My India: A Novel About India

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel offering a wealth of unforgettable lessons from one of the greatest teachers who ever lived 1948. India, British troops having just left its shores, is in turmoil. So is newly founded Israel. Death tolls are rising. The world is holding its breath. A young writer from the Holy Land decides to travel to India and meet Mahatma Gandhi, asking for the 78-year-old sage's advice. Gandhi finds solace in speaking to the young stranger. His advice to the young man to seek forgiveness, choose love over fear, and to search for peace inside first, echo ever so loudly as Gandhi is shot by an assassin. The young man goes back to the Holy Land to establish the first village for both Arabs and Jews, "Oasis of Peace." BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents. "This novel shows Gandhi at his best: a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, colonialism. But above all, the novel successfully portrays Gandhi as a human being, and there lies its greatness." −Daily Telegraph "A stunning historical novel that will keep you up late, hoping the enchanting story never ends." −Huffington Post "A highly original and stirring novel on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments. A riveting read." −Publishers Weekly * * * * BOOK EXCERPT © All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission: CHAPTER ONE DAY 1−JANUARY 24TH, 1948 Finally I could see them down the hall, the old man, leaning on his niece, walking toward the room where I had set up the heavy Cine-Kodak movie camera in advance. His niece helped him into the room. I was extremely nervous. He sat down on the white mattress in front of me and exclaimed, "Let us do it!" I tried smiling. His niece walked out of the room and Gandhi looked at me. "Should I look at you or directly at the camera?" "At me," I said, "please do not look at the camera." "Oh," he said, "very well." He smiled at me. "But before we begin, do tell me a little about yourself, young man." I looked at him and gulped. "I..." I mumbled. I didn't expect to be talking about myself... "I have read your autobiography, Sir −" Gandhi shook his head, "No 'Sir' here, my young friend! Please call me Mohandas." I nodded. He continued, "So, you've read My Experiments with Truth?" He leaned over, examining me with his eyes. "All of it?" I smiled. His autobiography was 500 pages long. "Yes," I said. "Well," he grinned, "then it means that we almost know one another!" He looked at the camera. "Now, what is your intention with this film?" I hesitated. What was my intention? I was afraid to disappoint him with my answer. I bit my tongue, but knew I had better speak, fast. * * * * END OF EXCERPT (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature!)

History

Marcel Möring

Asia

Newcastle Books

Survivor: A Novel Based on a True Holocaust Survivor Story

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &#9679; From the bestselling author of The Holocaust &#9679; Inspired by the life of a real World War II survivor, this remarkable novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history by saving but one soul In an unknown land, at an unknown time, a young boy finds himself in the midst of a war. Just when it seems that all hope is gone, he is saved by a simple maid with a big heart. Surviving the war, the boy embarks on a path to pay her back for her love and grace. His quest will lead him to riches far beyond and far more satisfying than he ever imagined. BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents. Praise for The Survivor: "This true story about one man's struggle to leave his past behind while choosing hope and love is a moving masterpiece."-USA Today "The Survivor is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of loss and tragedy - with the healing power of love present in every page." -New York Post "Moring has taken a true story of survival and triumph and imaginatively metamorphosed it into art." -Daily Mirror

Kiss, John W W

Military

The Holocaust: A Novella About a True Miracle in the Holocaust

Möring, Marcel

World

After the Storm

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &#9679; From the author of The Holocaust &#9679; Based on a true WWII story 1941. Nazi-occupied Bosnia. A Jewish family manages to escape the transport to Auschwitz. With nowhere to hide, they resort to a Muslim woman whom the family knew before the war. At night, the frightened gaunt figures knock on the woman's door. Will she take them in? For how long? Based on a true story of the life of Zaynab Hardaga, recognized by the Holocaust Muesuem of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations. The story covers seven decades of history, ending with the Bosnian Wars of the 1990's. With Bosnia bombarded, it is time for Israel to pay back its dues to the woman who defied the Nazis. Will Israel step up to its promise to help all Righteous Among the Nations who endangered their lives to save Jews? Even if the family in question is Muslim? "This unusually eloquent story is about the fragile relationships between mothers and daughters, men and their countries, humans and their gods... Loyalty and compassion are the ties that bind these stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected plot you'll ever read."-The New York Times "A marvelous historical novel... the story of a young Bosnian girl in Sarajevo and her incredible upbringing. An old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away."-O, The Oprah Magazine "After the Storm is an ambitious work. Like Moring's previous novels, the setting is WWII Europe, but this time the author covers eighty years of tumultuous history of war and oppression and tells it on an intimate scale, through the life of one couragious woman."-Daily Telegraph * * * *

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Islam: A Novel About the Islamic World Based on a True Story

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the author of The Sisterhood ● Based on a true WWII story 1941. Nazi-occupied Bosnia. A Jewish family manages to escape the transport to Auschwitz. With nowhere to hide, they resort to a Muslim woman whom the family knew before the war. At night, the frightened gaunt figures knock on the woman's door. Will she take them in? For how long? Based on a true story of the life of Zaynab Hardaga, recognized by the Holocaust Muesuem of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations. The story covers seven decades of history, ending with the Bosnian Wars of the 1990's. With Bosnia bombarded, it is time for Israel to pay back its dues to the woman who defied the Nazis. Will Israel step up to its promise to help all Righteous Among the Nations who endangered their lives to save Jews? Even if the family in question is Muslim? "This unusually eloquent story is about the fragile relationships between mothers and daughters, men and their countries, humans and their gods... Loyalty and compassion are the ties that bind these stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected plot you'll ever read."−The New York Times "A marvelous historical novel... the story of a young Bosnian girl in Sarajevo and her incredible upbringing. An old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away."−O, The Oprah Magazine Islam is an ambitious work. Like Dubois's previous novels, the setting is WWII Europe, but this time the author covers eighty years of tumultuous history of war and oppression and tells it on an intimate scale, through the life of one couragious woman."−Daily Telegraph * * * * BOOK EXCERPT © All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission: PROLOGUE At first she didn't have a name. Ahmed's wife, Aisha, looked at him, feeling guilty about the newborn. "I wish I had bore you a son." Ahmed put his hand on hers. "Shhh... Don't say anything." The old midwife wiped Aisha's sweaty forehead. Aisha was exhausted; the birth had taken nearly a whole day. She looked at the baby girl. The baby looked back at her. She did not cry. She just laid on her mother's chest, her eyes wide open. Aisha looked at Ahmed worriedly. "Why does she not cry?" Ahmed touched the baby's tiny fingers. "She has smart eyes." The midwife said, "With such big eyes, she will have good luck." Aisha sighed and closed her eyes, "I wanted to give you a boy..." Ahmed put his finger on her lips, "Don't say that. She will be our source of pride, you will see." * Time passed quickly. The seventh day's celebrations were approaching, yet Ahmed and Aisha still did not have a name for the newborn girl. Aisha liked none of the names Ahmed proposed. Lost, Ahmed decided to go and consult with the imam. * * * * END OF EXCERPT (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature!)

Religion & Spirituality

DuBois, Caroline

Islam

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel offering a wealth of unforgettable lessons from one of the greatest teachers who ever lived1948. India, British troops having just left its shores, is in turmoil. So is newly founded Israel. Death tolls are rising. The world is holding its breath. A young writer from the Holy Land decides to travel to India and meet Mahatma Gandhi, asking for the 78-year-old sage's advice.Gandhi finds solace in speaking to the young stranger. His advice to the young man to seek forgiveness, choose love over fear, and to search for peace inside first, echo ever so loudly as Gandhi is shot by an assassin. The young man goes back to the Holy Land to establish the first village for both Arabs and Jews, "Oasis of Peace."BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents."This novel shows Gandhi at his best: a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, colonialism. But above all, the novel successfully portrays Gandhi as a human being, and there lies its greatness." −Daily Telegraph"A stunning historical novel that will keep you up late, hoping the enchanting story never ends." −Huffington Post"A highly original and stirring novel on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments. A riveting read." −Publishers Weekly* * * *BOOK EXCERPT © All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission:CHAPTER ONEDAY 1−JANUARY 24TH, 1948Finally I could see them down the hall, the old man, leaning on his niece, walking toward the room where I had set up the heavy Cine-Kodak movie camera in advance. His niece helped him into the room. I was extremely nervous. He sat down on the white mattress in front of me and exclaimed, "Let us do it!"I tried smiling.His niece walked out of the room and Gandhi looked at me. "Should I look at you or directly at the camera?""At me," I said, "please do not look at the camera.""Oh," he said, "very well." He smiled at me. "But before we begin, do tell me a little about yourself, young man."I looked at him and gulped. "I..." I mumbled. I didn't expect to be talking about myself... "I have read your autobiography, Sir −"Gandhi shook his head, "No 'Sir' here, my young friend! Please call me Mohandas."I nodded.He continued, "So, you've read My Experiments with Truth?" He leaned over, examining me with his eyes. "All of it?"I smiled. His autobiography was 500 pages long. "Yes," I said."Well," he grinned, "then it means that we almost know one another!" He looked at the camera. "Now, what is your intention with this film?"I hesitated. What was my intention? I was afraid to disappoint him with my answer. I bit my tongue, but knew I had better speak, fast.* * * *END OF EXCERPT (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature!)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust ● Inspired by the life of a real World War II survivor, this remarkable novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history by saving but one soul In an unknown land, at an unknown time, a young boy finds himself in the midst of a war. Just when it seems that all hope is gone, he is saved by a simple maid with a big heart. Surviving the war, the boy embarks on a path to pay her back for her love and grace. His quest will lead him to riches far beyond and far more satisfying than he ever imagined. BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents. "This true story about one man's struggle to leave his past behind while choosing hope and love is a moving masterpiece."−USA Today "The Survivor is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of loss and tragedy - with the healing power of love present in every page." −New York Post "Moring has taken a true story of survival and triumph and imaginatively metamorphosed it into art." −Daily Mirror * * * * * * * * BOOK EXCERPT © All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission: CHAPTER ONE The bright light hurt his eyes. This was a different light than the one he had always known. Back home, the light was softer, cooler. As the train approached Paris, he looked through the window and noticed how bright the sky was. He was no longer a boy. He was now a young man. His heart beat faster as the train entered the streets of Paris. He was far away from home. But then, "home" was gone. Everything that used to be home was gone. The war had taken it all. In the past few weeks, he finally understood that his mother, father, and sister were never coming back. That his beloved grandmother was gone, and so was his grandfather, as well as each and every member of his extended family, dozens of them. Apart from one uncle, he had no family left. The train slowed down as it entered the station. He saw many people on the platform, excitedly waiting for their loved ones. No one was waiting for him. He picked up his valise. He was hoping to start anew here. He was hoping to forget all that his eyes had seen. To forget the darkness. He was hopeful. A new day was dawning. * Two years earlier he had run through the forest at night. Finally, in the early morning, behind the snow covered trees, he saw the house. He remembered this house well. In his childhood, before the war, he had spent many happy summer days in this small house and the cabins near it. His grandmother owned this place with all its cabins. She had entrusted the management to a woman who used to be, many years before, the family maid. He looked at the house through the trees. It was dawn. He decided he'd wait. Soon the maid's husband would set out for work. And their three teenage daughters would most likely go to school. Then he'd go and ask the maid to hide him. Just for the day. Then, at night, he'd run away. If she could only hide him for the day! He kept waiting in the woods. Then, glancing right and left, he quickly ran toward the house. He knocked on the door, looking constantly behind him. * * * * END OF EXCERPT (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature!)

Dear Tolstoy, Yours Gandhi: A Novel Based on the True Correspondence

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of , a riveting novel about the daughter of author Leo Tolstoy, based on original letters and diary entries ● A treat for lovers of historical fiction\n1909, Russia. 39-year-old Tatiana has all the reasons to be happy: her father is possibly the world's greatest living author; her financial future is secure, and she is in love. Yet her father, 70-year-old Leo Tolstoy, opposes the marriage. This is not the first time-he had scared away four of Tatiana's suitors. In fact, her father does not see why she should marry and enslave herself to a man. Yet Tatiana knows that she is not getting any younger. Having dedicated her life to her father's career and to the raising of her ten siblings, she feels now is her time to spread her wings. The only question is whether she has any?\nWith courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Dear Tolstoy, Yours Gandhi captures the epic panorama of pre-revolution Russia and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the daughter's struggle. A heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.\n"Jonathan Kis-Lev skillfully weaves Tolstoy's daughter's tale with the correspondence of a yet-to-be-known shy Indian lawyer, Mahatma Gandhi. Through Gandhi's eyes, the daughter is to learn a valuable lesson in forgiveness."\n"A gem... Entirely original, Innocence is a book you set aside like a fine wine and wait for the chance to reopen and savor it."\n"Historical fiction at its best."\n* * * *\nBOOK EXCERPT (c) All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission:\nCHAPTER ONE\nROME, 
DECEMBER 1931\nTatiana Tolstoy-Sukhotin stood near the window, waiting.\nThe 67-year-old countess stared at the street below thinking, 'When will he arrive? The telegram said he'd arrive at three...'\nShe sat down on the couch in her little apartment. A moment later she got up and walked back to the window, thinking wistfully of the snow she loved in her childhood. She missed the snow.\nThe newspaper on her coffee table showed his photograph on the front page: those odd round spectacles, the brown skin, the smile with several teeth missing.\nShe wanted to be upset with this man for not arriving on time, but she found herself instead smiling back at the face covering the newspaper's front page.\nShe leaned forward and looked at the article again: "Gandhi Arrivando questa mattina a Roma."\nShe read the title again. Though she had only lived in Italy for a few years, she could understand Italian fairly well. It was very similar to Latin, of which she had an adequate knowledge. Her father had taught her well.\n"Gandhi Arriving in Rome This Morning," she translated to herself, "The Indian leader to visit Prime Minister Benito Mussolini in the evening. In the morning he will be greeted by the naval cadets, and then taken to meet with government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dino Grandi. In the afternoon, prior to visiting Il Duce, Gandhi will be visiting the Tolstoy Museum in Rome."\nShe was glad the address was not mentioned. The last thing she wanted was a throng of people and the hideous reporters with their cameras. She had suffered because of them throughout her life, always chasing her father.\n* * * *\nEND OF EXCERPT (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature!)

Arts & Photography

Kis-Lev, Jonathan

History & Criticism

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My India: A Novel About India

Survivor: A Novel Based on a True Holocaust Survivor Story

The Holocaust: A Novella About a True Miracle in the Holocaust

After the Storm

Islam: A Novel About the Islamic World Based on a True Story

My India: A Novel About India

Survivor: A Novel Based on a True Holocaust Survivor Story

After the Storm

Islam: A Novel About the Islamic World Based on a True Story

Dear Tolstoy, Yours Gandhi: A Novel Based on the True Correspondence