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Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts & Poems explores not only Madsen's remarkable life and experiences in and out of Hollywood, but also his familial influences that have participated in crafting and shaping him, including thoughts on his father; his mother and the rumor that he was born without a left hand; ghosts, whiskey, and payback; Robert Mitchum, James Cagney, and "sensitive sons of bitches"; the mentality of actors and growing up to be a man; his first audition; drunken behavior; epic drinkers; and much, much more.

2025 National Book Award Finalist 2026 Asian American Poetry Winner Ms. Magazine’s Best Poetry of 2024 and 2025 Electric Literature’s Best Poetry Collections, 2025 NPR’s Books We Love 2025 2026 ALA RUSA Notable Poetry List The long-awaited sophomore poetry collection by award-winning...

In this collection, Eugene Hewitt and his daughter Elizabeth share their love of poetry with listeners of all ages and each other. The poetry is meant to capture time spent with family and friends. These poems are also written for inspiration and moments of reflection on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Father and Daughter write for one another in what they hope will be a timeless classic to be passed down from one generation to the next. Eugene and Elizabeth both hope these poems will resonate with listeners and find a place in their hearts and souls.

This powerful memoir from a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist features poetry, letters, recipes, and other personal artifacts that provide an intimate look into his life and the loved ones he shares it with. In a powerfully intimate and non-traditional (or...

Journey into the heart of Roman Britain through the eyes of a fallen patrician's daughter, Caelwyn, as she weaves a tale of myth and legend in this captivating poetic prose. In the vein of a long, internal monologue, this poetic fiction brings the fantastical universe of.

We all need encouragement and inspiration as we go through life. Words from the Heart of the Father was made with that in mind. Taken from the experiences of the authors own lives, this book will bring comfort and peace in those times when you are overwhelmed.

Songs for My Father is a raw and honest collection of free verse poetry about the author’s relationship with her father. It chronicles how his anger and abuse left her emotionally trapped for many years, and how she found her way back into herself through her art. Katherine Lazaruk takes the listener through her early childhood experiences, drawing connections between how family, music, and learning shaped the writer and artist within her. It is a poignant window into the things that so often go unspoken, the elephants in the rooms of our families.

This audiobook has been narrated from the first devotional/ mini-Bible study booklet developed for the series Morsels from the Father's Table. This is the first time original Christian poems and prose were not only paired with relevant Biblical scripture but also with a challenge to each listener to apply the lesson to their lives.