Ann Jones Livres

Detective Lyn Kramer faces a personal crisis when a missing person report reveals that her estranged twin sister, Melissa, is the subject of the investigation. Separated since childhood due to family conflicts, Lyn and her trainee, Jud Hughes, form a strong partnership as they delve into the case. Their search uncovers a web of crimes connected to Melissa's family, raising the stakes of the investigation. As they navigate the complexities of family loyalty and justice, Lyn must confront her feelings about potentially arresting her sister.

This award-winning creative non-fiction work explores the intricacies of personal experience and storytelling. The author delves into themes of identity, memory, and the human condition, weaving together vivid narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. Through a blend of introspective reflection and engaging prose, the book invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the stories that shape them, ultimately celebrating the power of narrative in understanding ourselves and the world around us.

Set against the backdrop of post-war Kabul, the book offers a powerful exploration of the lives of its residents through the eyes of journalist and activist Ann Jones. Her firsthand experiences in humanitarian aid illuminate the stark contrasts between the promised democracy and the lingering influence of warlords. By focusing on the stories of women and men, particularly in the context of education and imprisonment, Jones paints a vivid picture of a city grappling with its identity and future amidst ongoing challenges.

By the author of "The Tender Trap" and "In Harm's Way", this book suggests that we can learn a great deal about women's changing position in social life by considering women murderers - whom they killed, why, and how society regards these crimes. Includes the cases of Lizzie Borden and Ruth Ellis.

When lorry drivers in Northampton slapped stickers on their cabs declaring 'No truck with the Chilean Junta!' they were doing more than threatening to boycott. They were asserting their own identity as proud unionists and proud internationalists. But what did trade unionists really know of what was happening in Chile? And how could someone else's oppression become a means to solidify your own identity? The labour movements of Britain and Australia used 'Chile' as an impetus for action and to give meaning to their own political expression, though it was not all smooth sailing. Throughout the 1970s, social movements and unions alternately clashed and melded, and those involved with 'Chile' were also caught within the unhappy marriage of the cross-cultural left. This book draws together the events and stories of these complex times.

Ženy hovoria o znásilňovaní, bití, zlomených kostiach, potratoch, bodných a strelných ranách. Muži hovoria o "manželských problémoch". Ženy chodia s modrinami, zraneniami mozgu, ochrnutými končatinami, rozdrvenými genitáliami, projektilmi v hlave. Muži prehodia čosi o "domácich hádkach". Len zopár ľudí sa spýta: Čo je tomu chlapovi? Prečo si myslí, že si to môže dovoliť? Zbláznil sa? Zadržala ho polícia? Kedy ho postavia pred súd? Dali ho súdne vysťahovať z domu? Nepotrebuje tá žena ešte nejakú inú pomoc? Lekársku alebo právnu? Nové bývanie? Dočasnú finančnú podporu? Podporu na dieťa? Nie, ako prvá a často jediná sa ľuďom vynorí v mysli otázka: Prečo neodíde? Táto otázka v skutočnosti nie je otázkou. Nevolá po odpovedi - vynáša súd. Mystifikuje. Mení obrovský spoločenský problém na osobnú záležitosť a zároveň zvaľuje zodpovednosť na obeť.