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In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash is a collection of short stories by American humorist Jean Shepherd.It was first published in October 1966. A best-seller at the time of its publication, it is considered Shepherd's most important published work. The work inspired several films in the
Goodman wrote a book about his experiences, The Miracle Man: An Inspiring Story of Motivation and Courage. [1] A motivational/training short film about Morris' experience was also made, [7] and a feature film of his story, written and to be directed and produced by filmmaker Brian Jude is currently in development.
Through veterans’ stories, we find understanding, empathy, and unity. This day is more than a holiday; it’s a moment for dialogue and acknowledgment of the challenges veterans face.
Critic Robert M. Lischer writes: “While Daedalus has instructed his son to [use his wings] prudently, Icarus betrays his trust, succumbing to the temptation to soar close to the sun…Updike has provided an appropriate mythological parallel before we even open the first story, since these issues— broken trust, family bonds, the fragile ...
One of the sole remaining survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack that launched World War II disobeyed orders and fought back. Now 100 years old, he continues to share his stories.
Games and Rituals, by Katherine Heiny All 11 of these stories are jewels of wit and insight, but if you read only one, make it “Damascus,” in which a mother confronts her son’s developing ...
In more modern times, Pieter de la Court commented on its applicability to the Dutch Republic in his retelling of the story in Sinryke Fabulen (Amsterdam, 1685) as "A farmer and his seven quarrelsome sons". [7] The story is prefaced with the proverb Eendragt maakt magt, een twist verkwist (Unity makes strength, strife wastes). The first part of ...
Original Stories begins with a frame story that sketches out the education of two young girls by their maternal teacher Mrs. Mason, followed by a series of didactic tales. The book was first published by Joseph Johnson in 1788 ; a second, illustrated edition, with engravings by William Blake , was released in 1791 and remained in print for ...