Isbn: 9798230154471 - time and chance: a young man's voyage of discovery--when love first felt real (roaring 20's, band 2) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Time and Chance is a sweeping memoir that chronicles a transformative passage from steel mills to merchant ships and far-flung ports. With grit, humor, and cinematic flair, Russell Beck invites readers into a coming-of-age story rich with vivid characters and poignant reflection.From the spring warmth of picnics and romance with Renee to the whirlwind love affair with Debbie to the haunting realization that love doesn't always arrive when-or how-we expect it, Russell captures the emotional terrain of youth in all its aching beauty.From football fields to the open sea, his journey tested limits and chased love-traversing Djibouti, Iran, Karachi, and Bombay. Along the way, friendships and choices shaped his path in unforgettable ways. In Bombay, a nightclub encounter left him with more than just stories.It's a book about how love, even a love that doesn't last, shapes a life more than almost anything else. It's about the roads we almost take, the ones we never return to, and the moments that divide a life before and after. With the voice of a storyteller who's lived every word, Russell shows us that destiny isn't just what happens to us-it's what we make of it.What Readers Are Saying'What makes this story particularly compelling is its authenticity-it's drawn from the author's real-life experiences, which lends the narrative a deep sense of honesty and emotional weight.' -Stacy'His writing skills are amazing-I'm instantly drawn in and get so lost in the story that I don't realize it's over.' -Katie'Russell's writing is so smartly executed that it doesn't bore you. He keeps his paragraphs short and easy so one is able to enjoy them fully.' -Caroline.…