Amity Gaige Bücher

Juliet lebt mit ihrem Mann Michael und den beiden Kindern ein unauffälliges Vorstadtleben. Die Ehe kriselt, Juliet leidet unter den Erwartungen von allen Seiten. Michael schlägt eine unkonventionelle Lösung vor: mit einer Segelyacht in See zu stechen und gemeinsam ein ganzes Jahr auf dem Meer zu verbringen. Sie ahnen nicht, dass diese Reise ihrer aller Leben für immer verändern wird. Und wir Leser steuern gemeinsam mit der Familie atemlos dem dramatischen Finale in der Karibik entgegen.

Meadow ist sechs. Krank vor Sehnsucht nach der Tochter, mit der er seit der Trennung von Laura nur sehr wenig Zeit verbringen darf, setzt Eric sich mit ihr ins Auto und fährt einfach los, immer weiter, bis die kleine Reise mehr und mehr zur Flucht gerät - der zweiten in seinem Leben. Niemand weiß, dass er zwei Identitäten hat: die Erik Schroders, des Immigranten aus der DDR, und die Eric Kennedys mit der frei erfundenen, uramerikanischen Biographie. Erst im Gefängnis bricht Eric sein Schweigen. Er schreibt seiner Exfrau und erzählt ihr von seiner Vergangenheit, erzählt ihr von den gestohlenen Tagen mit Meadow - eine der bezauberndsten und ungewöhnlichsten Mädchenfiguren der Gegenwartsliteratur.

The story explores the intense love between Charlie and Alice, who initially revel in their connection but soon face challenges as their family expands with twin daughters. As Charlie's career as a social worker deepens, he encounters troubled individuals that test his emotional boundaries, leading to temptations that threaten their relationship. The evolving dynamics of their marriage and the struggle to maintain balance amidst personal and professional pressures create a poignant narrative about love, commitment, and the complexities of human connections.

* Shortlisted for the Folio Prize 2014 * Attending a New England summer camp as an adolescent, young Erik Schroder - a first generation East German immigrant - adopts a new name and a new persona - Eric Kennedy - in the hopes that it will help him fit in. This fateful white lie will set him on an improbable and ultimately tragic course. Schroder relates the story of Eric's urgent escape years later through the New England countryside with his six-year-old daughter, Meadow, in an attempt to outrun the authorities amidst a heated custody battle with his wife, who will soon discover that her husband is not who he says he is. From a correctional facility, Eric surveys the course of his life in order to understand - and maybe even explain - his behaviour; the painful separation from his mother in childhood; a harrowing escape to America with his taciturn father; a romance that withered under a shadow of lies; and his proudest moments and greatest regrets as a flawed but loving father.

"In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the heart of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie, who leads the search on the ground. Meanwhile, Lena, a seventy-six-year-old birdwatcher in a Connecticut retirement community, becomes an unexpected armchair detective. Roving between these compelling narratives, a puzzle emerges, intensifying the frantic search, as Valerie's disappearance may not be accidental."--Provided by publisher.

Set against the backdrop of a wilderness, this gripping thriller follows a quest to find a missing person. The narrative is crafted with agile and extraordinary prose, showcasing the author's exceptional skill. The tension and urgency of the search are palpable, making it a compelling read that captivates from start to finish. Jennifer Egan's endorsement highlights its addictive quality, emphasizing its status as a standout work in the genre.