L'œuvre de Jennifer Murphy explore le paysage complexe des liens humains et les complexités de l'existence contemporaine. Sa prose se caractérise par une observation méticuleuse et une capacité aiguisée à capturer les nuances subtiles de l'émotion et des dynamiques interpersonnelles. Elle explore des thèmes tels que l'amour, la perte et la recherche d'identité, avec un style souvent décrit comme introspectif et sensible. Murphy crée des personnages qui résonnent auprès des lecteurs par leur humanité et leur vulnérabilité.
At the heart of the story is twelve-year-old Picasso Lane, grappling with her father's murder and the ensuing chaos as her mother becomes the prime suspect. The plot thickens with the revelation of his two other wives, each denying knowledge of one another, while Picasso uncovers their tangled connections and hidden secrets. As she navigates a web of deceit, the narrative builds toward an unexpected conclusion, exploring themes of betrayal, family dynamics, and the quest for truth amidst a backdrop of intrigue.
"One woman's incredible story of life on the front lines as an emergency medical worker in New York City. On the streets of New York City, EMTs and paramedics do more than respond to emergencies; they eat and drink together, look out for each other's safety, mercilessly make fun of one another, date one other, and, most crucially, share terrifying experiences and grave injustices suffered under the city's long-broken EMS system. Their loyalty to one another is fierce and absolute. As Jennifer Murphy shows in the gripping and moving First Responder, they are a family. A dysfunctional family, perhaps, but what family isn't? Many in the field of pre-hospital emergency care have endured medical trauma and familial hardship themselves. Some are looking to give back. Some are desperate for family. Some were inspired by 9/11. Still others want to become doctors, nurses, firefighters, cops, and want to cut their teeth on the streets. As rescuers, they never want people to die or get hurt. But if they are going to die or get hurt, first responders want to be there."--Amazon.com
This book is the story of how 3 sisters all worked together. They wanted to do something special for their Mama,and they were able to give her the best birthday gift of all.
From English Schoolgirl to Canadian Scientist, and Expanding Horizons in Retirement
228pages
8 heures de lecture
Exploring themes of ambition and resilience, this memoir weaves together the dreams of the author's parents in England and her own experiences as a female scientist in Canada. With a blend of honesty, humility, and humor, Jennifer Murphy delves into the challenges and triumphs faced across generations, highlighting how their journeys shaped the aspirations of her family. The narrative emphasizes the importance of learning and growth while pursuing goals, creating a rich tapestry of personal and familial evolution.
The book features Jennifer Murphy, an Associate Professor of Sociology at California State University, Sacramento. It explores her insights and expertise in the field, likely addressing contemporary social issues, research methodologies, and the impact of sociological study on understanding human behavior and societal structures. Readers can expect an academic yet accessible approach to sociology, enriched by Murphy's professional experiences and scholarly contributions.
Personal reading cards with beautiful nature photography and inspirational verses provide encouragement and clarity as we face life's challenges and difficulties. Ideal for discussion and team-building exercises, as well as personal reflection.
"Part mystery, part coming-of-age story, and part tragedy, Scarlet In Blue, by acclaimed novelist Jennifer Murphy, traces the lives of a mother and daughter who, because of their fugitive lifestyle and the pain that overshadows it, share a dependence and a love so strong neither can imagine life without the other. Fifteen-year-old Blue Lake is a budding pianist who resents her mother Scarlet's nomadic lifestyle. She yearns to settle in one place so she can live a normal life and play her music. But Scarlet, a talented painter, is on the run from a phantom man. A man she insists is chasing them. A man who means to kill them. Blue has never seen this man and questions whether Scarlet, who is slowly going mad, has hallucinated him. It isn't until 1968, when they arrive in the small beach-front town of South Haven, Michigan, that Blue's wishes begin to come true. She makes a good friend, falls in love, and can finally play piano. Everything seems to be going fine-until Scarlet kills the man she believes has been hunting them. Forty-six years later, Blue, now a pianist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is leaving practice for her lunch-time walk past the Art Institute when she's startled by the announcement of a new exhibit. Highlighting the effects of chemistry on Impressionist masterpieces, the exhibit triggers memories of her mother and the long ago murder. Memories that Blue has spent a lifetime trying to forget. Told through the alternating voices of Blue, Scarlet, and Scarlet's psychoanalyst, Henry, Scarlet In Blue is a story of a mother and daughter's enduring love, the ramifications of past abuse, and the art that holds their lives together. In its depiction of the bonds between mother and daughter, this novel is reminiscent of Janet Finch's White Oleander and Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere. In its exploration of the fraught psychological puzzle of the past, it calls to mind Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects"-- Provided by publisher
