Elizabeth; Mary; and Sophia Peabody were in many ways our American Brontes. The story of these remarkable sisters — and their central role in shaping the thinking of their day — has never before been fully told. Twenty years in the making; Megan Marshall's monumental biograpy brings the era of creative ferment known as American Romanticism to new life. Elizabeth; the oldest sister; was a mind-on-fire thinker. A powerful influence on the great writers of the era — Emerson; Hawthorne; and Thoreau among them — she also published some of their earliest works. It was Elizabeth who prodded these newly minted Transcendentalists away from Emerson's individualism and toward a greater connection to others. Mary was a determined and passionate reformer who finally found her soul mate in the great educator Horace Mann. The frail Sophia was a painter who won the admiration of the preeminent society artists of the day. She married Nathaniel Hawthorne — but not before Hawthorne threw the delicate dynamics among the sisters into disarray. Marshall focuses on the moment when the Peabody sisters made their indelible mark on history. Her unprecedented research into these lives uncovered thousands of letters never read before as well as other previously unmined original sources. The Peabody Sisters casts new light on a legendary American era. Its publication is destined to become an event in American biography. This book is highly recommended for students and reading groups interested in American history; American literature; and women's studies. It is a wonderful look into 19th-century life.
#294256 in Books Nasser Stephen 2013-09-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .59 x 6.00l; .78 #File Name: 0615887694260 pagesMy Brother s Voice How a Young Hungarian Boy Survived the Holocaust A True Story
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very touchingBy Jennilyn RockThis is a wonderful book. It is quite sobering and really gave me more respect for those people who suffered through such atrocities. I was touched to tears many times. This is a great book if you want to know more of the real stories about the Holocaust.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An unforgettable; beautiful; heartbreaking bookBy Kelly HockMy Brother's voice did not leave my hands from the moment I picked it up; until the last page was read. I can't even remember my day of flights and layovers because my mind and heart were completely engrossed.Stephen Nasser was 13 years old when he was pulled from his comfortable and loving home in Hungary; spending endless days in a cattle car; arriving in Auschwitz only to witness the brutal murder of his infant cousin Peter at the hands of an SS officer hours after arriving. He and his brother cling to one another; drawing the strength to continue through months of inhumane treatment and brutal forced labor. Stephen's resoursefulness allows he and his brother to stay together through their move from Auschwitz to a forced labor camp; and helps him survive the unimaginably difficult conditions he faced. Finally liberated from a death train by American troops; a gravely ill Stephen begins to rebuild his life; the only surviving member of his family; in Hungary and eventually travels to Cananda and the U.S.Mr. Nasser's unflinching and detailed description of his experiences are full of emotion; and yet are told from the straightforward and optimistic perspective of a child. It's a heartbreaking combination that paints a vivid picture of a beautiful; shining young soul in the midst of utter despair.Now living in Las Vegas; Stephen Nasser has been tirelessly sharing his story with students and community groups for the past several years. He has given over 700 presentations and was recently awarded a Humanitarian award by the FBI. Because his education ceased before his deportation; he never graduated from High School. I was very moved to see that he was recently presented with a High School diploma from Las Vegas High school for both himself; and for his brother.Mr. Nasser is an inspiration. He has lived through something that I; a Midwesterner in my 30's; will never be able to fully comprehend. His ability to tell his heartbreaking life story; through his book and to live audiences; must be very difficult and i admire his strength and determination. I am inspired by his optimistic spirit and his generosity to his community. This book is a must read!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An amazing book I couldn't put downBy Ann KiriharaI just finished My Brother's Voice and I am so heartbroken over everything this young boy endured yet I'm moved beyond words that he was able to survive the horror and create a new life for himself. His parents and his brother did not survive the Holocaust. The story Mr. Nasser tells had to wait until his uncle passed away because he couldn't bear for his uncle to know how his grandchild was killed. Every Holocaust book I read astounds me more and more that this was the world of Europe. How did an alleged civilized society all rally around the little house painter from Austria and commit such horrible crimes in his name. I'm so glad 'Pista' finally told his story. I read it in one sitting as I had to know what happened to them all; what secret did he keep from his uncle; how did he make it out alive; and whether he had a full life afterwards. An excellent story; very beautifully written. I can't even bear to pick up another book just yet. Thank you for sharing your history; Pista.
