Self Help Biography

Struck with Parkinson's - a debilitating, degenerative disease - at the height of his fame, Fox has taken what some people might consider cause for depression and turned it into a beacon of hope for millions. Now, in Always Looking Up, he writes about the personal philosophy that carried him through his darkest hours, and speaks with others who have emerged from difficult periods with optimism to spare.

In Happily Imperfect, be moved to tears and laughter by joining Stacey in her journey so far, as she reveals how to stay positive despite the everyday pressure to be and look perfect. Told through hilarious, sometimes moving and always charming anecdotes, discover how to get the best out of life by being positive, not following the crowd and trusting your gut instincts.

As a fledgling doctor, what would you choose: practising medicine in rural India or going abroad in search of financial security? How would you face the people who depend on you if your wealth is wiped out in the stock market? How would you pursue a dream project, knowing the many challenges that lie ahead? In Excellence Has No Borders, Dr, B.S. Ajaikumar, an oncologist, answers these questions in an inspiring and fascinating narrative. He details how he has made cancer treatment accessible to all and created a chain of world-class cancer hospitals across India.

Anastasia grew up in a weird mix of chaos. As a Bi-Racial child, she experienced the truths of the world in a very fast and open, and sometimes aggressive, way. That’s how she became an actress and comedian, learning quickly that to entertain is an easy way to deliver messages and to make people laugh is good for the soul and great way to break up the chaos. Nobody can stay mad while chuckling. Try it. I’ll wait. See?!

No Regrets Living is a proactive seven-step plan to help us better appreciate what we have in our lives, and take greater pride in what we've done with our lives - without spending precious time and energy wishing things had turned out differently. Dr. Rotbart brings his unique perspective as physician, scientist, child of a Holocaust survivor, and heart patient. Part self-help manual, part inspirational road map, part moving memoir, No Regrets Living is a blueprint for reaching greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life.

AS AN EXPAT, HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH UNFAMILIAR SITUATIONS AND PLACES AND NAVIGATE LIFE ALL OVER AGAIN? For Jovelle, this is a constant cycle in her life as an expat. This book will reveal the life lessons of an expat who lived and worked in five countries and traveled in fifty of them. Those life lessons came from extraordinary but true experiences. Whether you are an expat or not, your core values may be challenged, or you may feel alienated. This is the only book that starts with the story about the Nude Guy and ends with The Foreplay! Filled with humor and insights, Jovelle lets us know ...

Mike Flynt was swapping stories with some old football buddies when he brought up the biggest regret of his life: getting kicked off the college team before his senior year. So, one of his pals said, "Why not do something about it?" Most 59-year-olds would have laughed. Flynt's only concern was his eligibility. He not only returned to college football, but actually made the team at his alma mater—Sul Ross State, an NCAA division III school.

This is an ideal introduction to the ideas of a man whom many regard as the greatest thinker of our time. Here we encounter the stages in the development of his unique philosophy of consciousness, his key intellectual breakthroughs, his theory of history, and his diagnosis of the political ills of the modern age. The book provides a veritable catalog of the thinkers who created the intellectual foundation of the twentieth century.

Edited by Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, An Autobiography is a classic of the Black Liberation era which resonates just as powerfully today. Long hard to find, it is reissued now with a new introduction by Davis, for a new audience inspired and galvanised by her ongoing activism and her extraordinary example. In the book, she describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century.

To understand England's greatest cricket player is to know what it takes to succeed. Alastair Cook is the greatest batsman to ever play for England, and as one of the most gifted players in the world, he knows that his triumphs are as important as the challenges and moments of resilience. Now, as he English cricket team reel from his dramatic retirement, Alastair tells his story: a close-up account of his last chapter, his 33rd and last Test hundred, an intimate tale of his life, his family, of the man he is today and the man he will be - after cricket.

Do you feel stuck in life? Your current challenges may be the result of trauma left over from a past incarnation. This book is far more than the story of the author's past lives: It is an instruction manual to conducting your own past life explorations and finally get unstuck from the karma carried over from prior incarnations. Even if you are just curious about reincarnation, grab your copy today and let the exploration of yourself (selves) begin!

Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others - as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses - as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at 15, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon!

President Franklin D. Roosevelt best summaries the spirit of Seeking ValhallaSo, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT President, USA Inaugural Address 1933 ***** In life, Warriors go with what is, not with what should be. Adopt fear. Embrace chaos. Confront the battle. There are two keys in your Warrior battle to confront fear and chaos: First, allow “you” to be yourself by following your own, unique ...

R. Gopalakrishnan, the best-selling author of The Case of the Bonsai Manager, explores how concepts turn into ideas, which then become prototypes, models, and products. Defining thought as the ancestor of innovation - as without thought, there could be no innovation - he explores the impending questions such as: What happens next? How can you take on challenges and keep your ideas relevant? The Biography of Innovation is the definitive audiobook on the life cycle of new ideas and transformations.

Daily Life and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) He was the highest example for humanity. He was the eminence of humanity in morals and habits. He presented humanity's best course of action in every sphere of life. From childhood to youth, youth to prophethood, and from prophethood to death, every moment of his life is worthy of imitation and obedience. Looking at every corner of his life, he is a shining example of truth, trust, honesty, loyalty, and piety. The world knows him as the last Messenger of Allah, Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him). Allah Almighty has sent the...

Jane Fonda, numeber-one best-selling author, actress, and workout pioneer, is an icon for generations of women. In this inspiring and candid book, she shares her wisdom on making the most of your later years. Combining stories from her own life and from the lives of others with new research, Jane Fonda explores how the critical years from 45 and 50, and especially from 60 and beyond, can be the time when you truly become the energetic, loving, fulfilled person you were meant to be.

A poetic narrative organized by regret, Another Shot provides an insightful glimpse into the life and mind of regular guy Joe Kita. It's a tumultuous and sometimes uncomfortable journey. But Kita is hilarious, insightful, and - most of all - inspiring enough to make you ponder: Why not give it another shot?

Mymy Haegel est rédactrice en chef du magazine Madmoizelle. Elle a choisi de répandre la bonne parole féministe dans un guide joyeux et dynamique qui s'interroge sur les clichés sexistes qui encombrent notre vie de couple au quotidien. Vivre en couple est tout sauf évident. Et les choses se compliquent encore lorsqu'il s'agit de faire cœxister l'amour avec la conviction profonde que nous vivons dans une société où l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes est loin d'être atteinte.

This Indo-Fijian author's memoir is a story of risk, courage, and determination. Ultimately it's a story of the human spirit's triumph over fear.

Biographies fill bookstores and libraries, but rarely if ever, do we find an explicitly self help biography. Step by step, through each period of his life, Andrew Bushard shows you how he has constantly improved himself, encouraging you to do the same. We reap the greatest rewards when we constantly improve ourselves and this work shows you exactly how.