Heartland

Kyndra has saved and damned the people of Mariar. Her star-born powers healed a land in turmoil, but destroyed an ancien... (more)

Kyndra has saved and damned the people of Mariar. Her star-born powers healed a land in turmoil, but destroyed an ancient magic--which once concealed them from invaders. Now Kyndra must head into enemy territory to secure peace. (less)

Traces the author's turbulent childhood on a Kansas farm in the 1980s and 1990s to reveal her firsthand experiences with... (more)

Traces the author's turbulent childhood on a Kansas farm in the 1980s and 1990s to reveal her firsthand experiences with cyclical poverty and the corrosive impact of intergenerational poverty on individuals, families and communities. (less)

"An eye-opening memoir of working-class poverty in the American Midwest. During Sarah Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Ka... (more)

"An eye-opening memoir of working-class poverty in the American Midwest. During Sarah Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the 1980s and 1990s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's changing economic policies solidified her family's place among the working poor. By telling the story of her life and the lives of the people she loves, Smarsh challenges us to look more closely at the class divide in our country and examine the myths about people thought to be less because they earn less. Her personal history affirms the corrosive impact intergenerational poverty can have on individuals, families, and communities, and she explores this idea as lived experience, metaphor, and level of consciousness. Smarsh was born a fifth generation Kansas wheat farmer on her paternal side and the product of generations of teen mothers on her maternal side. Through her experiences growing up as the daughter of a dissatisfied young mother and raised predominantly by her grandmother on a farm thirty miles west of Wichita, we are given a unique and essential look into the lives of poor and working class Americans living in the heartland. Combining memoir with powerful analysis and cultural commentary, Heartland is an uncompromising look at class, identity, and the particular perils of having less in a country known for its excess. "-- (less)

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction An eye-opening memoir of working-class poverty in the American Mid... (more)

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction An eye-opening memoir of working-class poverty in the American Midwest.During Sarah Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the 1980s and 1990s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's changing economic policies solidified her family's place among the working poor. By telling the story of her life and the lives of the people she loves, Smarsh challenges us to look more closely at the class divide in our country and examine the myths about people thought to be less because they earn less. Her personal history affirms the corrosive impact intergenerational poverty can have on individuals, families, and communities, and she explores this idea as lived experience, metaphor, and level of consciousness. Smarsh was born a fifth generation Kansas wheat farmer on her paternal side and the product of generations of teen mothers on her maternal side. Through her experiences growing up as the daughter of a dissatisfied young mother and raised predominantly by her grandmother on a farm thirty miles west of Wichita, we are given a unique and essential look into the lives of poor and working class Americans living in the heartland. Combining memoir with powerful analysis and cultural commentary, Heartland is an uncompromising look at class, identity, and the particular perils of having less in a country known for its excess. "Sarah Smarsh—tough-minded and rough-hewn—draws us into the real lives of her family, barely making it out there on the American plains. There's not a false note. Smarsh, as a writer, is Authentic with a capital A...This is just what the world needs to hear" (George Hodgman, author of Bettyville). (less)

"Dylan is my best friend, and the only person in my life who understands me. He doesn{u2019}t mind my social awkwardness... (more)

"Dylan is my best friend, and the only person in my life who understands me. He doesn{u2019}t mind my social awkwardness or my weird history. The only glitch? He doesn{u2019}t know that I{u2019}ve been hopelessly, desperately in love with him since the first day we picked apples together in his family{u2019}s orchard. But I know better than to confess. Now that we{u2019}re both in college together, I{u2019}m seeing a new side of him. College Dylan drinks and has a lot of sex. None of it with me. Until the night I foolishly ask him to tutor me in more than algebra{u2026} and he actually says yes. But the cool morning light shows me how badly I{u2019}ve endangered our friendship. And I don{u2019}t know if anything will be the same again"--Goodreads.com. (less)

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Traces the author's turbulent childhood on a Kansas farm in the 1980s and 1990s to reveal her firsthand experiences with... (more)

Traces the author's turbulent childhood on a Kansas farm in the 1980s and 1990s to reveal her firsthand experiences with cyclical poverty and the corrosive impact of intergenerational poverty on individuals, families and communities. (less)

During Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the '80s and '90s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's cha... (more)

During Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the '80s and '90s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's changing economic policies solidified her family's place among the working poor. Her personal history affirms the corrosive impact intergenerational poverty can have on individuals, families, and communities. Combining memoir with powerful analysis and cultural commentary, this is an uncompromising look at class, identity, and the particular perils of having less in a country known for its excess. (less)

Lou must leave her city life behind to help her grandfather and sister run their debt-ridden family horse ranch in the R... (more)

Lou must leave her city life behind to help her grandfather and sister run their debt-ridden family horse ranch in the Rocky Mountains. (less)

When Amy arrives back from the European Equestrian circuit, she finds that things back home have changed. As the family ... (more)

When Amy arrives back from the European Equestrian circuit, she finds that things back home have changed. As the family struggles through secrets, rivalries and misunderstandings, Amy and Ty must work on their relationship if they want it to last. (less)

Season nine finds the Bartlett-Fleming clan navigating the new normal as each family member starts an exciting chapter, ... (more)

Season nine finds the Bartlett-Fleming clan navigating the new normal as each family member starts an exciting chapter, leaving past hurt and hardships behind. With the idyllic Alberta foothills as their backdrop, this tight knit family knows that any challenge can be met and every struggle can be overcome as long as they have each other. The season begins with Amy and Ty settling into married life while Lou faces the reality of single parenthood. Contains episodes 140 - 157. (less)

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Season 12 sees the Bartlett-Fleming clan dealing with day-to-day challenges and pursuing forgotten dreams. Their strengt... (more)

Season 12 sees the Bartlett-Fleming clan dealing with day-to-day challenges and pursuing forgotten dreams. Their strength will be tested as they face personal struggles and must look to one another for guidance and support. (less)

While some journeys end, others are just beginning. Season Fourteen of Heartland finds horses healing Amy as much as Amy... (more)

While some journeys end, others are just beginning. Season Fourteen of Heartland finds horses healing Amy as much as Amy heals horses. While Amy struggles with a life-changing challenge, the entire town of Hudson will have to deal with an unexpected disaster that threatens to derail Lou's first term as mayor. But, the family will pull through together and be stronger as a result. Family is courage, and times change. (less)

As Amy and Ty continue to build their business together, the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship will test the ... (more)

As Amy and Ty continue to build their business together, the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship will test the strength of their marriage. Georgie returns from an elite equestrian training camp in Europe only to realize things in Hudson are not as they were when he left, or perhaps she is the one who has changed. When a dangerous storm heads towards Hudson, Jack is forced to face some tragic memories from his past. He will also end up weighing some major decisions for his business and his future. Lou and Mitch make things official in their relationship, but soon realize that their career aspirations may not be as in sync as they had hoped. Tim sorts out what happens next after last season's failed marriage proposal and it might include a new business venture. (less)

A woman arrives at the property of a reclusive Scottish famer to work as his housekeeper. Paid near-starvation wages, sh... (more)

A woman arrives at the property of a reclusive Scottish famer to work as his housekeeper. Paid near-starvation wages, she continues working day and night, hoping to use her savings to ensure a bright future for her 10-year-old daughter.. Touched by her diligence, the farmer slowly falls in love with the woman, and after seeing her and her child through the torturous Wyoming winter, he marries her - but their union gets off to a shaky start and threatens to buckle, thanks to several unforeseen casualties.. (less)