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Recounts the life of a man who was a prominent Louisiana sugar planter, a Confederate Army officer, and an influential politician
Finding the Illusion is a story about a family whose daughter commits suicide, as well as a story about family dynamics. Illusions are empty. The characters have, as most people do, defined themselves by what they do, how successful they have become. For this family an interior life is an alien landscape circumstances forced upon them. Their lives have been shaped by their background, parents, grandparents and invisible attitudes passed down through generations. Each has his or her story, and as they interact with the quick and the dead, their stories come to life. Finding the Illusion is about life. It is about living, and the realities which surround each life. Crystal, Stephanie, Rob and Sam have their stories and it is through the window of each the reader will find the reality of their illusions. Perhaps the reader will find him/herself identifying with one of the characters.
A new assessment of the Battle of the Bulge, the largest and bloodiest battle fought by U.S. forces in World War II, offers a balanced perspective that considers both the German and American viewpoints and discusses the failings of intelligence; Hitler's strategic grasp; effects of weather and influence of terrain; and differences in weaponry, understanding of aerial warfare, and doctrine.
Presents David Foster Wallace critiques philosopher Richard Taylor's work implying that humans have no control over the future and includes essays linking Wallace's critique with his later works of fiction.
A considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Directions books offer the most student-friendly guide to the subject; they empower students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.