Escaping from the terrors of World War II, Karin gets the chance for a new life in America—but she can’t stop thinking about her mother, who she left behind in France Karin Levi’s life in Paris was happy and normal. She never dreamed she would find herself hiding in a cramped attic with her family, sitting silently while police went from house to house hunting for Jews and turning them over to German soldiers. Hopeless and scared, only Maman’s loving smile and caring touch give Karin the strength to keep going. But soon, Karin and her older brother, Marc, must flee the attic, crossing land and sea in search of safety, and leaving Maman behind. Longing for her mother and a return to their happy life, Karin expresses her love in letters she won’t be able to send until the war is over. Dearest Maman . . .

Experience the award-winning recipes for cookies, cakes, quiches, and croissants from maman, the beloved rustic-chic café NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TASTE OF HOME • “The perfect host gift but also one that will surely be earmarked, splashed with wine and chocolate from overuse, which in my mind is a smash.”—Erin McKenna, owner of Erin McKenna’s Bakery Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte opened maman to fill a void in their hearts. They wanted to create a warm, cozy place for people to come together and savor a freshly baked madeleine or slice of savory quiche with the comfort and familiarity of being in their own living room. This collection of 100 recipes spans bestselling dishes from their locations in New York City, Montreal, and Toronto—like Banana-Lavender Cornmeal Waffles with Vanilla Mascarpone, Cumin Chickpea Salad, and the Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies made famous by none other than Oprah. French café culture and urban-rustic design come together to create a cookbook as delicious as it is visually inspiring. Whether you’d like to make one of Elisa’s naked cakes for a special occasion or a roasted chicken sandwich with basil aïoli for lunch, maman welcomes you with open arms.

A gorgeous cookbook filled with 78 delicious cook-at-home Iranian American recipes from beloved mother-and-daughter duo Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh. You will fall in love with Roya Shariat and her mother, Gita Sadeh, as they welcome you into their home and share their favorite cherished family recipes that include soups and stews, main dishes, desserts, beverages, and so much more. The book takes a unique approach to Iranian cuisine, with recipes and twists that celebrate the evolution of Iranian food in America. Lush, full-color photographs accompany these stunning recipes, many of which are vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free, and include: Garlicky Eggplant Dip (Kashk Bademjoon) Chilled Yogurt and Herb Soup (Ab Doogh Khiar) Split Chickpea Stew with Crunchy Potatoes (Gheymeh) Sweet and Sour Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (Fessenjoon) Syrupy Semolina Cake (Cake-e Sharbati) Rice! Tahdig three ways, in addition to dishes like Crunchy Baked Saffron Rice with Chicken (Tahchin) And many more Whether you already know and love Roya and Gita from their popular TikTok videos or are new to their warmth and humor, you are guaranteed to be inspired to make fantastic Iranian-inspired meals that will thrill your palate.

This is the true story of Rémy and Grète, a couple of educators at orphanages in which, after WW II, children of Jewish Holocaust victims were taken care of in France. Where did Rémy and Grète come from? How did they meet and match? What did Rémy endure himself in the Death Camps? Why was Grete's life so short? What were the consequences for their own children? These are the central questions this book endeavors to answer. Moreover, it contains the most interesting, surprising and moving life stories of near relatives of Grète and Rémy.

L’abus sexuel, la violence domestique, la prison, l’alcoolisme – Anne-Marie Courtemanche les a tous vécu et la plupart avant l'âge de quinze ans. Dans Maman, où es-tu ? elle partage son cheminement tissant ensemble une histoire de perte, de douleur, de courage et transformation. Ce livre contient des thèmes pour adultes au sujet de la négligence, d’abus sexuels, de violence domestique, de traumatismes, de la grossesse chez les adolescentes, des cruautés de l’adoption, de tromperie et de la manipulation. Elle partage comment ces expériences ont affectés sa vie. Ce livre partage tous les détails de son enfance traumatisante. Une mémoire émotionnelle et bouleversante d’amour et de survie. Les souvenirs déchirants d’une fille secouée par la brutalité et la réalité d’une innocence volée un cercle familial brisé. Ce livre démontre que la vie n’est pas définie par les frontières placées autour de nous par les agresseurs et les manipulateurs, mais par la profondeur de l’amour dans son cœur. Très difficile à croire, mais c’est une histoire vrai qui jaillit du Canada.

Roman des elsässischen Schriftstellers René Schickele aus der Zwischenkriegszeit.