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Randa Haines
Most widely held works by
Randa Haines
Antwone Fisher
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10 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,455 libraries worldwide Guided by a determined Navy psychiatrist, a troubled sailor embarks on a personal, emotionally inspiring journey to confront his past and connect with the family he never knew. Inspired by the true life experiences of Antwone Fisher.
Children of a lesser god
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6 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in English and held by 1,162 libraries worldwide A love story about John Leeds, an idealistic special education teacher, and a headstrong deaf girl named Sarah. At first, Leeds sees Sarah as a teaching challenge. But soon their relationship blossoms into a love so passionate it shatters the barrier of silence that keeps them apart.
The doctor
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17 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and Spanish and held by 842 libraries worldwide Successful surgeon Jack McKee who is businesslike and aloof with his patients finds his whole life changing when he is found to have throat cancer.
The Ron Clark story
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 569 libraries worldwide This drama is based on events in the life of Ron Clark, a passionate and innovative teacher who left his small town to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. Clark uses persistence and unconventional methods to reach his students and encourage them to reach their full potential.
Children of a lesser god
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30 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 544 libraries worldwide Love story about an idealistic special education teacher and a headstrong deaf student.
Dance with me
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 378 libraries worldwide Rafael, a young Cuban whose mother has just died, comes to the U.S. to meet his father, who runs a dance studio and is unaware of his paternal status. While dancers prepare for the World Open Dance championship in Las Vegas, it becomes clear that Rafael is a very good dancer, and Ruby is the studio's best hope for the championship.
Katherine Anne Porter's The jilting of Granny Weatherall
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 366 libraries worldwide Granny Weatherall is a spunky old lady of eighty who bosses her doctor and her children. She seems so strong and in control. Yet she has never had the upper hand in her destiny. One morning, a flood of long-forgotten memories bring her to the realization that of all her accomplishments, she cannot console herself for the shame-filled day she was left standing at the altar. Still, her indomitable will to live and act independently infuses the last day of her life.
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway
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9 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 208 libraries worldwide A reserved ex-barber and a salty former sea captain, beached in a quiet Florida town, are living solitary lives. But after meeting in the local park one afternoon, these polar opposites soon become the unlikeliest of friends.
The outsider
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6 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 172 libraries worldwide Rebecca, a beautiful young Quaker widow, forges an unexpected relationship with a mysterious gunslinger.
A family thing
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2 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 109 libraries worldwide When an Arkansas man (Robert Duvall) learns that he has an African-American half brother (James Earl Jones) he travels to Chicago to meet him. With the help of their Aunt T the men work through long-held grudges and prejudices.
Katherine Anne Porter's The jilting of Granny Weatherall
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2 editions published between 1980 and 1986 in English and held by 87 libraries worldwide The story of a matriarch on her deathbed who struggles to resolve tormenting memories of her past.
Baila conmigo Dance with me
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide Rafael, a Cuban immigrant, is looking for love. Ruby is looking for the first prize in the world open dance championships. But she might win more than just a trophy.
Antwone Fisher
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
Gottes vergessene Kinder
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10 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 7 libraries worldwide Sinopsis: Basada en la famosa obra de Broadway, es una vivificante historia de amor entre John Leeds, un profesor de educación especial idealista, y Sarah, una chica sorda muy obstinada. Al principio, Leeds ve a Sarah como un reto profesional, pero pronto su relación de profesor/alumna se transforma en un amor tan apasionado que rompe la barrera de silencio que les separa.
The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
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3 editions published between 1980 and 1995 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide Summary: The story of one eventful day in the life of an older woman who has built her farm and raised her family at the expense of herself.
Gottes vergessene Kinder Children of a lesser god
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2 editions published in 2002 in German and held by 5 libraries worldwide
Gottes vergessene Kinder
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3 editions published between 1986 and 2006 in German and held by 4 libraries worldwide John unterrichtet an einer Schule für Gehörlose. Sarah war, obwohl sie es ablehnte von den Lippen zu lesen, dort einst die begabteste Schülerin und arbeitet jetzt als Betreuerin. John verliebt sich auf der Stelle in die eigensinnige Sarah, muss aber schnell feststellen, dass er zunächst ihren Zorn überwinden muss, bevor er ihr Herz gewinnen kann. Gemeinsam begeben sie sich auf einen Weg voller Herausforderungen, Frustrationen und Erkenntnisse. (Quelle: Paramount).
Antwone Fisher ; Courage under fire
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Antwone Fisher: Guided by a determined Navy psychiatrist, a troubled sailor embarks on a personal, emotionally inspiring journey to confront his past and connect with the family he never knew. Inspired by the true life experiences of Antwone Fisher.
Children of a lesser god Les enfants du silence
by Randa Haines
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in French and Multiple languages and held by 3 libraries worldwide "James Leed est un novateur dans sa profession. Il est professeur pour enfants sourds et ne fait preuve d'aucune compassion. Il pense et parle librement, aborde tous les sujets tabous et obtient des résultats qui surprennent ses collègues et supérieurs hiérarchiques qui l'estiment et l'admirent. L'arrivée de Sarah, née complètement sourde, va représenter un défi pour le jeune professeur. Vite amoureux d'elle, il va découvrir une femme qui refuse tout compromis.
Le docteur
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3 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in French and German and held by 3 libraries worldwide more
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African American sailors African Americans--Social conditions African American young men African American young men--Family relationships Ballroom dancing Biographical films Biography Cancer--Patients Clark, Ron,--1971- Coming of age Critically ill--Psychology Cubans Deaf--Education Deaf women Drama Elementary school teachers Father and child Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Frontier and pioneer life Love Made-for-TV movies Man-woman relationships Medical films (Motion pictures) Montana Mothers and sons New York (State)--New York--Harlem Older women Oregon Physicians Physicians--Psychology Porter, Katherine Anne,--1890-1980 Psychiatrists Quakers Rosenbaum, Edward E.,--1915- School children Short films Short stories, American Surgeons Teacher-student relationships United States United States.--Navy Urban schools Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Widows
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English
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French (16) German (13) Spanish (13) Multiple languages (7) Undetermined (6) No Linguistic content (5) Covers
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