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Billie Letts (1938–2014)

Autor/a de Where the Heart Is

6 obres 10,436 Membres 208 Ressenyes 21 preferits

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Billie Letts was born Billie Dean Gipson in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 30, 1938. She received a bachelor's degree in English and education from Southeast Missouri State University and a master's in behavioral studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She taught English in grade school before mostra'n més moving to the college level. Her last position was at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Her first novel, Where the Heart Is, was published in 1995. It received the 1996 Oklahoma Books Award, the Walker Percy Award, and was an Oprah Book Club selection. It was adapted into a movie starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd in 2000. Her other works included Shoot the Moon and The Honk and Holler Opening Soon. She died from pneumonia on August 2, 2014 at the age of 76. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra'n menys

Inclou aquests noms: Bille Letts, Billie Letts, Billie Letts

Obres de Billie Letts

Where the Heart Is (1995) 6,789 exemplars
Shoot the Moon (2004) 1,480 exemplars
The Honk and Holler Opening Soon (1998) 1,382 exemplars
Made in the U.S.A. (2008) 783 exemplars
La via del cuore (1996) 1 exemplars

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I've seen this movie quite a few times and I love it. I finally read the book and found that I love the book just as much. It's just a great read.
 
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thatnerd | Hi ha 107 ressenyes més | Mar 2, 2024 |
This book is full of quirky characters. The Honk and Holler Opening Soon is a restaurant in Oklahoma that is run by a man in a wheelchair. It is often not very busy until a young woman hops out of her ride and says she will work for tips as a carhop. The owner reluctantly agrees. Then a young Vietnamese man who can barely speak or understand English shows up looking for work. This crew, plus Molly O, who keeps things running smoothly round out the employees. As the patronage of the restaurant grows the reader becomes acquainted with some of the strange people of the town. This book captures the mom and pop diners of the past. Each of the main characters seem to be looking for something or missing something in their life. Follow their strories as each person has their dreams come true.… (més)
 
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dara85 | Hi ha 28 ressenyes més | Feb 6, 2024 |
This is Billie Letts' darkest book by far, but it's still great!!
 
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ReneeGreen | Hi ha 33 ressenyes més | Dec 23, 2023 |
 
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ReneeGreen | Hi ha 107 ressenyes més | Dec 19, 2023 |

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Obres
6
Membres
10,436
Popularitat
#2,279
Valoració
3.8
Ressenyes
208
ISBN
110
Llengües
8
Preferit
21

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