A Reckoning
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| Originally published | 1978 |
| Authors | May Sarton |
| Genres | Psychological Fiction |
| Lesbian Literature | |
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| ID | 2975628 |
About A Reckoning
When Laura Spelman, sixty, an editor at a Boston publishing house, learns that she has cancer and will not get well, her one wish is that she be allowed to die in her own way. . . .
Giulia Cecchettin's killing sparks Italian reckoning over femicide
...By Sofia BettizaBBC NewsThe killing of a young woman in Italy, allegedly at the hands of her possessive ex-boyfriend, has shocked the country and prompted A Reckoning about violence against women...
Sam Bankman-Fried: Trial of 'Crypto King' begins
... The moment drew dozens of reporters to the courthouse, some lining up as early as 5am for a glimpse of the man whose dramatic fall from grace seemed to force A Reckoning for the wider crypto industry...
Where people have to choose between food or home insurance
... The Louisiana native says he has considered selling, but fears the impact of the insurance crisis: " Who s going to want to buy it if they can t insure it? " Property riskAs insurance availability shrinks and premiums rise, the shock is expected to force A Reckoning in the property market in the US, reducing demand for homes in the areas at most risk from wildfires, heat and storms - many of the same places that have experienced recent rapid growth, as movers seek out sun, jobs and more affordable housing...
Taiwan sees MeToo wave of allegations after Netflix show
... There is no doubt A Reckoning in motion, observers say, adding that it is a significant time in Taiwan for addressing gender and sexual abuse...
Kuenssberg: Why 'boomer' Schwarzenegger won't wait to tackle climate change
... It requires huge amounts of cash from somewhere and A Reckoning with the planning system - classic material for backbench bust ups - and political will...
Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders
... Prosecutors had alleged Murdaugh murdered his family members in an attempt to gain sympathy and stave off A Reckoning over his financial crimes...
Alex Murdaugh verdict: Disgraced lawyer guilty of killing wife and son
... Prosecutors argued it was these crimes that drove him to murder - that he thought the deaths of Maggie and Paul would gain him sympathy and stave off A Reckoning over his misdeeds...
Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked
... A Reckoning now appears to be underway at Al Jazeera, where the BBC has learned that the allegations go beyond Mr Santamaria and the newsroom...
Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders
By Madeline HalpertBBC News, New York
Disgraced former lawyer Alex Murdaugh is set to be sentenced on Friday, A Day after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife and son.
The Jury deliberated for less than Three Hours before convicting Murdaugh, 54, of two counts of murder after a six-week trial.
His sentencing hearing in Walterboro, South Carolina , starts at 0930 local time (1430 GMT).
Murdaugh faces a minimum of 30 years in prison for each Murder Charge .
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole for the former personal injury attorney.
Murdaugh's wife, Maggie, 52, and son Paul, 22, were shot at Close Range on their family estate on 7 June 2021.
The high-profile case captured national attention and featured allegations of corruption, drug abuse and a failed hitman suicide plot.
Murdaugh had pleaded Not Guilty in the Murder Case .
He is also accused of stealing millions of dollars from clients and colleagues, and admitted to committing wide-scale theft during the murder trial.
Prosecutors had alleged Murdaugh murdered his Family Members in an attempt to gain sympathy and stave off A Reckoning over his financial crimes.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com