even in our challenging world. Chopra
believes that the healthiest response to life is laughter from the
heart, and even in the face of global turmoil, we can cultivate an
internal sense of optimism. Rich with humor and practical advice,
"Why Is God Laughing?" shows us without a doubt that there is
always a reason to be grateful, that every possibility holds the
promise of abundance, and that obstacles are simply opportunities
in disguise. In the end, we really don't need a reason to be happy.
The power of happiness lies within each of us, just waiting to be
unleashed. And Mickey Fellows's journey shows us the way.
"From the Hardcover edition."
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