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Every Stolen Breath
Kimberly Gabriel (Goodreads Author)
4.32 · Rating details · 271 ratings · 123 reviews
The Swarm is unrecognizable, untraceable, and unpredictable—random attacks on the streets of Chicago by a mob of crazed teens that leaves death in its wake. It's been two years since the last attack, but Lia Finch has found clues that reveal the Swarm is ready to claim a new victim.
Lia is the only one still pursuing her father's killers, two years after attorney Steven The Swarm is unrecognizable, untraceable, and unpredictable—random attacks on the streets of Chicago by a mob of crazed teens that leaves death in its wake. It's been two years since the last attack, but Lia Finch has found clues that reveal the Swarm is ready to claim a new victim.
Lia is the only one still pursuing her father's killers, two years after attorney Steven Finch's murder by the Swarm. Devastated and desperate for answers, Lia will do anything to uncover the reasons behind his death and to stop someone else from being struck down. But due to debilitating asthma and PTSD that leaves her with a tenuous hold on reality, Lia is the last person to mount a crusade on her own.
After a close encounter with the Swarm puts Lia on their radar, she teams up with a teen hacker, a reporter, and a mysterious stranger who knows firsthand how the mob works. Together, they work to uncover the master puppeteer behind the group. Though if Lia and her network don't stop the person pulling the strings—and fast—Lia may end up the next target.
Inspired by the real-life "flash mob" violence that has plagued Chicago since 2011, Every Stolen Breath by debut author Kimberly Gabriel is a fast-paced and immersive thriller that shows just how hard one girl will fight back, knowing any breath might be her last. ...more
Published November 5th 2019 by Blink
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Meredith Rankin No. I just finished reading this book. As I read my copy on an e-reader, I could run searches for specific words and I searched for all the major…moreNo. I just finished reading this book. As I read my copy on an e-reader, I could run searches for specific words and I searched for all the major curse words. No f-word, s-word. One instance of "I'll be damned." Two or three times, someone says, "Oh God" (or a variation).
There's no explicit sexual content. Lia kisses a boy but that's about as far as it goes. I don't think anyone even mentions sex in the book. One character is gay; he doesn't mention having a boyfriend, though he makes a casual reference to "letting a hot guy cloud our judgment."
I don't read widely in YA fiction, but this book seemed fairly tame in these areas. I hope this helps! (less)
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Sep 21, 2019 Nilufer Ozmekik rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is heart throbbing, riveting, fast-paced, incredible, mind-bending, surprisingly smart written, one of my favorite debuts of 2019! I'm so happy to announce we have new amazing author in the literary town. Let's give a big applause for Kimberly Gabriel. This is not about generosity that I'm giving FIVE STARS because this book definitely deserved every each one of them.
Smart characterizations, thrilling twists, nail-biter action scenes wrapped up a soft romance and meaningful ending!
Metaphoric referral touch about Lia's asthma to connect with its title is a great choice.
The plot is about Lia's heart-breaking and thrilling journey to find her father's killer. Everyone can be suspect, there is no one she can trust to open her heart for her secret mission.
Cullen, mayor's son is arrogant asshole but he seemed like he wanted to help her. Ryan, her father's partner in crime is also another dubious, shady character! You want to believe in him but your guts tell you the opposite. And we have slapping contest winner: A despicable journalist who insists she is on her side and helped her father before.
It's one sit read, devoured half of it when I was nursing only first glass of my Chablis (My husband made grocery shopping without his glasses and bought the wrong bottle but his mistake was my big win! Yay!)
Gripping, chilling read with a smart and badass heroine who defeats the authorities with her wits and bravery. I loved it so much!
Thank you NetGalley, Blink to share this wonderful book's ARC COPY with me in exchange my honest review and special thanks to Kimberly Gabriel. I cannot wait to read her future works! Brava! ...more
Oct 19, 2019 Carrie rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: netgalley
Every Stolen Breath by Kimberly Gabriel is a young adult thriller that is based on real events that took place in Chicago in 2011. Chicago really isn't the only city with random acts of violence either as the idea behind this reminded me of news stories about gang initiations too so the entire book has a realistic creepy what if this happens vibe.
Lia Finch is the teenage daughter of one of the victims to a group only known as "the Swarm". This organized group of teenagers is wanted for several Every Stolen Breath by Kimberly Gabriel is a young adult thriller that is based on real events that took place in Chicago in 2011. Chicago really isn't the only city with random acts of violence either as the idea behind this reminded me of news stories about gang initiations too so the entire book has a realistic creepy what if this happens vibe.
Lia Finch is the teenage daughter of one of the victims to a group only known as "the Swarm". This organized group of teenagers is wanted for several murders in the city after having come together as a group in public areas swarming in on one victim and attacking until they die.
The police are no closer to solving the murders and tracking down the Swarm than they were a couple of years ago when the attacks began so Lia has been determined to get justice for her father. When Lia figures out how the group communicates she finds herself right in the middle of the most recent attack.
There is something about realistic fiction that just pulls me into a story even more, perhaps just the added fear of this could be anyone. Every Stolen Breath had that extra curiosity about it within an action packed fictional thriller. However, there are little details in here that I just didn't feel were overly believable lowering my rating to 3 1/2 stars.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Nov 28, 2019 DJ Sakata rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: netgalley, family-drama, thriller-suspense, ya
Then she hung up before I could think of an articulate rebuttal, leaving me sitting there, mouth gaping like some taxidermized fish.
It's the side effect of attending a pretentious private school, where people treat Everybody's Business like it's a class they can ace and add to their transcripts.
I can't help but wonder if I'm caught in some sick and twisted Alice in Wonderland dream where my world has turned upside down and nothing is as it seems.
Strength isn't defined by who can Favorite Quotes:
Strength isn't defined by who can hit the hardest in a fight, but by who's still standing at the end.
I rarely read YA and to be honest, I purposely avoid it, but I'm thrilled I had the foresight to make an exception for Kimberly Gabriel's brilliantly plotted debut. I couldn't seem to resist the intriguing synopsis and a colorful book cover that required a full stop and several minutes to thoroughly examine.
Ms. Gabriel's storylines were diabolically clever and fiendishly crafted while populated with uniquely compelling and intriguing characters of all ages and levels of mistrust and suspicion. I was immediately sucked into Lia's mono-focused and quivering vortex of distrust and dramatic catastrophic thinking. This mesmerizing tale was written from the first-person POV of an angsty sixteen-year-old asthmatic who proved to be rather unstable with significant features of PTSD including panic attacks, auditory and visual hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, and crippling anxiety and self-consciousness. She was also stubbornly persistent, grief driven, highly resourceful, and had the arrogance of youth in her toolkit.
With cunning and deftly written twists and turns, Ms. Gabriel has made a stunning and flawless debut. As I was making my way through this tautly penned and complex tale, I had a striking epiphany of why I tend to eschew this genre while simultaneously realizing this book was well worth the disheartening and stark reminders of the painful sense of powerlessness and nettling subjugation and disregard experienced as a teenager with two XX chromosomes. While I vastly enjoyed her work, I still haven't decided whether I should thank the author for the personal insight or swear a pox on her instead.
Nov 16, 2019 Berit☀✨ rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: arc-physical, 2019, blog-tour
Kimberly Gabriel's debut was tense and riveting. An addictive YA thriller based on true events. Two years ago Lia's father was killed by a "swarm" of wild organized teenagers and he was not the only victim of the swarm. since The attack Lia has suffered from PTSD that only aggravates her asthma and anxiety. Lia might be physically weak, but she is strong in spirit and determined to find out who killed her father two years ago. Suspicious of everybody, but in need of help who can she trust? A Kimberly Gabriel's debut was tense and riveting. An addictive YA thriller based on true events. Two years ago Lia's father was killed by a "swarm" of wild organized teenagers and he was not the only victim of the swarm. since The attack Lia has suffered from PTSD that only aggravates her asthma and anxiety. Lia might be physically weak, but she is strong in spirit and determined to find out who killed her father two years ago. Suspicious of everybody, but in need of help who can she trust? A reporter? A former swarm member? Or fellow classmates?
WOW was not expecting this book to be so remarkable! Fast paced, action packed, and completely absorbing from first page to last. Lia was a fantastic character and completely Drew me into the story. I was right there with her trying to figure out who the guilty parties were and who she could trust. There is a bit of a romance in this book, but it definitely took the backseat to the Mystery. I can't even imagine being killed by a swarm of angry teenagers so scary and what made it scarier is that this actually happened in Chicago in 2011. I am glad to see that there are more and more young adult mystery/thriller's being released, but I have to say this book is perfect for readers of all ages. A wild ride that will keep you guessing until the bitter end. Looking forward to what is next from Miss Gabriel.
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Dec 04, 2019 Mackenzie - PhDiva Books rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Kimberly Gabriel's heart-racing YA thriller Every Stolen Breath was such a delight to read and truly hard to put down! Filled with tension and inspired by the real life flash mob violence that occurred in Chicago nearly a decade ago, this is a must-read thriller this year.
Lia is such an interesting and unique character. She suffers from debilitating asthma and she also is still working through PTSD since the murder of her father two years ago. I really grew to love Lia from the very beginning of Kimberly Gabriel's heart-racing YA thriller Every Stolen Breath was such a delight to read and truly hard to put down! Filled with tension and inspired by the real life flash mob violence that occurred in Chicago nearly a decade ago, this is a must-read thriller this year.
Lia is such an interesting and unique character. She suffers from debilitating asthma and she also is still working through PTSD since the murder of her father two years ago. I really grew to love Lia from the very beginning of this book. She's an unlikely heroine—emotionally fragile and physically she's a bit of an underdog. But her heart is what motivates her, and it is an unstoppable force.
I live in Chicago, and I remember the chaos of the Magnificent Mile flash mob attacks. Groups of people, often coordinated via social media or other difficult to track ways, would assemble and when they got the notification to activate, they would stage horrific attacks on businesses and people in the area. It was a really scary time and one that was disturbing for so many residents.
In the book, Lia's father was a prosecutor investigating a string of similar attacks when he becomes the victim of one himself. Lia knows that these attacks are not as random as they appear, and for two years she follows any thread she can find. And finally, it pays off. She deciphers a tweet that indicates where the next attack will be and she shows up after forwarding it to the police.
The events of the book are so suspenseful, I was truly on the edge of my seat at times. Along the way, Lia partners with a group of others who are interested in uncovering what is happening behind the attacks. I was particularly intrigued by the characters of Adam and Ryan (in very different ways), who offer hacking and reporting expertise to her investigation. These skills are needed for Lia to make progress, but her drive, tenacity, and intelligence are key as well. There's a lot to learn about both Adam and Ryan, but I don't want to spoil anything so I'll leave my thoughts at "intriguing"!
The attacks themselves are appalling and involve quite a bit of violence, though I thought the author did a fantastic job of leaving out any graphic content. The darkness of the individuals behind the attacks was prominent and shocking. I felt the terror these attacks would spark, and I appreciated the way Lia refused to back-down from finding answers.
Fast-paced and filled with tautly-wound tension, this is a fantastic thriller that will appeal to fans of both YA and adult fiction.
Thank you to TLC Book Tours for my copy. Opinions are my own. ...more
Jun 20, 2018 Sarah Pereira rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
From the moment I picked up Gabriel's debut YA thriller, I was completely immersed. When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. I was absolutely hooked from the get-go; needing to know what would happen next. With its fast-paced plot and cast of complicated, well-developed characters, it's become a new favorite -- one of the best books I've read in a long time.
Well worth the read -- Every Stolen Breath will have you on the edge of your seat!
Jul 14, 2019 Jacqueline Firkins rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC for Every Stolen Breath and I dove right in! The story's fast, energetic, and keeps the reader turning pages with its sharp prose and chapter-ending cliffhangers. Gabriel brilliantly matches the pace of her main character's faulty breath with her sentence structure, proving a deft sense of how to subtly affect a read while also keeping the action on the page driving the story forward. As the protagonist gets breathless, so do we. Sentences shorten. Paragraphs I was lucky enough to receive an ARC for Every Stolen Breath and I dove right in! The story's fast, energetic, and keeps the reader turning pages with its sharp prose and chapter-ending cliffhangers. Gabriel brilliantly matches the pace of her main character's faulty breath with her sentence structure, proving a deft sense of how to subtly affect a read while also keeping the action on the page driving the story forward. As the protagonist gets breathless, so do we. Sentences shorten. Paragraphs condense. Action leaps forward. So often when I read, I find my inner editor wanting to slash irrelevant or repetitive content, but nothing's wasted here.
Though I'm a big fan of love stories, in this particular case, the romance took a back seat for me, and I think intentionally so. This is a story about a girl driven to uncover truth. That's the engine, and one I think readers will thoroughly enjoy following. There are just enough characters to build a suspect list while the story never gets bogged down with too many names to sort out. We always have visuals to anchor to and yet not a page goes by without something happening.
As a long-time Chicago-ite, I also loved seeing the city play such a huge role in the story. It's not just background. It's a character all its own. ESB is a great read for lovers of suspense and political intrigue. A strong-willed but flawed heroine. A hint of romance. A corrupt but compelling city. And a constant uncertainty about who's an ally and who's an antagonist. Great stuff. Look forward to seeing what Gabriel writes next! ...more
Feb 01, 2019 Samantha Hastings rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Every Stolen Breath literally stole my breath away! From the first chapter there is nonstop action, danger, and mystery. Teens and adults alike will devour this book.
What I loved :
1. If you couldn't already tell, I loved the title which hints at the heart-stopping pace of the plot but also symbolizes Lia's asthma. From the time she was a premie baby, she has stolen every breath to be here.
2. The swarm: a group of teens that beats people to death. They surround their prey like a swarm of bees. Every Stolen Breath literally stole my breath away! From the first chapter there is nonstop action, danger, and mystery. Teens and adults alike will devour this book.
What I loved 🖤💛🖤💛:
2. The swarm: a group of teens that beats people to death. They surround their prey like a swarm of bees. It's such a unique and fascinatingly violent idea. But who is behind them? And why? Are there kills thoughtless or is there a pattern?
3. I loved Lia's tech-savvy friend Adam who helps her discover clues on the web.
4. The mystery guy who saves Lia's life by nearly killing her and who is a part of the swarm.
5. Chicago serves as a beautiful and scary setting for this modern story.
6. Lia's dad was murdered by the swarm and no matter how much they threaten her, she won't give up until they're brought to justice.
Caution, only pick up this book if you have time to read it all be cause you won't want to put it down. ...more
Jan 07, 2020 Niki (nikilovestoread) rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites, young-adult, mystery, thriller
Thanks so much to Blink for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
As soon as I received this book, I was fascinated by the synopsis and couldn't wait to read it. Intense and packed with suspense, Every Stolen Breath is one book you won't be able to put down until the story has unfolded. I was sucked into the story right away and couldn't wait to find out what was going on. Are the attacks random like the police believe or is there more going on? Lia is an amazing, strong young woman Thanks so much to Blink for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
As soon as I received this book, I was fascinated by the synopsis and couldn't wait to read it. Intense and packed with suspense, Every Stolen Breath is one book you won't be able to put down until the story has unfolded. I was sucked into the story right away and couldn't wait to find out what was going on. Are the attacks random like the police believe or is there more going on? Lia is an amazing, strong young woman that you can't help rooting for. She has been dealt a pretty tough hand, but she doesn't let that hold her back in her quest for justice. The build up and the climax of the story are masterfully done. ...more
Oct 31, 2019 Angelica Haney rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: arcs
Holy crap Batman this book was amazing! This is one heck of a debut novel! Definitely looking forward to Kimberly Gabriel's future works.
Lia Finch lives in a Chicago that is plagued by The Swarm a mob of crazed teens that target and kill people. After her dad is attacked and killed by The Swarm Lia spends her time investigating the attacks to find out what's really going on and bring justice to her family and the families of the other victims. This book picks up 2 years after the last Swarm Holy crap Batman this book was amazing! This is one heck of a debut novel! Definitely looking forward to Kimberly Gabriel's future works.
Lia Finch lives in a Chicago that is plagued by The Swarm a mob of crazed teens that target and kill people. After her dad is attacked and killed by The Swarm Lia spends her time investigating the attacks to find out what's really going on and bring justice to her family and the families of the other victims. This book picks up 2 years after the last Swarm attack which killed Lia's father. Everyone thinks that The Swarm is done since there hasn't been any attacks since and they also think the Swarm is gang related. Lia knows better and is out to prove it even if no one will believe her. But investigating The Swarm puts her in their cross hair and now she's getting threats and could very well be their next target. To discover what's really going on she ends up getting help from her hacker best friend, a reporter, and a complete stranger.
This book is riveting. I absolutely loved that you are immediately immersed into the action. There is no slow buildup of back ground information you are just thrown right into the situations with Lia as she uncovers the truth and experiences the consequences of gaining this knowledge. This is so fast paced and I pretty much read the entire book in one sitting because I NEEDED to know what was gonna happen and who was behind The Swarm.
Thank you so much to Kimberly Gabriel for this ARC which I received while at a book fest this past weekend. The above is my honest review! ...more
May 29, 2019 Margie Fuston rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Wow. This book sucked me and then spit me out and left me thinking about it for days. Lia's an amazing main character--her struggle with grief and PTSD was so real that I got choked up several times while reading. AND THE ENDING!!!! I won't spoil anything, but it was incredibly satisfying, and I could not put it down.
May 20, 2019 Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: 2019-ya-books-8th-grade-plus, 2019-adult-reads
Set in modern-day Chicago, Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, YA thriller that readers are going to love. Lia, a teenager with asthma, PTSD, and anxiety, has been desperately trying to expose her father's killers for two years. Her father was attacked and murdered by the Swarm, an organized mob of crazy teens, famous for their brutal killings in high-profile areas, such as Navy Pier.
Lia cannot uncover the truth about her father's death by herself. While trying to overcome her own disabilities, Set in modern-day Chicago, Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, YA thriller that readers are going to love. Lia, a teenager with asthma, PTSD, and anxiety, has been desperately trying to expose her father's killers for two years. Her father was attacked and murdered by the Swarm, an organized mob of crazy teens, famous for their brutal killings in high-profile areas, such as Navy Pier.
Lia cannot uncover the truth about her father's death by herself. While trying to overcome her own disabilities, she must trust in the skills and stories of others: a former Swarm member, a reporter who loves drama and TV cameras, and two loyal school friends with social media smarts who will help her - even if it means more danger for them. Lia is convinced that she knows how her father died, but there are secrets to be revealed, and there are many people who attempt to halt her efforts -- many who want to silence her forever. No one is safe from the secrets.
This novel by Kimberly Gabriel, a Chicago native, is now published! Add it to your reading list today. ...more
Apr 29, 2019 Mason Thomas rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC of Every Stolen Breath. This debut novel was a complete surprise! It's fast-paced and grips you from the very first chapter and doesn't relent until the final scenes. Gabriel's writing style is tight and clean, with no filler and no wasted words, and nothing getting in the way between you and the action. But the story is not only tense and exciting. It is filled with dynamic and diverse characters that leap off the page--especially Lia, who had me I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC of Every Stolen Breath. This debut novel was a complete surprise! It's fast-paced and grips you from the very first chapter and doesn't relent until the final scenes. Gabriel's writing style is tight and clean, with no filler and no wasted words, and nothing getting in the way between you and the action. But the story is not only tense and exciting. It is filled with dynamic and diverse characters that leap off the page--especially Lia, who had me biting my nails halfway through the first chapter. The plot swerves and veers unpredictably and will keep you guessing until the very end. This story does indeed have everything—boundless tension, originality and a ton of heart. ...more
Apr 24, 2019 Darcy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is one of those books that you just can't stop reading. I was so excited to keep reading it because I needed to figure out what would happen to Lia. The plot twists are so creative and fit the book perfectly. While I was reading this book, I forgot about everything that was happening around me and instead felt like I was Lia. This storyline is so unique and engaging. There was never a part of the book where I skimmed the page instead of actually reading it, which is extremely rare for This book is one of those books that you just can't stop reading. I was so excited to keep reading it because I needed to figure out what would happen to Lia. The plot twists are so creative and fit the book perfectly. While I was reading this book, I forgot about everything that was happening around me and instead felt like I was Lia. This storyline is so unique and engaging. There was never a part of the book where I skimmed the page instead of actually reading it, which is extremely rare for me. ...more
Jan 31, 2019 Malayna Evans rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
You're going to want to clear your calendar for this one. Once you crack it open, you won't want to stop until you get to the stunning conclusion. Everything about this book sings, from the strong but vulnerable main character, to the twisty-turny plot, to the setting that perfectly captures the spirit of Chicago. A brilliant debut!
Jul 06, 2019 Jennifer Camiccia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is a rollercoaster ride of intrigue and terrifying action scenes! I love the MC, Lia, so much. She's had to fight for her life since her first breath, and she's tenacious and loyal. There are twists and turns—plus a love interest who is worthy of our brave Lia. Loved this book!! What a wonderful debut!
Jul 12, 2019 Jennifer Guyor Jowett rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Edgy. Gritty. Fast-paced. Unputdownable. This modern day thriller feels dystopian but grounds itself in contemporary YA. The plot twists and layered characters, along with a complex plot, will keep you thinking about this. It's been awhile since a book kept me reading well beyond my "bedtime," but this one definitely did.
May 30, 2019 Kara J McDowell rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Gabriel has crafted a thrilling, fast-paced narrative with twists and turns that left me genuinely shocked! I was never sure who to trust or what would happen next. EVERY STOLEN BREATH is a must read for fans of YA thrillers! I cannot wait to read whatever Gabriel writes next.
Jan 10, 2019 Sally Lehman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, suspenseful read filled with plot twists and complex characters. I loved Lia-I felt fully immersed in her voice, and Gabriel's secondary characters were just as rich in detail and depth. This is an exciting thriller that will entertain all. Very well done.
May 06, 2019 Maddie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
One of the best books I've ever read and I love all of the characters. I thought the plot was amazing and I couldn't predict what was going to happen next and I couldn't put it down!
Jun 28, 2019 Tracy Cavanah rated it it was amazing
Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book
Apr 24, 2019 Ally rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book was absolutely amazing. I finished it so quickly because I could not put it down. The descriptions throughout the book keep you tied in, putting a clear image in your head. Twists and turns are everywhere and there are things you would never expect. This is definitely a 5 star book and it's definitely worth reading.
Jun 19, 2018 Jackie Lehman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I received an early ARC of EVERY STOLEN BREATH from the publisher.
When I first started reading, I was hooked in the first chapter with Gabriel's intense, fast-paced opening scene. From there, the further I got into the story, the harder it was to put down. I loved the plot and the mystery, but what kept me turning the pages were the characters. All of them, including the secondary characters, were so well written. I loved Lia—who's both flawed and heroic, and I really loved her relationship I received an early ARC of EVERY STOLEN BREATH from the publisher.
When I first started reading, I was hooked in the first chapter with Gabriel's intense, fast-paced opening scene. From there, the further I got into the story, the harder it was to put down. I loved the plot and the mystery, but what kept me turning the pages were the characters. All of them, including the secondary characters, were so well written. I loved Lia—who's both flawed and heroic, and I really loved her relationship with Ryan. I read the entire book in just a few days and am excited for more from this debut author. ...more
Jul 24, 2019 Shkolnikjx rated it it was amazing
This book was excellent! Totally kept my attention and I wanted to find out what would become of the main characters. Highly reccomended.
Nov 06, 2019 Nicole Hewitt rated it really liked it
Shelves: colored-bookcase, fiction-addiction-read, own
This heart-thumping thriller will keep you guessing! Who is behind Lia's father's death---and will she be the next victim?
I hadn't heard of the flash mob violence in Chicago, even though I live in the suburbs (now that I've looked it up, I know it's scary stuff!), but I was incredibly intrigued at the idea of a book based on the concept. The idea of teenagers organizing violent mobs via social media is pretty scary. And then Gabriel took the concept and made it even scarier: What if the attacks This heart-thumping thriller will keep you guessing! Who is behind Lia's father's death---and will she be the next victim?
I hadn't heard of the flash mob violence in Chicago, even though I live in the suburbs (now that I've looked it up, I know it's scary stuff!), but I was incredibly intrigued at the idea of a book based on the concept. The idea of teenagers organizing violent mobs via social media is pretty scary. And then Gabriel took the concept and made it even scarier: What if the attacks were targeted, a cover-up for some larger scheme, and the victims were actually dying? The result is a YA thriller with incredibly high stakes. Lia hasn't given up on finding the "Swarm" who killed her father, but when she tries to capture another attack on video, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game---one she doesn't know the rules for. The suspense is constant as Lia sees danger in every teenager she encounters. Is she imagining things or could almost any kid at school actually be out to get her?
The book also weaves in a romance, but I don't want to talk much about it because I feel like it would be hard to stay out of spoiler territory. Suffice it to say, Lia's never quite sure who she can trust---and that includes her love interest. I'll confess that I did feel a slight disconnect with the MC---a few events in this book had the potential to be devastating, but while I appreciated them for their effect on the story and the mystery, I never really felt for Lia as she experienced incredible loss. Still, this was a tightly woven mystery with plenty of surprises!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.*** ...more
Jul 30, 2019 Crystal Smith rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A smart and indomitable young woman takes up investigating the dangerous conspiracy that got her father murdered. A must read for every fan of Veronica Mars!
Sep 02, 2019 Clare O'Connor rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I was really looking forward to reading Kimberly Gabriel's debut novel.
It did NOT disappoint!
In fact, it had me turning pages well into the night and reaching for it at every opportunity.
The story follows teenager Lia Finch as she puts everything on the line in order to pull her father's killers out from the shadows. Despite struggling with the loss of her father and some health challenges, Lia is determined to do what it takes to outsmart the Death Mob. She is smart and focused. She's also I was really looking forward to reading Kimberly Gabriel's debut novel.
The story follows teenager Lia Finch as she puts everything on the line in order to pull her father's killers out from the shadows. Despite struggling with the loss of her father and some health challenges, Lia is determined to do what it takes to outsmart the Death Mob. She is smart and focused. She's also naïve and stubborn. These traits combine to make her a great character who is relatable, who you can't stop cheering for, and who will take you on an adrenaline-fuelled adventure.
EVERY STOLEN BREATH is expertly paced. It has rich characters and a plot with countless action-packed twists and turns.
I hope this book marks the first in a long series for Gabriel! My thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and Kimberly Gabriel for an ARC of this fantastic book! ...more
Jun 29, 2019 PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps rated it really liked it · review of another edition
***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of EVERY STOLEN BREATH by Kimberly Gabriel in exchange for my honest review.***
Lia is out to catch her father's murders, a teen gang that her dad believed to be fueled by higher ups in the city. The Swarm surround victims and best them to death. Aside from her two best friends, she's not sure whom to trust. The mayor's son Cullen seems to want to protect her, but he's a bit of a jerk. Ryan, part of The Swarm, claims to have ***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of EVERY STOLEN BREATH by Kimberly Gabriel in exchange for my honest review.***
Lia is out to catch her father's murders, a teen gang that her dad believed to be fueled by higher ups in the city. The Swarm surround victims and best them to death. Aside from her two best friends, she's not sure whom to trust. The mayor's son Cullen seems to want to protect her, but he's a bit of a jerk. Ryan, part of The Swarm, claims to have been her father's ally. And an evil reporter says Lia's father worked with her.
Kimberly Gabriel's heart-thumping debut is a complex story filled with mystery and intrigue where teens are smarter, better detectives than adults. The title EVERY STOLEN BREATH refers, in part, to Lia's asthma, which Gabriel did a fantastic job weaving that into her character and added to Lia's complexity.
Gabriel's writing is crisp and detailed, though at times the story felt bogged down in action when I was more interested in plot. I didn't want to read pages of dodging shady characters trying to get home and felt myself skimming at times. The complexity of The Swarm and Chicago politics didn't seem like the best plot choice for a YA novel with a teen protagonist outsmarting public officials and law enforcement.
EVERY STOLEN BREATH is a fantastic debut. I can't wait to see what Gabriel writes next.
Jun 22, 2018 Marge Forbush rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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Jan 11, 2019 Bradley T rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This premise sounds outstanding. Can't wait to read it.
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Kimberly Gabriel is an English teacher who writes every chance she gets and struggles with laundry avoidance issues. When she's not teaching or writing, she's enjoying life with her husband, her three beautiful children, and a seriously beautiful boxer in the northern suburbs of Chicago.
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First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.10 EPS
First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) announced its earnings results on Friday. The bank reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.92 by $0.10, MarketWatch Earnings reports. First Republic Bank had a return on equity of 12.47% and a net margin of 27.09%. The firm had revenue of $1.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.35 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.60 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 27.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Shares of NYSE FRC traded down $8.46 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $192.06. 2,056,326 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 885,053. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80. First Republic Bank has a 1 year low of $143.60 and a 1 year high of $222.86. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $209.35 and a 200 day simple moving average of $203.40. The stock has a market cap of $33.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.49, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.09.
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The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.22 per share. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 26th. First Republic Bank's payout ratio is 12.14%.
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BlackRock Inc. lifted its position in shares of First Republic Bank by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 12,318,306 shares of the bank's stock valued at $2,375,954,000 after acquiring an additional 397,082 shares during the period. Capital International Investors raised its position in shares of First Republic Bank by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 8,387,088 shares of the bank's stock worth $1,569,801,000 after purchasing an additional 172,562 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of First Republic Bank by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,186,743 shares of the bank's stock worth $613,049,000 after purchasing an additional 84,241 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of First Republic Bank by 11.0% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,001,736 shares of the bank's stock worth $561,834,000 after purchasing an additional 297,720 shares during the last quarter. Finally, WCM Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of First Republic Bank by 8.2% during the 3rd quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 2,791,538 shares of the bank's stock worth $538,432,000 after purchasing an additional 211,905 shares during the last quarter. 94.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Several analysts have weighed in on FRC shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on First Republic Bank from $240.00 to $250.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 15th. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their price target on First Republic Bank from $208.00 to $212.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Thursday, October 14th. Morgan Stanley started coverage on First Republic Bank in a research note on Tuesday. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $225.00 price target on the stock. Barclays boosted their price target on First Republic Bank from $215.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Monday, January 3rd. Finally, UBS Group started coverage on First Republic Bank in a report on Wednesday. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $210.00 price objective for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, First Republic Bank has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $207.08.
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First Republic Bank engages in the provision of private banking, business banking, real estate lending, and wealth management, including trust and custody services. It operates through the Commercial Banking and Wealth Management segments. The Commercial Banking segment represents most of the operations, including real estate secured lending, retail deposit gathering, private banking activities, mortgage sales and servicing, and managing capital, liquidity, and interest rate risk.
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Huge challenge for blue-and-white at home
Gutman has Israel believing it can pull off a shocker against Portgual in fifth World Cup qualifier.
By ALLON SINAI
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Israel will have to reverse recent history if it's to defeat Portugal in a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier at National Stadium in Ramat Gan on Friday afternoon.
Blue-and-white coach Eli Gutman spoke of his squad's confidence on Thursday ahead of the encounter against Cristiano Ronaldo and friends, but the national team hasn't beaten a real rival for qualification for a major tournament since the 20th century.
Israel defeated Russia 2-1 in Euro 2008 qualifying when it no longer had a chance to progress, but its last win in a meaningful encounter over a superior opponent was the famous 5-0 thrashing of Austria in June 1999.
Gutman's side was crushed 4-0 by Russia in Ramat Gan in its first home match in Group F in September, and while it resurrected its campaign by thrashing Luxembourg twice in October, the blue-and-white will have little chance of a top-two finish should it fail to defeat Portugal on Friday.
The Portuguese have struggled of late, defeating Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in their first two matches in Group F, but losing 1-0 at Russia and drawing 1-1 at home with Northern Ireland over five days in October.
"I feel that the players are confident and composed and know exactly what they are up against," a calm Gutman said on Thursday. "I'm really enjoying the moment, but I'm aware that ultimately we will be judged by the result we record."
All in all, Portugal has failed to win its last four matches, suffering a humbling 3-2 defeat in a friendly against Ecuador in Guimaraes in February.
Portugal is in dire need of Ronaldo's heroics as it lags third in the group, behind Israel on goal difference and five points adrift of group leader Russia.
Ronaldo netted the goal that sent Real Madrid through to the last eight of the Champions League against Manchester United and grabbed a double at Celta Vigo before finding the back of the net once more against RCD Mallorca this past Saturday to take his league tally for the season to 27 goals in 27 matches.
The superstar has scored 50 goals in 60 matches in all competitions for Real Madrid and Portugal this season, but Gutman remains just as wary of the other 10 Portuguese players who will take the field alongside Ronaldo on Friday.
"Portugal isn't just about Ronaldo," said Gutman of Paulo Bento's squad, which also includes the likes of Madrid stars Fabio Coentrao and Pepe, as well as Raul Meireles, Helder Postiga and Hugo Almeida. "We will have to play as a cohesive unit if we are to deny them."
Gutman's lineup for Friday is set to consist of Dudu Aouate in goal, Yuval Spungin, Rami Gershon, Eitan Tibi and Tal Ben-Haim on defense, with Shiran Yeini to make his debut for the national team as a defensive midfielder with the specific role of keeping a close eye on Ronaldo.
Bibras Natcho, Eran Zahavi and Maor Melikson are expected to play in the midfield, while Eden Ben-Basat and Tomer Hemed are likely to be given the opportunity to continue their fruitful partnership up front, with Ben-Basat to begin the match on the wing.
Captain Yossi Benayoun looks set to start the encounter on the bench, but remains upbeat regarding the national team's chances on Friday.
"When I first joined the team in 1998 no one promised me that I would always be in the starting lineup and I'm here for the national team whether I play for a minute or 90 minutes," said Benayoun, who is only four appearances shy of equaling Arik Benado's Israel record of 94 caps and is also ranked second all-time with his 24 goals for the blue-and-white.
"We are facing an excellent team which will be entering the match as a firm favorite. However, we are trying to focus on our own play and we are hoping that will be prove to be enough to record a positive result."


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Home Banking and Finance Mark Gustafson Named Market Exec at Bank of Southern California's Coachella Valley Region
Mark Gustafson Named Market Exec at Bank of Southern California's Coachella Valley Region
PALM DESERT, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS: Bank of Southern California today announced that seasoned community banker, Mark Gustafson has been appointed to lead the bank's Coachella Valley region. Mr. Gustafson most recently served as Market President for First California Bank which was sold and merged into Pacific Western Bank.
Gustafson also served as President and CEO of Canyon National Bank, Ogden BancShares, Inc. in Ames, Iowa, where he initiated and directed three de novo bank charters and, Boone Bank & Trust Co. of Boone, Iowa.
"The desert region presents a tremendous opportunity for us and given Mark's experience, we are extremely pleased he has joined our team," commented Nathan Rogge, CEO of Bank of Southern California.
Mr. Gustafson is active in several Coachella Valley organizations, and currently serves as Treasurer and Board Member of Palm Springs Women in Film & Television, and is also a Board Member of United Way of the Desert. He is a graduate of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, as well as the Graduate School of Banking at Boulder, Colorado.
"I am very pleased to join Bank of Southern California and have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of community bankers committed to the Coachella Valley, and the Southern California region" added Mr. Gustafson.
In December 2010, the bank acquired their La Quinta and Palm Springs branches from Palm Desert National Bank as its entry into the Coachella Valley which the bank sees as a key Southern California market. Then in March 2013, Bank of Southern California acquired the La Quinta building that they had leased for the prior two years and in February 2014 the bank acquired the Palm Desert branch of AmericanWest Bank.
"Our recent acquisition of the Palm Desert branch of AmericanWest Bank and our purchase of the building in La Quinta are illustrations of our long-term commitment to the Valley and our desire to more fully and permanently serve our clients in the Desert Cities area. The Valley has recently lost many of its long term community banks through mergers and acquisition, and Bank of Southern California fills that void," concluded Nathan Rogge.
About Bank of Southern California:
Established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., a national bank with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and committed to meeting the business, professional and personal banking needs of the Southern California communities it serves. With six offices in San Diego County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, Bank of Southern California remains one of the strongest, well-capitalized banks in the region, with a growing asset base and loan portfolio.
For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ .
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First it was Hizb ut-Tahrir and now it is Sheikh Shady. In both cases it is not about the personality, but rather about Islam itself. The media could not care less about interpretations of verses or clarifications of Islamic rulings since their fundamental problem stems from the fact that Islam is different to secular liberal western standards.
Islam has its own distinct worldview that does not sit well with certain modern sensibilities and for this reason there is consistent controversy surrounding Islam and Muslims. This is a given and the Muslim community must realise that if we maintain our Islam, we will be targeted by institutions like the media and government. This is an inevitability.
When this is the case, it becomes apparent that a mode of Muslim community politics that seeks to protect the "image" of Islam/Muslims is entirely misplaced as the only acceptable image of Islam and Muslims for the western mainstream is one that fits within their ideological parameters.
Thus, when the media accuses Muslims of something, we must not take the bait and participate in apologetic appeals that seek to distance ourselves from the accusation, since that only serves to validate a connection that has been deliberately constructed to begin with. So when it is said that Muslims are terrorists, if we continue to re-iterate that Muslims are not terrorists we reject the charge only by affirming the narrative that gives rise to it. The same applies to Islam and domestic violence.
What then must we do as a community if we know that we will be consistently attacked? The very first thing that we must not do is accept the line of blame and we particularly must not turn on each other. Internal Muslim community disagreements should be discussed internally on Islamic terms – not as a show for public consumption that the media will parasitically feed off and where the terms and agenda is very different and set by others.
It is critical that we show one another support because the origin of the media hostility comes from the very fact that we are Muslims. The commonality of our Islam and the brotherhood within it should drive us to support and assist one another, specifically when we are faced by a common adversary. As a Muslim community, we should have one hand holding on to each other and the other holding on to our Islam.
It is also important that we do not justify the status quo of incessant media attack on the grounds that "that's how media is", in turn, blaming ourselves for being attacked. Yes, the media is what it is, but that itself is at the core of the problem and this is what most be constantly highlighted and challenged.
It is not a question of if the next media beat up about Islam and Muslims will arise, but when. As a community, let us understand this reality such that we are better collectively prepared for it – whether the headlines are focused on one community group or individual or another is beside the point. Today's topic is domestic violence, yesterday it was terrorism and tomorrow it'll be something else , new or recycled, but the target is always Islam itself.


The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Details!
Not to let the hype die down, Nintendo has revealed a handful of details on the upcoming Zelda title, Skyward Sword. Be warned, some spoilers follow!
These include Link's questing to a volcano-top dungeon. Within are found the Mogma Mitts, which allow Link to dig through soft spots in the ground to explore the subterranean avenues of the dungeon. Be sure not to damage your Wii Remotes with overzealous digging!
A minigame in the hubworld of Skyloft was also revealed: Pumpkin Pull! A timely piece of news (today being Halloween and all), which will surely reward astute aim with the Wii Motion Plus for success.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and its promised 50 to 100 hours of gameplay begins its journey on November 20th, 2011.


Part 2 of our Canadian election Political History Series.
First, we should remind our readers that we are not offering complete histories at Clio's – if only because we have word limits! There are other places to read a detailed history of the Liberal Party. Instead, we want to sketch out points from that history and connect some dots. You won't see the whole picture here, but you'll get the outline.
Trudeau, a lawyer and long-time political writer, had a precise understanding of liberalism as a political philosophy. He was not simply talking about the ideology of the Liberal Party, but about a philosophical view of the world and government. Today we look back at the history of the Liberal Party to ask, does Trudeau's statement hold true for the Liberal Party historically? Is it still true today?
George Brown via Library and Archives Canada.
William Mackenzie King via Library and Archives Canada.
In Quebec, the Parti Rouge had emerged as a significant left-wing party in Lower Canada, though one in line with European liberalism. The Rouges, successors to the Patriotes who had rebelled in 1837-38, supported republican government over a parliamentary monarchy, were opposed to Confederation, and were violently anticlerical, putting them deeply at odds with British reformers and Catholic Quebec. They briefly formed a government with the Clear Grits in 1858, but it fell within a day. Its failure pushed more moderate members to consider alternate directions, and they joined the Clear Grits to create the Liberal Party of Canada in 1867. Among them, a former Rouge named Wilfrid Laurier decided to support Confederation and join the Liberals after opposing it for several years as a young law student.
The new Liberal Party formed the opposition against John A. Macdonald's Liberal-Conservative Party (renamed the Conservative Party in 1873). The Liberals briefly served as government under Alexander Mackenzie after Macdonald resigned over the Pacific Scandal, but Macdonald's enduring popularity and support in Quebec saw them lose it by 1878. Nor was Mackenzie's successor, Edward Blake, any more successful at defeating Macdonald. The Liberals could not beat the Conservatives without Quebec support, which required the help of young MPs like Wilfrid Laurier to shift the party away from the virulent anticlerical European liberalism towards British Liberalism (Classical Liberalism). Laurier's French Canadian heritage and careful acceptance of clerical influence won many Quebec voters to the Liberal fold.
Wilfrid Laurier (1869) via Library and Archives Canada.
Laurier's liberalism defined the Party for more than half a century. Laurier adopted a Canadian form of Gladstonian Liberalism. It emphasized democratic and representative government, tolerance and justice, the importance of the individual, and free trade. In the Canadian context, Laurier wanted to make sure that the fragile nation didn't fracture between French and English Canadians. So Laurier specifically did not interfere with the Church in Quebec (garnering enough Quebec votes for his 1896 victory), and believed that Canada ought to slowly but surely disentangle itself from the British Empire, through minor actions rather than grand gestures.
These principles shaped Laurier's time as leader. He lost his first election 1891 over the issue of free trade, which also eventually defeated him again in 1911. His victory in 1896 united French and English voters who believed in Laurier's "Sunny Ways" and his capable hand to guide Canada into the 20th century. For the next fifteen years, Laurier used a combination of pragmatism and principle to guide the country through the Boer War, settling the West, the Alaskan Boundary dispute, French-language schools, and many other divisive issues. He maintained a steady support for Empire, if not an enthusiastic one, and I could describe Laurier's "liberal imperialism" as advocating for its eventual (though not immediate) deconstruction. After the Conservatives regained control of the government, Laurier continued to serve through the First World War as Opposition Leader until his death in 1919.
Wilfrid Laurier (1906) via Library and Archives Canada.
The outbreak and fighting of the First World War had a profound and lasting impact on Canadian liberalism and the Liberal Party. Rising tensions between French and English characterized the war, and Laurier himself wondered if the two peoples would never achieve the unity that he had struggled so hard to build. "I have lived too long," he wrote in May 1916 as he witnessed a near revolt from Ontario Liberals over restrictive French language schooling, "I have outlived liberalism." The threat of resignation brought the belligerent MPs in line, but the Conscription Crisis and the 1917 election splintered the party regardless, as many English Canadian Liberals joined Robert Borden's Unionist war government and French Canadian Liberals stayed loyal to Laurier.
One English Canadian Liberal who stayed loyal was William Lyon Mackenzie King, grandson of 19th century Upper Canadian Reformer William Lyon Mackenzie. His faithfulness and rejection of conscription paid off after the war, when Quebec Liberals helped him gain the leadership after Laurier's death. King was a shrewd political operator, who recognized the political capital the Liberals had gained by opposing conscription. Quebec, which had also rejected conscription, continued to vote for the federal Liberals after the war. The Conservative's lingering insistence on a connection to the British Empire in the face of King's policy of Canadian autonomy did not help their case. As long as King could preserve this bastion of support and gain enough seats in the rest of Canada, the Liberals could win election after election. King was successful and he won the election of 1921 and spent 22 of the next 27 years as Prime Minister, until he retired in 1948.
William Lyon Mackenzie King via Wikipedia.
King inherited the political principles of Laurier, continuing his pragmatic governance in the name of national unity (and Liberal electoral victory). Part of King's success, particularly in reintegrating the Western Liberals who had broken over conscription, was his ideas about industrial relations and the modern state. His 1918 book, Industry and Humanity: A Study in the Principles Underlying Industrial Reconstruction, was a dense booklet examining the relationship between labour, management, capital, and community (the people). King supported individual freedom as Laurier had, but also believed that the common good sometimes overrode what was best for the individual. In the turbulent three decades of King's time as Liberal leader, the government often had to intervene for the sake of the "common good" and Prime Minister King undoubtedly helped lay the groundwork for the post-1945 social-welfare state (with help from the Progressive movement – check out our history of the NDP in two weeks!). While King ignored the 1943 Marsh Report that advocated for social security in Canada, his 1945 election did introduce elements of it, and many of its recommendations were eventually enacted under another Liberal Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson.
Louis St-Laurent via Library and Archives Canada.
After twenty-two years in power, St-Laurent and the Liberals lost to populist Tory John Diefenbaker in 1957. Lester Pearson replaced St-Laurent and arrogantly goaded Diefenbaker into another election a year later, resulting in a Conservative majority. Pearson realized that the Liberals had stagnated after two decades in power and renewal was necessary to take on Diefenbaker's enduring popularity.
In September 1960, the Liberals held an introspective policy conference in Kingston, Ontario, intent on revitalizing the party's fortunes and deciding new directions for Canada. They detailed that providing adequate (and free) health care would be a Liberal priority, that they would offer better pensions, and expanded other areas of social policy. Four months later in January 1961, a larger grassroots rally of more than 1000 delegates was held in Ottawa. Liberal members confirmed that the new policy was the best direction for the party. The grassroots support for a new vision of liberalism tied the government to helping the individual, a step further than the classical liberal approach of simply protecting the individual.
Lester B. Pearson via Library and Archives Canada.
When Pearson finally returned the Liberals to power in 1963 with a minority government, a readied social policy agenda defined his years at Sussex Drive. At just shy of five years, Pearson's time in office falls between the forgettable Alexander Mackenzie and Depression-era Conservative Prime Minister R. B. Bennett, but his impact far outweighs the length of his tenure. The introduction of a universal Medicare system and the Canadian Pension Plan were radical changes to the relationship between Canadians and their government. Pearson also continued the Liberal search for national unity, matching rising separatism in Quebec with a new emphasis on Canadian bilingualism, biculturalism and co-operative federalism. It was a heady time for Canadian Liberals and liberal nationalism, which might explain how Liberal Minister Jack Pickersgill could tell journalist Peter C. Newman that, "It is not merely for the well-being of Canadians, but for the good of mankind in general, that the present Liberal government should remain in office." Arrogant yes, but it speaks to the higher purpose that Liberals imbued upon their electoral victories. Of course Canadians ought to vote Liberals, Liberals were better.
With Quebec on his mind, Pearson brought in a young lawyer named Pierre Elliot Trudeau (alongside other prominent Quebecois) into the party for the 1965 election. Though Pearson again failed to secure a majority in the House of Commons, Trudeau's indelible charm and success as Minister of Justice helped him win the Liberal leadership after Pearson's retirement.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1968) via Library and Archives Canada.
On 6 April 1968, when Trudeau won the race for Liberal leader in Ottawa, he was welcomed as a new, progressive face for the party. Instead of immediate change that media and Liberals expected from the left-wing Quebec intellectual, Trudeau drew back from making any abrupt decisions on government policy. Trudeau was as pragmatic as Laurier or King, and immediately quelled fears that he would revolutionize Canada. Of course, that is exactly what Trudeau would do, but it took sixteen years as Prime Minister to do it.
In many ways, Trudeau's liberalism rejected the old traditions of Laurier, King, and Pearson. Consider his introduction of multiculturalism as an official government policy in 1971 and repatriating the constitution in 1982. The first was a reaction against the nationalist strife that had divided English Canadians and Quebecois during the 1960s (and for our entire history), the second was an affirmation of liberalism's primary objective: to protect the individual against government encroachment. Combined, they represented a drastic shift from the liberalism first expressed by Laurier nearly a century earlier.
The Canadian liberalism that emerged in the 1970s was first concerned with ensuring social cohesion during a fractious time. Multiculturalism allowed every Canadian to exist under the same umbrella of nationalist identity, rather than only French or English. Next, Trudeau's government believed that liberalism ought to create structures ensuring future progress of social reform, instead of relying on sometimes-limited political capital. By entrenching the right of the individual and outlining government obligations in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Trudeau bound every future Canadian government to the Charter's vision of the individual and the state.
So, unlike his predecessors, Trudeau rejected atavistic conceptions of Canadian nationalism as well as social policy based on political capital alone. The Charter guaranteed that all future governments would follow liberal principles, even if they were not Liberals. In a sense, every future government had to be a liberal one after 1982.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1980) via Wikipedia.
The divisions that resulted from Trudeau's time in office may have helped break decades of largely uninterrupted Liberal rule. The Mulroney Conservatives won the 1984 election with the combined support Quebec and the West, both dissatisfied with Trudeau's policies, and today Stephen Harper's Conservative Party is a legacy of the western protest movement that began as a reaction to Trudeau.
After the failure of Trudeau's successor John Turner to defeat Conservative Brian Mulroney, Jean Chrétien assumed leadership and the party adopted electorally popular but neo-liberal views. We will look at the 1990s in a few weeks, but for our history of the Liberals, it is enough to understand that Chrétien seem to take the Liberal brand as an empty vessel to fill with politically acceptable policies that ensured election, rather than the underlying liberalism that shaped previous governments. As a "virtual party," Chrétien's Liberals abandoned the top-down paternalistic elitism of King and St-Laurent pushing for government intervention as well as the bottom-up individualism of Pearson and Trudeau's that demanded social programs.
After the Liberal loss to Stephen Harper in 2006, a parade of "captains" failed to fill the vessel of Canada's Liberal flagship. Justin Trudeau's election as Liberal leader in 2013 has perhaps provided some much-needed direction, and maybe some much needed foundations for Liberal policy other than the sole objective of electoral success. As some commentators wonder if the Liberals no longer have a place on Canada's political stage, voters will have to make a decision on October 19 whether Justin Trudeau's Liberals are convincing. "Real change" is the Liberal motto in the 2015 election, but it is worth pondering whether that's change from the Conservative government and NDP opposition, change from the last decades of Liberals leaders, or change like Pierre Trudeau once called for in 1968.
Liberal Members from Justin Trudeau's Papineau riding await his arrival, via Twitter.
Of course, the Liberals probably want you to believe it's all three, at least until October. The Liberal Party has proven itself adept at transforming its political philosophy to meet the needs of Canadian voters throughout its history, and perhaps they have done so again. It remains to be seen if Trudeau is following his father's footsteps (for better or for worse), or the "virtual party" of Chrétien. What do you think? How do the Liberals of 2015 compare to their predecessors?
Join us next week for our history of the Conservatives!


The insouciant beauty of poppies is nothing if not uplifting! Our Poppy Garden Embroidery project taps into the wild whimsy of these wonderful flowers, using the same beautiful design to make two totally different Samplers: an Appliqué Sampler with colorful wool felt blooms and embroidered details and an Embroidery Sampler with exquisite detail and poppy-like delicacy. This Pattern walks you through both Samplers and includes three sheets of iron-on Transfers, plenty to make both Samplers and to practice and sow poppies everywhere! For a list of materials you'll need to make your Poppy Garden Embroidery, click Product Details, above, and please note that the Pattern + Transfers are only available as a hard copy.
Two 18 x 26-inch pieces of woven cotton or linen. We used Purl Soho's Daily Linen.
Eight 6 x 9-inch pieces of 100% wool felt. A Wool Felt Bundle includes eight 8 x 12-inch pieces.
Note: Three sheets of iron-on transfers are included with the Pattern.
Another option: All of these materials, including the Pattern, come in our Poppy Garden Embroidery Kit.


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Pfizer Profits + the Link Between Glyphosate and Breast Cancer: 'This Week' With Mary + Polly
In "This Week" with Mary Holland, Children's Health Defense president, and Polly Tommey, CHD.TV programming manager, Mary and Polly discuss the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines and other issues.
Children's Health Defense Team
This week, Mary Holland, Children's Health Defense (CHD) president, and Polly Tommey, CHD.TV programming manager, covered the latest headlines on COVID-19, Big Pharma and other issues, including news that Pfizer's annual revenue is expected to reach $101.3 billion in 2022, thanks to its COVID-19 vaccine, which doesn't prevent infection or spread, and Paxlovid, an ineffective and dangerous COVID-19 antiviral that causes the virus to rebound.
Polly and Mary also discussed that Moderna has reported an earnings miss due to decreased demand for vaccines and issues that slowed down the production of COVID-19 vaccines.
Plus, Pfizer officials bragged about moving vaccine science forward at a speed that made it impossible to follow proper scientific protocols — then Pfizer and other COVID-19 vaccine makers hid side effects by eliminating the control groups long before the studies were over.
Also on tap this week: Two specific microRNAs have been found in people who got the COVID-19 vaccine. These microRNAs interfere with a key part of your immune system, which can make you more prone to infection and chronic disease.
More of this week's highlights:
Results from a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report suggest the COVID-19 bivalent booster does little more than restore protection levels to pre-vaccination levels. "This is if you even survive the vaccine," said Polly.
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 — not as a booster but as part of their initial shots. "This is absolutely an experiment on the human population," said Mary.
Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla has once again declined to testify before the European Parliament's special COVID-19 committee. "The fact that they don't want to answer questions should really concern people," said Mary.
In the United Kingdom, authorization has been granted for the Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine for use in infants and children ages 6 months to 4 years. "This is tragic news for the U.K.," said Polly.
Britain will face a "prolonged period" of excess deaths due to the pandemic — but not from coronavirus itself, Sir Chris Whitty and the government's top virus advisers said. "I'm not buying this," said Polly.
A recent Washington Post headline about vaccinated Americans comprising the majority of COVID-19 deaths has been shared widely on social media to suggest that getting vaccinated is worthless. "This would be funny if it were not so tragic," said Mary.
A federal appeals court last week unanimously upheld an injunction prohibiting the U.S. Air Force from punishing or terminating service members with religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine. The ruling comes amid growing opposition to the military's vaccine mandate by legislators. "This is fantastic news," said Mary. "The political winds are shifting here."
A successful Freedom of Information Act lawsuit forced the National Institutes of Health to release unredacted emails that provide "damning evidence" Dr. Anthony Fauci deliberately shut down public debate about the origins of COVID-19.
Attorneys for CHD sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Osteopathic Medical Board of California over California's new law that subjects the state's doctors to discipline for sharing "misinformation" or "disinformation" about COVID-19 with their patients. "This is absolutely a violation of several amendments," said Mary.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and CDC will provide $1 million in grant funding to develop "a "public health tool" to predict vaccine "misinformation trends."
CHD and three other organizations seek open public access to critical sworn depositions and documents already produced on behalf of plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging the federal government colluded with several Big Tech firms to censor COVID-19-related content on social media. "This is right out of Orwell's '1984' and it has no place in the United States," said Mary.
Reacting to the announcement that Google and YouTube will fund a global fact-checking network through media institute Poynter, media expert Mark Crispin Miller, Ph.D., said, "This is grotesque — almost to the point of comedy, except it's not funny."
Following a series of consultations with global experts, the World Health Organization will begin using a new preferred term "mpox" as a synonym for monkeypox. Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while "monkeypox" is phased out.
After many months of resisting the Dutch government's attempts to take away farmers' land and euthanize their livestock to meet their arbitrary climate goals, The Netherlands government has announced that they will forcibly be sequestered upward of 3,000 farms in the country. "We will do more on this," said Polly. "It is important."
Before the mid-'90s, Will Harris ran White Oak Pastures the way his father and most other farmers in the country had — "as a very linear, monocultural cattle operation." In an interview with Joe Rogan, Harris explained how and why he converted his 3,000-acre farm to a "kinder, gentler agriculture." "This article is about solutions," said Polly.
Girls and young women experiencing complications from Merck's Gardasil HPV vaccine show symptoms and biological markers of autoimmune conditions, according to a new study published in The Journal of Autoimmunity. "This is the largest study to date," said Mary.
Next time you're at airport security, get ready to look straight into a camera. The TSA wants to analyze your face. "We have to stand firm on this and say no," said Polly.
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. lawmakers is demanding answers from Fauci about taxpayer-backed "outdated, unnecessary, and cruel" medical experiments on dogs. "There are no words for how disgusting this is," said Polly.
A study published in Chemosphere adds to the growing body of research demonstrating the endocrine-disrupting effects of glyphosate in breast cancer development.
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John Claiborn Mayberry Jr. was born December 21st 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the son of former MLB slugger; John Mayberry Sr. The six foot six inch right hand hitting outfielder attended local high school & then went to Stanford University.
He was a star player both in high school & at Stanford where he got to the College World Series as a freshman. He also played for Team USA in 2004 winning the University Championship.
He was drafted in the first round (the 19th pick overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2005. He proved to labeled a slugger early on as he hit 21 HRs at A ball in 2006. In 2007 he totaled 30 HRs between A ball plus Bakersfield & AA Frisco.
In 2008 he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies organization for Greg Golson. He got to the AAA level, hitting 16 HRs with 30 doubles at Lehigh Valley.
He debuted with the Phillies in 2009 hitting a three run HR against the AL New York team, in his first game. That day the FOX cameras wrongly identified a man in the stands as his father, Mayberry Sr. John Jr. got a kick out of the whole mistaken identity thing.
He got into 39 games, hitting 4 HRs with 8 RBIs in 57 at bats. He got in just 11 games the next year, spending most of the year at Lehigh Valley hitting 15 HRs but striking out 111 times. In 2011 he got into 104 games becoming a big part of the Phillie line up, hitting 15 HRs with 17 doubles batting .273 for the first place Phils.
Trivia: That year Mayberry made headlines when he tried to use his agent to get a date with Bronx born, Albanian actress; Antoinette Nikprelaj, who played a mermaid in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie. What he & the agent did not know was that she was married and had a daughter.
In 2012 he saw action in 149 games, hitting 14 HRs with career highs in doubles (24) & hits (108) batting .245. He struck out 111 times that season & 90 times the next year in 353 at bats. 2013 was his last year as a regular utility man, as he fell to a .227 average with 11 HRs.
On June 4th 2013, he became the first player in 25 years to hit two extra inning HRs in a game. In the bottom of the 10th, with the Phillies trailing the Miami Marlins, 3-2, he hit a HR to tie the game. Then in the 11th, he came up against Edgar Olmos with the bases loaded and homered for a walk off grand slam. No player had ever hit two extra inning HRs with one being a grand slam.
In 2014 he was traded from the lowly Phillies to the Toronto Blue Jays for a minor leaguer. There he played just 15 games batting .208 & was let go to free agency.
In the off season he was signed by the New York Mets. Mayberry would be used by Manager Terry Collins at first base, the outfield & as a pinch hitter. He made his Mets debut on Opening Day, going 0-1 as a pinch hitter in the 3-1 win in Washington. On April 10th he got his first start & hit his first Mets HR a solo shot in a 5-3 Mets loss to the Braves in Atlanta.
Over the next month he was in a major drought seeing his average fall to .103. Then on May 14th he had an two run single at Wrigley Field. On May 18th he had his biggest Mets hit, it came as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 14th inning of a 1-1 tie with the St. Louis Cards at Citi Field. Mayberry singled home the winning run as Eric Campbell scored the walk off run.
June seemed to be better for Mayberry as he had a big four hit day in Arizona, driving in two of the Mets six runs, including his second HR of the season in the 6-2 win. That week he saw his average climb back up over .200 as well. On June 12th he hit a two run HR helping Bartolo Colon beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 at Citi Field.
At the end of July Mayberry was hitting .164 with 3 HRs 9 RBIs & was designated for assignment.
After his release from the Mets he was signed but released by the Chicago White Sox & Detroit Tigers. In his seven year career he played in 574 games batting .235 with 326 hits 56 HRs 83 doubles 180 RBIs & 172 runs scored. He played 404 outfield games 75 games at First base & 5 games as a DH.


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Biografia

Il suo percorso di formazione scolastica comprese la frequenza all'Istituto tecnico della Scuola superiore di Belgrado e poi il ramo letterario della stessa scuola.

Nel 1875 intraprese l'attività giornalistica diventando ben presto il vicedirettore dello Srpske Novine ("Giornale serbo"), nel 1878 divenne direttore della stamperia statale, tre anni dopo condusse il Teatro nazionale  e agli inizi del Novecento fu vicedirettore della Biblioteca nazionale.

Fu artefice di una significativa produzione letteraria originale, costituita da trenta racconti e da due commedie, grazie alla quale è ritenuto l'iniziatore della narrativa rusticana serba di tendenza realista.

Sostenitore sia del socialismo di Svetozar Marković sia del movimento democratico rivoluzionario russo ben rappresentato da Dobroljubov, attento osservatore della campagna serba in un periodo storico nel quale le tradizioni patriarcali stavano per essere superate dalla modernità e lo stile romantico ed il relativo sentimentalismo entravano in crisi a causa del rinnovamento proposto dalle nuove correnti letterarie, quali il realismo.

Nelle Pripovetke ("Racconti", 1880) l'ambito campagnolo viene focalizzato tramite la descrizione dei personaggi più tipici, quali gli agricoltori buoni e operosi, le autorità corrotte che approfittano dei lavoratori, i sacerdoti arroganti e gli usurai.

Questi racconti si prefiggevano lo scopo di denunciare lo sfruttamento dell'uomo, di segnalare le proteste per le difficoltà economiche e produttive causate da questo status quo, oltre alla sempre più marcata decadenza morale.
L'esposizione di Glišić si rivelò frizzante e fluente sotto la spinta di un gusto satirico e umoristico.

Uno dei racconti più emblematici della raccolta, considerato un capolavoro, fu Prva brazda ("Il primo solco"), intriso da un'intensa e profonda commozione.

La prima commedia scritta da Glišić, Dva cvancika ("Due Zwanzinger", 1883), fu un rifacimento di un racconto popolare, incentrato sulle vicende di due impostori destinati a subire, a loro volta, l'esperienza di essere imbrogliati; la seconda, Podvala ("La frode", 1885), affrontò il tema del rapporto difficile e delicato tra gli usurai e i contadini.

Importanti risultarono le pregevoli traduzioni sia dal russo sia dal francese, che fecero apprezzare ai serbi le più significative opere della letteratura russa e di quella francese e definirono anche buoni modelli stilistici in lingua serba.

Tra le sue traduzioni dal russo più notabili vi furono Taras Bul'ba di Nikolaj Gogol', Guerra e pace di Lev Tolstoj, Oblomov di Ivan Gončarov e altri lavori di Aleksandr Ostrovskij, Aleksandr Puškin, Vsevolod Garšin, Anton Čechov, Taras Ševčenko, Ivan Turgenev, Fëdor Dostoevskij, Maksim Gor'kij. Dal francese tradusse opere di Balzac, Jules Verne, Ludovic Halévy, Victorien Sardou, Maurice Maeterlinck, Alphonse Daudet, Émile Augier, Jules Sandeau, Eugène Scribe, Edouard Foussier, Eugène Labiche, Henri Meilhac, Georges Feydeau e altri.

Opere principali

Drammi
  Dva cvancika  (1883);
  Podvala  (1885).

Racconti
  Glava šećera  ("Una manciata di zucchero");
  Ni oko šta  ("Anche su questo");
  Posle devedeset godina  ("Dopo novanta anni");
  Prva brazda  ("Il primo solco");
  Raspis  ("Scrittura");
  Redak zver  ("Un animale raro");
  Roga  ("Il giogo");
  Sigurna većina  ("Più sicuro");
  Svirač  ("Il giocatore");
  Šilo za ognjilo  ("Silo per la febbre");
  Vujina prosidba  ("Le spose di Vujin");
  Zloslutni broj  ("Un numero strano").

Collezione
  Pripovetke  ("Storie").

Note

Bibliografia
 J. Skerlic, Pisci i knjige (Scrittori e libri), II, Belgrado, 1905.
 V. Glicoric, Srpski realisti (Realisti serbi), Belgrado, 1954.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

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