Tiny Pieces of Us

Author: Nicky Pellegrino
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409179028
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
'Heartrending and compelling' JOJO MOYES on Recipe for Life My heart is less than 1% of my body, it weighs hardly anything; it is only a tiny piece of me, yet it is the part everyone finds most interesting. Vivi Palmer knows what it's like to live life carefully. Born with a heart defect, she was given a second chance after a transplant, but has never quite dared to make the most of it. Until she comes face-to-face with her donor's mother, Grace, who wants something in return for Vivi's second-hand heart: her help to find all the other people who have tiny pieces of her son. Reluctantly drawn into Grace's mission, Vivi's journalist training takes over as one by one she tracks down a small group of strangers. As their lives intertwine Vivi finds herself with a new kind of family, and by finding out more about all the pieces that make up the many parts of her, Vivi might just discover a whole new world waiting for her... Readers are loving Tiny Pieces of Us: 'Warning! You will need tissues. Absolutely beautiful' 'Emotional and thought-provoking' 'Couldn't put it down!' 'Made me laugh, made me cry' 'Full of sensitivity, warmth and love'

Tiny Pieces of Us

Author: Nicky Pellegrino
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 9781409179009
Category : Friendship
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Vivi Palmer knows what it's like to live life carefully. Born with a heart defect, she was given a second chance after a transplant, but has never quite dared to make the most of it. Then she comes face-to-face with her donor's mother, Grace, who wants something in return for Vivi's second-hand heart: her help to find all the other people who have tiny pieces of her son. Reluctantly drawn into Grace's mission, Vivi tracks down a small group of strangers. And as their lives intertwine she discovers a whole new world waiting for her ...

Tiny Pieces of Skull

Author: Roz Kaveney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956971975
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
In the 1980s, poet and activist Roz Kaveney wrote a novel, 'Tiny Pieces of Skull', about trans street life and bar life in London and Chicago in the late 1970s. Much admired in manuscript by writers from Kathy Acker to Neil Gaiman, it has never seen print until now...Funny and terrifying by turns, and full of glimpses of other lives, it is the story of how beautiful Natasha persuades clever Annabelle to run away from her life and have adventures, more adventures than either of them quite meant her to have... 'A certain classic, a definitive portrait of trans outside the niceties of middle class daydreams. Brava, sister mine.' - Kate Bornstein, writer and activist 'Even now I find it hard to put into words quite how moving and marvellous I found it. It's an astonishing, troubling book; scalpel-sharp; brittle; bleak and brave. I feel sure it will upset a great number of people in all the right ways. In fact, I hope it does: literature should be a call to arms, not a sleeping-pill. Congratulations on bringing this story out of the dark.' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat and The Gospel of Loki

Tiny Pieces of Us

Author: Nicky Pellegrino
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1409179028
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Tiny Pieces of Us

Author: Nicky Pellegrino
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869713867
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
There are many pleasures to be found in this absorbing, moving book - count me as a fan. - NZ ListenerNew readers will fall in love with Pellegrino's writing style, while long-time fans will delight when the story shifts gear and travels to Italy - and to deliciously familiar territory. - Australian Women's Weekly (NZ Edition)My heart is less than one per cent of my body, it weighs hardly anything; it's only a tiny piece of me, yet it's the part everyone finds most interesting. . .Vivi Palmer knows what it's like to live life carefully. Born with a heart defect, she was given a second chance after a transplant, but has never quite dared to make the most of it. Until she comes face-to-face with her donor's mother, Grace, who wants something in return for Vivi's new heart: her help to find all the other people who have tiny pieces of her son.Reluctantly drawn into Grace's mission, Vivi's journalist training takes over as one by one she tracks down a small group of strangers. As their lives intertwine Vivi finds herself with a new kind of family, and by finding out more about all the pieces that make up the many parts of her, Vivi might just discover a whole new world waiting for her...'Pellegrino has a great flair for storytelling' - NZ ListenerPRAISE FOR NICKY PELLEGRINO'Venice comes alive...warm, engaging and truly delicious' ROSANNA LEY'A novel about how easy it is to become an observer in your own life, and the joy of learning to live again.' JOJO MOYES'Written with intelligence, insight and warmth. Highly recommended' CATHERINE ROBERTSON, NZ Listener

A Tiny Piece of Something Greater

Author: Jude Sierra
Publisher: Interlude Press
ISBN: 9781945053603
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
After moving to Key Largo to to make a fresh start, Reid Watsford meets Joaquim, an intern at the dive shop who is looking for adventure. As their relationship deepens, they both must learn how to navigate Reid's cyclothemia, and a past Reid can't quite escape.

Each Tiny Spark

Author: Pablo Cartaya
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451479734
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
From award-winning author Pablo Cartaya comes a deeply moving middle grade novel about a daughter and father finding their way back to each other in the face of their changing family and community. A SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD HONOR FOR MIDDLE GRADE Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It's hard for her to follow along at school, and sometimes she forgets to do what her mom or abuela asks. But she remembers what matters: a time when her family was whole and home made sense. When Dad returns from deployment, Emilia expects that her life will get back to normal. Instead, it unravels. Dad shuts himself in the back stall of their family's auto shop to work on an old car. Emilia peeks in on him daily, mesmerized by his welder. One day, Dad calls Emilia over. Then, he teaches her how to weld. And over time, flickers of her old dad reappear. But as Emilia finds a way to repair the relationship with her father at home, her community ruptures with some of her classmates, like her best friend, Gus, at the center of the conflict. Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya is a tender story about asking big questions and being brave enough to reckon with the answers.

Little Pieces of Hope

Author: Todd Doughty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143136569
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
One of The Washington Post’s Best Feel-Good Books the Year • A jolt of joy in a difficult world! Perfect for any age, this charming collection is a daily devotional of delight, designed to provide a thought-provoking break in a busy day, inspiring readers to look for and celebrate the good things that surround us. “This brilliant book will remind you of all the people, places and things you love, forgot you loved, need to love. It’s a book you’ll want to buy for your best friends so you can read passages aloud to them. It’s a poetic, sparkling gem you’ll want to pick up every time you need a smile.” —Kevin Kwan, #1 New York Times bestselling author the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy Need a pick me up to brighten your afternoon? Skip that second cup of coffee and discover dozens of happy-making lists alongside short essays, musings, prompts, quotes, and playlists. Flip to the joys of red velvet cake or road trips—or dip into “Things You Might Consider Doing Today” (Call a friend and don’t use the pronoun “I” during the entire conversation) or “Things to Look Forward To” (Reaching the other side of something challenging - which you will!) or “That Song … You Know the One.” LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE can be read straight through, or you can savor a single page at a time. The beautifully designed book contains over 3,000 items on topics such as music, books, paintings, photographs, memories, holidays, recipes, feelings, movies, and so much more. Brimming with the pleasures of life—and full of gorgeous illustrations—LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE makes a beautiful gift or keepsake.

A Tiny Tale

Author: Olivier Cri de Coeur
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976704867
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
A Children's Story For Adults. This Is A Book For Everyone Who Appreciates That What You Believe and What You Know Are The Same Thing. It Is Also For Those Who Have Yet To Be Convinced.

Shiny Broken Pieces: A Tiny Pretty Things Novel

Author: Sona Charaipotra
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062342444
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
Now a Netflix TV show! Featuring a diverse cast of characters, plenty of gossip, lies, and scandal, Shiny Broken Pieces continues with the soapy drama readers loved in Tiny Pretty Things. June, Bette, and Gigi are competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, these girls have everything to lose…and no one is playing nice. June is starting to finally see herself as a prima ballerina. But being the best could mean sacrificing the love of her life. Legacy dancer Bette is determined to clear her name after she was suspended and accused of hurting her rival, Gigi. And Gigi is not going to let Bette—or the other dancers who bullied her—go unpunished. It all comes down to this last dance. Who will make the cut? And who will lose her dream forever?