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Chapters: Rebecca Gayheart, Alice Spencer Geddes Lloyd, James Still, Carl D. Perkins, June Buchanan, Verna Mae Slone. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 33. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Rebecca Gayheart (born August 12, 1971) is an American television and film actress. Gayheart was born in Hazard, Kentucky and raised in Pine Top, Kentucky, the daughter of Floneva (née Slone), who worked as a Mary Kay independent beauty consultant, and Curtis Gayheart, a miner and coal truck driver. She is of Irish, Italian, and German descent. She moved to New York City at the age of 15 where she completed her education at New York's Professional Children's School and the Lee Strasberg Institute. In her first film role, Gayheart appeared in Brett Ratner's New York University (NYU) short film Whatever Happened to Mason Reese? (1990) starring Mason Reese. She also appeared in the Ratner-directed music video "Nuttin' But Love" performed by Heavy D and the Boyz. Gayheart's break into the television industry was a series of television commercials for Noxzema in the early 1990s, earning her the moniker "The Noxzema Girl". The commercials began airing in 1991 and brought her recognition. (This was also referenced at the end of the film Urban Legend, when one of the new college students remarks, "And Brenda was the Noxzema Girl.") In 1992, Gayheart was cast in her first major role in the soap opera Loving as Hannah Mayberry. In 1993 and 1994, she had a recurring role in the Vanishing Son action pack series. In 1994 and 1995, Gayheart played Bess Martin in the science fiction series Earth 2. In 1995, she had a recurring role as Antonia Marchette in the series Beverly Hills, 90210 as Luke Perry's love interest. Gayheart has been a regular on the 1999 television series Wasteland, Dead Like Me, Vanished, and...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=993669 ... Read more

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OK! Weekly Magazine, August 28, 2006 Issue.The cover is Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn.Also inside:Jessica Simpson, Shannen Doherty, Hilary Duff (4 pages), Wentworth Miller, Rebecca Gayheart (6 pages), Kelly Ripa, Michael Lombardi, Angelina Jolie, Jojo, Courteney Cox, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Pam Anderson, Ethan Suplee, etc... ... Read more

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New Orleans, 1920s. Raziela Nolan is in the throes of a magnificent love affair when she dies in a tragic accident. In an instant, she leaves behind her one true love and her dream of becoming a doctor -- but somehow, she still remains. Immediately after her death, Razi chooses to stay between -- a realm that exists after life and before whatever lies beyond it.

From this remarkable vantage point, Razi narrates the stories of her lost love, Andrew, and the relationship of Amy and Scott, a couple whose house she haunts almost seventy-five years later. The Mercy of Thin Air entwines these two fateful and redemptive love stories that echo across three generations. From ambitious, forward-thinking Razi, who illegally slips birth control guides into library books; to hip Web designer Amy, who begins to fall off the edge of grief; to Eugenia, caught between since the Civil War, the characters in this wondrous novel sing with life. Evoking the power of love, memory, and time, The Mercy of Thin Air culminates in a startling finish that will leave readers breathless. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (87)

Favorite Book
This is my favorite book. What more can I say. It was easy and real. I couldn't stop reading and was depressed that it was over. So romantically written and well thought out. It is the book equivalent of a talk dark mysterious man that you just have to get to know.

solid story with solid characters
Synopsis: Raziela Nolan dies in an accident, leaving her family, friends, and her boyfriend devastated. As years pass and they have learned to move on from her sudden death, Raziela watches them live their lives.

Review: This is a creative novel that really captures what life, love, and loss are all about through different characters with different points of views. It was definitely imaginative and original, which captivated me from start to finish.

There were times that I did get a little bored (and sometimes confused). In each chapter, a different character would take over with his or her point of view. And because each chapter only takes about a page and a half, there were times that it seemed to get a bit choppy, which made it a bit harder to catch who was actually narrating.
Other than that, I enjoyed the book. The story itself drew me in, and the characters were also memorable. I do recommend it, and if you do get the chance to read it, it's always a good idea to read with an open-mind. I think people would really appreciate this story more that way.

The Mercy of Thin Air
I'm sure this book isn't for everyone, but I loved it. It's hard to figure out sometimes but I loved the ending too.

i think everyone should read this book!
i bought this book because the cover caught my eye. I had no idea how much of an impact it would have on my book reading choice from then on. I love the 1920's so this was a logical choice for me to read this. I thought a lot about the characters even after i was done with the book. Its a story full of romance, mystery, and genuine love for family & friends. It will keep you turning pages and probably keep you up all night. I cant wait for another book from this author. She is my new favorite. This is a must read!

Lyrical...
What a beautiful love story!The author captures so much of what life, love, and loss are all about. ... Read more