In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a giant imaginary pigeon therapist.
The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.
A young mother who grew up a victim of her environment gets pulled back into a life of crime while trying to make a better future for her three children.
Leo and Tomas are two day laborers who are in need of a quick payday to provide for their families. When they are picked up for work by a suspicious individual, they quickly realize that their new employer may be hiding a deadly secret.
After being diagnosed with ALS, Sol visits the hospital with his partner Ben to record a voice bank of phrases and words before he loses the ability to speak. But speaking openly in front of medical professionals doesn't come easy to Sol. This isn't so much a case of coming out as of trying to stay in.
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
