Nabokov, Mashenka

Soon to graduate high school, Josh Davis has dreams of touring the world with his band, while his father, Richard, has other plans for his son's life. Because of their differences, it creates a conflict that seems irreparable; however, Ashley tries to save her family from falling apart between her dad and older brother at the expense of her own well being. Reluctantly, Josh sets out with Richard and Ashley on an outing that turns treacherous, leading them to a cabin and befriending a stranger, John. The Davis' embarked on a routine drive that ultimately forever changed each of their lives.

The oldest son of a San Francisco Policeman is accused of theft. The officer's wife, brother, and step-sister attempt to help repay the money. The family goes through various misfortunes and takes a nasty turn when officer O'Hare shoots his second oldest son Johnny during a bank robbery. Johnny must go on trial. A spectacular trial ensues followed by a happy ending.

The autobiography of Fiona Doyle, an Irish woman who makes a case against her father for incestuous sexual abuse, and with the whole of Ireland behind her, gets a conviction for the rapist 30 years after the crime.

David has got himself pretty well organized, he's got friends, jobs - not bad. Broods a little ,but who doesn't. Occasional political activity. He never really grasped why Wendel, his best friend for years, had left. Just took off. The fool. Emigrated. Bach n the seventies, they had shared their lives, their love, their apartment and sometimes even the same woman. And now, what happens? Wendel comes back, out oft he blue. They spend the day together.