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Mary Karr

    16. leden 1955

    Mary Karr je americká autorka, jejíž psaní se vyznačuje syrovou upřímností a hlubokým zájmem o lidskou zkušenost. Její díla, ať už poezie nebo próza, zkoumají složitosti rodiny, víry a osobního hledání s nekompromisní přesností. Karr se staví proti okázalému stylu a obhajuje přímé vyjadřování emocí a jasnost, čímž vytváří literaturu, která je jak poutavá, tak myšlenkově provokativní. Její jedinečný hlas rezonuje s čtenáři, kteří hledají autentičnost a hloubku ve své četbě.

    Mary Karr
    Viper Rum
    Sinners Welcome
    The Art of Memoir
    The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success
    Lit
    Lange Straßen, weite Meere
    • Unvergessen ist Leechfield, das kleine Kaff, in dem die junge Mary Anfang der Sechzigerjahre groß wurde. Einfach war es für Mary noch nie, denn die bornierten Nachbarn in Leechfield beäugten ihre exzentrische Familie stets mit Argwohn. Und auch als Mary heranwächst, spürt die rebellische junge Frau mehr und mehr, dass sie in der bedrückenden Enge der Kleinstadt nicht atmen, nicht leben kann. Sie ist entschlossen aufzubrechen in eine neue, freiere Welt - dorthin, wo lange Straßen und weite Meere auf sie warten...§Ein hinreißend ehrlicher und zugleich poetischer Blick in die Seele einer jungen Frau, die sich trotz aller Hindernisse nicht davon abhalten lässt, ihre Träume zu verwirklichen!§

      Lange Straßen, weite Meere
    • Lit

      A Memoir

      • 578 stránek
      • 21 hodin čtení
      4,1(11)Ohodnotit

      Exploring the tumultuous journey of alcoholism and recovery, this memoir delves into the author's struggles with addiction and mental health. It captures her candid reflections on personal demons and the path to redemption, illustrating a powerful transformation from chaos to clarity. With a unique blend of humor and honesty, the narrative offers a raw look at the challenges faced and the strength required to overcome them, making it a compelling continuation of her earlier works.

      Lit
    • Whether enrolling in college for the first time or returning after an extended absence, this motivational guide provides adult students with a wealth of practical guidance. This thorough handbook explores not only how to succeed academically while balancing family, work, and other important responsibilities, but also addresses how students can learn to confront their fears, increase their self-confidence and resiliency, and create support groups. Containing essential information on financing education through loans, grants, and scholarships as well as practical tips for managing time, preparing for tests, taking effective notes, and using internet resources, this one-stop reference also includes action review checklists.--

      The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success
    • The Art of Memoir

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      4,2(6803)Ohodnotit

      Author of three memoirs of her own, Mary Karr synthesizes her expertise as graduate writing professor and therapy patient, writer and spiritual seeker, recovered alcoholic and "black belt sinner," providing an irreverent window into the mechanics and art of the form. Anchored by excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers' experience, The Art of Memoir lays bare Karr's own process. In addition, all those inside stories about how she dealt with family and friends after writing about them get told -- and the dark spaces in her own skull probed in depth. As she breaks down the key elements of great literary memoir, she breaks open our concepts of memory and identity, and illuminates the cathartic power of reflecting on the past. Anybody with an inner life or complicated history, whether writer or reader, will relate

      The Art of Memoir
    • Sinners Welcome

      • 112 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      4,1(996)Ohodnotit

      The collection features Mary Karr's candid exploration of her tumultuous childhood and her unconventional path to embracing Catholicism. Infused with humor and irreverence, Karr's poetry reflects her unique perspective on faith and redemption, reminiscent of Saint Augustine's famous plea for chastity. Through sharp wit and poignant insights, she navigates the complexities of her spiritual journey, offering readers a blend of laughter and profound reflection.

      Sinners Welcome
    • Viper Rum

      • 96 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      4,0(381)Ohodnotit

      Exploring deeply personal themes, Mary Karr's third poetry collection reflects on love and loss through poignant autobiographical verses. The poems navigate the complexities of relationships, highlighting the cycle of creation and mourning. With a focus on the role of alcohol, Karr intertwines moments of joy and sorrow, creating a rich tapestry of human experience that resonates with readers.

      Viper Rum
    • Mary Karr grew up in a swampy East Texas refinery town in a volatile and defiantly loving family. In this funny, devastating, haunting memoir and with a raw and often painful honesty, she looks back at life with a painter mother, seven times married, whose outlaw spirit could tip over into psychosis, and a hard-drinking, fist-swinging father who liked nothing better than to spin tales with his cronies at the Liars' Club.

      The Liars' Club: A Memoir
    • 4,0(1221)Ohodnotit

      Lit is about getting drunk and getting sober; becoming a mother by letting go of a mother; learning to write by learning to live. Written with Karr's relentless honesty, unflinching self-scrutiny, and irreverent, lacerating humor, it is a truly electrifying story of how to grow up—as only Mary Karr can tell it.

      Lit
    • Cherry

      • 288 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,8(759)Ohodnotit

      The narrative explores the tumultuous teen years of the author, marked by a blend of humor and self-discovery. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, Karr encounters authority and forms connections with a memorable group of eccentric individuals. This sequel to The Liars' Club captures the essence of growing up, filled with both laughter and poignant moments. Karr’s journey reflects the complexities of a young girl coming into her own, making it a compelling and insightful read.

      Cherry
    • Cherry. A Memoir

      • 288 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,8(8377)Ohodnotit

      Karr navigates her psychological and physical awakening by clashing with authority, moving between the principal's office and jail. Yearning for love and companionship, she aligns herself with a wild group, reflecting her teenage desires.

      Cherry. A Memoir