Orphan Memoir

A gripping tale of betrayal and counterbetrayal that tells the story of the most enigmatic member of the Cambridge spy ring - Donald Maclean. Donald Maclean was a star diplomat, an establishment insider and a keeper of some of the West's greatest secrets. He was also a Russian spy, driven by passionately held beliefs, whose betrayal and defection to Moscow reverberated for decades.

Albertina Zimmerman, known affectionately as “Oma” by her loving grandson, Bernard, was an endless source of fascination and narrator of true stories, whose protagonists were leading figures from music, politics, and the Viennese opera.

In this gripping memoir, Randall James tears open his life story, taking the listener on a breathless roller coaster ride through his childhood, teen and adult life. Despite years of neglect, poverty, and violence, Randall graduates from high school and heads out into the world. But his shaky foundation soon leads to drastic consequences, including a suicide attempt. After battling alcohol, marital and health issues, Randall ultimately learns that life's roller coaster doesn't always conclude with a fairy tale ending.

Double Luck is filled with examples of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity. In the Chinese language, the word "crisis" is written with two symbols: one meaning "danger", and the other meaning "opportunity". Although Chi Fa's childhood was filled with crisis, he always looked for opportunity. His successful triumph over crisis after crisis is an inspiration for all who seek hope in the face of great challenges.

In my daughter's senior year...she asked my wife and I to write down our life's story. I said, "...you don't know what you're asking." Year's later...I finished. I consider this a time capsule for the kid's kids. I may have to quit my job because I'll be so embarrassed. I wanted to jack the price up so my coworkers wouldn't buy it...but I won't. This is not very well-written, and it's boring...but it's my story up until I got married. I wrote it how I talk because I was talking to my daughter when I wrote it. If you can stand poorly written, boring books...then this is the one for you.

Beloved author Lindsey Hutchinson is back with another novel of triumph over adversity set in the heart of a Black Country community. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Lyn Andrews. Taken into service, orphan Lily Rae has heard all the stories about what entitled masters think their pretty maid's duties include. But when the very worst happens to her, she knows scrubbing the scullery floors of Ryder House no longer provides refuge from the sadistic Sebastian Ryder. Cold and alone, Lily makes for the town of Wednesbury, knowing she has only herself to rely on.....

Orphaned by losing his mother at three and his father–who went missing at eight–Sydney author Francis Ravel Harvey avoided the Welfare State by being raised by four older sisters in the colorful environs of Sydney in the 1930s. The search for his cultivated English father is a constant thread throughout the book and reaches an amazing and heartbreaking conclusion when the author finally uncovers the truth surrounding his father’s death.

Sarah, 32 years old at the time of first publication, cut off her entire family at the age of 16. After choosing to go it alone and become an "Elective Orphan" for her own good, she found that adult life for a lost girl with "daddy issues" was full of traps to fall in to. Using a little psychology to explore her mistakes in life, Sarah tells her story in a positive way. Life is for living and lessons are for learning.

في هذا الكتاب سِيرٌ لجمع من المفكرين والفقهاء والمخترعين والأدباء ورجال الأعمال والعلماء ممن اشتركوا في خصلة واحدة وارتبطوا فيما بينهم برابطة مشتركة... ألا وهي اليتم، فكلهم فقدوا آباءهم فأصبحوا بلا عائلة، وتُركوا أمام الدنيا كجندي بلا سلاح وربّانٍ بلا سفينة، تأخذهم المصاعب وتتلاعب بهم المتاعب، فتحدوا الحياة وخاضوا غمارها، فلم توقفهم العقبات ولم تحل دون ما أرادوه المصاعب والأزمات، ولم يتخبئوا خلف يتمهم ولم ينتظروا رأفة الآخرين وإحسانهم، وعلموا أن الحياة مغامرة مثيرة، وأن الوصول إلى القمة يتطلب السير في القاع...

An orphan who has survived life's challenges, from his third day on earth following the death of his parents. Taking responsibility for my own life from the age of six. Living from house to house, country to country, with the aim of finding my destiny. My passion for pursing education by overcoming all kinds of challenges. Improvising, Adapting, and overcoming being my motto and driving force. It is titled A Traumatized Orphan, because it adds up in one word who I was.

After being orphaned not once, but twice, raised by nuns, foster parents, and passed between the homes of his grandmother and father, Jim Fiume learned how to survive and thrive after being tossed aside. His experiences led him to where he is now and helped give him wisdom that can only be gained from the university of the streets.