Aug 21, 2007 by amy bloom panoramic in scope, away is the epic and intimate story of young lillian leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine. She has been nominated for the national book award and the national book critics circle award. Any new book by amy bloom is a cause for celebration. A novel amy bloom panoramic in scope, away is the epic and intimate story of young lillian leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine. The first half of away is a vivid immigrant tale, and bloom. Away is from 2007, but reads definitively like a work by the same author. Amy bloom s first novel for eight years revitalises the american road trip novel, from the perspective of a vulnerable but spirited woman. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. In 1920s new york, she is taken under the wing of mr reuben burstein, the famous impresario and his matineeidol son meyer. Thalia book club unabridged audiobook, by amy bloom. I received a free copy from the publisher in 2014 as part of a promotional for another of blooms books.
Music away enrique iglesias song away fatin shidqia song away, a song by breaking benjamin from we are not alone away, a song by the cranberries from no need to argue. Lillian, the heroine, or antiheroine, somehow always manages to do what great journeys always docontinue. It paints a vivid, earthy and surprising picture of 1920s america, its smells and textures, its population of drifters and con artists, pimps and prostitutes. Alive with incident and unforgettable characters, it sparkles and illuminates as brilliantly as it entertains. Amy bloom born 1953 is an american writer and psychotherapist.
The first edition of the novel was published in 2007, and was written by amy bloom. When word comes that her daughter, sophie, might still be alive, lillian embarks on an odyssey that takes her from the world of the yiddish theater on new yorks lower east side, to seattles jazz district, and up to alaska, along the fabled telegraph. In a brisk narrative of the events of two crowded years 192426, we encounter immigrant lillian. My first introduction to amy bloom was via her latest soon to be published book, so i figured id track back and check out her other work. The times of london rosenblat is an incomparable character guide, dancing from accent to accent, never letting up. Alive with incident and unforgettable characters, it sparkles and illuminates as brilliantly as it entertains away is a literary triumph, a bookclub must and a popular novel destined for wide readership. Amy blooms away revitalizes the american roadtrip novel from the perspective of a vulnerable but spirited woman. In her new novel amy bloom, previously a sharp chronicler of contemporary sensibility, reinvents herself as a romantic chronicler of 1920s america. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are gumdrop brown, lillian leyb. And, if its possible, even more powerful and affecting than her last novel, away.
Alive with incident and unforgettable characters, it sparkles and illuminates as brilliantly as it entertains away is a literary triumph, a book club must and a popular novel destined for wide readership. Colum mccann, author of zoli raunchy, funny, and touching. In 1927, a russian immigrant woman set off from new york city to walk home to russia on foot. Amy bloom has created an unforgettable cast of characters. Currently, bloom is the kimfrank family university writer in residence at wesleyan university effective july 1, 2010.
Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of random house readers circle. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. If the links above are bad send the name of the book and the author in the box below. Discussion of themes and motifs in amy bloom s away. Examine the life, times, and work of amy bloom through detailed author biographies on enotes. Its a tight story 235 pages span three years and a cast of characters each worthy of their own novel. On a purely formal level, away is stunning, and succeeds as a gleaming showcase for amy blooms considerable talents. A russian jewish womans struggles to survive in america, then recapture the past brutally stolen from her, are recorded with eloquent compression in this striking second novel from nba nominee bloom normal. September 2007 lillian leyb, the heroine of amy blooms latest novel, gives the appearance of a young woman whos practical to the point of a sort of animal amorality. Cleveland plain dealer amy bloom is blessed with a generous heart and a brilliant imagination, which is evident once again in her fifth and best book so far, away the vividness and tenderness with which bloom tells this story is stunning. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Moll flanders in america, this epic, intimate novel follows a young russian immigrant determined to make her wayand find her daughterin the hip, harsh 1920s.
Trained as a social worker, bloom has practiced psychotherapy. Away by amy bloom pdf free download ebook, panoramic in scope, away is the epic and intimate story of young lillian leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine when her family is destroyed in a russian pogrom, lillian comes to america alone. She has been nominated for the national book award and the national book. Aug 08, 2014 this book was epic, rich, and heartbreaking in a good way. The new york times bestseller away was praised by entertainment weekly for. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Praise for away away is a modest name for a book as gloriously transporting as amy blooms new novel. A jewish immigrant and victim of violence reinvents herself and finds the strength to search for her lost child. September 2007 lillian leyb, the heroine of amy bloom s latest novel, gives the appearance of a young woman who. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this amy bloom study guide and get instant access to the following. You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. Away is a book full of tender wisdom, brawling insight, sharpedged humor andif its possiblea lovely, wayward precision.
Paula mclain, author of the paris wife vivid and tender. Bloominterweaving fact and fancylavishes attention on hickok, bringing hick, the novels narrator and true subject, to radiant life. Thalia book club readers and writers meet for intimate conversations about. Lillians grim plight and past are never far from the narrative of amy blooms new novel. Away ebook by amy bloom 9781588366498 rakuten kobo. In 2002, bloom broke away from fiction to write normal, a book about sex and.
Thalia book club readers and writers meet for intimate. Many did not, and amy blooms central character in this novel, lillian leyb, would more likely have. Amy bloom gets more meaning into individual sentences that most authors manage in whole books. Amy bloom tells how she took this kernel of historic fact and dreamed up a lush, epic, and yet wonderfully intimate novel. Amy bloom a literary speakers agency blue flower arts. Away isbn 9781400063567 pdf epub amy bloom ebook ebookmall. However, what makes away an upallnight read is its vitality, the breath that makes it all come alive. Any page references refer to a usa edition of the book, usually the trade paperback version, and may vary in other editions. This book was epic, rich, and heartbreaking in a good way.
Henry prize short stories, the scribner anthology of contemporary short fiction, and many other. Away is a modest name for a book as gloriously transporting as amy blooms new novel. Where the god of love hangs out 2009 short stories. Jun 24, 2008 away is a book full of tender wisdom, brawling insight, sharpedged humor andif its possiblea lovely, wayward precision. Bloom has created an extraordinary range of characters settings and emotions. Amy bloom is the author of the bestselling and acclaimed away. Panoramic in scope, away is the epic and intimate story of young lillian leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine.
The survivor of a massacre that took the lives of her parents, husband and, she believes, her little daughter sophie, she. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. I received a copy of away by amy bloom through goodreads first reads program. This is a poignant book that manages to be funny, an unflinching portrait that manages to be tender, a tough story that manages to also have jazz and grace. Audiobook narrator barbara rosenblat away amy bloom. Listen to away by amy bloom,barbara rosenblat for free with a 30 day free trial. Away by amy bloom pdf free download ebook books library. When her family is destroyed in a russian pogrom, lillian comes to america alone, determined to make her way in a new land. Praise for away away is a modest name for a book as gloriously transporting as amy bloom s new novel. Transsexual ceos, crossdressing cops, and hermaphrodites with attitude, 2002, etc.
On a purely formal level, away is stunning, and succeeds as a gleaming showcase for amy bloom s considerable talents. She is the author of four novels, three story collections, a nonfiction book and a childrens book. Amy bloom s away is an excellent contemporary example of the picaresque novel, which according to wikipedia, refers to an episodic recounting of the adventures of an antihero on the road. Amy blooms away is an excellent contemporary example of the picaresque novel, which according to wikipedia, refers to an episodic recounting of the adventures of an antihero on the road. A blind man can see how much i love you, nominated for the national book critics circle award. Away is an elegant window into the perils of invention and reinvention in new york in the twenties. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Away by amy bloom in djvu, doc, epub download ebook. Away by amy bloom is such a book a surprising, tough and incandescent book. When her family is destroyed in a russian pogrom, lillian comes to america alone, determined to make her way in a. Her stories have appeared in the best american short stories, o. All of the qualities readers love in amy blooms workher humor and wit, her elegant and irreverent language, her unflinching understanding of passion and the human heartcome together in the embrace of this brilliant novel, which is at once heartbreaking, romantic, and completely unforgettable. Fifty north american stories since 1970, and more on.
Alive with incident and unforgettable characters, it sparkles and illuminates as brilliantly as it entertains away is a literary triumph, a bookclub must and a. Away by amy bloom in djvu, doc, epub download e book. Panoramic in scope, away is the epic and intimate story of young lillian leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroi. All of the qualities readers love in amy blooms work her humor and wit, her elegant and irreverent language, her unflinching understanding of passion and the human heart come together in the embrace of this brilliant novel, which is at once heartbreaking, romantic, and completely unforgettable. The story could have easily been vulgar, boring, or predictable, but in blooms capable hands it is mesmerizing. A novel by amy bloom in djvu, fb2, fb3 download e book. Jul 17, 2014 any new book by amy bloom is a cause for celebration. There is a lot of violence and sorrow in the lives of lillian and her friends. But then her wily cousin raisele arrives with some unexpected news. Download book covers download artist photos view all videos. Read away a novel by amy bloom available from rakuten kobo. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Her family destroyed in a russian pogrom, lillian comes to america alone, determined to make her way.
Amy bloom brings an untold slice of history so dazzlingly and devastatingly to life, it took my breath away. The new york times any new book by amy bloom is a cause for celebration. Jazz district, and up to alaska, along the fabled telegraph. The warrior and the woman pdf book download online. Stories such as away make one wonder about people in the first half of the 20th century. Panoramic in scope, away is the epic and intimate story of young lillian le. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in hardcover format. Listen to away audiobook by amy bloom and barbara rosenblat. Amy blooms heroine, lillian, is an unforgettable young woman on a quest to make her life whole and to belong in an unstable, yet fascinating, new american. Away is the extraordinary story of young lillian leyb. We did not have people who identified as transgender lauded in the mainstream press interview by elizabeth day the american author and ex. See all books authored by amy bloom, including away, and the scribner anthology of contemporary short fiction.
Alive with incident and unforgettable characters, it sparkles and. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free. Moll flanders in america, this epic, intimate novel follows a young russian immigrant determined to make. Discussion of themes and motifs in amy blooms away.
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