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The Hobday Connection

With a style reminiscent of Forest Gump, the author of The Hobday Connection weaves a tale that encompasses the lives of several individuals through a remarkable sixty-five year journey. This is not a war story nor is it just a love story. It is the account of people who overcame adversity and challenges in their everyday lives, while dealing with their loves, fears and emotions. Told through the eyes of six main characters the narrative is in both first person and third person views. Their lives are tied together by family secrets, deceptions, love, hate and war. Intermixed within the chapters are cameo moments with real celebrities and war heroes. Among the celebrities mentioned are Howard Hughes & Ava Gardner, Kirk Douglas, John Wayne and J.P. Getty. While searching for lifes answers the main characters find surprises and experiences that they had never expected or imagined. An old soldier facing death discovers a hidden family secret that changes his life forever. An elderly Nun, trying desperately to bury the past must relive fifty year old memories and deal with new challenges. A young man seduced by an older married woman must make life changing decisions. A child born out of wedlock faces a tough life of physical and emotional abuse yet achieves success far beyond his wildest dreams. The Hobday Connection is not a war story by any means, though portions are dedicated to events before and during the Korean War. Yet there are no strong depictions of sex or violence within the book. It is more than a love story in that family dynamics, social drama and history are also involved while revealing one mans journey through life. The many choices he has and the paths he must follow to overcome challenges presented to him. These themes are of particular interest in todays market and should attract a wide audience.

ThriftStyle

A must-have guide for bargain-hunting fashionistas looking to make a statement without sabotaging their budgets. With this easy-to-use resource, savvy shoppers can cultivate upscale, upcycled wardrobes at thrift and consignment store prices. Shoppers will learn to navigate the racks of their local consignment shop, spot name brands like Versace, Dior, and Burberry, select the best quality items, and repair secondhand clothes that need some love. Photo-filled chapters on thrifted handbags, jewelry, scarves, and other accessories show what's available and give tips for distinguishing quality items from fakes. Interviews with expert tailors, dry cleaners, shoe repair wizards, and fabric-dyeing professionals explain what makes a damaged piece of clothing worth renovating. Before-and-after photos show what can be done to refashion less-than-perfect finds.

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