Daniel Mason crée des récits qui explorent en profondeur la psyché humaine, se penchant souvent sur l'expérience subjective de la maladie mentale. Son style littéraire se caractérise par une approche sophistiquée qui jette un pont entre les sciences humaines et la science médicale, reflétant sa double expertise. Le travail de Mason est célébré pour sa perspective unique, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu convaincant des complexités de l'esprit et de l'influence de la culture sur notre compréhension de la santé.
In 1886 a shy, middle-aged piano tuner named Edgar Drake receives an unusual commission from the British War Office: to travel to the remote jungles of northeast Burma and there repair a rare piano belonging to an eccentric army surgeon who has proven mysteriously indispensable to the imperial design. From this irresistible beginning, The Piano Tuner launches its protagonist into a world of seductive loveliness and nightmarish intrigue. And as he follows Drake’s journey, Mason dazzles readers with his erudition, moves them with his vibrantly rendered characters, and enmeshes them in the unbreakable spell of his storytelling.
A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—a daring, moving tale of memory and fate from the Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Piano Tuner and The Winter Soldier.When a pair of young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become home to an extraordinary succession of inhabitants . An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to apples. A pair of spinster twins survive war and famine, only to succumb to envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths a mass grave, but finds the ancient trees refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a conman, a stalking panther, a lusty as each one confronts the mysteries of the north woods, they come to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive.Traversing cycles of history, nature, and even literature, North Woods shows the myriad, magical ways in which we’re connected to our environment and to one another, across time, language and space. Written along with the seasons and divided into the twelve months of the year, it is an unforgettable novel about secrets and fates that asks the timeless how do we live on, even after we’re gone?
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Set in Vienna in 1914, a twenty-two-year-old medical student named Lucius is drawn to the battlefield by romantic notions of surgery. He enlists, hoping for a role in a well-organized field hospital, but instead finds himself at a makeshift outpost in a commandeered church in the Carpathian Mountains, struggling against typhus and an overwhelming sense of isolation. With most doctors having fled, only a mysterious nurse, Sister Margarete, remains to guide him. Lacking experience, Lucius must quickly adapt to the brutal realities of war medicine while developing feelings for Margarete. The situation intensifies when an unconscious soldier arrives, his uniform adorned with strange drawings. Lucius faces a critical choice that will irrevocably alter the fates of the doctor, the patient, and the nurse. This narrative weaves through the opulence of Imperial Vienna to the harshness of the Eastern Front, exploring themes of love, family, and the moral complexities of war. It is a poignant tale of the mistakes we make and the chances we have to seek redemption amidst the chaos of history.
The workbook offers support for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), addressing the intense emotions often experienced, such as shock, shame, and anger. It aims to counteract the overwhelming and often negative information found online, providing a structured approach to understanding and managing the condition. Through practical exercises and guidance, it empowers readers to navigate their feelings and work towards healing and recovery.
Navigating a relationship with someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) can lead to a tumultuous cycle of love and hate, marked by intense emotions and instability. Individuals often find themselves feeling isolated and manipulated, questioning their own perceptions. The emotional scars from such relationships can be profound, and the fear of potential violence or self-harm during a breakup adds to the complexity. This book delves into the challenges of escaping toxic dynamics and the psychological impact of living with BPD.
This practical guide provides evidence-based, step-by-step exercises for mastering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts, ideal for both mental health professionals and general readers. It begins with introductory exercises to build foundational skills before progressing to advanced techniques. The collaborative effort of three esteemed authors ensures a comprehensive approach to emotional management, facilitating real and lasting change in one's life.
Effective management is crucial for career success and team potential, yet many individuals lack proper training and resources to excel in this role. This book addresses the challenges of management and offers practical strategies to enhance leadership skills, ensuring that managers can effectively guide their teams and achieve outstanding results.
»Poetisch und kraftvoll.« Dorothea Hußlein, SWR2 1887, die britischen Kolonialherren in Afrika und Asien stehen auf der Höhe ihrer Macht, wird Klavierstimmer Edgar Drake plötzlich vom britischen Kriegsministerium in den umkämpften Dschungel von Birma geschickt, um einen Flügel zu reparieren. Der gehört dem dort stationierten Militärarzt Anthony Carrol, der das Instrument einsetzt, um über die Kraft der Musik einen friedlichen Dialog mit den Einheimischen zu führen. In Birma verfällt Drake nicht nur der exotischen Landschaft und den fremden Bräuchen, sondern auch dem charismatischen Arzt Carrol. Selbst als die Arbeiten am Flügel längst vollzogen sind, schafft er es nicht sich von dieser faszinierenden Welt zu lösen – mit fatalen Folgen.
En plena época victoriana, Edgar Drake, un afinador de pianos especializado en los delicados Erard, es llamado por el ejército británico para viajar a Birmania y reparar un piano perteneciente al comandante médico Anthony Carroll. Carroll ha utilizado la música y la poesía para pacificar a las tribus locales, haciendo del piano una condición esencial para su misión en la selva birmana. Tras despedirse de su esposa en Londres, Drake inicia un largo viaje a través de Europa, el Mar Rojo y el Océano Índico, donde descubre paisajes impresionantes y personajes legendarios. Sin embargo, lo que le espera en Birmania es una realidad más oscura y compleja de lo que había imaginado. Atraído por una cultura donde las emociones se expresan con intensidad, Drake se enfrenta a su propio ser y a lo que el destino le depara. La narración, impregnada de sensualidad y lirismo, ofrece fascinantes reflexiones sobre la historia de Birmania y los enigmas de la música, llevando al lector a un mundo moldeado por mitos y autodescubrimiento. Mason logra capturar el encuentro entre opuestos en la naturaleza humana, donde la música emerge como el único puente entre lo aparentemente irreconciliable.
