Mostrando resultados por narrador "Virtual Voice" en Biografías y Memorias

Survival. Justice. Hope. She was only thirteen when her nightmare began. Ripped from the arms of her murdered mother, Jayme Closs was taken by a man who had fantasized for years about kidnapping a young girl—any girl—and making her his own. For eighty-eight days, Jayme lived in fear and isolation, hidden beneath a bed, trapped in a remote cabin in the woods. But she never gave up hope. When the moment came, she ran—and changed everything. 88 Days: The Abduction of Jayme Closs is a powerful true crime story of unimaginable horror, unbreakable courage, and the pursuit of justice. ...

SUCCESS LESSONS FROM A YOUTUBE STAR-CHEF WITH OVER 1.5 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS How does one move from growing up poor in Jamaica to becoming a celebrated and successful chef amassing more than 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube? In this inspirational memoir, Chef Ricardo shares his journey to becoming an accomplished chef despite the odds. He discloses his losses and pains such as losing his parents at an early age; his failures, his victories and his triumphs along the way. He also shares the secrets that have made him a success and the key strategies that anyone can use to transform their ...

Beneath the surface of everyday life in Ohio lie stories of terror, survival, and mystery. True Crime – Ohio brings together fifteen of the state’s most gripping criminal cases, from the infamous Ariel Castro kidnappings to the unsolved Torso Murders of Cleveland. Each chapter delivers an immersive, narrative-driven retelling — capturing the horror, heartbreak, and human resilience behind these shocking crimes. Whether it’s cult killings, serial killers, or chilling disappearances, Logan Carter’s storytelling drops you into the heart of each case with unflinching detail and raw ...

Prepare to laugh, cry, and cheer as you navigate the highs and lows of the football universe. Whether you're a seasoned football fanatic or a newbie to the sport, this book will keep you entertained from the first snap to the final whistle. The Most Incredible Football Stories Ever Told contains 19 true moments that span decades of legendary football games, including matchups from the NFL and NCAA conferences. In these pages, you’ll get the most important details surrounding some of the most incredible moments produced by football stars, coaches, and referees. Some of the stories in this ...

“The Girl Nobody Wants” is a gripping and poignant book that delves into the harrowing reality of child abuse. Lily O’Brien, courageously shares her own tragic experiences' shedding light on the dark corners of her past. The Girl Nobody Wants is a Shocking True Story of Child Abuse in Ireland. On my 40th birthday, I stand before the mirror a mere shell of a person, waiting for life to slip away. To everyone I appear clean, tidy, and perhaps even happy, a skill I've perfected over the years. But behind my smile lies a lifetime of hidden pain. This is the raw, emotional account of an ...

The Karen Read trial captured attention throughout New England, making front page headlines for more than two years. Could an attractive, educated and successful woman be capable of the cold-blooded killing of her boyfriend, a respected Boston police officer? The trial lasted nine weeks. The prosecution’s case hinged on a series of statements she reportedly made when first responders arrived on the scene and a broken taillight on her SUV. Read’s high-profile defense lawyers capitalized on the notoriety surrounding the case and concocted a wild story about her being framed to cover up ...

"In the Eye of the Hurricane: Winds of Time and Sea Combine Alone on a hand-built search tower that he and his crew rigged at sea—west of Key West—Mel Fisher’s past, present, and future came together when the first feeder band winds of a growing hurricane sprang to life around him..." In the masterful oral history tradition of Studs Terkel, where the interviewer is deceptively quiescent and unobtrusive, journalist Wendy Tucker brings to the page the fully realized life story of Mel Fisher. Today’s the Day! is Mel Fisher’s memoir, in his own straightforward and unfailingly fair and...

They did it. The West Memphis 3 are guilty. They are guilty despite what the documentaries, books and news stories have said over and over. Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr. killed three 8-year-olds, Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Stevie Branch, on May 5, 1993, in a wooded area in West Memphis, Ark. The murders were thrill kills, according to Echols himself. But they were much more than that. Police were struck by the ritualistic aspects. Local dabblers in the occult immediately came under suspicion. Under questioning, Echols, ...

A Fisherman in the Saddle is a meditation on joy; it is a return to those things that have given me the greatest pleasure in life – horses and fishing. Both have been lifesavers in their time, like medicine in their effect. Horse riding is cheaper than seeing a shrink and I find contemplation or meditation as a by-product of riding or fishing, life enhancing. This book was born out of the death of a horse, Sebastian. To commemorate him I started writing and soon found all my other horses appearing on the pages of this book, like milestones to my life. They carried me into beautiful ...

Ric Prado has a secret. He's one of the CIA's most decorated officers, but the FBI wanted him for murder and racketeering... How to Get Away with Murder in America is the extraordinary, true account of an FBI murder investigation of a top-ranking CIA officer and the pushback -- from the highest reaches of government -- to stop an investigation that threatened to rock the foundations of America’s national security establishment. Prado is one of the most storied men to have served in the agency. To friends, he's "Ric," a Cuban immigrant who became an American success story. Prado entered ...

When everything you hold dear is suddenly stripped away, where do you turn? IN 1965, USAF COL Thomas “Jerry” Curtis’s rescue helicopter was shot down over North Vietnam. He was immediately captured and spent the better part of 71/2 years confined in filthy cells throughout the notorious Hanoi prison camps. Thousands of miles from home and unable to communicate with his wife and children, Jerry endured months of solitary confinement, suffocating heat, freezing cold, grueling physical and psychological torture, constant hunger, and unimaginable mental distress. Yet, time and again, the ...

Love can be beautiful - or deadly. Journey through the darker side of love, where passion and devotion spiral into obsession, manipulation, and violence. Designed for true crime enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike, this volume presents twelve gripping tales of relationships that turned tragic, and at times, deadly. From historic events to contemporary horrors, these stories unveil the shocking and sinister twists of love: • Poisonings and betrayals that rattled entire communities • Greed-driven schemes where money eclipsed human life • Couples like Bonnie and Clyde, whose fierce ...

The story of a 17 year old sentenced to life in the Missouri Department of Corrections. The hardships he had to endure . The stories he tells of life in prison and his release after 29 years

In the Spring of 1915, a Parisian playboy took to the lethal skies of World War I, becoming the world’s first fighter pilot. Never before had a lone pilot hunted down other aviators. Roland Garros’ aerial exploits unleashed unlimited air combat and changed warfare forever. Before leaving French café society for the Western Front, the young pilot set aviation records, won air races, and introduced manned flight to thrilled crowds in the USA, Europe, and Latin America. Garros scouted for the US Army, strolled as a Boulevardier, sold sports cars, played classical piano, was a lawyer, a ...

Have you always been fascinated by the morbid side of Hollywood? Did you cut your teeth on books like Hollywood Babylon, and shows like Mysteries And Scandals? This book promises to deliver all the salacious details about the stars you remember, not for their films, but for their tragic short lives. What really happened to Natalie Wood aboard The Splendor that cold November night? Was Jayne Mansfield really decapitated? Just how decadent were the days of the silent movies? Maybe you think you've heard it all? Trust me, you haven't! Chock full of new details, shocking photos and even a ...

Step into the chilling depths of human depravity with this meticulously crafted box set from bestselling author Alan R. Warren, renowned for his captivating explorations of real-life crimes. This collection of eight unflinching narratives draws readers into the shadowed minds and actions of some of the world's most notorious criminals. From the twisted motivations behind Colonel Russell Williams' crimes in Above Suspicion, to the shocking story of Jennifer Pan in Deadly Betrayal, who plotted a tragic betrayal against her own family, Warren delivers each tale with an unmatched intensity that...

On one of those magically white winter nights, my mother took me in her arms and shut the doors behind her. We left my drunken father in the name of a better life. And the name of that better life was Tom, a local gangster with the face of the devil himself. I remember looking at my mother's bloody face bashed into the ground, teeth scattered around her limp body. I understood then that one of us was going to die. Fortunately, I was right!

*The Biomechanics of Golf: Enhancing Your Swing for Optimal Direction* By J. R. Glenn Copyright: 2024 Master the science behind your golf swing and elevate your game with *The Biomechanics of Golf: Enhancing Your Swing for Optimal Direction*. This comprehensive guide, authored by seasoned golf enthusiast J. R. Glenn, delves into the intricate relationship between biomechanics and your golf swing, helping you hit with precision and consistency. This book breaks down complex biomechanics into easy-to-understand concepts, guiding golfers at all levels through each stage of the swing. From ...

Some cycles are hard to break. Forced out of an unhappy home at a young age, Dana S. Diaz swears to make it on her own and never fall victim to the same abuse she witnessed growing up. But that’s before she falls for Darren. It doesn’t take long, however, for Dana to meet the darker version of Darren—a narcissist who seeks to control Dana in every way. Despite her best efforts, she is caught in the cycle of trauma once again. But how can she free herself from Darren’s stranglehold? In Gasping for Air, Dana invites readers along on her odyssey of healing and empowerment as she breaks...

Experience the heart-pounding adrenaline and courage of flying 'Dustoff' missions in the midst of the Vietnam War. This gripping memoir will leave you on the edge of your seat and deeply moved by the incredible sacrifices made by our soldiers. As part of the 571st Medical Attachment unit, the author shares a first-hand account of bravery and sacrifice in "Forged In Fire." Amidst the chaos of war, this book takes place in the late 1960s, a time of great turmoil in American society. Follow the evolution of our characters as they navigate the complexities of life and are forever changed by the...