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With the Vietnam War now over, the summer of 1974 is a time of uncomfortable change for the country. Brett Roberts is eighteen, uncertain about his future, and is determined to hitchhike across the country to see about a girl he met in Florida the previous summer. He doesn't know it yet, but he is about to encounter an unexpectedly eclectic mix of people. Some will challenge him intellectually, others will simply turn up the stereo and hand him a...
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My story is not unique. It reflects the generation of kids living in the 1950s whose parents fought in World War II and the Korea War, with battlefield scars still evident on their bodies and the nightmares of their friends dying and maimed still fresh in their minds. They came home from the wars seeking new lives in new places and just wanted to find a good job in a quiet town like Midland, in the middle of the Mojave Desert, where they could peacefully...
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I thought it would be over when we got home. I was very wrong when we got inside Randy slammed me against the wall. "I have had it with your running around. I'm going to fix you once and for all" he said quietly. I didn't know what he meant but I knew that his quiet voice meant I wasn't going to like it. "Don't move I'll be right back" I stayed right there pressed against the wall. When he came back he was holding that huge knife. The fear swamped...
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En las páginas de este libro, se despliega la historia de Soledad, una joven con síndrome de Down que desafió con coraje y determinación los obstáculos que se presentaron desde el mismo momento de su nacimiento.
Este relato, más allá de las proezas, busca inspirar a aquellos que enfrentan desafíos similares, mostrando que la valentía y la persistencia pueden transformar cada adversidad en una oportunidad de crecimiento.
Con determinación,...
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¿Es posible vivir una vida digna y feliz, aunque haya sucedido un hecho tan relevador y angustiante que involucra la oscuridad y que saca a relucir aquel ser que habitaba en vos, pero que hasta ese momento jamás habías conocido?
¿Cómo es posible que convivan en una sola alma tantos sentimientos, angustias y dolores que te empujan al fondo de aquel océano de aguas gélidas y profundidades lúgubres, pero que, al tocar el fondo, una fortaleza...
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Fui víctima de abuso sexual y guardé silencio por varios años. En algún momento entendí que hablar de lo que me había pasado era una cuestión de supervivencia, entonces empecé a escribir. Escribí todo lo que podía recordar de ese suceso, las sensaciones, los colores, los olores. Pero con contarlo no me alcanzaba, todavía me paralizaba no entender cómo había llegado a esa situación. Entonces seguí escribiendo muchos otros relatos de...
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Estas memorias relatan, con profundo amor y respeto hacia las personas fundantes, el recorrido de vida de un puñado de inmigrantes españoles, mis abuelos, que llegaron a la Argentina en las décadas de 1910 y 1920. Con sus elecciones y su trabajo, gestaron una familia que creció bajo las consignas de su modo de enfrentar el destino y las pruebas del camino. Un tiempo feliz de infancia, adolescencia y juventud escuchando sus relatos, aprendiendo...
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In this poignant autobiography, a young German girl reflects on her harrowing experiences amidst the ravages of war-torn German during World War II. Navigate the gripping narrative as she grapples with the relentless challenges of fear, hunger, and the desperate quest for survival, painting a vivid portrait of the endless days and nights shaped by the tumultuous backdrop of history.
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Beethoven was a musical genius. He has given pleasure to millions. What is less well known is that he removed a nine-year-old child from his mother and embroiled himself in one of the most bitter, protracted custody disputes in childcare history.
Karl van Beethoven was the only child of Johanna and Kaspar van Beethoven, the composer's brother. When Kaspar died, Beethoven was determined that Karl did not remain under his mother's care. He loathed...
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'Thursday 17 April 1975 is the day that I will never forget until the day I die. That was the day the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh and overthrew the government of General Lon Nol and his Republican Party…'
Thus begins Firos Iseu's gripping memoir of his experiences during the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime in Cambodia between April 1975 and January 1979. At the tender age of 12, Iseu – whose 'revolutionary name', Comrade Sao, provides the book...
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"Genghis Khan and the Mongol Horde" is a book by Harold Lamb about the rise of one of the greatest empires in history. It is a well written book with plenty of details. It is also informative and covers the subject well. Genghis Khan was one of the most successful rulers in history. His empire stretched from the Pacific Coast of China to Russia and the Middle East. Yet he started as a humble nomad moving from place to place in the icy steppe. Genghis...
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"Evergreen World Famous Faces" is a captivating compilation that delves into the lives and legacies of some of the most influential individuals in history. From political leaders and cultural icons to scientific minds and artistic virtuosos, this book presents a diverse array of world-renowned personalities. Each chapter unfolds a rich narrative, providing readers with a glimpse into the personal and professional journeys of these iconic figures.The...
13) Hidden Tears
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Wilhelmina was a young child when Germany invaded The Netherlands in 1940 and then occupied the country for five years. By the end of the war, her mother was imprisoned in a labour camp and her father was on death row. Years of discrimination followed for thousands of children who were caught up in events out of their control. For some, the result was a lifetime of anxiety, PTSD and a desire to remain anonymous. After 80 years, Wilhelmina's story...
14) A Happy Life
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Margaret Bacon's long life of love, loss and many different addresses. A story that begins with her pioneering, ship-building grandfather and tells of her many years as a school-teacher, raising three children alone and an extraordinarily successful extended family.
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This is the true story of a humble private in the British Forces during World War, written by Samuel Alfred Jackson, and presented by his daughter, Lesley Ann Jackson-Crossingham, who also writes the introduction.Sam Jackson was an orphan and only nineteen when he was conscripted into a war that took him away from all that was familiar to a world of battle, blood and brutality. All war is horrendous, but he was persuaded to believe that his commanders...
16) Against The Odds
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In 1971, Bob Smith and his mate, Ian Taylor, bought a huge land-holding in the arid region south of Broken Hill and transformed it into one of Australia's largest irrigated cotton farms. The business also diversified into a winery, an orchard, a dairy and even rabbit farming. This incredible story spans nearly 50 years and charts the rise and rise of the publicly listed Tandou.
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"Evergreen World Famous Faces" is an enthralling exploration of the lives and legacies of influential individuals who have left an indelible mark on human history. In this meticulously curated collection, readers embark on a journey through time, encountering visionaries, leaders, artists, and thinkers whose contributions have shaped civilizations across epochs.Each of the profiles offers a glimpse into the captivating stories of these historical...
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How many Christian's have asked themselves whether they are "in God's will"?
As you think about serving God, the questions about which person to marry, which job to take, which ministry to be committed to are paramount for all believers, seeking God's will for their lives. This book is a Quick Look at the life of one man who made those decisions and now, looking back is able to see that the people, jobs, and events which seemed to have no connection...
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"We affectionately called my father Harry, the Bear," Robert Leventhal writes. "Big, garrulous, and gruff, he cast a big shadow. I would struggle to determine how to be my own kind of bear."
Swept Away is the story about the father and son relationship that shaped Leventhal's life. The journey of becoming his own kind of bear is one that lead him from being a manager in his family broom and mop business in Springfield, Ohio to becoming a well-known...
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DAMN: Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System uncovers the hidden and taboo stories of gay relationships within the prison system. Venturing into a world often associated with violence and isolation, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals seeking love, intimacy, and self-authentication under the harshest of conditions. Drawing on firsthand accounts, research, and personal experiences,...
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