Books with author Cynthia Carr

“[Fire in the Belly is] unimprovable as a biography-thorough, measured, beautifully written, loving but not uncritical-as a concentrated history of his times, and as a memorial.” -Luc Sante, BookforumDavid Wojnarowicz was an abused child, a teen runaway who barely finished high school, but he emerged as one of the most important voices of his generation. He found his tribe in New York's East Village, a neighborhood noted in the 1970s and '80s for drugs, blight, and a burgeoning art scene. His creativity spilled out in paintings, photographs, films, texts, installations, and in his life and its recounting-creating a sort of mythos around himself. His circle of East Village artists moved into the national spotlight just as the AIDS plague began its devastating advance, and as right-wing culture warriors reared their heads. As Wojnarowicz's reputation as an artist grew, so did his reputation as an agitator-because he dealt so openly with his homosexuality, so angrily with his circumstances as a Person With AIDS, and so fiercely with his would-be censors.Fire in the Belly is the untold story of a polarizing figure at a pivotal moment in American culture-and one of the most highly acclaimed biographies of the year.

David Wojnarowicz was an abused child, a teen runaway who barely finished high school, but he emerged as one of the most important voices of his generation. He found his tribe in New York's East Village, a neighborhood noted in the 1970s and '80s for drugs, blight, and a burgeoning art scene. His creativity spilled out in paintings, photographs, films, texts, installations, and in his life and its recounting-creating a sort of mythos around himself. His circle of East Village artists moved into the national spotlight just as the AIDS plague began its devastating advance, and as right-wing culture warriors reared their heads. As Wojnarowicz's reputation as an artist grew, so did his reputation as an agitator-because he dealt so openly with his homosexuality, so angrily with his circumstances as a Person With AIDS, and so fiercely with his would-be censors.Fire in the Belly is the untold story of a polarizing figure at a pivotal moment in American culture-and one of the most highly acclaimed biographies of the year.

David Wojnarowicz was an abused child, a teen runaway who barely finished high school, but he emerged as one of the most important voices of his generation. He found his tribe in New York's East Village, a neighborhood noted in the 1970s and '80s for drugs, blight, and a burgeoning art scene. His creativity spilled out in paintings, photographs, films, texts, installations, and in his life and its recounting-creating a sort of mythos around himself. His circle of East Village artists moved into the national spotlight just as the AIDS plague began its devastating advance, and as right-wing culture warriors reared their heads. As Wojnarowicz's reputation as an artist grew, so did his reputation as an agitator-because he dealt so openly with his homosexuality, so angrily with his circumstances as a Person With AIDS, and so fiercely with his would-be censors.Fire in the Belly is the untold story of a polarizing figure at a pivotal moment in American culture-and one of the most highly acclaimed biographies of the year.

Eighteen-year-old Brie Birlow is mourning the death of her mother while trying desperately to stay strong for her younger sister, Alex. But a near death experience, an apparition that seems to want her dead and the awakening of inexplicable feelings make her question her own sanity. With time running out, Brie must unravel her family’s legacy in order to escape the inevitable darkness that awaits her.

Eighteen-year-old Brie Birlow is mourning the death of her mother while trying desperately to stay strong for her younger sister, Alex. But a near death experience, an apparition that seems to want her dead and the awakening of inexplicable feelings make her question her own sanity. With time running out, Brie must unravel her family’s legacy in order to escape the inevitable darkness that awaits her.

The Hollies Jolly Christmas shares with us the charming, clever, and funny activities of the Hollies snowman family performs for the joyful season. The book illustrates the joy of activities and things a family can do together to celebrate Christmas. Reading The Hollies Jolly Christmas is perfect to read and add to your family’s annual holiday traditions. A Christmas celebration picture book to enjoy with your family every year.

It's Shakespeare like you've never heard him before! Not only is he a famous author, but he also is amazing when it comes to beating fear. This poetic tale about overcoming will inspire kids of all ages to fight against the things that can prevent them from making progress in life. While it is a fictional story, it also includes a Shakespeare bio and an activity page, so it's a great tool to introduce kids to one of the greatest writers of all time.