Ergebnis für "Requiem" in Romanbiografien

Allahabad, early twentieth century. The British rule across India, but Avadhi culture is thriving. In this city where singers, musicians and poets assemble, a star emerges. Janki Bai Ilahabadi enthrals listeners wherever she performs, and counts as her fans maharajas and maharanis, poets and...

Family caregivers are, oftentimes, ruthlessly challenged by uninvolved family members who are quick to condemn, but reticent to offer assistance. Such is the case for Colleen Strand, a widow who recently found her own footing who takes on the task of caring for her father Patrick Quinn, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Her older brother Jonathan criticizes Colleen at every turn and verbally abuses the father when he has the gall to exhibit symptoms of his disease.

The Kellogg and Davis families experience the challenges, tragedies, and triumphs of American life. But mysteries are hiding in the branches of the family tree. A haunting painting gets passed down through the family. Two untimely tragedies leave two widowers and a young father whose agonizing choice will affect the entire family’s future. Abbie’s Sacrifice portrays resilience and heartbreak from the trying days of the Civil War and the yard at West Point to the Wild West silver boom in Colorado and Thomas Edison’s electricity revolution of North America.