Genevieve Jurgensen discusses the emotions she felt after she lost both of her daughters in a drunk driving accident and chronicles the few years she was able to spend with them.
Collects letters, notes, poems, and other personal writings by twentieth-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, covering a period that ranges from 1922 to 1953, providing insights into her life and thinking.
letters from Otto Frank : Anne Frank's father shares his wisdom
Wilson, Cara
2001
Presents excerpts from the correspondence between Otto Frank, father of Anne Frank, and Cara Wilson, an American girl who turned to Otto for advice in the midst of her chaotic teen years and continued writing him until his death, twenty years later.
A compilation of personal correspondence written over a sixty-year period offers insight into Kurt Vonnegut's literary personality, his experiences as a German POW, his struggles with fame, and the inspirations for his famous books.
Presents a collection of letters written by political consultant Mary Matalin to her daughters, in which she offers them advice and wisdom on love, marriage, personal responsibility, boys, faith, and other topics.
A collection of letters and photographs written by twentieth-century European photographer Brassai that chronicle the early years of his life and career.
Pascal, Fermat, and the seventeenth century letter that made the world modern
Devlin, Keith J
2010
Details the letters written between Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat, in which each man developed a means to accurately predict mathematical futures. Considers how this discovery is applied to modern life, as well as its influence on allowing mankind to think about the "future.".
