[PDF] The Pink Suit eBook

Author : Nicole Mary Kelby
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 40,79 MB
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 140552877X

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On 22 November 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied her husband to Dallas, Texas, wearing a pink suit that was one of his favourites. But as Jackie was greeted by ecstatic crowds that sunny morning, nobody could have dreamt just how iconic the suit would soon become. In The Pink Suit, Nicole Mary Kelby has written a novel imagining the life of the garment that became emblematic of the moment the American Dream turned to ashes. Kate is an Irish seamstress working in the back room at Chez Ninon, an exclusive Manhattan atelier entrusted with creating much of Jackie's wardrobe. Kate and the First Lady share roots in rural Ireland, and although their lives could not be more different, Kate honours their connection by using the muslin toiles for each piece she sews for Mrs Kennedy to fashion an identical garment - in a different fabric - for her own niece. Then comes the terrible day that pictures of Kate's handiwork,splashed with the president's blood, are beamed all over the world.The Pink Suit is a fascinating novel about politics, fashion, history and the people who have a hand in it - from the backrooms of a Manhattan dressmaker's to the Blue Room at the White House.

Author : Nicole Kelby
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,20 MB
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316235660

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"Inspired by the true story behind Jackie Kennedy's iconic outfit, Kelby has stitched a compelling tale of politics, fashion and history." -- People On November 22, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied her husband to Dallas dressed in a pink Chanel-style suit. Much of her wardrobe, including the pink suit, came from the New York boutique Chez Ninon where a young Irish immigrant named Kate worked behind the scenes to meticulously craft the memorable outfits. Kate is torn between the glamorous world of Chez Ninon and her traditional Manhattan neighborhood. Finding balance is not easy in a time when women are still expected to follow the rules. And when you're in love, it's impossible. Kelby's luxurious narrative gives fascinating insight into the real story behind the iconic pink suit, introducing the reader to the wildly unforgettable characters that made Jackie Kennedy into the fashion icon of the century.

Author : Roger Silverwood
Publisher : Robert Hale Limited
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 24,62 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780709077787

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Murder.

Author : Kate Lee
Publisher : Campbell Books
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 35,55 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9781405054423

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Christmas is coming, but the jolly man is bored with his old red suit. Will he find something fetching in time for the holidays? A hilarious sartorial parade ensues, but ultimately Santa realises that red really is his favourite colour – and, best of all, it matches Rudolph’s nose! This hilarious story for the Christmas season has a rollicking rhyming text and an endearingly illustrated Santa plus unusual materials to touch and feel on every page. This miniature casebound format makes this little book the perfect stocking-filler!

Author : Kat Patrick
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,73 MB
Release : 2022-03-03
Category : Birthdays
ISBN : 9781913348793

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A buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself! It's almost Frankie's birthday and everything is ready -- except for something to wear. All of her party dresses feel wrong. Her family tries to help, but it's no good. What Frankie longs for is a suit. A spectacular suit ... Can Frankie find the outfit of her dreams? The perfect gift for birthday parties, crafters, and children who don't identify with traditional gender roles Wonderful conversation starter for teachers and librarians to explore gender and identity with age-relevant material from creators whose life experience is reflected in the story

Author : Jason Reynolds
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 36,20 MB
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1442459522

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A 2016 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book Just when seventeen-year-old Matt thinks he can’t handle one more piece of terrible news, he meets a girl who’s dealt with a lot more—and who just might be able to clue him in on how to rise up when life keeps knocking him down—in this “vivid, satisfying, and ultimately upbeat tale of grief, redemption, and grace” (Kirkus Reviews) from the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe Award–winning author of When I Was the Greatest. Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died—although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can’t handle the bills (or anything, really) on his own. So while Dad’s snagging bottles of whiskey, Matt’s snagging fifteen bucks an hour. Not bad. But everything else? Not good. Then Matt meets Lovey. Crazy name, and she’s been through more crazy stuff than he can imagine. Yet Lovey never cries. She’s tough. Really tough. Tough in the way Matt wishes he could be. Which is maybe why he’s drawn to her, and definitely why he can’t seem to shake her. Because there’s nothing more hopeful than finding a person who understands your loneliness—and who can maybe even help take it away.

Author : Mary Kay Andrews
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 35,32 MB
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1250279321

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From Mary Kay Andrews, the New York Times bestselling author of Hello, Summer, comes a novella celebrating the magic of Christmas and second chances in The Santa Suit. When newly-divorced Ivy Perkins buys an old farmhouse sight unseen, she is definitely looking for a change in her life. The Four Roses, as the farmhouse is called, is a labor of love—but Ivy didn't bargain on just how much labor. The previous family left so much furniture and so much junk, that it's a full-time job sorting through all of it. At the top of a closet, Ivy finds an old Santa suit—beautifully made and decades old. In the pocket of a suit she finds a note written in a childish hand: it's from a little girl who has one Christmas wish, and that is for her father to return home from the war. This discovery sets Ivy off on a mission. Who wrote the note? Did the man ever come home? What mysteries did the Rose family hold? Ivy's quest brings her into the community, at a time when all she wanted to do was be left alone and nurse her wounds. But the magic of Christmas makes miracles happen, and Ivy just might find more than she ever thought possible: a welcoming town, a family reunited, a mystery solved, and a second chance at love.

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500022269

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This beautifully illustrated volume explores the cultural history, especially in fashion, of the color pink from the 18th century to today.

Author : Nicole Kelby
Publisher : Virago Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,23 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Historical fiction
ISBN : 9781844089741

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On 22 November 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied her husband to Dallas, Texas, wearing a pink suit that was one of his favourites. But as Jackie was greeted by ecstatic crowds that sunny morning, nobody could have dreamt just how iconic the suit would soon become. In The Pink Suit, Nicole Mary Kelby has written a novel imagining the life of the garment that became emblematic of the moment the American Dream turned to ashes. Kate is an Irish seamstress working in the back room at Chez Ninon, an exclusive Manhattan atelier entrusted with creating much of Jackie's wardrobe. Kate and the First Lady share roots in rural Ireland, and although their lives could not be more different, Kate honours their connection by using the muslin toiles for each piece she sews for Mrs Kennedy to fashion an identical garment - in a different fabric - for her own niece. Then comes the terrible day that pictures of Kate's handiwork, splashed with the president's blood, are beamed all over the world. The Pink Suit is a fascinating novel about politics, fashion, history and the people who have a hand in it - from the backrooms of a Manhattan dressmaker's to the Blue Room at the White House.

Author : Mandi Nuttall
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 39,19 MB
Release : 2021-08-31
Category :
ISBN : 9781956201017

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The Birthday Suit Book 1 is a complete manual for parents to confidently teach their children with lessons for each birthday from 1 to 9 years old, (and a second book for 10-18 year olds) that guides discussions on all topics including anatomy, sex, puberty, pregnancy and delivery, safety and all the hard stuff parents dread bringing up. This book includes a sequential-like order and progression of content that is age appropriate, with visuals and drawings that are not unnatural cartoon figures, but respectful anatomical pictures your kids will understand. Kids will be able to physically relate to the diverse variety of white, tan, brown and black races in the drawings that are anatomically represented throughout the books. Over 125 parents were interviewed and their experiences and advice encourage parents with a boost of confidence that they can do this! This book appeals to every parent regardless of political, religious, or cultural views because the facts and topics, and basic definitions are presented without any opinions. Parents add their family values through questions and journal discussions so each family can customize their teaching with their own family beliefs. Through these books, children will learn to respect their incredible body, and parents will have confidence and have the resources to teach. Parent-child relationships will grow, and trust will continue to be built with each yearly Birthday Suit Talk! The Birthday Suit Book1 will strengthen your family bond and amend generations of shame and embarrassment about our bodies into one of admiration and respect.