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Zustand: very_good. This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Pre, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
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paperback. Zustand: Fine.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Dell Magazines, New York, 1996
Anbieter: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Kanada
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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 7 pieces of writing including a novella, a novelette, short stories and poetry. Featured are Human History by Lucius Shepard (novella), Advance Notice by Kathleen Ann Goonan (novelette), The Soul Selects Her Own Society: Invasion and Repulsion: A Chronological Reinterpretation of Two of Emily Dickenson's Poems: a Wellsian Perspective by Connie Willis (short story), Early in the Evening by Ian Watson (short story), Mortal Clay by SN Dyer (short story) Popeye and Pops Watch the Evening World Report by Eliot Fintushel and Dadoes by Steven Utley (poetry). Address label affixed to front cover. In Near Fine Condition.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Dell Magazines, New York, 1993
Anbieter: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Kanada
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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 9 pieces of writing including novelettes and short stories. Featured are The Parrot Man by Kathleen Ann Goonan (novelette), Vision Quest by Joseph F Purmilla (novelette), The Pact by Don Webb (novelette), The Redemption of August by Tom Purdom (novelette), Death on the Nile by Connie Willis (novelette), Martin on a Wednesday by Nancy Kress (short story), The King's Kiss by M Shayne Bell (short story), Mwalimu in the Squared Circle by Mike Resnick (short story) and Driving the Chevy Biscayne to Oblivion by Kandis Elliot (short story). Slight wear to edges of the front cover. In Fine Condition.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Pre, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
Anbieter: Emerald Green Media, Simi Valley, CA, USA
paperback. Zustand: Fine. Clean Copy Established Seller, We Ship Daily!
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY, 1977
Anbieter: Newhouse Books, Washington Court House, OH, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. The front hard cover shows a 3 X 2 in. surface scrap where an unknown label was pulled off.Text is in like in new condition. Intact, Clean: no clipping, no rubber stamping, no owner name, no high-lighting, and no underlines. Lavishly illustrated second edition textbook.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Holt, Ronehart and Winston, Inc., 1969
ISBN 10: 0030722357 ISBN 13: 9780030722356
Anbieter: BookDepart, Shepherdstown, WV, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: UsedGood. Hardcover; fade spots, scuffing, and shelf wear to exterior; spine slightly cocked; former owner's name stamped inside covers and on title page; in good condition with clean text, firm binding. No dust jacket.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Zustand: New.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press 4/21/2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
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Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. Echoes of Cabrini-Green: Letters to My Mother. Book.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
Anbieter: California Books, Miami, FL, USA
Zustand: New.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A powerful memoir of love, survival, and resilience, told through intimate lettersIn Echoes of Cabrini-Green, Rudolph Elliot Willis tells the story of his journey from Chicago's most notorious public housing project to the halls of academia and medicine. Framed as heartfelt letters written after his mother's death, this deeply personal narrative reflects on a childhood shaped by systemic poverty, racism, and uncertainty, showing how faith, education, and resilience can remake lives.Willis recalls the daily struggles of growing up Black in a family of ten children in Cabrini-Greenhunger, fear, and the constant threat of violencealongside glimpses of neighborly solidarity, faith, and perseverance. He watched his father, a decorated veteran, retreat into silence and alcoholism while his mother's frustration flared into anger. Throughout it all, she remained a moral compass. Her faith in God, unwavering work ethic, and quiet dignity gave her children a vision of something better.A summer at a Christian camp introduced Willis to serenity and the grounding power of faith. A passion for reading and a gift for learning propelled him to an elite high school, where he wrestled with the dissonance between two worlds. But because of his mother's enduring belief in education as a shield against the harsh realities of the world, he was ultimately able to thrive.Willis went on to graduate from Northwestern University and earn a medical degree, eventually becoming an oncologist and scientific researcher. In these letters, he shares with his mother his successes and setbacks, the triumphs and struggles of his siblings, his grief following their deaths, and the haunting demolition of Cabrini-Greenthe place that shaped him and so many others. Past, present, and future collapse: the crisp white coats and hallowed halls of medical school give way to the stained cinderblocks and echoing gunshots of Cabrini-Green. Willis looks into the eyes of patients and finds his siblings staring back at him. He realizes Cabrini-Green is not simply a memoryit is part of his identity, the crucible that formed him into who he is.With lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, Echoes of Cabrini-Green is an invitation to imagine change in communities too often defined only by hardship; a testament to the power of faith, education, and personal resolve to transform lives; and a call to recognize the dignity and potential that endure even in the most neglected places. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Transculture, Inc., New York, 1980
ISBN 10: 0935862005 ISBN 13: 9780935862003
Anbieter: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, USA
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Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sam Gantt (Cover and Interior Design) (illustrator). 1st Edition. 132 pp. Book has tight binding, pages are clean. Moderately worn book with some creases to cover. Previous owner's name and note inscribed.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press, US, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
Anbieter: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 20,71
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In den WarenkorbPaperback. Zustand: New. A powerful memoir of love, survival, and resilience, told through intimate lettersIn Echoes of Cabrini-Green, Rudolph Elliot Willis tells the story of his journey from Chicago's most notorious public housing project to the halls of academia and medicine. Framed as heartfelt letters written after his mother's death, this deeply personal narrative reflects on a childhood shaped by systemic poverty, racism, and uncertainty, showing how faith, education, and resilience can remake lives.Willis recalls the daily struggles of growing up Black in a family of ten children in Cabrini-Green-hunger, fear, and the constant threat of violence-alongside glimpses of neighborly solidarity, faith, and perseverance. He watched his father, a decorated veteran, retreat into silence and alcoholism while his mother's frustration flared into anger. Throughout it all, she remained a moral compass. Her faith in God, unwavering work ethic, and quiet dignity gave her children a vision of something better.A summer at a Christian camp introduced Willis to serenity and the grounding power of faith. A passion for reading and a gift for learning propelled him to an elite high school, where he wrestled with the dissonance between two worlds. But because of his mother's enduring belief in education as a shield against the harsh realities of the world, he was ultimately able to thrive.Willis went on to graduate from Northwestern University and earn a medical degree, eventually becoming an oncologist and scientific researcher. In these letters, he shares with his mother his successes and setbacks, the triumphs and struggles of his siblings, his grief following their deaths, and the haunting demolition of Cabrini-Green-the place that shaped him and so many others. Past, present, and future collapse: the crisp white coats and hallowed halls of medical school give way to the stained cinderblocks and echoing gunshots of Cabrini-Green. Willis looks into the eyes of patients and finds his siblings staring back at him. He realizes Cabrini-Green is not simply a memory-it is part of his identity, the crucible that formed him into who he is.With lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, Echoes of Cabrini-Green is an invitation to imagine change in communities too often defined only by hardship; a testament to the power of faith, education, and personal resolve to transform lives; and a call to recognize the dignity and potential that endure even in the most neglected places.
Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Erscheinungsdatum: 1964
Anbieter: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. United Church Press Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.
EUR 18,96
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In den WarenkorbPAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd., London, 1990
ISBN 10: 0856610569 ISBN 13: 9780856610561
Anbieter: LOE BOOKS, Bathpool, CORNW, Vereinigtes Königreich
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EUR 8,34
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Willis, Ian (illustrator). First Edition. 349 pages. b/w illustrations throughout. Original dust jacket fine, not price-clipped, but protected in clear non-removable archival film. Hard back binding fine. Contents clean and tight, no inscriptions, no foxing. A fine copy. Size: 8vo. Book.
Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
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Anbieter: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italien
Zustand: new.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Southern Illinois University Press, 2026
ISBN 10: 0809339919 ISBN 13: 9780809339914
Anbieter: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 21,21
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Anbieter: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 16,62
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