In Love Hope and Tragedy: A Brooklyn Memoir, Joan Calciano not only reveals her strange love for her husband, but also tells her constant battle to raise seven children, five of whom battled drug addition. With a matter-of-fact writing style she describes in heartwarming and heartbreaking detail her devoted relationship with her grandson, Anthony, who was born with AIDS. This book offers hope and inspiration to the millions of people who feel trapped in abusive relationships or who are coping with loved ones who suffer from AIDS or drug additions. Joan Calciano shares anger, madness loss and most important, this lesson: to love a family member in spite of his or her flaws.

Love, Hope and Tragedy: A Brooklyn Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Calciano, Joan

Community & Culture

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From telling a boss that a deadline is absurd to appropriately breaking off an engagement or informing a child that one of their friends is not welcome in the home, this straightforward approach illustrates how to prepare for difficult situations by developing listening and assertiveness skills and maintaining the composure to deliver tough messages tactfully. Through numerous sample scripted conversations that encompass a myriad of potentially awkward situations and hundreds of tips and skills, this handbook provides readers the confidence and the vocabulary to communicate in a respectful yet assertive manner.

Speaking Your Mind in 101 Difficult Situations

Self-Help

Gabor, Don

Relationships

In this savory collection of personal stories, 22 international master chefs share their motivations, influences, and the pivotal role Japanese food culture has played in their cuisine, restaurants, and professional development. Through each individual story, readers will discover the rich legacy of Japan’s culinary traditions and gain insights into the tools and ingredients used in Japanese cuisine. This book is unique in its approach of explaining how the Japanese food culture has changed culinary education, as well as the new standards that have been set for Western cuisine, professional kitchens, and the modern dining experience. The participating chefs include: Elizabeth Andoh, Michael Anthony, David Bouley, Wylie Dufresne, Ben Flatt, Eddy Leroux, Nobu Matsuhisa , David Myers, Nils Norén, Ben Pollinger, Eric Ripert, Toni Robertson, Michael Romano, Marcus Samuelsson, Suvir Saran, Yosuke Suga, Noriyuki Sugie, Toshio Suzuki, Shinichiro Takagi, James Wierzelewski, Barry Wine, and Lee Anne Wong.

Chef's Choice: 22 Culinary Masters Tell How Japanese Food Culture Influenced Their Careers & Cuisine

Kawano, Saori

Professionals & Academics

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