Biografías, diarios y hechos reales

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Editor: Grove Press; Edición: 1st Edition (13 de agosto de 2019)ISBN-10: 0802125085 ISBN13: 978-0802125088 Peso: 8.8 oz.

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Número de paginas: : 38 páginas ISBN-10: 1495300552 ISBN13: 978-1495300554 Peso: 2.2 oz.

Editor: Beacon Press; Edición: Reprint (1 de enero de 2010)ISBN-10: 9780807000762 ISBN13: 978-0807000762 Peso: 12.8 oz.

Número de paginas: : 384 páginas Editor: Broadway Books; Edición: Reprint (6 de agosto de 2019)ISBN-10: 1101904216 ISBN13: 978-1101904213 Peso: 12.8 oz.

Hall’s story is a surprising one: she began her life in the United States with a mother who wished for the perfect debutante. Hall, however, was more comfortable studying languages, and found herself living abroad and working for the State Department when she lost half her leg in a hunting accident. This setback didn’t slow down Hall at all: she named her wooden prosthetic Cuthbert, drove ambulances in France, and was recruited by a recently formed SOE as a spy in occupied France. Hall posed as a newspaper reporter, enlisting civilians for the French Resistance and establishing an underground network of allies and becoming one of the most important spies during World War II. Purnell does an amazing job bringing Hall’s exploits to life and has crafted a gripping and cinematic biography for an unsung hero of wartime espionage. --Alison WalkerOpinión:Praise for A Woman of No Importance:"[An] excellent biography... if Virginia Hall herself remains something of an enigma — a testament, perhaps, to the skills that allowed her to live in the shadows for so long — the extraordinary facts of her life are brought onto the page here with a well-judged balance of empathy and fine detail. This book is as riveting as any thriller, and as hard to put down" -- The New York Times Book Opinión:“[A] compelling saga of a remarkable woman whose persistence was honed early on by her battles against low gender expectations and later on by her disability.” – USA Today"A gripping take… a compelling biography of a masterful spy, and a reminder of what can be done with a few brave people — and a little resistance.” -- NPR.org“Never have I read anything like it. Every page is compelling and demands not just to be read, but absorbed. Every act reflects incredible bravery. This is what heroism looks like…Sonia Purnell has ensured Virginia Hall’s place in that great pantheon.” --FOX News"Electrifying" — Smithsonian.com“A fitting and moving tribute to an amazing woman.” – The Economist"Reads like a detailed novel… Purnell’s fascinating book supports her description of Hall’s life as a ‘Homeric tale of adventure, action, and seemingly unfathomable courage." — The Columbus Dispatch "Sonia Purnell has written a riveting account of Hall’s work as a ferociously courageous American spy… [she] writes with compelling energy and fine detail." — The Minneapolis Star-Tribune“Purnell’s writing is as precise and engaging as her research, and this book restores overdue attention to one of the world’s great war heroes. It’s a joy to read, and it will swell readers' hearts with pride.” — Booklist, Starred Opinión:“A groundbreaking biography that reads like a spy thriller…a suspenseful, heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant tale of heroism and sacrifice.” — BookPage, Starred Opinión:“Purnell vividly resurrects an underappreciated hero and delivers an enthralling story of wartime intrigue…fans of WWII history and women’s history will be riveted.” — Publishers Weekly“A remarkable chronicle...this lively examination…shows how, if Hall had been a man, dropping undercover in and out of occupied Vichy, Paris, and Lyon, setting up safe houses, and coordinating couriers for the Resistance, she would now be as famous as James Bond…Meticulous research results in a significant biography of a trailblazer who now has a CIA building named after her.” –Kirkus“Impressively researched and compellingly written, this brilliant biography puts Virginia Hall−and her prosthetic leg, Cuthbert−back where they belong : right in the heart of Resistance history.” — Clare Mulley, author of The Women Who Flew for Hitler: A True Story of Soaring Ambition and Searing Rivalry “In this astonishing, intriguing book, Sonia Purnell presents one of the most breathtaking stories yet told of female courage behind enemy lines. Its strength lies not only in Purnell’s intimate and moving portrayal of Virginia’s secret work, but also in the new light shed on the betrayal, bravery, and bungling of Churchill’s Special Operations Executive for which Virginia worked.” — Sarah Helm, author of Ravensbrück: Life and Death in Hitler’s Concentration Camp for Women “What a fascinating story! Sonia Purnell skillfully takes you deep into the covert operations Virginia Hall led in Nazi-occupied France. Readers will find this tale of her cunning and courage riveting.” — Douglas Waller, author of Wild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created the OSS and Modern American EspionageSobre el autor:Sonia Purnell is a biographer and journalist who has worked at The Economist, The Telegraph, and The Sunday Times. Her book Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill (published as First Lady in the UK) was chosen as a book of the year by The Telegraph and The Independent, and was a finalist for the Plutarch Award. Her first book, Just Boris, was longlisted for the Orwell prize.

Número de paginas: : 384 páginas Editor: Park Row; Edición: Original (29 de enero de 2019)ISBN-10: 0778330273 ISBN13: 978-0778330271 Peso: 14.9 oz.

Número de paginas: : 234 páginas ISBN-10: 1650100434 ISBN13: 978-1650100432 Peso: 12.8 oz.

Editor: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Edición: 1st (1 de junio de 2005)ISBN-10: 0689878451 ISBN13: 978-0689878459 Peso: 14.9 oz.

Número de paginas: : 128 páginas Editor: HMH Books for Young Readers; Edición: Reprint (4 de octubre de 2011)ISBN-10: 0547577311 ISBN13: 978-0547577319 Peso: 3.5 oz.

ISBN-10: 0674990897 ISBN13: 978-0674990890 Peso: 14.9 oz.

Número de paginas: : 272 páginas ISBN-10: 0910923949 ISBN13: 978-0910923941 Peso: 15.2 oz.

ISBN-10: 1402208405 ISBN13: 978-1402208409 Peso: 2 lb.

Editor: Oxford University Press; Edición: First Edition, First Printing (4 de abril de 2002)ISBN-10: 0195131207 ISBN13: 978-0195131208 Peso: 1.9 lb.

Número de paginas: : 418 páginas ISBN-10: 0988523205 ISBN13: 978-0988523203 Peso: 14.4 oz.

Editor: Little, Brown and Company; Edición: Revised, Subsequent (1 de septiembre de 2000)ISBN-10: 0316082678 ISBN13: 978-0316082679 Peso: 3 lb.

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Número de paginas: : 304 páginas Editor: Ballantine Books; Edición: 59985th (28 de septiembre de 2004)ISBN-10: 0345476727 ISBN13: 978-0345476722 Peso: 4.8 oz.

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Número de paginas: : 784 páginas Editor: Modern Library; Edición: Modern Library Paperback (10 de abril de 2001)ISBN-10: 9780375756764 ISBN13: 978-0375756764 Peso: 1 lb.

Número de paginas: : 586 páginas ISBN-10: 9780743258074 ISBN13: 978-0743258074 Peso: 1.8 lb.

Editor: Times Books; Edición: Book Club (BCE/BOMC) (26 de diciembre de 2006)ISBN-10: 9780805069570 ISBN13: 978-0805069570 Peso: 12.5 oz.