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Long-buried family secrets. Nights lost to alcohol. An arrest that changed everything. For years, he thought the hardest part of his journey was coming to terms with being gay.But life had other plans. As his addiction spirals out of control, he is forced to confront the family he thought he knew. A shocking arrest becomes a wake up call he never saw coming. The truth about his birth unravels the relationship with his family leading to a final reckoning that will either break him or set him free. Told with raw honesty and unflinching vulnerability, this memoir is a powerful story of ...

Lovestruck and newly unemployed, Andrew Singer cashes in his savings to investigate a key question: Is #vanlife as awesome as it looks? After all, what could go wrong when two millennials—who have never used a saw before—attempt to convert a plumber’s van into a tiny home-on-wheels?

Have you dreamt of trading your daily routine for a life of boundless exploration? Does the idea of shedding the conventional and embracing the extraordinary call to you? In Wanderlust Wisdom, author Chris Englert introduces you to 25 inspiring full-time travelers who have answered that call and forged their own unique paths to a nomadic existence. Forget the one-size-fits-all retirement plan or the fleeting vacation. This book delves into the diverse realities of life on the road, showcasing vibrant stories from individuals and couples—from young adventurers to seasoned octogenarians—...

In this memoir–a mix of poetry, prose, and storytelling–Leena Magdi describes a mind altered by grief. Exploring the sudden loss of her brother and the war in Sudan, readers dive headfirst into Leena’s world.

Ten Stories from the Killing Fields shares ten extraordinary, true accounts of Cambodian believers who lived—and died—through this horror. These deeply moving stories reveal the courage, endurance, and unwavering faith of ordinary Christians in the face of unspeakable evil.

You don’t need all the answers—just the courage to take the first step. In Bold: A Memoir, author J.A. Jernay delivers an unforgettable story about daring to live a life guided by guts, not guarantees. From leaving behind predictable paths to chasing dreams in unfamiliar places, each chapter is an invitation to defy limits and trust yourself to survive every outcome. Follow the author as he finds a foothold in the Washington, D.C. political media establishment navigates the pitfalls of the Hollywood entertainment industry climbs the highest mountain in the contiguous 48 states restarts ...

"Digging For Life" is a moving narrative by Adiang Assuoe, chronicling his harrowing journey from Cameroon to the diamond fields of Angola. In this heartfelt memoir, Assuoe shares his pursuit of a better life in post-apartheid South Africa, a dream that tragically lands him in a world of exploitation and enslavement. Assuoe's storytelling captures the essence of an individual's struggle against overwhelming odds, making "Digging For Life" a compelling read that resonates with anyone who has dared to dream. It's a story that stays with you, long after the last page is turned.

A college graduate from the Midwest travels to Beijing to teach English, and contends with culture shock and a mysterious government official following his every move. Based upon the author’s journals, the story combines exploration of a strange land with magical realism and a sudden romance, which forces a critical, life-changing decision.

Collector's Full Color Edition is printed with full color photographs. Have you ever dreamed of leaving home and travelling endlessly? There have been so many junctures in my life where I thought I should write this story. Many times, I didn’t because I knew it wasn’t completely written yet. Other times I didn’t do it because it wasn’t mine to tell. Over time it became too vast and complex to explain. Incomprehensible. Unbelievable. Impossible. Improbable. Crazy. And then the part of the story that wasn’t mine to tell became something that only I could tell. In the years of this ...

A jagged and luminous survivor's account and a defiant celebration of imperfection, Broken Girl is a powerful and poetic work of staggering loss and betrayal, love, and rage.

WINNER—2024 Silver Award: Independent Publishers of New England, Narrative Nonfiction “Jarvis has done a masterful job taking creative chances and turning them into pure fun and entertainment. This is a terrific book that doesn't disappoint.” - Jeff Lyons, Storygeeks Podcast and author of bestselling Anatomy of a Premise Line “I tensed up. I cried. I snarfed. This fantastic memoir had all of me to the end.” - New York Book Club “Like looking at [a] beautiful work of art.” - Book Lovers “His adventures are mind-boggling, and the characters he meets loom large in the ...

A grieving young Irish immigrant puts his motherless infant son in the hands of strangers and sails away, never to be heard from again. An old cowboy turns his ranch over to his wife and rides off into the sunset. A glimpse of a hobo waiting by muddy waters to board a west-bound freight train, the stuff of a young boy’s dreams.

Eine schwere degenerative Erkrankung des motorischen Nervensystems, undenkbar, unumkehrbar, vermeintlich unheilbar. Doch trotz der Erkenntnis, dass er nach und nach seine Bewegungsfähigkeit einbüßen und auf die Hilfe anderer angewiesen sein wird, verliert Philipp nicht seinen Lebensmut. Er beginnt, sich mit grundlegenden Fragen auseinanderzusetzen, Fragen zu Leben und Tod, zur Schulmedizin und möglichen Alternativen, zu Sinn und Spiritualität.

From Abuse to Awakening—A Journey of Rebirth and Redemption. "This is the story of how a broken boy found the strength to become unbreakable." "From Alphonse to Antaeus," Formerly "If Not For The Love Of Others," is more than a survival story. It's a metamorphosis. Born into pain, scarred by trauma, and haunted by near-death experiences, Alphonse lived a life few could imagine. But through ten brushes with death and a lifetime of torment, something changed. He became Antaeus, a man forged by suffering, not broken by it. This raw, unflinching autobiography holds nothing back. It explores ...

Am 10.12.1973 beobachteten zwei Personen gegen 20:30 Uhr ein seltsames Flugobjekt vom Berg Hochries in Bayern aus. Als sie Leuchtraketen abfeuerten, schien es darauf zu reagieren. Außerdem gab es weitere ähnliche Sichtungen. Alles zu den Vorfällen kann man in diesem Hörspiel hören.

Это история русского мальчика Алёши, которого в детстве все звали просто Лёнькой. Он своими глазами видел, как фашисты расправлялись с его односельчанами, едва не потерял мать и пытался бороться, уйдя в стихийно созданный партизанский отряд. Но в то ужасное лето 1941 года было сложно противостоять страшной «коричневой чуме» — вместе с матерью Лёньку насильственно отправили в германский трудовой лагерь, где на долю малолетнего паренька выпали не только невыносимые условия содержания и работы, но и самые настоящие пытки.

Ida Pfeiffer, erste Weltreisende und Reiseschriftstellerin: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Surf Life Saving Australia is the nation's largest volunteer organisation, with over 300 affiliated clubs and more than 198,000 members – that's 198,000 Australians each with amazing stories to tell. From the golden sands of Bondi to the remote coastlines of Arnhem Land and the chilly waters of Tasmania, Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has gathered some of the best of those stories. Each story shines a light on the unwavering dedication, community spirit and extraordinary experiences of everyday Australians who selflessly devote their time to protect others.

After I'd got him out of harm's way, I dived back in yet again and swam out past the surf-break, out to where the other two lads were floundering. Then, one at a time, I took them back onto the rocks – all done against the raging rip and wild surf. By then an hour or so had passed. Still, severe cuts, bruises and abrasions aside, I'd successfully saved the lives of the four young people who, in all probability, would've otherwise drowned.