The Key & Diary of a Mad Old Man

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The Key & Diary of a Mad Old Man
Junichiro Tanizaki
Manufacturer: Vintage
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1400079004
Release Date: 2004-09-14

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These two modern classics by the great Japanese novelist Junichiro Tanizaki, both utilize the diary form to explore the authority that love and sex have over all.

In The Key, a middle-aged professor plies his wife of thirty years with any number of stimulants, from brandy to a handsome young lover, in order to reach new heights of pleasure. Their alternating diaries record their separate adventures, but whether for themselvess or each other becomes the question. Diary of a Mad Old Man records, with alternating humor and sadness, seventy-seven-year-old Utsugi’s discovery that even his stroke-ravaged body still contains a raging libido, especially in the unwitting presence of his chic, mysterious daughter-in-law.

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too spare and too short of ideas.
THIS OLD MAN, HE'S A PLAYER
Only read this book if you want to be REALLY entertained.
Thankyou Richard Brautigan
A good story

Diary of a Mad Old Man
Junichiro Tanizaki
Manufacturer: Vintage
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0679730249
Release Date: 1991-07-30

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Diary of a Mad Old Man is the journal of Utsugi, a seventy-seven-year-old man of refined tastes who is recovering from a stroke. He discovers that, while his body is decaying, his libido still rages on -- unwittingly sparked by the gentle, kindly attentions of his daughter-in-law Satsuko, a chic, flashy dancer with a shady past. Pitiful and ridiculous as he is, Utsugi is without a trace of self-pity, and his diary shines with self-effacing good humor. At once hilarious and of a sadness, Diary of a Mad Old Man is a brilliant depiction of the relationship between eros and the will to live -- a novel of the tragicomedy of human existence.

Translated from the Japanese by Howard Hibbett

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too spare and too short of ideas........2003-08-14

tanizaki continues with his favorite form of the novel, a journal, which in itself is very trite today. the sad thing is that the diary of a mad old man really has very little in it. half the time he is sick and visiting the doctor, and frankly one doesnt care much about his health. the other half which is about his infatuation with his daughter in law is extremely interesting and their interplay is the stuff of magic. while it is exciting and titillating it is also strangely disappointing, for there is hardly any insight into the characters of the people inhabiting the old mans life to make whatever is happening seem plausible. and the little explanation at the end is exceedingly disappointing. a sort of hark back to the moralistic and righteous way of life. (*** mild spoiler ahead ***) the daughter in law character who was a joy as a vamp is turned into a saint who endured the old man's attentions and frankly that was such a let down.

surely, tanizaki is capable of more as his brilliant "Key" proves. skip ahead to that one.

THIS OLD MAN, HE'S A PLAYER.......2003-08-04

Junichiro Tanizaki is one of the most brillant Japanese writers of the last century. While best known for his family drama The Makioka Sisters, a lot of his books have to do with subjects more at home to Henry Miller. Tanizaki is a master of illustrating sexual obsession in novels that would be erotic if they weren't so haunted and disturbed.

The Diary of an Mad Old Man is kept by 77-year-old Utsugi as he is recovering from an earlier stroke which left him impotent with countless ailments that the elderly experience. Impossibly, he does find a way to have a sex life. His daughter, Satsuko, just happens to be young and beautiful, and Utsugi begins to lust for her more and more. He even tries to live out his fantasy by allowing Satsuko to rendezvous with her lover in his house, concealing the affair from his own son. By allowing Utsugi certain liberties with her body, Satsuko begins to replace his own family. For example, his daughter asks for a loan so that she can buy a house and Utsugi refuses her. He turns around and buys Satsuko a ring worth millions of yen. What follows is a slow dance, almost a tango of give and take in which neither Utsugi or Satsuko is the villain of the piece. They seem to actually GAIN by the immoral situation. They both get what they want.

Diary was a really good novel but it wasn't a great one compared with previous novels by Tanizaki that I have read. Sometimes the narrative dwells on boring details, but once it gets moving it picks up some power. To me, one of the hardest modes to write in is first person but the author really keeps the diary interesting. While I don't know if I would compare the characterization to that of Shakespeare, there is something of his comedy and tragedy in Tanizaki. Also seek out The Key and Quicksand.

Only read this book if you want to be REALLY entertained........2003-01-13

This book is incredibly entertaining.

Thankyou Richard Brautigan.......2002-01-26

Aside of his novels, I have Richard Brautigan to thank for introducing me to Junichiro Tanizaki (he dedicated "Sombrero Fallout" to Tanizaki).

"Diary of a Mad Old Man" was the first book by him I read (figuring that it was very short, less than a hundred pages, and concluding that - even if it was terrible - it would not take me all that long to read).

It tells the story of Utsugi (the mad old man of the title) and his relationship with his son's neglected wife, a former dancing girl called Satsuko. Now, on the surface at least, it appears that Satsuko, tired of the neglect imposed by Utsugi's son, decides to torment (perhaps torment is too strong a word - perhaps I mean tease - perhaps I mean something halfway between teasing and torment) Utsugi, inviting him into her shower, letting him kiss her bare foot.

The thing is. That title. "Diary of a Mad Old Man." We are reading the old man's diary and the old man is mad. Or at least, that is what the title would have us presume. And yet, the old man (our narrator after all) does not SEEM mad. Yes, okay, he is consumed by lust, at times, for Satsuko (but what old man wouldn't be?), but madness? The title leads me to doubt what I read. I wonder at times if we are inhabiting the dream world of a certain old man. (It would certainly account for why Satsuko is hot and cold and hot and cold.)

Still. There is a cool sensuality to the writing and it is without doubt a good introduction to an old master.

A good story.......2001-12-09

This is an interesting book about an elderly man named Utsugi who's in poor health; however, his sexual urges are pretty strong. He's infatuated with his daughter-in-law Satsuko, a former dancer with a murky past. He shares his thoughts about her with us in his diary along with his health afflictions, the various medications he takes and the different treatments he undergoes. This is a pretty good book that will hold your attention. While it is a good book, it isn't one of Junichiro Tanizaki's best. I recommend you start elsewhere with one of his other novels first like "The Key", then move on to some of his other works if you decide you like his writing.

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Diary of a Mad Old Man
Junichiro Tanizaki
Manufacturer: Berkeley Medallion Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJR3NY

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Diary of a Mad Old Man
Junichiro Tanizaki
Manufacturer: Alfred A Knopf
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Diary of a Mad Old Man.
Junichiro Tanizaki
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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FU^TEN RO^JIN NIKKI [Diary of a Mad Old Man]

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FU^TEN RO^JIN NIKKI [Diary of a Mad Old Man]
TANIZAKI JUNICHIRO^
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ASIN: B000L6H1KU

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Fond rememberances

Diary of a Mad Old Man
Tanizaki
Manufacturer: Random House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0394422333

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Fond rememberances.......2002-02-06

ok, i admit it. Specifics about this book escape me. But what i do clearly remember is that i read it when i was first stationed in Okinawa Japan with the Marine Corps, and what a thought-changing book it was.

It's portrayal of the Japanese was dead on. While I may not be able to quote chapter and verse, it was well worth the time spent. In fact, i just purchased it last weekend (early Feb) and am diving into it this weekend.

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Great start to this trilogy

Raves for "Vogages of the Mourning Dawn"
Voyage of the Mourning Dawn: Heirs of Ash, Book 1 (Heirs of Ash)
Rich Wulf
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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ASIN: 0786940069
Release Date: 2006-06-13

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A young street thief finds herself embroiled in a quest to find a powerful super-weapon thought lost during the final days of the Last War. She's never known anything but the dingy streets of her own city, but she is taken in by the crew of the airship "Mourning Dawn" and soon finds herself in strange lands filled with wonders and horrors beyond her wildest dreams.

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Great start to this trilogy.......2006-06-28

Voyage of the Mourning Dawn by Rich Wulf is the first book of the Heirs of Ash Trilogy set in the world of Eberron. The second and third books, Flight of the Dying Sun and Rise of the seventh Moon will be released in 2007.

Reading every Eberron novel thus far, I can say some have been good and some have been not so good. So far the authors they have writing in this world have been hit and miss. I have never heard of Mr. Wulf before, but I am always willing to give authors a chance so I picked this book up. I was not disappointed in the least. While some authors, most notably Keith Baker, feel a need to include all the `technology' they can in their novels, in this novel the technology is not what makes the story - it's merely a supporting element.

The plot of this book is rather linear, but it is also very well laid out and all the characters actions have a purpose behind them. They don't simply do something to be doing it. The plot also follows a logical line of thought that makes it not only believable, but fun as well. There is very little in terms of subplots in this book, but that works here. Some books need those subplots to continue the story - but this book has a pace where I think subplots would have detracted from the overall story and slowed it down.

The characters of this book are what truly make this one special. The vast majority of the characters are well thought out and very memorable. A great deal of thought went into not only where the characters came from, how they got where we find them, but also a simple thing like dialog. Each character holds true to how one would expect them to talk. I don't mean that there is cheesy dialog in this novel, rather each character has a unique was of talking that adds to that characters appeal. Even the villains are well thought out and have some character development; they are not simply this figure that appears once and a while to battle the heroes.

Being that this is the first book of a trilogy you can expect this book to mostly set up the over all plot arc as well as introduce the characters. This book does that very well. There is also a very good ending to this book that I would go into because I don't want to spoil anything, but it `fits' with how the book was written. The author also does a very good job at answering a couple simple questions that arise during the book only to replace them with large all encompassing questions that the reader has to wait for the answer until 2007.

Overall, I must say that this is one of my favorite books in the Eberron world. It was a fun read, a definite page turner that kept me interested throughout the entire book. If you are a fan of the Eberron world have no qualms about picking this up, you will enjoy it. If you are thinking about getting started reading Eberron books, I would recommend this one to give you a good idea of what Eberron has to offer. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment of this trilogy, although it will be hard for Mr. Wulf to top this!

Raves for "Vogages of the Mourning Dawn".......2006-06-27

This book was suggested to me by a friend, on the merit of the authors work on the "Lengends of the 5 Rings" ( L5R ) roleplaying game and several books about that setting. I am moderately familiar with that setting and was interested to see some of Mr. Wulfs work in another setting. I was completely unfamiliar with the Ebberon setting but I find myself very interested after reading this book. Without getting to indepth into the plot, a thief get herself involved in a quest. The book is the story of her journey from the city streets to amazing adventures on an airship. It's great stuff, highly reccomended.

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A must have for those with little time and high aspirations

More Great Quick haute cuisine. Better than Cuisine Rapide

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Fun and Informative!

New York Times More 60 Minute Gourmet
Pierre Franey
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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ASIN: 0449901947
Release Date: 1986-01-12

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With 100 completely new 60-minute menus for sumptuous dining, master chef Pierre Franey's second book is as delectable, simple, and fast as the first. It offers a menu for every main course, complete with side dish or garnish and also features delectable appetizers and desserts that can be prepared in the same hour.

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A must have for those with little time and high aspirations.......2006-04-15

I work full-time and have two small children and a European husband who expects something more than pasta with jarred sauce. I recently rediscovered this book and its companion, 60-minute Gourmet, in my cookbook library and they've been wonderful. Straightforward recipes, which taste great, and are made in a short time are exactly what I need. It's not all fancy French stuff and includes suggestions for side dishes. My copies were injured in a counter flood and it's time to get new ones.

More Great Quick haute cuisine. Better than Cuisine Rapide.......2005-04-12

'60 Minute Gourmet' and `More 60 Minute Gourmet' are collections of New York Times columns written by the prominent French born and trained chef Pierre Franey, who attained celebrity by being the executive chef at La Pavilion, considered by Craig Claiborne at the beginning of his New York Times career as the only truly worthy `haute cuisine' venue in New York City.

On the surface, it may seem that these volumes are simply precursors to Mark Bittman's `The Minimalist' columns in the same New York Times or to Rachael Ray's very successful 30 Minute Meal genre. While there are strong family resemblences between these three writers, there are also significant differences. Most of these differences arise from the fact that While Bittman and Ray are journalist / educator / writers, Franey was a classically trained chef.

This distinction is crystal clear in the way Franey describes his audience and how they live their lives. With the greatest of respect, I sense that Franey sees his audience as just stepping out of a `New Yorker' cartoon of upper West side coop dwellers who shop at Zabars and who may expect the likes of R. W. Appel or Ruth Reichl to drop in for a quick bite on any given Thursday evening. One may be tempted to say `this is not me', but give yourself a chance to believe that you can put yourself into this picture. Franey is saying that you can be prepared to entertain elegantly with even a minimal amount of time.

Franey is crystal clear from the introduction of the first of these two books that he is not simplifying gourmet dishes, he is picking and choosing those classic French dishes which can be made in the home within 60 minutes. His message is that contrary to expectations, a lot of French cooking, even `haute cuisine' can be made very simply. And, I have no argument with this. After browsing Escoffier's big book of recipes, I find about 50 different recipes for sautéing chicken, every one of which can easily be done in 30 minutes or less.

The most valuable lessons in these books are things that a professional chef does to expedite his own work. One of the hidden tricks behind Miss Rachael's speed is that she spends no time whatsoever looking for her ingredients. Franey reveals the technique that makes this all possible. He exhorts us to always have a place for everything and keep everything in its place. The easiest way to experience the value of this lesson is to try cooking in someone else's kitchen. His second big lesson is cleanliness, as much for efficiency as for hygiene. He says clutter and debris distract from efficiency.

It is important to note that these two volumes have virtually identical tables of contents, so the `More 60-Minute Meals' is literally more of the same. It's only additional topics are on appetizers and desserts. And, unlike his La Pavilion colleague, Jacques Pepin, I suspect Pierre is not as skillful with the pastry as is Jacques. Like Rachael Ray, a very large number of the recipes in these books are for grilled, sautéed, or fried chicken, with an enormous variety of sauces. In fact, Miss Rachael just did a version of chicken Veronique that was remarkably similar to the recipe on page 22 of `60-Minute Gourmet'. I honestly prefer Franey's version, as it uses white grapes while Rachael used red, and, Franey's instructions are written in plain English while Rachael uses her Rayspeak culinary dialect for a lot of basic terms. I would suspect that Miss Rachael had cribbed this recipe from Franey except that she made a major point of stating that the recipe was acquired from her future mother-in-law.

What Rachael lacks in sophisticated technique, plain speech, and deep knowledge of French cuisine, she makes up by addressing the two of the three major issues I have with Franey. First, even 60 minutes may be a bit more than a tired Manhattenite may be able to manage, especially after a subway ride and a 5 block walk from the local supermarket. Second, Franey makes much of planning and prepping ahead of time. The fallacy of this and practically every other `quick cooking' advice is that the problem is not only that there is little time at the end of the day, there is little time throughout the week. A third potential objection to Franey's books is that if there is so many `haute cuisine' recipes which are really pretty easy, why not simply go to the mother lode and get a copy of Escoffier or Pellaprat for their 39 ways to poach eggs and 52 recipes for sautéed chicken. The problem with this solution is that the search for the good recipes takes more time and investment in studying the techniques needed to prepare the short recipe description in these texts.

Like Wolfgang Puck in a very recent book, Franey cuts down on the time required to prepare a recipe by combining into a single narrative all the steps and techniques you need so you don't have to seek out and learn a lot of ancillary recipes. Also, the classic French texts don't have the entertaining headnotes you can recite to impress your dinner guest(s).

Thus, I really think Franey's books are best used as a resource for recipes for entertaining where the plan and prep ahead time will garner big rewards with your guests. I would therefore strongly recommend Franey's books for young professional ladies or gentlemen who are out to impress a potential partner over a home-cooked dinner. I would not use these books to replace my copy of `Mastering the Art of French Cooking', as there are great realms of French cooking technique which simply lie outside Franey's 60 minutes, the most important being braising and roasting techniques.

These books are excellent introductions to how French cooking can be easy. Recommended.

Invaluable.......2002-12-31

I was surprised to see this classic cookbook so far down the popularity list. Checking our kitchen bookcase, where I keep the dozen or so cookbooks I use most often, I found that the copyright date on my hardback was 1981. Well, twenty-two years later, I no longer refer to it weekly because I have learned so much of it by heart, but I certainly use it monthly, and still find it invaluable.

More 60-Minute Gourmet, like its companion volume 60-Minute Gourmet, is a collection of weekly "60-Minute Gourmet" columns published in the New York Times during the 1970s and early 1980s. The recipes comprise a wide variety of cuisines and are uniformly quick and uniformly light (a handful of recipes call for heavy cream, but it can almost always be dispensed with). The ingredients and techniques still work well today - perhaps not the "cutting edge" dishes and presentations one might expect from, say, a Roy Yamaguchi, but mastering the 60-Minute Gourmet recipes will make you capable of cooking almost anything. Consider these as high-quality building blocks for creating your own brand of gourmet cuisine at home.

Keep an eye peeled for the late M. Franey's out-of-print volumes as well. They, too, remain fresh and tasty.

Fun and Informative!.......1999-11-29

I obtained this book by a fortunate accident - I use it constantly as a reference and, sometimes when I just need to read an interesting anecdote written by somebody who loves not only food, but all that surrounds it.

Pierre Franey does not talk down to his reader, but he does teach.

One of my favorite passages from his book is: "When I have been asked over the years the most basic thing an aspiring cook could be taught, the answer is almost invariable. If you learn a few baic techniques of cookery, the rest is applied logic. If you can make a basic mayonnaise, for example, you can make a sauce remoulade or a sauce tartare with the simple additions of a few ingredients such as choped anchovy, capers, pickles and so on."

I depend on Pierre, not only for his skill as a teacher, but just as much so for his ability to inspire.

I highly recommend this book for the busy professional who desires to make their house a home.

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The New York Times 60 Minute Gourmet and More 60 Minute Gourmet (deluxe set)
pierre franey
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Binding: Paperback
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two books make up this deluxe set housed in a box

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Choosing Batting (Quick-Look Guide)
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Great book for the serious/professional finisher

Beyond the Basic Craft

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Classic paints & faux finishes
Annie Sloan , and Kate Gwynn
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Great book for the serious/professional finisher.......2002-10-26

This is not a beginner book. However it is perfect for the professional finisher - especially if you take an interest in historic paints and techniques. There are many excellent recepies for historic paints, including calcamine. For the serious decorative painter this book is top notch.

Beyond the Basic Craft.......2000-09-06

Although this book might not be the choice of a first-time faux painter, it is invaluable if you want the secrets to a classy, authentic paint job. Classic Paints & Faux Finishes has unlocked the mystery of the strange paint on my 1850's ceilings and why no other paint will stick to it; has authentic alternatives for treating plaster walls without resorting to inappropriate "plastic" paints and it provides simple recipes to create beautiful historic paints that are otherwise nearly impossible to acquire. The color and pigment charts are also very helpful. This is an excellent and inspiring reference book that should join your library when you wish to preserve the integrity of the past or when you cross the line from craft to art.

Not for the Beginner.......2000-06-03

This book shows beautiful faux finishes, but goes more into the natural and/or elaborate elements needed to attain the beautiful finish. It doesn't teach the beginner or home decorator the basic steps needed to attain the wonderful results. I am no closer to a beautiful faux finish in my livingroom than I was before purchasing this book.

Geared more toward the professional painter........1999-10-18

Very informative on the history of painting and the chemicals and processes used. However for the average person, most of the paint, tools and chemicals are not common and are hard to come by. It's not for the person that is looking for step-by-step projects either.

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Classic Paints & Faux
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This look at the traditional and subversive world of women's folklore examines the realm of women's talk, exploring the ways Italian immigrant women from Montreal use classic folk genres to stretch the boundaries of their culture. Through songs, lullabies, bawdy riddles, and trickster tales, these women subvert, redefine, and alter what it means to be Italian and female in North America. More than just a study of Italian Canadians, this essay delves into broader themes of gender, immigration, and ethnicity, showcasing voices that contradict homogenizing interpretations of traditional historical scholarship.

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A waste of money
Spine Chilling True Story!

Looking Through My Eyes
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A waste of money.......2004-04-27

I've lived 52 years and this is the worst book I've ever read. It has spelling errors and misuse of the English language on every other page. The book is double spaced so it's actually half a book. All this could have been forgiven if it had an interesting story to tell - it didn't. I spent $25 on this book and am writing this review to keep others from wasting their money. I ended up throwing it out - something I've never done with a book. Didn't anyone edit this book????

Spine Chilling True Story!.......2003-09-24

This story shocked me because who would believe all of the events that occurred were true. The story is full of continuous happenings that keep you on your edge. I could not put it down. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is curious about the supernatural. The Author must be a very amazing individual. I am glad she shared her story.

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Looking Through My Father's Eyes
Harvey James Short
Manufacturer: Flanker Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Harvey Short: visionary, entrepreneur, family man. His story begins in Hants Harbour, Trinity Bay during the Great Depression. Many families experienced trial, hardship, and poverty in the dirty thirties. But the people of outport Newfoundland persevered, through love of family and friends, and strength of will. Moderate financial success was the fruit of Harvey Shorts labour in mainland Canada. He travelled the world over in his youth, but Newfoundland is where he found the answer to his prayers. Upon returning to Newfoundland, he gave life to Nu-Way Kitchens, a dream inspired by his outport childhood that travelled with him over the years. Looking Through My Fathers Eyes is Harvey Shorts autobiography, a rags-to-riches story made possible by his love of his family, Newfoundland, and God.

Looking Through My Mother's Eyes: Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women in Canada.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal

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Looking Through My Mother's Eyes: Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women in Canada.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal
Sachiko Tankei
Manufacturer: Canadian Ethnic Studies Association
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal, published by Canadian Ethnic Studies Association on March 22, 2004. The length of the article is 778 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Looking Through My Mother's Eyes: Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women in Canada.(Book Review)
Author: Sachiko Tankei
Publication: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2004
Publisher: Canadian Ethnic Studies Association
Volume: 36 Issue: 1 Page: 142(3)

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Looking Through My Mother's Eyes : Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women in Canada
Giovanna Del Negro
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