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Approaching the very middle of middle age, Doug Gardner finds that life still holds plenty of surprises on the other side of the hill Doug Gardner isn't afraid of aging. In a way, he and his friends have been looking forward to fifty. It's a milestone from which they can look back and survey all their hard work and success. And Doug has been successful, with a career as a respected sports writer, nice children, and even a little time for fun in his hometown of New York City. But when his ex-wife marries a millionaire-just the first in a series of unexpected discoveries-the value of Doug's past decisions is called into question. Heartfelt, poignant, and witty, 50 celebrates middle age and life lived-and still to be lived-with no clear roadmap. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Avery Corman, including rare images from the author's personal collection.]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:30:55 +0200 https://library.land/avery-corman/118238-oh_god.html https://library.land/avery-corman/118238-oh_god.html
For a God whom philosophers have proclaimed dead, there's only one thing to do: drum up a little publicity God grants you an interview. Go to 600 Madison Ave., room 3700, Monday, at 11 a.m. When a struggling writer receives this typed note in the mail one morning, curiosity wins out and he finds himself keeping this mysterious  appointment. Soon he's in an ordinary conference room with an intercom on the floor, furiously scribbling shorthand notes as he interviews God, a deity who badly wants to improve His public profile. Sometimes God speaks through the intercom, other times He communicates as a hot dog vendor on the corner. But however God appears, He's giving this anointed journalist the story of a lifetime-and all he has to do is sell the story to the public. Adapted as the classic film starring George Burns, Oh, God! is a warm and witty satire about life, the Lord, the media, and the need for some good publicity. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Avery...]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:25:41 +0200 https://library.land/avery-corman/115104-kramer_vs_kramer.html https://library.land/avery-corman/115104-kramer_vs_kramer.html
Avery Corman's powerful classic novel about the end of a marriage and the bond between a father and child. For Joanna and Ted Kramer, building a life in New York City is tough but full of joy thanks to their lovely little boy, Billy. Or so it seems, until one day Joanna walks out, unable to manage the burdens of family life and her own unfulfilled ambitions. Alone with Billy, Ted begins to navigate the challenges of single parenthood and forms a bond with his son that no one can break-except the courts. When Joanna suddenly resurfaces and decides she wants Billy back, Ted must fight for the right to hold on to everything he holds most dear. Adapted as the landmark film starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, Kramer vs. Kramer is an unforgettable and heartrending story of love and devotion in the wake of divorce. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Avery Corman, including rare images from the author's personal collection.]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:20:31 +0200 https://library.land/avery-corman/109998-boyfriend_from_hell.html https://library.land/avery-corman/109998-boyfriend_from_hell.html
Veronica Delaney didn't intend to fall for another bad guy, especially not one who just might be evil incarnate . . .Veronica Delaney is a bright and beautiful, young New York journalist who has had hard luck romantically and professionally. Her latest boyfriend left her for fame (and another woman, of course), and her latest assignment has her covering a bizarre satanic cult. But while following the story, Veronica soon meets the charming, polite, and devilishly handsome occult historian Richard Smith. Soon she's embroiled in an exciting affair-at least until strange relics begin to appear on her doorstep and things start to go terribly wrong. The Boyfriend from Hell is a funny, astute psychological thriller about the mysteries of attraction and love's power to hijack our good sense. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Avery Corman including rare images from the author's personal collection.]]> Thu, 11 Nov 1999 15:30:55 +0200 https://library.land/avery-corman/116936-my_old_neighborhood_remembered.html https://library.land/avery-corman/116936-my_old_neighborhood_remembered.html
An urban history of neighborhood life that has vanished from the culture. The Bronx of the 40s and 50s, home front during WWII, street games, candy stores, school experiences, movie theaters that are gone and social mores that have disappeared.]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:05:02 +0200