Louise Kennedy Livres

Bailey the cat describes life aboard a sailboat.

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"There is nothing special about the day Cushla meets Michael, a married man from Belfast, in the pub owned by her family. But here, love is never far from violence, and this encounter will change both of their lives forever. As people get up each morning and go to work, school, church or the pub, the daily news rolls in of another car bomb exploded, another man beaten, killed or left for dead. In the class Cushla teaches, the vocabulary of seven-year-old children now includes phrases like 'petrol bomb' and 'rubber bullets'. And as she is forced to tread lines she never thought she would cross, tensions in the town are escalating, threatening to destroy all she is working to hold together. Tender and shocking, Trespasses is an unforgettable debut of people trying to live ordinary lives in extraordinary times."-- Publisher description

'A dazzling, heartbreaking debut collection' Guardian 'Kennedy's voice, and her unforgiving gaze, are electric' Sunday Times 'These stories sing, haunt and inspire laughter ... One of the best collections I've read in years' Sinead Gleeson A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE JOHN MCGAHERN PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE O'BRIEN AWARD 2022 The secrets people kept, the lies they told. In these visceral, stunningly crafted stories, people are effortlessly cruel to one another, and the natural world is a primitive salve. Here, women are domestically trapped by predatorial men, Ireland's folklore and politics loom large, and poverty - material, emotional, sexual - seeps through every crack. A wife is abandoned by her new husband in a ghost estate, with blood on her hands; a young woman is tormented by visions of the man murdered by her brother during the Troubles; a pregnant mother fears the worst as her husband grows illegal cannabis with the help of a vulnerable teenage girl; a woman struggles to forgive herself after an abortion threatens to destroy her marriage. Announcing a major new voice in literary fiction for the twenty-first century, these sharp shocks of stories offer flashes of beauty, and even humour, amidst the harshest of truths.

The narrative explores Louise Kennedy's childhood in pioneer Alberta, capturing the essence of farm life through vivid stories of berry picking, gardening, and school experiences. Beginning in Plamondon, the family embarks on a journey north to Breyat, where they build a new home, highlighting themes of resilience and the connection to the land.

Instead of traditional magic tricks, this book offers a deep exploration of the art of magic, focusing on its history, philosophy, and the psychological aspects behind illusions. Readers will discover the true essence of magic as a performance art, emphasizing creativity and the connection between the magician and the audience. It challenges conventional notions of magic, encouraging a deeper understanding of its impact and significance beyond mere tricks.

All good things come in small packages. Quick, easy and with almost zero washing up – oven parcels are the new cooking trend everyone is talking about. From families to the single workaholic, the updated en papillote is the perfect go-to dinner, combining familiar ingredients with low-prep, low-mess ease. Dinner's in the Bag includes 60 tasty recipes all cookable in foil, baking parchment or oven-proof plastic and silicone bags. Everything from healthy weekday suppers, including Sesame pork with spring vegetables and Mussels with fennel and white wine, through to delicious veggie dishes, such as Leeks in romesco sauce and, of course, delectable desserts like Roasted rhubarb with vanilla, orange and cinnamon and Pineapple en papillote with honey, thyme and rum. With straightforward instructions and a photo for every dish, enjoy stress-free mealtimes without having to fork out for an InstantPot or Slow cooker. Whatever you fancy for dinner – just bag it up, pop it in the oven, and eat!

Diese Frauen stecken in Schwierigkeiten. Eine wird von ihrem Ehemann sitzengelassen: mittellos, in einer halb verfallenen Siedlung, die er aus dem Boden gestampft hat, und mit einer moralischen Schuld, die niemals zu tilgen sein wird. Eine andere wird von der Erinnerung an einen Fremden verfolgt, den ihr Bruder während der nordirischen Troubles getötet hat. Weil der Gerichtsvollzieher vor der Tür steht, überredet eine werdende Mutter ihren Mann dazu, für einen Drogenboss zu arbeiten. Eine junge Städterin zieht mit ihrem von Selbstversorgung träumenden Freund aufs Land und erlebt das brutale Ende ihrer romantischen Illusionen. In diesen Geschichten riecht es nicht nur nach Erde und Torffeuer, nach Holz und Heidekraut, sondern auch nach Blut und Tod. Louise Kennedys präzise Momentaufnahmen aus dem Leben irischer Frauen und Männer erzählen von enttäuschten Erwartungen, von Verrat und teuer bezahlter Loyalität, von Sprachlosigkeit und männlicher Dominanz. Sie erzählen aber auch von der Kraft der Mythologie, der unbeirrbaren Schönheit der Natur und dem heldenhaften Durchhaltevermögen von Menschen, denen nichts anderes übrigbleibt, als aus den wenigen Möglichkeiten, die ihnen vergönnt sind, das Beste zu machen.