Bøger om Sent 20. århundrede

In the quaint town where silence whispers secrets, young Caleb's life is rooted in ordinary days, until the new girl of the village steps into his world. Her presence is a mystery, her past a shadow, yet the allure of love draws Caleb into the unknown, unravelling his existence in ways unimaginable. As sinister forces emerge from the gloom, their tranquil town morphs into a playground of unseen malevolence. With an evil unknown chasing their shadows, they find themselves on a perilous run, a chase that leads them through a portal into realms veiled from human eyes. Now in a dimension where evil reigns with a dark hand, they face a malevolent force that thrives in the abyss. Battling a terror they barely comprehend, the stakes are life and death, with love being their only shield. Will they win this fight? Is it really love? Or will they die for each other? In this dangerous quest for victory, will love conquer all, or will it be their downfall?

Challenges state-centric interpretations of insurgent politics by offering a performative perspective on Sri Lanka's Tamil nationalist movement.

Klaus Høecks ikoniske digtsamling fra 1977 ULRIKE MARIE MEINHOF er sammen med SORTE SONETTER (1981) en af de mørkeste danske digtsamlinger i det tyvende århundrede. Det er hævntørstige og uforsonlige digte om undertrykkelse og hykleri i en selvretfærdig og voldelig verden, hvor en statsmagt kan dømme og dræbe sine modstandere, mens den samtidig legaliserer sin egen vold og undertrykkelse.

Directed by MI6 to Berlin in 1963 to negotiate a delicate prisoner exchange on either side of the wall, Joe Wilderness covertly plans to use the operation to make a little something extra on the side, with unexpected results.

The epic story begun in Immortal Longings continues in Vilest Things, from the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights.Calla Tuoleimi won the games, and got her revenge - but lost her lover, Anton Makusa, in the process.Yet Anton isn't dead, as everyone believes. Instead, he has stolen the body of the newly crowned King August, and isn't planning to return it in a hurry.But when Anton's ex-lover awakens from her coma, and reveals that the divine crown on Anton's head is a fake, Anton's rule is cast in doubt.Now he and Calla will have to journey together across the kingdom to find the true crown - before their real identities are exposed . . .

With a focus on Berlin, this assessment of transatlantic relations since 1945 emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and long-term conflict management at a time when many commentators speculate about a new cold war developing.

Many books have been written on the tragic decisions regarding Vietnam made by the young stars of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Yet despite millions of words of analysis and reflection, no historian has been able to fully explain why such decent, brilliant, and previously successful men failed so badly. With this book?more than twenty years in the making?that changes.In Road to Disaster, acclaimed historian Brian VanDeMark draws upon decades of archival research, his own exclusive interviews with many of the officials involved with the war, and a wealth of previously unheard recordings by Robert McNamara and Clark Clifford, who served as defense secretaries for presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Beyond that, Road to Disaster is the first account of the war to look at the cataclysmic decisions of those in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations through the prism of recent research in cognitive science, psychology, and organizational theory to explain why ?the best and the brightest? became trapped in situations that suffocated creative thinking and willingness to dissent; why they found change so hard; and why they were so blind to their own errors.A comprehensive history of America's descent into Vietnam during the 1960s that posits a striking new way of understanding that catastrophe, Road to Disaster is a landmark in scholarship and a work of paramount importance, both in comprehending what happened and why, and?just as importantly?preventing fiascoes in the future.

A leading critic’s acclaimed story of “the photo boom” during the crucial decades of the 1970s and ’80s

In January 1968, John Corbett and his fellow leathernecks of the 26th Marine Regiment fortified a remote outpost at a place in South Vietnam called Khe Sanh. Within days of their arrival, twenty thousand North Vietnamese soldiers surrounded the base. What followed over the next seventy-seven days became one of the deadliest fights of the Vietnam War—and one of the greatest battles in military history.Private First Class Corbett made do with little or no sleep for days on end. The enemy bombarded the base incessantly. Extremes of heat, cold, and fog added to the misery, as did all manner of wounds and injuries too minor to justify evacuation from frontline positions. The emotional toll was tremendous as the Marines saw their friends suffer and die every day of the siege. Corbett relates these experiences through the eyes of a twenty-year-old but with the mind and maturity of a man now in his fifties. His story of life, death, and growing up on the front lines at Khe Sanh speaks for all of the Marines caught up in the epic siege of the Vietnam War.

This book examines the response of American society to the My Lai massacreand its ambiguous place in American national memory. The author argues thatthe massacre revelations left many Americans untroubled. It was only whenthe soldiers most immediately responsible came to be tried that oppositionto the conflict grew, for these prosecutions were regarded by supporters ofthe war as evidence that the national leaders no longer had the will to dowhat was necessary to win.

Tommie Pueschel dreamed of flying ever since he was a little kid. It's now 1968, and U.S. Army Warrant Officer Thomas R. Pueschel is 22 years old and his dream of flying is being realized. Only thing is, he is in Vietnam and the helicopter he is flying is loaded with guns and rockets and while he may be flying, there's people on the ground who are shooting back at him. His dream has now turned into a full-blown nightmare. The events around him are encapsulating him, forcing him to do things he would never do, never even think of doing, and he's got no choice. In a letter home to his parents, he voices his concern:"All my life, you and the church have taught me, 'Thou shalt not kill' and yet, I now find myself on a ship which is taking me to a place where I will be expected to do just that. It is a battle that has been raging in me for many months now, and I cannot find what seems to be an answer, and I guess I will not until that final test comes when I come face to face with my enemy and have to tighten my finger on the trigger and blast the breath of life in an instant from the body of a fellow man. I know it will be him or me, and I think that I may be able to do it, but the thought still frightens me terribly. Can I really take the life of a man, and afterwards, can I really justify that act by attributing it to my own instincts for self-preservation?"This is the story of Tom's 423 days in Vietnam from his first days in that God-forsaken country in October 1967 through his "freedom bird" home on the 5th of December 1968. Vietnam was ugly and brutal and 1968 was the bloodiest and most deadly year of the war. Troop levels were at their highest (536,100 American troops) and the fighting was at its worst. As one of the original "Blue Ghosts", Tom flew over 900 missions in his 423 days and experienced "enough blood and gore for all." Much of Tom's story is told in his own words, through the many letters he wrote home, with his changing thoughts and insights, and his great attempts to call out for some of the normalcy of the life he left behind. It is also told through the history of the times, the decisions made by others that he had no say in but greatly affected him, and how expendable life can be in times of war. This is a unique portrayal of one soldier's journey through the Vietnam War and his own inner struggle with the consequence of what he was doing.

A Medal of Honor recipient looks back at his own service in the Vietnam War-and ahead to America's future.Jack Jacobs was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack. Wounded, 1st Lt. Jacobs took command and withdrew the unit, returning again and again, saving fourteen lives-for which he received the Medal of Honor. Here, Col. Jacobs tells his stirring story of heroism, honor, and the personal code by which he has lived his life, and expounds with blunt honesty and insight his views on our contemporary world, and the nature and necessity of sacrifice. If Not Now, When? is a compelling account of a unique life at both war and peace, and the all-too-often unexamined role of the citizenry in the service and defense of the Republic.

This book examines the different forms of violence found in three plays by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh: The Beauty Queen of Leenane (1996), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2001) and The Pillowman (2003). It can be seen that the writer works on the theme of violence constantly and recurrently, although the treatment of this theme varies and differs from one play to the next. The aim is to prove, through critical analysis, that McDonagh's writings are not a censure of Irish society, as suggested in various academic works; his plays are, in fact, a reflection on globalised society and the human beings who inhabit this global community.

The gripping historical debut about a family separated by the Berlin wall - perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, In Memoriam and Alone in BerlinSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2024SELECTED AS ONE OF INDEPENDENT'S BEST HISTORICAL FICTION OF THE YEAR 2024'A tautly plotted, deeply involving novel that packs a real emotional punch ... I can't recommend this novel highly enough' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us'A hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, family and societal unrest all set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall' Glamour_____Imagine waking up and a wall has divided your city in two. Imagine that on the other side is your child...Lisette is in hospital with her baby boy. The doctors tell her to go home and get some rest, that he'll be fine.When she awakes, everything has changed. Because overnight, on 13 August 1961, the border between East and West Berlin has closed, slicing the city - and the world - in two.Lisette is trapped in the east, while her newborn baby is unreachable in the west. With the streets in chaos and armed guards ordered to shoot anyone who tries to cross, her situation is desperate.Lisette's teenage daughter, Elly, has always struggled to understand the distance between herself and her mother. Both have lived for music, but while Elly hears notes surrounding every person she meets, for her mother - once a talented pianist - the music has gone silent.Perhaps Elly can do something to bridge the gap between them. What begins as the flicker of an idea turns into a daring plan to escape East Berlin, find her baby brother, and bring him home....Based on true stories, The Silence in Between is a page-turning, emotional epic that will stay with you long after you finish reading.______BOOKSELLER LOVE for THE SILENCE IN BETWEEN:'Without a doubt one of the best books I have read this year... I can't recommend this book enough'Abbey Rowlinson'Absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. A must-read'Dominika 'A sublime story, told beautifully'Kurde, Horsham'A truly compelling and moving novel with two incredible female characters I won't forget in a hurry'Tilly Fitzgerald 'Kind, thoughtful and poignant... an uplifting and hopeful story'Lauren'A powerful and emotional book'Neil Challis, Windsor 'A thought provoking, ultimately kind and beautifully researched debut'Beth, Chesterfield 'I genuinely loved this - it's definitely a stand out novel of 2024'Helen, Scarborough 'A cracking debut from this talented new author'Jen Mackay, Windsor 'This truly has the potential to be the next big story, so full of heart as it is!'Libby Low'A powerful story of human resilience and family bonds'Emma Smith, Bedford 'A beautiful but heart-breaking read from a wonderful new voice in historical fiction'Victoria, Aviemore 'An excellent novel... a sensitive retelling of two critical and terrible periods of Berlin history'Sean Farrell'An incredible book full of heartbreak, hope, unbreakable love... I don't think this book will ever leave me. I will be recommending it to customers as a must read'Hayley Ralls, St Neots

Vinder af Prix Première PlumeVinder af Prix WeplerLonglistet til Prix du roman FnacLonglistet til Prix DécembreSovende børn er en sand historie. Et indlevende vidnesbyrd om aids-epidemien i 80’ernes Frankrig. En familietragedie. Og et eklatant spændende indblik i forskning som prestigefyldt kapløb, dengang hiv-virussen skulle kortlægges.Désiré vokser op i en slagterfamilie i Sydfrankrig. Da han i starten af 80'erne smittes med hiv via en heroinkanyle, står såvel familie som samfund magtesløse over for den altfortærende sygdoms hærgen.Fyrre år efter sin onkel Désirés død beslutter Anthony Passeron sig for at genåbne det gamle familiesår. Han har et ønske om at forstå sin onkels ensomhed og den påførte skam i en tid, hvor smittede blev behandlet som pariaer, og troen på en kur var ikke-eksisterende.Men det, der åbenbarer sig, er mere end blot en familiehistorie. Det er også en afslørende undersøgelse af den udbredte brug af hårde stoffer i 80’ernes Sydfrankrig, hvor unge misbrugere lå som sovende børn, bedøvede på gaden. Det er historien om det intense forskningskapløb for at finde en kur og det anspændte forhold mellem det franske hold af læger, der var de første til at opdage hiv, og de amerikanske forskere, der var overbevist om, at franskmændene tog fejl.Sovende børn er en roman til pandemiens tidsalder. Et rørende portræt af ofrene, heltene og de magtesløse i et mørkt kapitel i Frankrigs og verdens historie, hvor virussens natur var en gåde for alle.

This did not happen is a common refrain throughout the stories in The Things They Carried. Tim O'Brien's account of the Vietnam War purposely blurs the line between fact and fiction to get closer to the truth of what soldiers actually experienced. This compelling volume explores the life of Tim O'Brien and his attempts to wrestle with the trauma and shame of war in The Things They Carried. A collection of related essays explore topics such as the moral complexity of war, writing as a path to spiritual redemption, and the novel's portrayal of gender. Contemporary perspectives on war, such as the need to help soldiers suffering from PTSD and not repeating the mistakes of Vietnam, are also presented.

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Unearthing Spirituality from the Trenches: A Soldier's Faithful Odyssey in War and Peace.War and faith are two realms often viewed in stark contrast. Yet, in the midst of the battlefield's chaos, many soldiers find an unwavering spiritual anchor. For the religious veteran, the interplay between the harrowing experiences of war and the solace found in faith is a journey worth exploring.Soldier Saved By Others dives deep into this intricate relationship. Each chapter unfolds like a prayer bead, guiding readers from feelings of love and empathy to moments of rest, marked by gratitude and calmness. As we journey through the pages, we uncover the soldier's inner sanctum - the self - where righteousness meets civility, painting a portrait of the challenges faced and the strength drawn from a higher power.Dreams of perfection float like ethereal visions, only to be anchored by the steadfast pillars of religion, the warmth of the Holy Spirit, and the healing touch of forgiveness. This isn't just a tale of battles fought on foreign shores, but of the internal wars that rage within and the peace that can be found in faith.Targeted specifically at religious veterans, this book serves as a beacon, illuminating the path of spiritual resilience. It beckons readers to see beyond the horrors of war, into a realm where the human spirit, fortified by faith, triumphs over adversity.For veterans seeking understanding, families yearning to connect with their war-torn loved ones, or anyone intrigued by the fusion of military experience with deep spirituality, Soldier Saved By Others promises a transformative journey. Embrace a narrative where joy and happiness resonate, offering solace and enlightenment to all who venture within its pages.

In the context of the First Republic, intellectuals like Euclides da Cunha and military men like Marshal Cândido Rondon turned their eyes to the interior of Brazil. In republican schools, children learned geography from teaching programmes, textbooks and children's magazines. How do the representations of the territory produced in these two spaces converge or diverge? This is the theme investigated in this book.

Tauchen Sie ein in eine spannende und humorvolle Erzählung, die Sie ins aufregende Deutschland der 60er entführtLove, love me do! Dieses Lied trifft Marie wie ein Blitz und verändert ihr Leben für immer. Zu Beginn der 1960er Jahre, als die Beatles ihre Weltkarriere starten, steht auch die vierzehnjährige Marie vor einem Wendepunkt. Sie sehnt sich danach, aus ihrem "Gefängnis Familie" auszubrechen. Dort scheint das zerstrittene Elternpaar, geprägt von den Narben der Kriegszeit, jedes Wochenende aufs Neue erneut seine verdrängten seelischen Wunden und verpassten Lebenschancen im Ehekrieg auszukämpfen. In den Songs der Pilzköpfe findet Marie Trost ¿ besonders in ihrer schwärmerischen Liebe zu Paul McCartney. Als Marie erfährt, dass Adolf Hitler das Idol ihrer Mutter war und sie alle Hitlerlieder auswendig singen konnte, während ihr jedoch die Beatles und ihre Lieder verboten werden, ist für sie das Maß an Ungerechtigkeit voll.Ein All-Age-Book für die heutige jugendliche Leserschaft und für alle, die zur Zeit der Beatlemania jung waren und sich bis heute für die Fab Four begeistern.

Matthias Leupold erinnert sich in seinen szenischen Fotografien an seine Ost-Berliner Kindheit und Jugend in den sechziger bis achtziger Jahren unter den Bedingungen der Diktatur in der DDR und stellt die Kamera »in den toten Winkel jener Epoche«, wie Karl Corino seine Arbeitsweise 1995 treffend beschrieb.Das Tragen von Uniformen - die der Pioniere, der Freien Deutschen Jugend, der paramili­tärischen Gesellschaft für Sport und Technik und schließlich der Nationalen Volksarmee - war für Leupolds Generation eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Die DDR-Nomenklatura versuchte durch die Kinder- und Jugendorganisationen sowie durch ständige Propaganda von Beginn an das Denken und Handeln ihrer jungen Bürger zu prägen.Der »Titel Aus dem Gruppenbuch der Christiane P.« spielt u.a. auf das Aufgehen des Indi­viduums in der Gruppe an. Wer sich nicht unterordnete, wurde vom System ausgespien: sei es die fallengelassene Goldmedaillengewinnerin oder sei es Matthias Leupold selbst, der 1982 wegen Nichtanzeige der Republikflucht eines Freundes in der Zentralen Untersuchungshaftanstalt des Ministeriums für Staatssicherheit der DDR in Hohenschönhausen einsaß. Hier erlebte er die Entpersonalisierung als systematisches Mittel der Unterdrückung Andersdenkender.Mit einem Text von Matthias Flügge.

Angelina Tucci has graduated high school and is now working full time for her father at Dom's Automotive and Performance Center. One night she is working late and has to defend herself against armed thieves looking for things to steal. How does a polite sweet beautiful young girl trying to live her life deal with situations that cause her to fight for her life? She begins to feel that she is attracting these situations and that is the last thing she wants. Along with all of this she begins to have visions of a distressed adolescent girl. Soon the visions turn into a group of distressed adolescent girls. Who are they and why is she seeing this? As she is trying to make sense of this, she ends up in a serious confrontation with her best friend Sherri's new boyfriend and his best friend. This time Sherri's life is in danger as well. All along visions of these adolescent girls become more frequent. She learns that she shares something with her Aunt Maria and Sherri. She and Sherri have difficulty understanding. The visions of the adolescent girls become more vivid as she continues to see more bits and pieces. Soon she finds herself in grave danger.