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Koko Ken
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Author : Ken Martinez
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2013-02-14
Koko Ken written by Ken Martinez and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the early 80s, recovering from my divorce, I moved from Ketchum, Idaho, to Palo Alto, California, to live temporarily with my sister Martin and her family, the other Martins, until I found an apartment. My brother-in-law was and still is a pastor in the Nazarene church. Also attending the church were two college mates of mine and the Martins, Jan and Doug Burgesen and their two children (the two kids, Stevie and Cindy, not Doug and Jan) who could not pronounce Uncle Ken. It came out Koko Ken. Soon, very soon, I was known to the whole church (even to my niece Jennifer and my two nephews, Todd and Gabe) as Koko Ken, which gave me the title of this book. Because of a birth defect, spina bifida (the definitions in the book), I wasnt expected to live past six weeks. As of this writing, October 1, 2012, Im six weeks shy of sixty-two years old. Ive lived a very fortunate life. Ive hiked up two volcanoes, Lassen and Diamond Head. Ive ten speeded down Mt. Haleakala. I played Chopins, King Faruks, and Carnegie Halls pianos. Read my book. Its funny. Its sad. Its me. Im almost a George Plimpton.
Koko Ken
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Author : Ken Martinez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-02
Koko Ken written by Ken Martinez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the early '80s, recovering from my divorce, I moved from Ketchum, Idaho, to Palo Alto, California, to live temporarily with my sister Martin and her family, the other Martins, until I found an apartment. My brother-in-law was and still is a pastor in the Nazarene church. Also attending the church were two college mates of mine and the Martins, Jan and Doug Burgesen and their two children (the two kids, Stevie and Cindy, not Doug and Jan) who could not pronounce "Uncle Ken." It came out "Koko Ken." Soon, very soon, I was known to the whole church (even to my niece Jennifer and my two nephews, Todd and Gabe) as Koko Ken, which gave me the title of this book. Because of a birth defect, spina bifida (the definition's in the book), I wasn't expected to live past six weeks. As of this writing, October 1, 2012, I'm six weeks shy of sixty-two years old. I've lived a very fortunate life. I've hiked up two volcanoes, Lassen and Diamond Head. I've ten speeded down Mt. Haleakala. I played Chopin's, King Faruk's, and Carnegie Hall's pianos. Read my book. It's funny. It's sad. It's me. I'm almost a George Plimpton.
The Politics Of Life
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Author : Wakako Yamauchi
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 1993-01-13
The Politics Of Life written by Wakako Yamauchi and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-13 with Drama categories.
This anthology of work by three Asian American women playwrights—Wakako Yamauchi, Genny Lim, and Velina Hasu Houston—features pioneering contemporary writers who have made their mark in regional and ethnic theatres throughout the United States. In her introduction, Houston observes that the Asian American woman playwright is compelled "to mine her soul" and express the angst, fear, and rage that oppression has wrought while maintaining her relationship with America as a good citizen. The plays are rich with cultural and political substance and have a feminist concern about women's spirit, intellect, and lives. They portray Asian and Asian American women who challenge the cultural and sexual stereotypes of the Asian female. Yamauchi's two plays deal with how easily a country can dishonor its citizens. In "12-1-A," a Japanese American family is incarcerated during World War II in an Arizona camp where Yamauchi herself was interned. "The Chairman's Wife" dramatizes the life of Madame Mao Tse Tung through the lens of events at Tien An Men Square in 1989. Lim's "Bitter Cane" is about the exploitation of Chinese laborers who were recruited to work the Hawaiian sugar cane plantations. In "Asa Ga Kimashita" ("Morning Has Broken"), Houston explores a Japanese woman's interracial romance in postwar Japan and the influence of traditional patriarchy on the lives of Japanese women. These plays will entertain and enlighten, enrage and profoundly move audiences. With honesty, imagination and courage, each grapples with the politics of life. In the series Asian American History and Culture, edited by Sucheng Chan, David Palumbo-Liu, Michael Omi, K. Scott Wong, and Linda Trinh Võ.
A Poet S Assortment Of Poems
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Author : Ken Martinez
language : en
Publisher: Booktango
Release Date : 2015-06-23
A Poet S Assortment Of Poems written by Ken Martinez and has been published by Booktango this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-23 with Poetry categories.
This book is like a plant growing from a stone wall, a poem growing from a story. A few months ago, I opened my laptop and resumed last night’s work on this new literary project, which had no working title — centered on a collection of my poems and their stories. Some of the poems here are written or suggested in my autobiography, ‘Koko Ken’. I am having a hard time writing this section because the stories and elucidations are written within this book. Being a Spina-Bifida baby boomer, I wasn’t to live past six weeks. I’m sixty-four – by the blessings of the Lord, the plant is alive from the stone wall. So, here we are, growing from the wall, the stories and me behind the poems.
Kenney S Not A Cripple
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Author : Ken Martinez
language : en
Publisher: Booktango
Release Date : 2016-03-30
Kenney S Not A Cripple written by Ken Martinez and has been published by Booktango this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A young baby with a fatal disease (in 1950) called Spina-bifida). Doctors told his parents that Kenny wouldn't live past six weeks. This book tells how he spent those last six weeks at age five years old and at age eight, twelve - fourteen and now at age sixty-five, writing this eBook. People who have read these stories have said that they are extremely happy, a bit sad, funny and tender.
Great Scenes From Minority Playwrights
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Author : Marsh Cassady
language : en
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Release Date : 1997
Great Scenes From Minority Playwrights written by Marsh Cassady and has been published by Meriwether Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Drama categories.
A unique collection of 74 scenes from plays by minority playwrights designed to make students aware of cultural diversity in American Theatre. Providing a stepping stone to the study of minority writing, the book presents a variety of scenes for acting and directing practice. Instead of isolated cuttings from a large number of plays, a number of scenes from single plays are included.
Playwrights Of Color
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Author : Meg Swanson
language : en
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Release Date : 1999
Playwrights Of Color written by Meg Swanson and has been published by Nicholas Brealey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Drama categories.
A selection of plays by fifteen playwrights of color, each accompanied by a contextual essay that provides relevant historical, sociological, cultural, and historical backgrounds.
A Macawephant Sitting On His Haunches My Interview With Ken Martinez
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Author : Ken Martinez
language : en
Publisher: Booktango
Release Date : 2014-09-22
A Macawephant Sitting On His Haunches My Interview With Ken Martinez written by Ken Martinez and has been published by Booktango this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In February of 2013, when Ken Martinez’ autobiography ‘Koko Ken’ was published, some questions and some confusion came about, mainly, who are these main characters in the stories of Ken’s autobio? Also, Ken thought that the book was long enough at 320 pages so he got to work to work on these problems. He used other names like Joey Kehn, Frank Sinatra, Jaco, Elaina, Mick, and Cory to tell his stories. In the interview, Ken explains why he used those names instead of his. There were other stories that he didn’t or forgot to tell so, Ken set out to write a sequel but he decided that that would take too long. Someone suggested that an interview be done and voilà, ‘A Macawephant Sitting On His Haunches’ was born and then, it grew. Two stories were added along with a whatchamacallit Ken titled “A Brief Briefing’. ‘Mr. Abaddon and Olllie, Before The Still’ and ‘Dhani: A Local Legend’ are from Ken’s book and soon to be released eBook, ‘A Poet’s Assortment Of Poems (And Their Sto-ry)’. ‘Mr. Abaddon’ is the story of how (with a bit of fiction) ‘Tracy’, what Ken considered his most ambitious poem was written, with a few twists. Find all of the Christian symbols and, I’m sorry but you won’t win a prize. The time frame is real. In this story, Ken IS Ken. Reality begins when Dhani and her parents begin a trip from New Delhi to their new home in Mesa, Arizona USA. Ken and his family lived in West Pakistan for three years and is the subject of Koko Ken’s ‘Harold And Maude And Jr.’. Beverly symbolizes some of the Assisted Living Facilities that Ken has lived in. Page one of this story tells that the sixth story Greenfields Assisted Living, Ken’s first Assisted Living Facility is haunted. The story is written, in a gentle was, as to why it is haunted. The last third of this story takes place here. The mood changes with every section of ‘A Macawephant Sitting On His Haunches’. This, in my, and others opinions is a very enjoyable book.
Mr Abaddon Ollie Before The Still
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Author : Ken Martinez
language : en
Publisher: Booktango
Release Date : 2014-05-08
Mr Abaddon Ollie Before The Still written by Ken Martinez and has been published by Booktango this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Greg Cottingham (GC-Tech, Microsoft) wrote about ‘Mr. Abaddon & Ollie, Before The Still’: I must say, I really love this story! You unique use of descriptive adjectives really paints great imagery. The scenery and surroundings involve all the senses (like the Kitchen scene has: flavor, aroma, visuals and he Oakland, CA scene with: various musics in the background. I also love the way the writing appears to change pace and causes the reader to speed up and slow down to match what is happening in your mind. For example, when you are reading in bed, (I don’t want to destroy the effect.) the changes of time and local are immediate in some cases and seem to change in succession: (Hotel room to street corner to bus ride to smoky stage etc) ... this results in a quickening or sense of urgency in the reader as well (at least in my case). Then, in some cases there is the onset of the shades of gray and the Bird Elephant call that seems to usher in a change in scenery... the reader then expects a change of scenery. I found it interesting how you react to circumstances during this episodes - the fact that you never have time or consider saying "Stop!!! This is all wrong!!!" gives the reader a hint that this may be a dream.... (or not). You seem to go through all the scenes feeling like you should be there doing whatever you are doing at the given moment.. Overall, the reading (and afterwards) appears to mirror (pun intended) the Alice in Wonderland book that you were reading (or planning to read)... but instead of Wonderland's 19th century scenery and descriptions, the reader is presented with psychedelic motifs (sitar music, 60's rock lyrics). This really reveals a complexity to you that I did not know was there.
Northeastern Asia A Selected Bibliography
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Author : Robert Joseph Kerner
language : en
Publisher: New York : B. Franklin
Release Date : 1968
Northeastern Asia A Selected Bibliography written by Robert Joseph Kerner and has been published by New York : B. Franklin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with China categories.