See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This one so much different than the fbi or suspense books but a lot of. But in the aftermath of world war ii, the time has come to deal with historys indelible scars. Karen has carried the burden of responsibility for her aging mother ever since her gorgeous sister left town years ago to pursue a career in theater. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. That certain summer book pima county public library.
Aug 24, 2018 that certain summer 1972, part 8 by thorn0204. A teenager must deal with his divorced fathers homosexuality in this madefortv movie written by the emmywinning writing team of richard levinson and william link columbo. The first us teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing that certain summer near you. Patricia beard in 1948, a woman in a small connecticut community finds herself at the center of a complicated love triangle while she anxiously awaits word about her husband, a soldier who has gone missing in. That certain summer by irene hannon fantastic fiction. Produced by universal television, it was broadcast as an abc movie of the week on november 1, 1972, and received a number of television awards and nominations. While i must admit that i am not a gatsby fan, i did get the gatsby feel from this book. What was one of the most memorable moments of that certain summer. That certain summer is a 1972 american madefortelevision drama film directed by lamont. That certain summer is a story with several distinct story lines that all have to be weaved together to create a story of one summer and changes in each of the characters lives. That certain summer book san antonio public library. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. Martins press and after that switched to little, brown and company. That mystique is the tradition of the idyllic island colony off the shore of long island, the comforting tradition that its summer dwellers have. A richly evocative debut novel set in an exclusive summer colony along the east coast during the aftermath of world war iifor fans of kate morton and jamie ford. Buy this book ritawinner hannon in harms way offers.
Nov 22, 2017 finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. That mystique is the tradition of the idyllic island colony off the shore of long island, the comforting tradition that its summer dwellers have lived by for over half a century. Originally telecast on november 1, 1972, that certain summer was the first tv film to take a mature and nonremonstrative approach to the subject of homosexuality. She is currently vacationing with her 14yearold son, jack, as they always have done. Healing, both relationally and internally, is the main focus and what puts this novel in the womens fiction category. A certain summer book edmonton public library bibliocommons. Among those that hold up well are dinner at antoines by frances parkinson keyes, a murder mystery in which, as in a certain summer, place in this case, new orleans is a major element of the bookin addition, one of the characters is a world war ii soldier, mistakenly declared dead.
This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. Her twin children, megan and alec were charming but a bit spoiled at times. But irene hannon does a great job of bringing together the threads and delivers a book worth reading. Dont think i have them all read yet, but have read a lot. Listen to that certain summer audiobook by irene hannon. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Produced by universal television, it was broadcast as an abc movie of the week on november 1, 1972, and received a number of television. The summer book by tove jansson 176pp, sort of books. That certain summer is a story about hope, redemption and the. Critics that certain summer is not a feelgood story but its sympathetic portrayal of a homosexual couple was groundbreaking.
That certain summer book midcontinent public library. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. But val had darker reasons for leaving townas well as a secret to keepand coming home has never been an option. Although she has written more than thirtyfive books this is the first one i have read of hers.
Issues of selfworth, freedom from guilt and shame, as well as forgiveness, create plenty of opportunities for contemplation. A certain summer is a great example of a story to read if you want to hang on to these last days of summer or to read in winter when the bitter cold days make summer seem like a far off dream. That certain summer book king county library system. That certain summer is a fun, lighthearted, summer read. London, new york, abelardschuman c1965 ocolc701699553. That certain summer by irene hannon book cover, description, publication history. That certain summer takes a slight right, returning to a previous love as she drops the suspense and focuses solely on the romance plot.
The teleplay by richard levinson and william link was the first to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Issues of selfworth, freedom from guilt and shame, as well as forgiveness, create plenty of opportunities for contemplation and to get choked up. Encore edition paperback december 4, 2018 by irene hannon author 4. Val, a high school drama teacher, returns to her hometown during summer vacation to nurse her ailing mother. That certain summer book the indianapolis public library. Anyone watching the uk bookbuying public from a remote place from a different planet, say, or from 30 years in the past, or from.
That certain summer national readers choice award finalist 20 by irene hannon, isbn 9781970116007 first edition published 20 by revell books encore edition published 2018 by irene hannon. That certain summer is a 1972 american madefortelevision drama film directed by lamont johnson. Holbrook hedges, but finds he can no longer hold back the truth from his son. The idea for a movie of the week involving a gay couple that was relatively welladjusted and as audience friendly as possible was proposed by the successful writing team of richard levinson and william link, who were intrigued by the fact that a gay friend of theirs had sons from a marriage prior to him coming to. The book is also a 2015 rita award with interesting twists.
She is the brains behind publications such as the island and summer people. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. She blends them both in this excellent story thats sure to please. Her popular heroes of quantico and guardians of justice suspense. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. She is the bestselling author of more than 40 books and the recipient of. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018. May 20 i am crazy about a certain summer by patricia beard, which is a perfect summer book. Abortion is a key issue that irene hannon deals with in a sensitive manner. Last year, the ala recorded 347 reported book challenges in the united states, a 2.
To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. May 21, 20 a richly evocative debut novel set in an exclusive summer colony along the east coast during the aftermath of world war iifor fans of kate morton and jamie ford. The first among her works is the novel the beach club, which she released in 2000. That certain summer is a book of healing family relations, forgiveness and learning to let go of the past and move forward with life.
A certain summer by patricia beard nook book ebook. Learn official website of irene hannon, bestselling novelist and. That certain summer national readers choice award finalist 20 by irene hannon, isbn 9781970116007. Irene hannon knows the power of words and the miracle of faith. Karen and val are familyyet theyre anything but close. That certain summer book washington county cooperative. Raucher wrote the screenplay for the 1971 film version. That certain summer predominantly treats the relationship as attraction between two people which approach was quite an anomaly during the 1970s. Its about the courage to face ones darkest fears and the wonder of the human spirit. The poignant novel of a young boy who discovers his father ia a homose. When two distant sisters are reunited in their hometown one summer, they are forced to come to grips with mistakes from their past and learn how to forgive, let go, move onand love again. Set in 1948 at an idyllic beach community called wauregan, this debut novel introduces readers to helen wadsworth, whose husband has been declared missing since an oss operation in france during world war ii. A novelization of the film written by burton wohl was published by bantam books.
May 30, 20 that certain summer is a story about hope, redemption and the power of faith. Jun 01, 20 no wonder then that her latest contemporary romance, that certain summer, turns out to be a thoughtful tale that captures the reader from the very first pages. That certain summer 1972 divorced contractor doug salter hal holbrook has been living with his homosexual lover, gary mcclain martin sheen, for years now, but has never admitted as much to. Drama, gay, staff picks, kids 73 minutes full screen color english. A certain summer, patricia beards first novel, is set in 1948 in wauregan, an idyllic island colony off the shores of long island, where the myth and the mystique is that nothing ever changes here, the comforting tradition that its summer dwellers have lived by for a century. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. The characters in this book are like visiting with good friends. Irene hannon is the bestselling author of over forty books, including that certain summer and more than two dozen other contemporary romance novels. The american library association ala has tracked book challenges, which are attempts to remove or restrict materials, since 1990. Official website of irene hannon, bestselling novelist and. That certain summer is a story about hope, redemption and the power of faith. But irene hannon does a great job of bringing together the threads and delivers a. The most memorable moment was the mothers letter to her unborn child that val read at the rehearsal.
Summer of 42 is a novel written by herman raucher, based upon his screenplay and personal experience in 2002 tcpalms interview, herman raucher mentions that the 1971 film with the same title gave birth to the book summer of 42. Karen and val are family, yet theyre anything but close. Jun 01, 20 listen to that certain summer audiobook by irene hannon. For most of the time, the villain in this book does not seem that bad. That certain summer paperback january 1, 1978 by burton wohl author 5. That certain summer has several wonderful undertones.
With hal holbrook, martin sheen, joe don baker, marlyn mason. Hilderbrand is fondly referred to as the queen of the summer novel. That certain summer 1972 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. But val had darker reasons for leaving town, as well as a secret to keep, and coming home has never been an option, until their mother. Karen has carried the burden of responsibility for her aging mother ever since her gorgeous sister left. Mar 06, 20 a certain summer, patricia beards first novel, is set in 1948 in wauregan, an idyllic island colony off the shores of long island, where the myth and the mystique is that nothing ever changes here, the comforting tradition that its summer dwellers have lived by for a century.