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14 hours agoThe Names by Florence Knapp audiobook review a Sliding Doors-style debut
The influence of a name is shaped more by the actions of caregivers than the name itself.
The present collection builds upon this recent body of scholarship. It embraces the expanded framework of visual and material culture studies to explore a spectrum of objects executed in a broad range of media.
The Lost Queen follows the adventures of Jolie Lam, a San Jose high school sophomore, who, with her sister, discovers that they have been reborn as the Trung sisters, the real-life founding queens of Vietnam.
The intricate dance revolves around Woody Hanover, who begins an affair with Susan, and parent Stefanie Fenning, who struggles with family issues while dealing with the fallout of her daughter's death.
American publishers often prefer translated works that highlight the political or cultural context of their regions, linking stories to significant historical events or themes.