A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling.

The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O'Brien, who has

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This work depicts the heroic young men of Alpha Company as they carry the emotional weight of their lives to war in Vietnam in a patchwork account of a modern journey into the heart of darkness. They battle the enemy (or maybe more the idea of the enemy), and occasionally each other. In their relationships we see their isolation and loneliness, their rage and fear. They miss their families, their girlfriends and buddies; they miss the lives they left...

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Things They Carried tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Tim O'Brien's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This Summary of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien includes:  Historical context, story-by-story summaries, character analysis, themes and symbols, important...

Dean Winchester lost his battle with power-mad angel scribe Metatron, only to be resurrected by the power of the first Blade and now transformed into a demon, cursed with the Mark of Cain. The road to recovering wayward, Dean takes brother Sam down sinister paths himself, with consequences that will shake the boys to their core.

For readers of Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See and Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, a transportive historical novel about finding morality in the throes of war and colonization Released from Nazi forced labor as World War II ends, 20-year-old Sam is quickly drafted and sent to the island of Java to help regain control of the colony. But, the Indonesian independence movement is far ahead of the Dutch, and Sam is thrown into a guerilla...

On a quest to settle a score with the man who destroyed his life, Boyd Halverson robs a bank and takes a hostage. At 11:34 a.m. one Saturday in August 2019, Boyd Halverson strode into Community National Bank in northern California. "How much is on hand, would you say?" he asked the teller. "I'll want it all." "You're robbing me?" "Not you," Boyd replied, revealing a Temptation .38 Special. Angie Bing, the teller, scraped together $81,000. Boyd stuffed...

After John and Kathy realize that their marriage has been built on deception, Kathy mysteriously disappears in the Minnesota north woods.

Old friends share memories of the past, current regrets, and future plans as they gather on a July weekend for the thirtieth reunion of Darton Hall College's class of 1969.

Have We Been Here Before? is a stirring collection of short stories, flash fiction, prose, and poetry that explore complex themes of loss, alienation, poverty, and more. From the despair of losing a beloved pet, to the chill of a cold winter's evening, to the turmoil of a battlefield, author Curt Lincoln invites readers to explore a wide range of emotions and experiences. Readers will find themselves captivated by the characters and the situations...

Learn to move through pain to find clarity and healing using author, entrepreneur, and social media influencer Ashley LeMieux's unique “Clarity Mapping” tool that will inspire and empower you to chart a course toward the future you deserve. In her debut memoir, Born to Shine, founder of The Shine Project Ashley LeMieux shared life-changing lessons found in the darkest seasons of life. I Am Here continues her journey to healing and transformation...