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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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Totto-Chan The Little Girl At the Window - Thryft
Dorothy Britton, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

Totto-Chan The Little Girl At the Window

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This review is Totto-Chan (Paperback) Also subtitled "The Little Girl At the Window," this is a major Japanese best seller. Encompasses the child's view of what education should be, so has a deeper meaning for educators, parents, and even younger readers with a broad understanding. Highly recommended.

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Lessons : An Autobiography - Thryft
An Wang, Eugene Linden

Lessons : An Autobiography

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This book is a great read for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice for building a successful company. Lessons offers a firsthand account of the challenges and successes of A.N. Wang as he built Wang Labs. The most unique and distinctive feature of Lessons is the emphasis on managing growth in moderation, which is a valuable insight for any entrepreneur or business leader.

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William Shakespeare - English - Thryft
Michael St. John Parker

William Shakespeare - English

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William Shakespeare was England's greatest bard. Yet who was this sublime genius? Where did this universal talent have its origins?

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The Opposite of Fate - Thryft
Amy Tan

The Opposite of Fate

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and moving account of one woman's journey through life. Amy Tan's raw and honest storytelling will captivate you from the very first page. Through her exploration of love, identity, and family, Tan beautifully intertwines the threads of her Chinese heritage with her own experiences as an American. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and inspired by this unforgettable memoir. So whether you're a fan of Amy Tan's novels or simply a lover of powerful memoirs, "The Opposite of Fate" is sure to leave a lasting impression on your heart.

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Beckham : Both Feet on the Ground: An Autobiography - Thryft
Tom Watt, David Beckham

Beckham : Both Feet on the Ground: An Autobiography

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Beckham's autobiography is an insightful and exposed view of his life as a professional soccer player and his journey to becoming an international icon. Readers will appreciate his honesty about his personal life, including fame's difficulties and his struggle to be a present father and husband. This book provides a unique perspective on the life of a celebrity athlete, identifying its challenges and rewards.

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Going Solo - Thryft
Roald Dahl

Going Solo

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One of a series of literature titles for schools, this is Roald Dahl's second volume of autobiography. It offers an account of his youth in Africa during World War II, encounters with the Hun and with deadly snakes, and his escape from a plane crash whilst in the RAF.

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My Story : A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave - Thryft
Dave Pelzer

My Story : A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave

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A CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. Dave was no longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement and when he was allowed food it was scraps from the dogs' bowl. Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. THE LOST BOY: the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of Dave's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family who will love him. A MAN NAMED DAVE: the gripping conclusion to this inspirational trilogy. With extraordinary generosity of spirit, Dave takes us on a journey into his past. At last he confronts his father and ultimately his mother. Finally, Dave finds the courage to break the chains of the past and learn to love, trust and live for the future.

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When Heaven and Earth Changed Places: A Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace - Thryft
Jay Wurts, Le Ly Hayslip

When Heaven and Earth Changed Places: A Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace

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This book could be a good read for you if you want to gain a deep understanding of the human spirit and the devastating consequences of war. Through Le Ly Hayslip's powerful storytelling, you will be transported to Vietnam during the war, experiencing the unimaginable hardships she endured. But amidst the darkness, you will also witness her unwavering faith in humanity and her determination to overcome adversity. This is a deeply inspiring and unforgettable story that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the strength of the human spirit.

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This Is Me : The Autobiography - Thryft
Ian Thorpe

This Is Me : The Autobiography

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Ian Thorpe is one of the world's most prolific sportsmen, but it is the way he has managed his success and his commitment to helping others that has earned him respect and admiration internationally. Thorpe's autobiography follows him all the way from his childhood in Sydney right back up to the pinnacle of London 2012.

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Coming Clean - Diary Of A Painkiller Addict - Thryft
Cathryn Kemp

Coming Clean - Diary Of A Painkiller Addict

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'A brave, heartfelt and extraordinary book' Corinne Sweet, author of Overcoming Addiction , psychologist and broadcasterWhat if the drugs that were meant to cure you slowly started to kill you?After falling dangerously ill with acute-on-chronic pancreatitis, Cathryn Kemp left hospital with a repeat prescription for fentanyl, a painkiller 100 times stronger than heroin.Within two years she was taking almost ten times the NHS maximum daily dose - all on prescription - and her life began to spiral out of control. Cathryn discovered she had just three months to live, unless she gave up the drug she clung to so desperately.After selling everything she owned and checking into rehab, Cathryn was told by the doctors that recovery was highly unlikely. Yet to everyone's amazement, she proved them wrong.Coming Clean is a poignant, vivid and honest memoir of a woman's struggle with, and subsequent victory over, her demons. It is a love story, a horror story, a survival story, and one that shows the very real dangers of the over-prescription of painkillers.

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Istanbul - Thryft
Orhan Pamuk, Maureen Freely

Istanbul

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A shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world’s great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul and still lives in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms. His portrait of his city is thus also a self-portrait, refracted by memory and the melancholy–or hüzün– that all Istanbullus share: the sadness that comes of living amid the ruins of a lost Ottoman Empire.As he companionably guides us across the Bosphorus, through Istanbul's historical monuments and lost paradises, its dilapidated Ottoman villas, back streets and waterways, he also introduces us to the city's writers, artists and murderers.Like the Dublin of Joyce and Jan Morris' Venice, Pamuk's Istanbul is a triumphant encounter of place and sensibility, beautifully written and immensely moving.

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Margrave of the Marshes - Thryft
John Peel, Sheila Ravenscroft

Margrave of the Marshes

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Despite the number of claims in publishers’ blurbs, not many people actually achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime. Fewer still actually deserve that status. John Peel is the exception which proves that rule, a Great Briton whose contribution to British culture is undeniable, without whom popular culture would never have become popular. Beloved by millions – whether for his unstinting championing of musical talent on Radio 1 or for his wildly popular Radio 4 show Home Truths – this is the astonishing book he began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him best, his wife Sheila. The first half of the book, written by John, describes with characteristic humour his early life, from child to man, including his school days and National Service. You can hear the unique Peel voice in every sentence – rarely, if ever, before has a voice been so successfully transferred to paper. The second section, written by Peel's wife and soulmate of many years, Sheila Ravenscroft, gives us an intimate portrait of the man and his music, and the highs and lows of everyday life at Peel Acres. The completion of this book has been a labour of love for John's family and their passion has paid off. It's every bit as extraordinary as the man himself and a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend.

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If I Am Missing Or Dead - Thryft
Janine Latus

If I Am Missing Or Dead

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This book could be a good read for someone seeking a raw and gripping exploration of the aftermath of abuse. With its haunting storytelling, it sheds light on the complex dynamics of relationships and the strength of sisterhood. It delves deep into the dark secrets harbored by the characters, leaving readers captivated by the suspense and eager to uncover the truth.

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The World According to Clarkson : The World According to Clarkson Volume 1 - Thryft
Jeremy Clarkson

The World According to Clarkson : The World According to Clarkson Volume 1

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For those seeking an irreverent and humorous take on life, with a strong dose of common sense, The World According to Clarkson is a must-read. Jeremy Clarkson shares his opinions on everything from science to rock music, hunting to cricket, and more. With great wit and sharp observations, he hilariously attacks the absurd and celebrates the eccentric. This book is a road map to modern life and one that you won't want to put down.

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The Lady and the Monk : Four Seasons in Kyoto - Thryft
Pico Iyer

The Lady and the Monk : Four Seasons in Kyoto

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This book offers a fascinating insight into traditional Japan and Zen Buddhism through the eyes of an outsider. It follows the story of Pico Iyer who is trying to learn about Japanese culture and Buddhism by staying in a monastery in Kyoto. Along the way, he meets Sachiko, a thoroughly educated local who introduces him to the intricate world of Japanese literature, tea ceremony, and classical music, while also showing him the larger cultural, and historical landscape of Japan. The book is a witty and heartfelt account of cross-cultural misunderstandings and infatuation, offering a fresh perspective on the country's ancient traditions and its contemporary way of life.

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Muhammad Ali - Thryft
Thomas Hauser

Muhammad Ali

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In the words of more than 200 of Ali’s family members, opponents, friends, world leaders, and others who have known him best, the real Muhammad Ali deeply religious, mercurial, generous, a showman in and out of the ring.Thirty years after he burst onto the scene as a gold medal light-heavyweight at the Rome Olympics, Muhammad Ali is still a magical figure. His accomplishments in the ring were the stuff of legend—the two fights with Sonny Liston, when he proclaimed himself “The Greatest” and proved he was; the three epic wars against Joe Frazier; the stunning victory over George Foreman in Zaire; and the shocking loss and final win that made him the first man to win back the heavyweight crown twice, fourteen years after he had first claimed it.Ali’s life has been played out as much on the front pages as on the sports pages. With brilliant immediacy and unprecedented candor, bestselling author Thomas Hauser recreates this extraordinary man.

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Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail - Thryft
Malika Oufkir, Ros Schwartz, Michèle Fitoussi

Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail

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Recommendation: Stolen Lives is a compelling memoir of survival, depicting the powerful will of human beings against unjust imprisonment. The book highlights the brutal realities of a family's twenty-year incarceration in the desert, through the eyes of Malika Oufkir, the author. Her vivid storytelling is a testament to the power of the human spirit and its resilience in the face of tragedy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in stories of surviving injustice.

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And the Sea is Never Full: Memoirs 1969 : Memoirs, 1969 - Thryft
Elie Wiesel

And the Sea is Never Full: Memoirs 1969 : Memoirs, 1969

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This memoir by Elie Wiesel is perfect for those who enjoy thought-provoking reflections on history, society, and politics. Wiesel covers a wide range of topics, sharing his personal experiences and observations with readers. His eloquent writing style and insightful commentary make this book a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the world we live in.

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Great Soul - Mahatma Gandhi And His Struggle With India - Thryft
Joseph Lelyveld

Great Soul - Mahatma Gandhi And His Struggle With India

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Recommendation: Great Soul by Joseph Lelyveld is a must-read for those interested in the complex and inspiring life of Mahatma Gandhi. Lelyveld's in-depth exploration of Gandhi's political and personal struggles offer unique insights into his fight for India's liberation. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a thoughtful, comprehensive analysis of one of history's most important figures.

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Martin Luther - Thryft
Various

Martin Luther

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Martin Luther is a must-read for those interested in history, religion, and social change. This book provides a comprehensive account of Luther's life and his contributions to the Reformation movement, which is still relevant today. Readers will appreciate the author's insight and the historical context provided.

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Spoken From The Front - Thryft
Andy McNab

Spoken From The Front

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The biggest military author introduces real-life voices from the battlefields of Afghanistan.Spoken from the Front is the story of the Afghan Campaign, told for the first time in the words of the servicemen and women who have been fighting there. With unprecedented access to soldiers of all ranks, as well as pilots, reservists, engineers, medics, Royal Military police, mechanics, cooks and other military personnel, Andy McNab has assembled a portrait of modern conflict like never before.This is the full experience of British troops on the ground and in the air. The horrors, cruelties, drudgery, excitement and banter of these soldiers' lives combine to form a chronological narrative of all the major events in Helmand during the British Army's time there.From their action-packed, dramatic, moving and often humorous testimonies in interviews, diaries, letters and emails written to family, friends and loved ones, merges a 360-degree picture of guerrilla warfare up close and extremely personal. It is as close to the real thing as you can get.

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Boy : Tales of Childhood - Thryft
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

Boy : Tales of Childhood

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Boy is Roald Dahl's extraordinary glimpse into his childhood and early life. 'An autobiography is a book a person writes about his own life and it is usually full of all sorts of boring details. This is not an autobiography. I would never write a history of myself. On the other hand, throughout my young days at school and just afterwards a number of things happened to me that I have never forgotten . . .' Boy is a funny, insightful and at times grotesque glimpse into the early life of Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors. We discover his experiences of the English public school system, the idyllic paradise of summer holidays in Norway, the pleasures (and pains) of the sweetshop, and how it is that he avoided being a Boazer. This is the unadulterated childhood - sad and funny, macabre and delightful - that inspired Britain's favourite storyteller and also speaks of an age which vanished with the coming of the Second World War. 'A shimmering fabric of his yesterdays, the magic and the hurt' Observer 'As frightening and funny as his fiction' The New York Times Book Review 'Superbly written. A glimpse of a brilliant eccentric' New Statesman Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

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Harry Lee Kuan Yew : A Pictorial Account of His Life and Times - Thryft
Rodney King

Harry Lee Kuan Yew : A Pictorial Account of His Life and Times

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This book would be a great read for anyone interested in the life of Harry Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore. The book uses pictures to portray his life and times, offering a unique insight into his visionary leadership and the transformation of Singapore. Users would appreciate the concise yet vivid portrayal of his life, as well as the informative and well-curated collection of images.

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The Selected Writings of Sir Edward Coke Vol 3 - Thryft
Steve Sheppard, Edward Coke

The Selected Writings of Sir Edward Coke Vol 3

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The Selected Writings of Sir Edward Coke Vol 3 PB is a must-read for those interested in the history of English law and individual liberties. Sir Edward Coke was a prolific author and speaker, revered for his role in defending English liberties against the royal prerogative of the Stuart kings. This volume presents Coke's speeches in Parliament on various topics, including liberty of speech and the Petition of Right. The book also includes appendixes on official acts related to Coke's career and a comprehensive index. Overall, this book is a great resource for those interested in understanding the origin and nature of English law and the profound interrelationship in the English tradition of custom, common law, authority, and individual liberty.

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Augustine : The Truth Seeker - Thryft
K.C. Murdarasi

Augustine : The Truth Seeker

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Augustine's story is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel. His honest account of his spiritual journey is relatable and inspiring for anyone seeking truth and purpose in life. The book provides a vivid glimpse into the culture of Roman Africa and the early church, while also reminding readers of the timeless wisdom of God's Word. Highly recommended for those interested in Christian history and personal growth.

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Hard Drive : Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire - Thryft
James Wallace, Jim Erickson

Hard Drive : Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire

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This book offers a captivating insight into the life of Bill Gates, from a teenage computer hacker to the most powerful figure in the computer industry. It highlights the successes and failures of his business, as well as his brattiness and abrasive personality that has alienated many. The book is recommended for those interested in the history of the computer industry, and for those who want to learn from the triumphs and mistakes of a leading entrepreneur.

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Uncle Tungsten : Memories of a Chemical Boyhood - Thryft
Oliver Sacks

Uncle Tungsten : Memories of a Chemical Boyhood

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Uncle Tungsten is recommended for readers who are interested in science, chemistry, and want a glimpse into the early life of neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks. The book provides a unique and distinctive insight into the world of a young budding scientist and is full of charming anecdotes and fascinating experiments. Readers have praised the memoir for its passionate storytelling and detailed descriptions of chemical reactions, as well as its nostalgic and emotional tone.

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Madam Secretary - A Memoir - Thryft
Madeleine K. Albright

Madam Secretary - A Memoir

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This book would be a good read for someone interested in gaining insight into the life of a powerful woman who made history. Madam Secretary combines personal anecdotes with a broader view of world events, providing a unique perspective that allows readers to witness the intersection of personal and public life. With its captivating storytelling, this memoir will leave you inspired and in awe of Madeleine Albright's journey.

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Anything Goes : The Autobiography - Thryft
John Barrowman, Carole E. Barrowman

Anything Goes : The Autobiography

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Anything Goes could be a good read for fans of John Barrowman, musical theatre enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an honest and inspiring account of an actor's journey towards success. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is how John Barrowman candidly opens up about his personal life, including his coming out story and his civil partnership with Scott Gill. Readers can expect to be entertained and inspired by Barrowman's humor, perseverance, and unwavering passion for his craft.

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Business as Unusual : My Entrepreneurial Journey - Profits with Principles - Thryft
Anita Roddick

Business as Unusual : My Entrepreneurial Journey - Profits with Principles

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"Business As Unusual" is a great read for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts who are interested in learning about the power of public pressure and vigilante consumerism in the creation of an ethical economy. The book provides insights into various personal and political issues and proposes a new role and responsibility for entrepreneurs in changing and expanding the definition of business ethics. Roddick's journey and experiences offer a unique perspective that inspires readers to think about entrepreneurship in a different way.

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Almost There - The Onward Journey Of A Dublin Woman - Thryft
Nuala O'Faolain

Almost There - The Onward Journey Of A Dublin Woman

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The author of Are You Somebody? considers the changes taking place in her middle years, during which she made decisions that would significantly impact the future and reassessed her friendships and romances. 175,000 first printing.

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Today I'm Alice : Nine Personalities, One Tortured Mind - Thryft
Alice Jamieson

Today I'm Alice : Nine Personalities, One Tortured Mind

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When Alice was a teenager, strange things started happening to her. Hours of her life simply disappeared. She'd hear voices shouting at her, telling her she was useless. And the nightmares that had haunted her since early childhood, scenes of men abusing her, became more detailed . . . more real. Staring at herself in the mirror she'd catch her face changing, as if someone else was looking out through her eyes.In "Today I'm Alice," she describes her extraordinary journey from a teenage girl battling anorexia and OCD, drowning the voices with alcohol, to a young woman slipping further and further into mental illness. It was only after years lost in institutions that she was correctly diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. When her alternative personalities were revealed in therapy she discovered how each one had their own memories of abuse and a full picture of her childhood finally emerged. As she learned to live with her many 'alters', she set out to confront the man who had caused her unbearable pain.Moving and ultimately inspiring, this is a gripping account of a rare condition, and the remarkable story of a courageous woman.

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Dispatches from the Edge : A Memoir of War, Disasters and Survival - Thryft
Anderson Cooper

Dispatches from the Edge : A Memoir of War, Disasters and Survival

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This book is a gripping memoir that takes readers on a whirlwind journey through some of the world's most dangerous crises. Anderson Cooper's personal experiences as a journalist provide a unique perspective, making this book an intense and captivating read. From covering political battles to natural disasters, Cooper's emotional storytelling will leave readers on the edge of their seats, gaining a rare insight into the chaos and conflict that shapes our world. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure unlike any other.

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Run Baby Run - Thryft
Nicky Cruz

Run Baby Run

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This is the thrilling story of Nicky Cruz's desperate battle against drugs, alcoholism, and a violent environment, as he searched for a better way of life on the streets of New York City.

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Playing for Time - Thryft
Arthur Miller, Fania Fénelon, Marcelle Routier

Playing for Time

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A stage adaptation by Arthur Miller of his acclaimed 1980 screenplay filmed starring Vanessa Redgrave in the lead role. Playing For Time tells the extraordinary true story of the women's orchestra in Auschwitz. It centers on Fania Fenelon, a Parisian singer, who is arrested by the Nazis, sent to Auschwitz and there finds herself swept into the orchestra, composed entirely of women prisoners and founded to entertain the camp commandants. As long as the orchestra finds favour, its members are spared the gas chambers. They are, quite literally, playing for time. This extraordinary memoir is rendered here in a deeply moving and inspiring adaptation by Arthur Miller. It takes its place alongside his other plays portraying the individual's struggle to maintain a moral sense of self in the face of overwhelming public events - plays like The Crucible, All My Sons, Broken Glass and his adaptation of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People

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Michael Landon - Thryft
Aileen Joyce

Michael Landon

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This book would be a good read for fans of Michael Landon who want to know more about his life and career beyond what is commonly known. The book provides a detailed and honest account of Landon's life, including his difficult childhood and rise to fame. Readers may appreciate the insight into the actor's personal struggles and growth.

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King Lear, William Shakespeare - Notes - Thryft
William Shakespeare

King Lear, William Shakespeare - Notes

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A fresh and accessible approach to English Literature.

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Oprah : A Biography - Thryft
Kitty Kelley

Oprah : A Biography

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For the past twenty-five years, no one has been better at revealing secrets than Oprah Winfrey. On what is arguably the most influential show in television history, she has gotten her guests—often the biggest celebrities in the world—to bare their love lives, explore their painful pasts, admit their transgressions, reveal their pleasures, and explore their demons. In turn, Oprah has repeatedly allowed her audience to share in her own life story, opening up about the sexual abuse in her past and discussing her romantic relationships, her weight problems, her spiritual beliefs, her charitable donations, and her strongly held views on the state of the world.After a quarter of a century of the Oprah-ization of America, can there be any more secrets left to reveal?Yes. Because Oprah has met her match.Kitty Kelley has, over the same period of time, fear¬lessly and relentlessly investigated and written about the world’s most revered Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, England’s Royal Family, and the Bush dynasty. In her #1 bestselling biographies, she has exposed truths and exploded myths to uncover the real human beings that exist behind their manufac¬tured facades.Turning her reportorial sights on Oprah, Kelley has now given us an unvarnished look at the stories Oprah’s told and the life she’s led. Kelley has talked to Oprah’s closest family members and business associates. She has obtained court records, birth certificates, financial and tax records, and even copies of Oprah’s legendary (and punishing) confidentiality agreements. She has probed every aspect of Oprah Winfrey’s life, and it is as if she’s written the most extraordinary segment of The Oprah Winfrey Show ever filmed—one in which Oprah herself is finally and fully revealed.There is a case to be made, and it is certainly made in this book, that Oprah Winfrey is an important, and even great, figure of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. But there is also a case to be made that even greatness needs to be examined and put under a microscope. Fact must be separated from myth, truth from hype. Kitty Kelley has made that separation, showing both sides of Oprah as they have never been shown before. In doing so she has written a psychologically perceptive and meticulously researched book that will surprise and thrill everyone who reads it.

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Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man - Thryft
Tim Allen

Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man

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This book is a good read for fans of Tim Allen's comedy and those who enjoy humorous memoirs. It offers unique insights on life and love, and is sure to make readers laugh with Allen's witty writing style and comedic anecdotes. The line drawings add an extra layer of humor to the overall experience.

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My Invented Country : A Memoir - Thryft
Isabel Allende

My Invented Country : A Memoir

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Although she claims to have been an outsider in her native land -- "I never fit in anywhere, not into my family, my social class, or the religion fate bestowed on me" -- Isabel Allende carries with her even today the mark of the politics, myth, and magic of her homeland, Chile. In My Invented Country she explores the role of memory and nostalgia in shaping her life, her books, and that most intimate connection to her place of origin. The military coup and violent death of her uncle, Salvador Allende Gossens, on September 11, 1973, sent her into exile and transformed her into a writer. The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 on her newly adopted homeland, the U.S., brought fourth from Allende an overdue acknowledgment that she had indeed left home. My Invented Country speaks compellingly to all of us who try to retain a coherent inner life and a sense of humor in a world full of contradictions.

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My Dark Places - Thryft
James Ellroy

My Dark Places

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My Dark Places is a haunting, true crime story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. James Ellroy's vivid prose is as captivating as it is painful, as he delves deep into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in search of a killer--and closure for his mother's murder. The most remarkable part of the book is Ellroy's honest and raw exploration of his own emotions and how his mother's death influenced his life. This book is for fans of true crime and memoirs who are not afraid to confront the darkest parts of humanity and themselves.

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My Word is My Bond : The Autobiography - Thryft
Sir Roger Moore KBE.

My Word is My Bond : The Autobiography

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Recommended for James Bond fans, and those interested in Hollywood's golden age. Unique and memorable for Moore's charm and anecdotes about his iconic roles.

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Socialism Is Great - A Worker'S Memoir O - Thryft
Lijia Zhang

Socialism Is Great - A Worker'S Memoir O

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A spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker who grew up in Nanjing, participated in the Tianamen Square protest and ended up as an international journalist. Lijia Zhang worked as a teenager in a factory producing missiles designed to reach North America, queuing every month tog ive evidence to the 'period police' that she wasn't pregnant. In the oppressive routine of guarded compounds and political meetings, Zhang grew disillusioned with 'The Glorious Cause' and set out to learn English. She flaunted her intellectual independence from wearing bright, Western style clothes to organizing the largest demonstration by Nanjing workers in support of Tiananmen Square protest in 1989. By narrating the changes in her own life, Zhang chronicles the momentous shift in China's economic policy: her factory, still an ICBM manufacturer, won the bid to cast a giant Bronze Buddha as the whole country went crazy for profit.

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High : Confessions of an International Drug Smuggler

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Learning to Fly - Thryft
Victoria Beckham

Learning to Fly

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Since she was eight years old Victoria wanted to be a star. This autobiography covers her childhood, marriage and motherhood, the Spice Girls and her current career.

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Hello, He Lied - And Other Truths From The Hollywood Trenches - Thryft
Lynda Obst

Hello, He Lied - And Other Truths From The Hollywood Trenches

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If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes of movie-making and the politics of Hollywood, then Hello, He Lied is a must-read. Lynda Rosen Obst shares her experiences as a producer, shedding light on the complex relationships and power struggles among the industry's elite. Her candid and humorous writing style makes for an entertaining and informative read.

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Bring on the Empty Horses - Thryft
David Niven

Bring on the Empty Horses

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Here is Niven at his best. He and Errol Flynn were filming The Charge of the Light Brigade for a director, Michael Curtiz, 'whose Hungarian-orientated English was a joy to us all'. High on the rostrum he decided the moment had come to order the arrival on the scene of a hundred riderless chargers. "Okay," he yelled into a megaphone, "Bring on the empty horses!" 'BRING ON THE EMPTY HORSES is the second part of David Niven's internationally bestselling autobiography, following the superbly entertaining THE MOON'S A BALLOON. Both books were highly acclaimed by the critics and remain as wonderful reminders of a much-loved actor who epitomised, for many, the essential British gent, even when surrounded by the stars of Hollywood.

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Pat Boone, Frances Hunter, Shirley Boone

My Love Affair with Charles Hunter, Frances

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The Damage Done - Thryft
Warren Fellows

The Damage Done

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Recommendation: If you are interested in reading a true story of survival in one of the most infamous prisons in the world, The Damage Done is the perfect book for you. Written by Warren Fellows, who spent 12 years in the notorious Bang Kwan prison in Bangkok, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. The author's vivid descriptions of the brutal conditions and inhumane treatment of prisoners will leave you shocked and horrified. But at the same time, his story of survival and eventual redemption offers hope and inspiration to us all.

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Stuart : A Life Backwards - Thryft
Alexander Masters

Stuart : A Life Backwards

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This is the story of Stuart Shorter: thief, hostage-taker, psycho and street raconteur. It is a story told backwards, as he wanted, from the man he was when Alexander Masters met him to a "happy-go-lucky little boy" of twelve. Brilliant, humane and funny, it is as extraordinary and unexpected as the life it describes.

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