Wally Lamb Bücher

Eine ergreifende Geschichte über Macht und Unterdrückung, Liebe und Vergebung

Sie sitzen ein wegen Mord, Totschlag, Betrug und anderen Delikten: die Frauen aus dem Hochsicherheitsgefängnis York. Ihre Lebensgeschichten, die sie während eines Schreibkurses mit Wally Lamb verfassten, sind von erschütternder Aufrichtigkeit. Sie erzählen von Hilflosigkeit und Rebellion, von Liebe und verletzten Gefühlen, von Rückschlägen und kleinen Erfolgen.

1965 gerät die Welt der 13jährigen Dolores Price aus den Fugen: Trennung der Eltern, Vergewaltigung, 7 Jahre in der Psychiatrie, eine unglückliche Ehe und viele Schwierigkeiten, ihren Weg zu finden

Erst vor Kurzem sind Caelum und seine Frau Maureen nach Colorado gezogen. Doch was ein Neubeginn für ihre Ehe sein soll, findet durch den Amoklauf an der Columbine Highschool ein abruptes Ende. Mitten in dem blutigen Massaker: Maureen, die den Anschlag versteckt in einem Wandschrank überlebt. Traumatisiert flüchtet sie in eine eigene Welt – und zwingt so auch Caelum, sich seinen Ängsten zu stellen und jenes dunkle Rätsel seiner Herkunft zu lösen, vor dem seine Tante ihn zu schützen versuchte. Eine Tour de force durch die Abgründe der menschlichen Seele, mit der Wally Lamb sein erzählerisches Können und sein Gespür für die großen Themen des Lebens unter Beweis stellt.

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Oprah Bookclub Picks I Know This Much Is True and She's Come Undone comes the heart wrenching story of a young father who, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable"--

The transformative power of writing is at the heart of this collection, showcasing the voices of women from a maximum-security prison. Through their essays, participants in Wally Lamb's workshop confront personal fears and envision new possibilities for their lives. Each piece is a testament to resilience, revealing diverse experiences that underscore the potential for self-awareness and change through storytelling. Startling and inspiring, these intimate narratives highlight the profound impact of the written word on personal growth and healing.

The story explores the aftermath of a tragic school shooting through the experiences of Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, who both work at Columbine High School. After Maureen survives a harrowing ordeal during the attack, their attempt to escape to a seemingly safe family farm in Connecticut reveals that the trauma and chaos from the event linger, impacting their lives in profound ways. The narrative delves into themes of survival, the search for safety, and the enduring effects of violence.

As Annie Oh's wedding day approaches, she finds herself at the mercy of hopes and fears about the momentous change ahead. She has just emerged from a twenty-five year marriage to Orion Oh, which produced three children, but is about to marry a woman named Viveca, a successful art dealer, who specializes in outsider art. Trying to reach her ex-husband, she keeps assuring everyone that he is fine. Except she has no idea where he is. But when Viveca discovers a famous painting by a mysterious local outside artist, who left this world in more than mysterious circumstances, Orion, Annie and Viveca's new dynamic becomes fraught.

The story centers on Felix Funicello, a film scholar who operates a movie club in a historic vaudeville theater. His life takes a surreal turn when he encounters the ghost of Lois Weber, a pioneering director from the silent film era. Lois guides Felix through a nostalgic journey, allowing him to relive pivotal moments from his past as they are projected on the theater's screen, blending themes of memory, cinema, and the impact of film history.

In Wally Lamb’s pitch perfect new novel, it is 1964. LBJ and Lady Bird are in the White House, Meet the Beatles is on everyone’s turntable, and ten-year-old Felix Funicello (distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doing his best to navigate fifth grade—easier said than done when scary movies still give you nightmares and you bear a striking resemblance to a certain adorable cartoon boy. But there are several things young Felix can depend on: the birds and bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas he’s never going to forget.