Descriptive of ranch life in southwestern Wyoming. The letters are dated from April 1909 to November 1913 and were printed originally in the Atlantic monthly.

"Why would a mother ever abandon her child? And is an abandoned child destined to grow up and make the same mistake? These were some of Melissa Cistaro's questions after her mother drove off without explanation one summer. Decades later Melissa finds herself at her dying mother's bedside with 6 days to find answers, fearful that she could do the same to her own little girl. Then she discovers a cache of letters her mother wrote but never sent and...

"A touching and intimate correspondence between Anderson Cooper and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, offering timeless wisdom and a revealing glimpse into their lives."--

Presents photographs of and drawings, letters, and quotations from Mississippi children who lived through Hurricane Katrina as well as pictures of and letters from students in Colorado and California who became pen pals with them.

Published together for the first time, this collection of letters to family, friends, lovers, and complete strangers from the beloved Beatle offers an intimate look into the personality and mind of one of popular music's most revered artists.

A collection of Abbey's letters, from 1949 to 1989.

"John Berryman was an energetic correspondent. Assembled here for the first time, his letters tell of generosity, ambition, and struggle. He has encouraging words for fellow poets and younger writers and is deeply engaged in literary culture. But also visible are the struggles of a working artist grappling with alcoholism and depression"--

This is a fresh look at the author in her own words. Gathered from museums, archives, and personal collections, the letters span over sixty years, from 1894 to 1956, and shed new light on Wilder s day-to-day living. --

Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He has overcome enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on this amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter. Writing for all who admire his example and who search for...