Million Dollar Baby

Author: F. X. Toole
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 145325398X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
The boxing stories that inspired the Oscar-winning Clint Eastwood film: a New York Times Notable Book from “a heavyweight fiction contender” (Publishers Weekly). F. X. Toole knew boxing. Between bouts, he wrote, and two years before his death he published this collection of stories, giving readers an unprecedented look at the gritty life around the ring. He tells of a cutman with a sweet tooth, young fighters with dreams of celebrity, and a talented boxer who goes to Atlantic City for his biggest bout, only to be humiliated by the prejudices of a callous promoter. In “Million $$$ Baby,” the inspiration for the Oscar-winning Clint Eastwood film, an aged trainer takes on a female fighter, guiding her through disappointment, pain, and tragedy. And in “Rope Burns,” Toole realizes his epic vision, showing that even the purest fighter can succumb to the pressures of the world outside the sport. Throughout these stories, boxing’s violence is redeemed by the respect these men and women share, as they strap on gloves and prepare their bodies for the ultimate test. This ebook features an illustrated biography of F. X. Toole including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

Million Dollar Baby

Author: Amy Patricia Meade
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738716375
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Successful young writer Marjorie McClelland leads a solitary, comfortable life in the quiet, post-prohibition town of Ridgebury, CT. Her tranquil life is disrupted when Creighton Ashcroft, a British heir with time and money to burn, purchases a deserted mansion with a mysterious history on the outskirts of town. Instantly smitten with the talented and beautiful Marjorie, Creighton craftily arranges an intimate meeting, but the mood is spoiled when they stumble across a body while touring the ample grounds of Creighton's new estate. With the intention of reaping the story's literary benefits, the two forge an unlikely partnership and research the mansion's sordid past, but they soon find themselves in the middle of an unfolding series of hidden murders and family deceit. On top of this, the handsome detective assigned to the case has caught Marjorie's attention--and Creighton's suspicious eye. The trio must work together to break through a web of deceptively demure townspeople and the discreet upper class to solve the mystery of the mansion's past before becoming victims themselves. Filled with rumor and humor, this historical thriller delights to its captivating close.

Million Dollar Baby

Author: Philip Van Rensselaer
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
"Barbara Woolworth Hutton (November 14, 1912? May 11, 1979) was an American socialite, heiress and debutante, often dubbed "Poor Little Rich Girl" due to the fact that she was given a lavish and expensive debutante ball during the depression era and due to her troubled life."--Wikipedia.

Million Dollar Baby

Author: Lisa Jackson
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 036971797X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Compassion, redemption, and love—don’t miss this classic story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson! When Chandra Hill is awakened by a cry in the night, she is shocked to discover an abandoned newborn in her barn. She rushes him to the hospital, but as a former pediatrician her instincts have already kicked in. Before she knows it, she’s discussing options for the baby with the emergency room doctor, Dallas O'Rourke. Dallas finds himself bonding instantly with the baby—and with the intriguing woman who brought him in. Though Chandra and Dallas try not to get attached, as days pass without a blood relative coming to claim the baby, it becomes difficult to imagine their lives without the little boy. And when the baby’s story becomes national news, the two could realize that all they want is the family they've found. Previously published.

The Greek's Million-Dollar Baby Bargain

Author: Julia James
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426829647
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
When Greek tycoon Nikos Theakis offered grieving Ann Turner a million dollars for his orphaned nephew, she took the money and walked away. Young, penniless and alone, Ann did what she thought was best—and it nearly broke her. But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a bargain of a very different kind… One month on his island—at his mercy….

Rope Burns

Author: F. X. Toole
Publisher: Ecco
ISBN: 9780060938383
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235

Book Description
In this hard-hitting collection of powerful and moving tales, F.X. Toole breathes life into vivid, compelling characters who radiate the fierce intensity of the worlds they inhabit: An aging cut man with an incorrigible sweet tooth Fearless Maggie Fitzgerald and her quest to become a champion boxer Señora Cabrera who makes low-fat refried beans to keep a local fighter in top form

The Million Dollar Quartet

Author: Stephen Miller
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857128566
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
Million Dollar Quartet’ is the name given to recordings made on Tuesday December 4, 1956 in the Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. The recordings were of an impromptu jam session among Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash.The events of the session. Very few participants survive. Includes interviews with the drummer and the sound engineer. A detailed analysis of the music played – and its relevance to subsequent popular music. The early lives and careers of the quartet – where they were in 1956. Relevant social and economic factors which meant that a massive audience of young people were keenly looking for a new kind of music they could call their own. The “reunions” of surviving members of the quartet. The emergence of the tapes, first on bootleg and then on legitimate CDs. The genesis of the stage show and its reception – the enduring appeal of the music.

The 'Baby Dolls'

Author: Kim Marie Vaz
Publisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 080715072X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
One of the first women's organizations to mask and perform during Mardi Gras, the Million Dollar Baby Dolls redefined the New Orleans carnival tradition. Tracing their origins from Storyville-era brothels and dance halls to their re-emergence in post-Katrina New Orleans, author Kim Marie Vaz uncovers the fascinating history of the "raddy-walking, shake-dancing, cigar-smoking, money-flinging" ladies who strutted their way into a predominantly male establishment. The Baby Dolls formed around 1912 as an organization of African American women who used their profits from working in New Orleans's red-light district to compete with other Black prostitutes on Mardi Gras. Part of this event involved the tradition of masking, in which carnival groups create a collective identity through costuming. Their baby doll costumes -- short satin dresses, stockings with garters, and bonnets -- set against a bold and provocative public behavior not only exploited stereotypes but also empowered and made visible an otherwise marginalized female demographic. Over time, different neighborhoods adopted the Baby Doll tradition, stirring the creative imagination of Black women and men across New Orleans, from the downtown Trem area to the uptown community of Mahalia Jackson. Vaz follows the Baby Doll phenomenon through one hundred years with photos, articles, and interviews and concludes with the birth of contemporary groups, emphasizing these organizations' crucial contribution to Louisiana's cultural history.

A Million-Dollar Boy with a Billion-Dollar Dream

Author: Sharrieff Ali McGee
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480897418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
A million dollar boy with a billion dollar dream is about a young man growing up in the streets of Springfield Massachusetts in the early nineties . Presley Williams learns the game from a o.g in his hood and takes the game to another level. with each million made the enemies get more intense and the connects more dangerous.

Baby Steps Millionaires

Author: Dave Ramsey
Publisher: Ramsey Press
ISBN: 1942121601
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
You Can Baby Step Your Way to Becoming a Millionaire Most people know Dave Ramsey as the guy who did stupid with a lot of zeros on the end. He made his first million in his twenties—the wrong way—and then went bankrupt. That’s when he set out to learn God’s ways of managing money and developed the Ramsey Baby Steps. Following these steps, Dave became a millionaire again—this time the right way. After three decades of guiding millions of others through the plan, the evidence is undeniable: if you follow the Baby Steps, you will become a millionaire and get to live and give like no one else. In Baby Steps Millionaires, you will . . . *Take a deeper look at Baby Step 4 to learn how Dave invests and builds wealth *Learn how to bust through the barriers preventing them from becoming a millionaire *Hear true stories from ordinary people who dug themselves out of debt and built wealth *Discover how anyone can become a millionaire, especially you Baby Steps Millionaires isn’t a book that tells the secrets of the rich. It doesn't teach complicated financial concepts reserved only for the elite. As a matter of fact, this information is straightforward, practical, and maybe even a little boring. But the life you'll lead if you follow the Baby Steps is anything but boring! You don’t need a large inheritance or the winning lottery number to become a millionaire. Anyone can do it—even today. For those who are ready, it’s game on!