Instantes

Biography of David Small, who grew up in a dysfunctional family, survived cancer which took his voice, and became an award-winning illustrator of children's books.

The International No. 1 Bestseller 'Cuts to the heart of who we are' Sunday Times 'A book that begs discussion' Vanity Fair All Lina wanted was to be desired. How did she end up in a marriage with two children and a husband who wouldn't touch her? All Maggie wanted was to be understood. How did she end up in a relationship with her teacher and then in court, a hated pariah in her small town? All Sloane wanted was to be admired. How did she end up a sexual object of men, including her husband, who liked to watch her have sex with other men and women? 'I will probably re-read it every year of...

What if you could change your life without really changing your life? On the outside, Gretchen had it all -- a good marriage, healthy children and a successful career -- but she knew something was missing. Determined to end that nagging feeling, Gretchen set out on a year-long quest, her own “happiness project,” to learn how to better enjoy the life she already had. Each month, Gretchen pursued a different set of resolutions: go to sleep earlier, tackle a nagging task, bring people together, take time to be silly, along with dozens of other goals. She read everything from classical...

En esta exhaustiva y vibrante biografía, Nick Hasted describe el ascenso a la fama de Eminem, desde las escuelas y los trabajos humildes en su deteriorada ciudad natal, Detroit, hasta el estrellato mundial y la fama sin límites, aunque no exenta de controversia. Eminem es una personaje siempre polémico e interesante, tanto por sus declaraciones como por su modo de vida o las letras de sus canciones. Una biografía que sorprende por su crudo realismo y su contagioso espíritu de lucha por la supervivencia. Esta es sin duda la primera biografía que relata en profundidad la vida del rapero...