Loving Frank A Novel
Amazon Significant Seven, August 2007: It’s a rare treasure to find a historically imagined novel that is at once fully versed in the facts and unafraid of weaving those truths into a story that dares to explore the unanswered questions. Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney’s love story is–as many early reviews of Loving Frank have noted–little-known and often dismissed as scandal. In Nancy Horan’s skillful hands, however, what you get is two fully realized people, entirely, irrepressibly, in love. Together, Frank and Mamah are a wholly modern portrait, and while you can easily imagine them in the here and now, it’s their presence in the world of early 20th century America that shades how authentic and, ultimately, tragic their story is. Mamah’s bright, earnest spirit is particularly tender in the context of her time and place, which afforded her little opportunity to realize the intellectual life for which she yearned. Loving Frank is a remarkable literary achievement, tenderly acute and even-handed in even the most heartbreaking moments, and an auspicious debut from a writer to watch. –Anne Bartholomew
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star a book about self-absorbed, selfish people
I am very surprised by all the positive reviews. I found neither of the main characters the least bit sympathetic or interesting. They were self-absorbed and selfish people. Frank and Mamah not only deserted their children but Mamah used people. She left her children with a friend who was in ill health and had just given birth, then relied on her husband and sister to raise her children.
1 Star Could not finish it. BORING!
Well I tried to get into this book but in my opinion it was boring and sometimes difficult to understand. I had to keep going back and rereading paragraphs to understand which character had said what. Maybe it was because the book was so boring to me that I could not concentrate on it. I generally love to read romance/fiction/drama but this book was not for me. I finally stopped reading at page 147 and decided to sell it on ebay.
5 Stars Loved, Loving Frank
This book held my attention from Page 1… It was written so well, I got mad, I cryed, I laughed. This book had all kinds of emotion. I did not realize what a selfish man Frank was, yet he was a genious. I must admit I was not prepared for the ending. I was shocked to learn that this had actually happened.
We read this as a book club (The Boadacious Babes of Jacksonville), and the discussion was very interesting, but everyone agreed it was a very good read and worth the time spent reading it. Everyone had a little different opinion as to what she should have done about her affair with Frank, Like leaving her children and in some ways being verbally abused by him. But it was very apparent they did love each other.
For people interested in learning more about famous people this is a “Must Read.”
5 Stars Moving and tragic story.
This book started out a bit on the dry side. Halfway through, I was hooked. By the end of the book, I was crying. Nancy Horan weaves quite a tale that will hook you when you least expect it. The affair between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney was doomed almost from the beginning. After years of personal and professional struggle for both of them, they finally start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, that is never to be. Be advised, this is a book with a depressing ending, but I am so glad I read it.
4 Stars Wonderful book
This is a very thought provoking book with regard to the role of women in society. Although slow at times, the plot picks up in a surprising way. If you buy this book DO NOT google anything about it!
500 Enameled Objects A Celebration of Color on Metal 500 Series
500 Enameled Objects A Celebration of Color on Metal 500 Series
The classic art of enameling is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance—and it’s stunningly captured in this lovingly curated survey. More than 300 international contemporary artists have contributed museum-worthy pieces, which range in scale from David C. Freda’s Green Slipper Brooch and Harlan W. Butt’s Maine Teapot to large sculptures and public art. Some of the creators take a minimalist approach, using only soft colors and matte finishes, while others exploit the material’s vibrant palette and glass-like surface. The broad technical applications include everything from simple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonn
IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit
IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit
Publish your own book with the Illustory Make Your Own Book Kit! This award-winning activity kit allows future authors to write and illustrate their very own story on special book pages provided. Once the story is complete, it is sent to be published, and in a few short weeks the budding writer receives a color-copied, professionally type set hardbound book. Ideal for ages five and up, this innovative kit nurtures enthusiasm for reading, writing, and illustrating.
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Illustory Make Your Own Book Kit is not only fun, it also helps your child build self-esteem. You’ll never forget the look in your budding writer’s eyes as you proudly display his or her first book on your coffee table or bookshelf. This kit even includes an “About the Author” biography page, title, and dedication, just like a real published book. Your child will also enjoy creating the cover and will be able to select from seven cover colors. Families can have fun too as they create their own story together. Extra books with alternate dedication pages can be ordered to make the child’s story a gift or keepsake for family, friends, or teachers.
Once your child is finished with the writing, sending the manuscript to publishing is easy, with the included paid postage envelope. Production time is about three to four weeks, plus delivery time. The finished hardcover book measures 7 by 9 inches with 12 pages, and features a permanent hardback binding, a laminated cover drawing, and book title. For techno-savy young authors, the book can be created entirely online by using the Creations By You bookmaking Web site. The entire Illustory kit includes 18 special book pages, 2 cover pages, 10 washable markers, story web planner, instructions, order form, and a prepaid envelope. The correct spelling option allows a choice between leaving spelling errors in or having the words printed correctly.
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What’s in the Box
18 book pages, 2 cover pages, 10 washable markers, story web planner, instructions, order form, and prepaid envelope.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Creates a great keepsake!
I bought this for my 6 year old daughter who loves to write stories. She worked on it with her father, we sent it away in the prepaid envelope, and the look of joy that she had when she received her professionally bound book was priceless. It contains the pictures that she drew printed on each page, and the words have been typeset. We even paid the extra $2 or so to have her picture on the author page and that was the icing on the cake. It was a fun project for my husband and daughter to do, but I think that it might have been a little difficult for a 6 year old to do all on her own due to the requirements of staying within certain lines. Otherwise I think this product is AWESOME!
5 Stars Unique Idea
My 8 year old daughter absolutely loved getting this. We had never seen something like it before. The materials are high quality and the instructions are clear and easy to understand. We haven’t had a chance to send it in due to the perfectionist working on it but we can’t wait to see the finished product.
5 Stars A Very Excited Grandson!
I got this for my 5 year old grandson for Christmas. He, with his dad’s help, work on this one full day. They mailed it in and he got it back yesterday (less than a month). He had to call me and tell me all about it. He read HIS book from cover to cover and excitedly read the page naming him as the author. My grandson is in kindergarten and loves to read and draw. So this was the perfect gift for him.
5 Stars Illustory is a Dream Come True
My eight year old nephew was delighted with his ‘Illustory Make Your Own Story Kit’ that I gave him for Christmas. It was the fact that his story would be published that intrigued him the most and got his creative juices flowing. I recommend this kit to anyone who wants to encourage a positive outlet for the creativity in every child; an outlet that requires no batteries, no game platform, no viewing screen and no produces noise. This kit teaches planning and execution in a way that is fun for the child and provides tangible results in the form of a published book. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
4 Stars Great for kids
This was a gift for my neice, and she rather enjoyed creating her own book with the kit.
The Art of the Potter Home Use
The Art of the Potter Home Use
An examination of the art of pottery through the work of two world renowned potters - Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. The film traces the entire process of pottery-making, beginning with the digging of clay and its preparation, and on through to long sequences of pots being thrown on the wheel. Produced by Sidney Reichman and David Outerbridge.
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This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.
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