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Cher: The Memoir, Part One promises to be an engaging and exciting audiobook experience, befitting this incredible book. Read in part by Cher herself, the book is introduced, and each chapter launched, by the author. Rounding out each chapter as she continues the narrative is celebrated stage actor Stephanie J. Block. Stephanie starred on Broadway in The Cher Show for which she won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award.

En Colombia vale más un pedazo de tierra que la vida de quienes lo habitan. Desde la ciudad el conflicto se ve ajeno. El humo no nos deja ver los cadáveres y la distancia nos aleja del dolor de las víctimas. Juan Miguel Álvarez ha viajado por toda Colombia con la misión de develar historias de profundo dolor y también de reconciliación. Federico Rios lo acompañó para registrar las imágenes de esta aventura que es a veces dura y a veces esperanzadora.

"A Teenage Rhapsody 1966 to 1973" is autobiographical and describes my transition from adolescence to manhood at a time when the shackles of certain traditional social oppressions were been swept aside by optimism for a better future that previous generations were denied.

This audiobook contains the strange, raw, and epiphany-filled stories that led to Read’s dramatic nine-month conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Focusing not only on Read’s life but also on the lives of others who, knowingly or unknowingly, encountered the Virgin, this literary memoir is a testimony of how a Mother patiently brought one child home to her Son—and slowly revealed her own heart.

Wahre Verbrechen - Die 70er und 80er ist ein Muss für alle Fans des True-Crime-Genres und bietet einen tiefen Einblick in die Abgründe der menschlichen Seele. 26 schockierende True Crime-Fälle in einem 2 in 1-Sammelband. Drei der echten Kriminalfälle aus dieser True Crime-Sammlung: - Binden. Foltern. Töten: Ein skrupelloser Mörder hinterließ in Kansas in den 70ern eine Blutspur, indem er ganze Familien auslöschte.

His mother and father divorced when he was 5. Music became a friend and he formed his first Rock & Roll band when he was 15. After graduation from Holmes Country High School in Bonifay, Florida he enlisted in the United States Navy. His years in the Navy were dangerous but prepared him for more danger later on. His Honorable Discharge came and Hollywood, California called, then New York, Memphis, Nashville and back to Hollywood.

Este libro es el homenaje de una madre valiente a un hijo enfermo. Una madre que cuenta con sinceridad cómo se vive cada día con un mal cruel, injusto e incontrolable, y un hijo que, a pesar de estar condenado a una "quietud de hierro", no pierde la paciencia ni se rebela contra el mundo, sino que sigue adelante con su mente libre y tira con alegría de todo su entorno.

Dice el autor de estas páginas que no importa cuán largo sea el viaje siempre y cuando se comprenda algo de la experiencia vivida. Juan Sebastián y Ángela, los dos protagonistas de Brújulas rotas, viajaron durante meses para atravezar el continente americano alcanzando sus extremos norte y sur, en Alaska y la Patagonia. Con la sinceridad y las metáforas propias de la carretera, en esta novela autobiográfica se devela el amor, el camino y las peripecias de dos amantes dispuestos a alcanzar el sueño de seguir partiendo.

Dharti Putra Mulayam Singh Yadav captures the life and political journey of Mulayam Singh Yadav, a prominent socialist leader and champion of the underprivileged. Known as Netaji to many, Mulayam held a complex position in Indian politics; his bold decisions often made him a divisive figure. Yet, he remained resolute, never compromising his principles even amidst adversity.

Travailleur acharné, charmeur et bluffeur, Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938) a réalisé une étonnante marche au pouvoir : en 1923, il met fin au sultanat ottoman, proclame la république de Turquie et en devient le premier président. Ayant vaincu l’occupant allié après la Première Guerre mondiale, Atatürk impose à son pays des réformes radicales – occidentalisation, laïcité, droit de vote des femmes. Fondateur de la Turquie moderne et véritable mythe, il reste au centre des aspirations, des contradictions et des déchirements du pays.

For the Children is a narrative memoir that tells the true story of the author's family's escape from Hungary and immigration to Canada in 1956, told from the viewpoint of the seven year old child he was at the time. After numerous attempts to flee from revolution torn Stalinist Hungary ending in capture and disappointment, the author's parents' pursuit to give their children a better life finally bears success as they walk to freedom across a well guarded and mine strewn border.

The Creative Voice, a memoir-album, is the inspirational story of a singer, Naomi Sutherland, who loses her voice at school and goes on a quest to find it again. It tracks the journey of the human voice through its history, and shows how life has the power to shape and silence all our voices. Exploring ideas from ancient anthropology, neuroscience, the sociology of class and education, culture, psychology, philosophy and economics, Naomi shows us the power of creative originality and the importance of protecting it.

Although I published the print version of 'Hey Grandpa' in 2014, I recently realized it was written for Generation Z and their mothers. In 2023, I spent 49 days in the hospital; during that period, I had the opportunity to make friends with many members of GenZ. We discovered that although I am seventy-one years old, when I was GenZ age back in the 60s and 70s, I had exactly the same reaction to the 'Establishment' as GenZ is having right now.

A television producer and a pig farmer meet on a cruise, not knowing they will become business partners. Lisa marries the farmer with his million-dollar debt. The farm business collapses, and they explore other ventures, including becoming traveling carnies. Lisa and Keith's faith in God is the thread that binds them together despite failures. Facing setbacks with hope and determination, they rebuild their lives and eventually find success starting a window cleaning company.

In the 1970s, all a 17-year-old from Miami wants is to escape his tropical paradise & find Utopia. First, he hitchhikes across the country with his secretly gay, openly black best friend. Then he joins a bunch of fellow Hippies and travels in a converted school bus to Denver, stopping along the way to harvest bags of really bad marijuana. Next, along with a bunch of Disney World rejects in Orlando, he enters the world of Glenn W. Turner and his famous get-rich-quick pyramid scheme: Koscot Interplanetary Enterprises.

Are you yearning for a life of freedom, adventure, and inner peace? Imagine combining the thrill of the open sea with the calming power of mindfulness and wellness practices. "Sail into Serenity" is your ultimate guide to transforming your life—whether you’re a seasoned sailor or someone seeking personal growth through new experiences. Discover how sailing can be more than just a physical journey—it’s a pathway to mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual renewal.

Goh Chok Tong was an improbable Prime Minister for an unlikely country. He had neither the connections nor the cunning to rise to the top, and was even once famously derided by his mentor Lee Kuan Yew for being "wooden" in his communication skills. Except for an imposing height most unusual in this part of the world, he was an ordinary man. He lost his father at a young age, lived in a two-bedroom public flat with his mother and four siblings and needed a government bursary to complete university.

A Blessing In Disguise: A True Love Story is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Michele and Jeff Savage, who married at the tender ages of 14 and 17. Through trials and triumphs, this compelling true story captures the essence of resilience, love, and unwavering commitment. From the challenges of youthful marriage to overcoming societal and personal obstacles, this book offers an intimate glimpse into their inspiring lives.

This is Benny's story—of how his faith and the faith his friends placed in him, turned him from a hard-core heroin addict into a restaurant boss. But it is more than a story of a wasted youth—it is also a primer for young people who have the idealism and drive to start businesses that can help society and make the world a kinder place.

In a world saturated with success stories and overnight sensations, author Steven E. Wedel takes a refreshingly honest and humorous approach to navigating the tumultuous waters of the writing life. In "How to Fail as an Author," Wedel shares his personal journey from aspiring writer to seasoned author, highlighting the inevitable failures, setbacks, and unexpected detours along the way.