- Tapa dura
- Usado
Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 20 de diciembre de 2007
Condición: Usado - Aceptable
EUR 5,56
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponible
Añadir al carritoDescripción del artículo del vendedor
Wally Baker is no ordinary girl. Living in her grandparents' Brooklyn Heights brownstone, she doesn't like dresses, needlepoint, or manners. Her love of Wonder Woman comics and ants makes her feel like a misfit--especially in the shadow of her dazzling but unstable mother, Stella. Acclaimed author Elizabeth Gaffney's irresistible novel captures postwar Brooklyn through Wally's eyes, opening on V-J day, as she grows up with the rest of America. Reeling from her own unexpected wartime tragedy and navigating an increasingly fraught landscape, Wally is forced to confront painful truths about the world--its sorrows, its prejudices, its conflicts, its limitations. But Wally also finds hope and strength in the unlikeliest places. With an unforgettable cast of characters, including the increasingly distant and distracted Stella; Loretta, the family's black maid and Wally's second mother; Ham, Loretta's son, who shares Wally's enthusiasm for ants and exploration; Rudy, Wally's father, a naval officer, away serving in the Pacific; and Mr. Niederman, the family's boarder, who never seems to answer Wally's questions--and who she suspects may have something to hide--Elizabeth Gaffney crafts an immersive, beautifully realized novel about the truths that divide and the love that keeps us together. Praise for When the World Was Young Elizabeth Gaffney's wonderful, richly imagined novel When the World Was Young cheers the power and resilience of a society-bucking young woman.--Vanity Fair Gaffney's heroines are brave and flawed (in a good way).--Marie Claire A] smart, sensitive historical novel . . . driven by fast-paced storytelling.--O: The Oprah Magazine Devastating and compelling.--Elle Richly textured . . . Gaffney transports us.--Reader's Digest Lyrical.--New York Post Gaffney provides a lovingly told story of a time and a place and a house New Yorkers will recognize, if only in the mind's eye.--New York Daily News A riveting coming-of-age story . . . a mesmerizing tale.--Historical Novels Review A charming and incisive tale . . . profound.--Booklist A] layered, delicate novel.--Publishers Weekly A smart coming-of-age tale . . . lively . . . world-wise.--Kirkus Reviews This compelling family drama features an intriguing cast of characters who are well drawn and realistic, while also being emblematic of their time. Gaffney's writing is graceful and leisurely paced, flavored with nostalgia.--Library Journal In this beautifully written novel--an honest and irresistible ride through post-World War II America in all its glory and its shame--Elizabeth Gaffney explores mothers and daughters, upstairs and downstairs, loveless marriages and passionate affairs, without ever losing her story or the fabulous characters that inhabit it.--B. A. Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of The Art Forger From the Hardcover edition.…
N° de ref. del artículo 00087133809
- Título
- When the World Was Young
- Autor
- Elizabeth Gaffney
- Editorial
- Random House
- Año de publicación
- 2014
- Estado
- Good
- Encuadernación
- Hardback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 1400064686
- ISBN 13
- 9781400064687
Acclaimed author Elizabeth Gaffneys irresistible novel captures postwar Brooklyn through Wallys eyes, opening on V-J day, as she grows up with the rest of America. Reeling from her own unexpected wartime tragedy and navigating an increasingly fraught landscape, Wally is forced to confront painful truths about the worldits sorrows, its prejudices, its conflicts, its limitations. But Wally also finds hope and strength in the unlikeliest places.
With an unforgettable cast of characters, including the increasingly distant and distracted Stella; Loretta, the familys black maid and Wallys second mother; Ham, Lorettas son, who shares Wallys enthusiasm for ants and exploration; Rudy, Wallys father, a naval officer, away serving in the Pacific; and Mr. Niederman, the familys boarder, who never seems to answer Wallys questionsand who she suspects may have something to hideElizabeth Gaffney crafts an immersive, beautifully realized novel about the truths that divide and the love that keeps us together.
Praise for When the World Was Young
Elizabeth Gaffneys wonderful, richly imagined novel When the World Was Young cheers the power and resilience of a society-bucking young woman.Vanity Fair
Gaffneys heroines are brave and flawed (in a good way).Marie Claire
[A] smart, sensitive historical novel . . . driven by fast-paced storytelling.O: The Oprah Magazine
Devastating and compelling.Elle
Richly textured . . . Gaffney transports us.Readers Digest
Lyrical.New York Post
Gaffney provides a lovingly told story of a time and a place and a house New Yorkers will recognize, if only in the minds eye.New York Daily News
A riveting coming-of-age story . . . a mesmerizing tale.Historical Novels Review
A charming and incisive tale . . . profound.Booklist
[A] layered, delicate novel.Publishers Weekly
A smart coming-of-age tale . . . lively . . . world-wise.Kirkus Reviews
This compelling family drama features an intriguing cast of characters who are well drawn and realistic, while also being emblematic of their time. Gaffneys writing is graceful and leisurely paced, flavored with nostalgia.Library Journal
In this beautifully written novelan honest and irresistible ride through postWorld War II America in all its glory and its shameElizabeth Gaffney explores mothers and daughters, upstairs and downstairs, loveless marriages and passionate affairs, without ever losing her story or the fabulous characters that inhabit it.B. A. Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of The Art Forger
“Sinopsis” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
Acerca del autor
“Acerca de” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
World of Books (was SecondSale)
Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 20 de diciembre de 2007
Tarifas de envío en Estados Unidos de America
| Artículo | De 4 a 12 días hábiles | De 3 a 6 días hábiles |
|---|---|---|
| Primer artículo | EUR 0,00 | EUR 9,79 |
Métodos de pago
Descripción de la tienda
Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
Información empresarial del vendedor
SBYB, Inc.
900 Knell Rd
Montgomery, IL Estados Unidos de America 60538
Condiciones de venta
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Derecho al desistimiento
Si es un consumidor, puede rescindir el contrato de acuerdo con lo siguiente. Por consumidor se entiende cualquier persona física que actúe con fines ajenos a su actividad comercial, empresarial, oficio o profesión.
Información sobre el derecho de desistimiento
Derecho legal de desistimiento
Tiene derecho a rescindir este contrato en un plazo de 14 días sin dar ningún motivo.
El periodo de desistimiento vencerá a los 14 días desde que usted, o un tercero que no sea el transportista e indicado por usted, adquiera la posesión física del último bien o del último lote o pieza.
Para ejercer el derecho de desistimiento, complete de forma electrónica y envíe una declaración clara en nuestro sitio web, desde "Mis compras" en "Mi cuenta". Le enviaremos sin demora un acuse de recibo de dicho desistimiento a través de un soporte duradero (por ejemplo, por correo electrónico).
Para cumplir con el plazo de desistimiento, basta con que envíe su comunicación relativa al ejercicio del derecho de desistimiento antes de que venza el periodo de desistimiento.
Efectos del desistimiento
Si rescinde este contrato, le reembolsaremos todos los pagos que hayamos recibido de usted, incluidos los gastos de envío (excepto los gastos adicionales que surjan si elige un tipo de envío que no sea el tipo de envío estándar más económico que ofrecemos).
Podemos hacer una deducción del reembolso por la pérdida de valor de cualquier bien suministrado, si la pérdida es el resultado de una manipulación innecesaria por su parte.
Efectuaremos el reembolso sin demoras indebidas y, a más tardar, 14 días después de que se nos informe de su decisión de rescindir este contrato.
Efectuaremos el reembolso utilizando el mismo medio de pago que utilizó para la transacción inicial, a menos que haya acordado expresamente lo contrario; en cualquier caso, no incurrirá en ningún cargo como resultado de dicho reembolso.
Podremos retener el reembolso hasta que hayamos recibido los bienes o hasta que nos haya presentado una prueba de que los ha devuelto, lo que ocurra primero.
Deberá devolver los bienes o entregarlos a World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, Illinois, U.S.A., sin demoras indebidas y, en cualquier caso, en un plazo máximo de 14 días a partir del día en que nos comunique su desistimiento del presente contrato. El plazo se cumple si devuelve la mercancía antes de que venza el periodo de 14 días. Tendrá que asumir los gastos directos de devolución de los bienes. Usted solo es responsable de la disminución del valor de los bienes como resultado de una manipulación distinta a la necesaria para establecer la naturaleza, las características y el funcionamiento de los bienes.
Excepciones al derecho de desistimiento
El derecho de desistimiento no se aplica a lo siguiente:
- La entrega de periódicos, diarios o revistas, con la excepción de los contratos de suscripción; y
- El suministro de contenido digital que no se proporcione en un soporte tangible (por ejemplo, en un CD o DVD) si, al hacer el pedido, aceptó que podíamos empezar a entregarlo y que no podría desistir una vez iniciada la entrega.
Condiciones de envío
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.