504 Results in the "Historical Fiction" category


    • Chapter 17: The Bullfrog Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: The Bullfrog delves into the challenges faced by the Ahavat Achim congregation in Pottstown, especially in the wake of Chona's hospitalization. The temple, a historical structure built by Chona's father, begins to unravel with the arrival of new Hungarian members, one of whom, Mr. Hudson, discovers a giant bullfrog in the mikvah. Infuriated, he promises a significant donation for the construction of a new mikvah, demanding that it be twice the size of the original and made of Carrara marble.…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin is introduced in the year 2014, near the River Tigris, where she eagerly anticipates the arrival of her cousins from Germany. Her family, originally from Turkey, is filled with joy as they prepare to welcome them. Narin, while impressed by her cousins’ fluent German, takes pride in her unique heritage and the special talents passed down through her grandmother. Her grandmother, an esteemed member of their community, has inherited the rare skill of dowsing, using her connection with the earth to…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin’s journey takes a dark and painful turn in 2014, as she is forcefully taken from her home and transported along with other women and children in a truck heading toward Mosul. Overcome by an overwhelming sense of fear, helplessness, and confusion, Narin finds herself struggling to cope with the chaotic and brutal situation unfolding around her. However, as they journey through unfamiliar lands, memories of her grandmother’s teachings about wild herbs begin to surface, offering her a brief but…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Ruthie begins with the serene passing of Joe on a Sunday morning, his final moments marked by peace and quietude. Surrounded by the love of his family, Joe’s departure, though heavy with sorrow, was filled with the warmth of those he held dear. Leah, struck by the profound sense of loss, clung to Joe’s hand, tears streaming down her face as she kissed his hand, mourning the brother she would never again share her life with. Mae and the narrator, well-versed in the hardships of life and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26: Felix dives deeper into the emotional and physical aftermath of a devastating injury that altered the course of a promising football career. Felix had been nearing a remarkable achievement of 2,000 receiving yards, a feat that would’ve made him one of the top players of his generation. His season had already been impacted by the unpredictability of the pandemic, but Felix, despite all the setbacks, had continued to shine. His unique combination of speed, agility, and unmatched football IQ had…
    • Chapter 14: View Down a Stairwell … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 opens with Campbell reflecting on an unsettling chain of events that follows the arrival of disturbing letters, drawing unwanted attention to his past. It’s a week after he first received the correspondence, and Campbell, uneasy and agitated, attempts to visit Jones, the publisher of a controversial newspaper, in hopes of persuading him to retract a story about him that had been causing significant distress. However, upon arriving at Jones’ location, Campbell finds that Jones is not present,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 1 of Blood Meridian introduces the protagonist, a young boy, who is already burdened by loss and violence before he even embarks on his journey. Born under the dramatic spectacle of a meteor shower, the boy’s early years are marked by tragedy, especially the death of his mother, which leaves a deep emotional scar. Raised by a neglectful father—a former schoolteacher who now spends his days drowning in alcohol—the boy’s formative years are devoid of nurturing or stability. His father, a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 23 begins with the protagonist traveling across the desolate, windswept plains of north Texas during the harsh winter of 1878. He sets up camp near the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River, where he encounters an old hunter who shares his reflections on the once-thriving buffalo herds that once roamed the area in abundance. The hunter speaks mournfully of how the buffalo, once a symbol of power and resilience, were systematically destroyed by the overzealous hunting efforts of men seeking profit…
    • The Heaven  Earth Grocery Store A Novel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a compelling novel set in a small, segregated town, exploring themes of race, identity, and community through a mysterious death. A powerful, thought-provoking read with rich storytelling.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Acknowledgments often serve as a quiet tribute to the individuals whose presence shaped a project, even if they never appeared on the page. This story began with a deep admiration for Sy Friend, a man whose legacy in disability advocacy remains deeply personal to me. During my college years at Oberlin, I spent four summers at the Variety Club Camp for Handicapped Children, where Sy’s leadership was defined not by lofty speeches, but by the daily dignity he extended to every child. His actions spoke of a…
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