Resilient Memoir

Après sa libération des camps de concentration, le psychiatre Viktor E. Frankl nous partage sa philosophie de vie. Onze mois après sa libération des camps nazis où il a perdu toute sa famille, le psychiatre Viktor E. Frankl tient une série de conférences publiques à Vienne. Celui qui va bientôt devenir mondialement connu y présente ses réflexions sur le sens de l'existence, la résilience et l'importance de vivre pleinement sa vie, même quand les pires obstacles surviennent.

In What They Didn’t Tell Me, Jawad has translated the feedback he got and the lessons he learned along the way into actionable advice for leaders at every level. Drawing on his remarkable story, Jawad shows how charting your own course not only changes how others view you - it changes how you view yourself. If you’re ready to become a resilient leader at the helm of a high-performing team, this book is for you.

What do you do when a bucket list goal turns into one long week that changes you forever? Bethany and Vince are a dating couple who decide to climb Mt Kilimanjaro together. They had no idea how this treacherous journey would challenge them as a couple and individually. They lost a climber at the summit and a piece of them still remains on that mountaintop. The seven days they spent on the side of a mountain forging relationships with the strangers they met in their group changed them forever. They saw tragedy, experienced tears and devastation, and the reward of accomplishment. This story ...

Sixteen-year-old Alex Noble was a high school rugby star with a promising sporting career ahead of him when an on-field injury left him fighting for his life in the ICU. Following a four-day coma and a diagnosis of C4 quadriplegia, Alex’s first words to his brother Zac were, ‘If I fight, you fight.’ These words became a war cry as Alex’s friends, family and community rallied around him, watching in awe as he fought to regain control over his body and defy his diagnosis.

Resilience in Bloom: A Mother's Journey is a powerful and inspiring story of one woman's determination to overcome life's most difficult challenges. This deeply personal memoir takes you through the incredible journey of a mother who faced the struggles of addiction, single motherhood, and the devastating loss of custody of her children. Despite these obstacles, she fought tirelessly to regain custody, achieve sobriety, and build a better life for her family.

Né en 1921, Léo Major grandit à Montréal durant la Grande Dépression. Aîné d’une famille nombreuse, il développe une relation conflictuelle avec son père et quitte la maison à 14 ans. Son père lui dit qu’il ne fera jamais rien de bon dans la vie: Léo va lui prouver le contraire. En 1940, il s’enrôle dans le Régiment de la Chaudière. Après un entraînement long et exigeant, il participe au débarquement de Normandie. Dès son arrivée en sol français, il multiplie les actions d’éclat.

The Year of the Metal Rat, 2020. A time of plague, panic, and planetary upheaval. While some masked up and locked down to protect the vulnerable, others weaponized denial, stormed public spaces, and called basic science tyranny. Around the world, truth fractured into echo chambers, and dystopia crept in on viral feet. From inside China's Zero COVID bubble, Jorah Kai chronicles an unforgettable year—one where he swaps classrooms for quarantines and nightly news for neighborhood resilience. As the world burns, he reaches out to friends and frontline voices across the globe, weaving a chorus...

Having suffered the unimaginable loss of her first husband and child, Lindsay Nicholson worked her way up to become the most successful lifestyle magazine editor in Britain. But when a would-be suicide ran in front of her car, the pages of her picture-perfect life fell apart once more. In just one year, Lindsay lost her marriage, job and home, and was even arrested. Suicidal and suffering from profound PTSD, she tried medication, therapy and New Age courses – until she found the answers she was looking for in the pages of her former magazine.

Abandoned by her hustling father, raised by her devoted mother, then battered by the winds of loss, heartbreak, and sexual assault, awarded diversity and inclusion leader and author Nikki Murphy exposes the undercurrents of resilience and faith that undergird her success in this riveting memoir-in-verse. Home for Hurricanes provides a sobering portrayal of both the jubilance and hardening of Black girls emanating from the ghettos, and Murphy celebrates their resolve to build free and whole lives.

En France, comme dans de nombreuses régions du monde, des adolescentes et des jeunes femmes sont encore contraintes d’accepter pour époux un homme qu’elles n’ont ni choisi, ni parfois même rencontré. Au nom de l’intérêt des parents. Leila avait 21 ans lorsque ses parents l'ont forcée à épouser un homme de quinze ans son aîné. Le mariage est arrangé au Maroc et enregistré légalement en France. Son mari, cet homme qu’elle n’aime pas, va la frapper et tenter de la soumettre. Avec un courage inouï, Leila se bat contre le poids de la tradition, pour conserver sa liberté et sa dignité.

House on Fire, a raw and riveting memoir by author and publisher Jenn T. Grace, explores her journey growing up as an adopted child in a chaotic household. Surviving a turbulent childhood marked by family conflict, mental illness, and alcoholism, Grace promises herself that life will get better. But as an adult, Grace’s personal and professional successes belie her inner turmoil.

"From Shadows to Sunlight” is a powerful memoir documenting the extraordinary journey of Maurleen Davidson from a childhood marred by darkness to a life illuminated by strength and resilience. In this deeply personal narrative, Maurleen courageously shares her experiences of enduring trauma and adversity, from despair to ultimately finding hope and purpose. From the earliest recollections of hardship and pain to navigating the complexities of adulthood, Maurleen candidly explores the emotional toll of her struggles and the profound impact they had on her mental and emotional well-being.

Explore a powerful story in "Stronger Than You Thought!" as the author courageously reveals the secrets of her childhood. In this heartfelt story, she sheds light on the pervasive issue of abuse, especially among African cultures, where silence often masks the pain endured by young souls. Through her journey from motherhood to grandmotherhood, she shares the buried whispers of her past, inviting listeners to break the cycle of suffering.

A poignant memoir of a Black man you don't meet everyday, emerging author Jason Hill has raised the standard of the nonfiction narrative. A introverted kid growing up in Chicago, Hill recounts in a voice you'll never forget how he overcame everything from family dysfunction, bullying, incarceration, and homelessness to forge his own unmistakable path in which you'll also recognize yourself. Vulnerable, well-written, funny, and inspiring, through it all, Jason Hill is brutally honest about his own flaws and shortcomings, holding nothing back.

Step beyond hardship and into hope with Journeying with God Part II, the soul-stirring sequel that illuminates the triumph of faith amidst Sudan's turmoil. Where Part I left you captivated by John's childhood resilience, Part II takes you deeper into his journey, a coming-of-age saga forged in the crucible of adversity. Witness the fire of faith ignite: Delve into the pivotal moment of John's conversion to Christianity. His raw honesty and intimate details offer a rare glimpse into this transformative event, sparking your own reflection on faith and finding purpose. Brace for the brutal ...

Etched in tradition, etched in memory: "The Scarification" is a searing autobiographical masterpiece that delves into the heart of South Sudanese culture through the unique lens of facial markings. Forget fleeting trends; this book dives deep into a practice steeped in history and meaning. Walk alongside the author as he unravels the rich tapestry of traditional aesthetics, cultural significance, and multifaceted symbolism hidden within intricate scarification patterns. Experience the power of first-person storytelling: Feel the sting of the blade and the weight of tradition: The author's ...

Defying war and circumstance, John's extraordinary journey continues in Journeying with God Part III. This inspiring memoir traces his pursuit of education amidst the turbulence of 1990s Sudan. Forget classrooms and chalkboards. John's education began under a tree, a testament to his unyielding thirst for knowledge in a war-torn land. This isn't a typical child's journey - it's a story of resilience forged in adversity, where every step towards learning is a victory against impossible odds. Witness the triumph of the human spirit: From shade to university halls: Follow John's remarkable ...

Embark on a soul-stirring pilgrimage. Dive into Journeying with God Part I - V, a five-part literary masterpiece that's not just a collection of books, but a transformative journey of self-discovery. Forget ordinary. This series plunges you into a world of adventure, growth, and profound human connection. Each chapter, a gem carefully crafted to inspire and move your soul. This isn't just a trilogy; it's a complete saga, enriched by two bonus sections brimming with insightful concepts. Prepare to be captivated: Unravel the story of John: Experience his childhood in war-torn Sudan, his ...

In 2001, Christine Yanke’s life was turned upside down after police raided her family’s home and arrested her Hells Angel husband. Suddenly an unemployed single mother of three boys, she had to fight to keep her home and family together. For the next three years, her husband awaited a trial that would determine their future together as a family. Blinded by an Angel is the true story of one woman’s struggle to survive mental, physical, and financial hardships.

What lessons might cancer teach him before it finishes him off? Peter Goldsworthy asks, obliquely. A GP of forty years' practice, as well as one of Australia's most awarded and celebrated writers, Goldsworthy ('Doctor Pete' to his patients) brings his characteristic black humour and storytelling power to the tale of his own cancer journey. Accidentally diagnosed after a scan of his dicky knee, he was thrown into a world that he knew only too well from the other side: a world that soon shrank to hospital visits, sleepless and hyped-up nights on dexamethasone and life-saving chemotherapy.