9798317809447 - the sky was a shade of almost de ren, angela (3 resultados)
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Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaGrand Eagle Retail
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EUR 17,14
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Sky was a Shade of Almost is a luminous collection of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, and raw reflections, capturing the unspoken truths and tangled emotions of adolescence. Written over four transformative years, Angela Ren's debut is not a traditional novel, but a collection of v…oices: teens navigating impossible expectations, siblings bound by silent promises, a forgotten soldier haunted by memories, and individuals searching for meaning in the quiet spaces between.From page one, readers are invited into the hidden corners of the teenage heart. Here, grief lingers in quiet moments, guilt rewrites memory, and loneliness endures even in a crowded room. There is a strange comfort in being understood without having to justify, a comfort that permeates every piece found within these pages. Some stories are grounded in reality while others drift into the surreal, hovering between memory, metaphor, and the near-mystical. The boundaries blur between what is real and what is imagined, yet each piece is grounded in emotional truth.Set in the familiar yet often isolating spaces of home, school, and memory, these stories unfold in the present but are in dialogue with the unresolved conflicts of generations past and the looming specter of what's to come. The world outside, characterized by pandemic isolation, societal pressures, and the relentless weight of expectation, bleeds into every page, shaping the fears, dreams, and resilience of the young people within. Each character bears the weight of their predecessors, grappling with questions of who they are and who they might become.Angela Ren writes with the honesty of someone who has lived through such moments, not to offer solutions but to feel through the complexity of these emotions, inviting readers to do the same. Her hope is to reach anyone who has ever fought to articulate their pain or longed for connection, offering solace and the assurance that even the smallest fragments of stardust can come together to form something luminous. The collection struggles with the invisible burdens of today's youth, the cycles of generational struggle, the tension between isolation and connection, and the healing power of memory, art, and shared narrative.Within these pages, you'll find moments of quiet lyricism and passages that are sharp and raw, but all are united by a commitment to emotional truth. The book does not shy away from darkness. Grief, trauma, and mental health struggles are explored with sensitivity and candor as each piece celebrates moments of connection, resilience, and hope that make us human.The Sky was a Shade of Almost is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Teens, young adults, and adults alike who remember the ache of growing up and the comfort of finding a kindred spirit in words. Fans of lyrical, emotionally honest prose, and those drawn to collections that blend narrative forms, will find much to love here. If you appreciate works that linger in the quiet spaces between what is said and what is felt, this collection will resonate deeply.From the first reflective musing on stardust and the burden of a generation, to glimpses of pandemic-era longing, to the mournful story of a student with hyperthymesia bearing the scars of loss, each entry invites readers to step into another's shadow and emerge changed. Though the pieces may differ in delivery, they're all united by a commitment to emotional truth.The Sky was a Shade of Almost is more than a collection; it is an invitation to reflect, to feel, and to remember that even in our loneliest moments, we are never truly alone. For those searching for a book that understands the complexity of growing up and the beauty of finding light in the shadows, this collection offers both solace and inspiration.< Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hui, Claire (ilustrador).
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Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
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EUR 30,57
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Sky was a Shade of Almost is a luminous collection of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, and raw reflections, capturing the unspoken truths and tangled emotions of adolescence. Written over four transformative years, Angela Ren's debut is not a traditional novel, but a collection of v…oices: teens navigating impossible expectations, siblings bound by silent promises, a forgotten soldier haunted by memories, and individuals searching for meaning in the quiet spaces between.From page one, readers are invited into the hidden corners of the teenage heart. Here, grief lingers in quiet moments, guilt rewrites memory, and loneliness endures even in a crowded room. There is a strange comfort in being understood without having to justify, a comfort that permeates every piece found within these pages. Some stories are grounded in reality while others drift into the surreal, hovering between memory, metaphor, and the near-mystical. The boundaries blur between what is real and what is imagined, yet each piece is grounded in emotional truth.Set in the familiar yet often isolating spaces of home, school, and memory, these stories unfold in the present but are in dialogue with the unresolved conflicts of generations past and the looming specter of what's to come. The world outside, characterized by pandemic isolation, societal pressures, and the relentless weight of expectation, bleeds into every page, shaping the fears, dreams, and resilience of the young people within. Each character bears the weight of their predecessors, grappling with questions of who they are and who they might become.Angela Ren writes with the honesty of someone who has lived through such moments, not to offer solutions but to feel through the complexity of these emotions, inviting readers to do the same. Her hope is to reach anyone who has ever fought to articulate their pain or longed for connection, offering solace and the assurance that even the smallest fragments of stardust can come together to form something luminous. The collection struggles with the invisible burdens of today's youth, the cycles of generational struggle, the tension between isolation and connection, and the healing power of memory, art, and shared narrative.Within these pages, you'll find moments of quiet lyricism and passages that are sharp and raw, but all are united by a commitment to emotional truth. The book does not shy away from darkness. Grief, trauma, and mental health struggles are explored with sensitivity and candor as each piece celebrates moments of connection, resilience, and hope that make us human.The Sky was a Shade of Almost is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Teens, young adults, and adults alike who remember the ache of growing up and the comfort of finding a kindred spirit in words. Fans of lyrical, emotionally honest prose, and those drawn to collections that blend narrative forms, will find much to love here. If you appreciate works that linger in the quiet spaces between what is said and what is felt, this collection will resonate deeply.From the first reflective musing on stardust and the burden of a generation, to glimpses of pandemic-era longing, to the mournful story of a student with hyperthymesia bearing the scars of loss, each entry invites readers to step into another's shadow and emerge changed. Though the pieces may differ in delivery, they're all united by a commitment to emotional truth.The Sky was a Shade of Almost is more than a collection; it is an invitation to reflect, to feel, and to remember that even in our loneliest moments, we are never truly alone. For those searching for a book that understands the complexity of growing up and the beauty of finding light in the shadows, this collection offers both solace and Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Hui, Claire (ilustrador).
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Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino UnidoCitiRetail
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EUR 21,72
Envío por EUR 43,37Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de AmericaCantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Sky was a Shade of Almost is a luminous collection of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, and raw reflections, capturing the unspoken truths and tangled emotions of adolescence. Written over four transformative years, Angela Ren's debut is not a traditional novel, but a collection of v…oices: teens navigating impossible expectations, siblings bound by silent promises, a forgotten soldier haunted by memories, and individuals searching for meaning in the quiet spaces between.From page one, readers are invited into the hidden corners of the teenage heart. Here, grief lingers in quiet moments, guilt rewrites memory, and loneliness endures even in a crowded room. There is a strange comfort in being understood without having to justify, a comfort that permeates every piece found within these pages. Some stories are grounded in reality while others drift into the surreal, hovering between memory, metaphor, and the near-mystical. The boundaries blur between what is real and what is imagined, yet each piece is grounded in emotional truth.Set in the familiar yet often isolating spaces of home, school, and memory, these stories unfold in the present but are in dialogue with the unresolved conflicts of generations past and the looming specter of what's to come. The world outside, characterized by pandemic isolation, societal pressures, and the relentless weight of expectation, bleeds into every page, shaping the fears, dreams, and resilience of the young people within. Each character bears the weight of their predecessors, grappling with questions of who they are and who they might become.Angela Ren writes with the honesty of someone who has lived through such moments, not to offer solutions but to feel through the complexity of these emotions, inviting readers to do the same. Her hope is to reach anyone who has ever fought to articulate their pain or longed for connection, offering solace and the assurance that even the smallest fragments of stardust can come together to form something luminous. The collection struggles with the invisible burdens of today's youth, the cycles of generational struggle, the tension between isolation and connection, and the healing power of memory, art, and shared narrative.Within these pages, you'll find moments of quiet lyricism and passages that are sharp and raw, but all are united by a commitment to emotional truth. The book does not shy away from darkness. Grief, trauma, and mental health struggles are explored with sensitivity and candor as each piece celebrates moments of connection, resilience, and hope that make us human.The Sky was a Shade of Almost is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Teens, young adults, and adults alike who remember the ache of growing up and the comfort of finding a kindred spirit in words. Fans of lyrical, emotionally honest prose, and those drawn to collections that blend narrative forms, will find much to love here. If you appreciate works that linger in the quiet spaces between what is said and what is felt, this collection will resonate deeply.From the first reflective musing on stardust and the burden of a generation, to glimpses of pandemic-era longing, to the mournful story of a student with hyperthymesia bearing the scars of loss, each entry invites readers to step into another's shadow and emerge changed. Though the pieces may differ in delivery, they're all united by a commitment to emotional truth.The Sky was a Shade of Almost is more than a collection; it is an invitation to reflect, to feel, and to remember that even in our loneliest moments, we are never truly alone. For those searching for a book that understands the complexity of growing up and the beauty of finding light in the shadows, this collection offers both solace and Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Hui, Claire (ilustrador).
