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Nuha Al-Radi
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Baghdad Diaries: A Woman's Chronicle of War and Exile
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"Baghdad Diaries" could resonate with you for its authentic personal narrative amid historical turmoil. Nuha al-Radi's blend of poignancy and wit provides a deeply human perspective on war's daily impact. It's a vivid slice of life that extends beyond news reports, humanizing the faceless statistics associated with wartime suffering and celebrating the indomitable spirit of community and resilience amidst chaos.
Kyle Maynard
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Regnery
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No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and motivation. Kyle Maynard's story of overcoming physical limitations and achieving greatness is truly remarkable. Through his journey, he teaches us that no obstacle is too big to conquer and that with determination and perseverance, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Prepare to be inspired and moved by his incredible story of triumph and the power of the human spirit.
Vivian Gussin Paley
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White Teacher : With a New Preface, Third Edition
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This book could be a valuable read for educators, particularly those who teach in diverse settings. Vivian Paley honestly reflects on her experiences and shares the lessons she has learned. Her insights on unintentional language and recognizing blind spots are important not only in the classroom but also in daily interactions. Paley's first-hand account of her teaching experience provides readers with a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of teaching in an integrated school.
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Eva Hagberg
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Ecco
How To Be Loved - A Memoir Of Lifesaving Friendship
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A luminous memoir about how friendship saved one woman’s life, for anyone who has loved a friend who was sick, grieving, or lost—and for anyone who has struggled to seek or accept helpEva Hagberg Fisher spent her lonely youth looking everywhere for drugs, alcohol, therapists, boyfriends, girlfriends. Sometimes she found it, but always temporarily. Then, at age thirty, an undiscovered mass in her brain ruptured. So did her life. A brain surgery marked only the beginning of a long journey, and when her illness hit a critical stage, it forced her to finally admit the long-suppressed she was vulnerable, she needed help, and she longed to grow. She needed true friendship for the first time. How to Be Loved is the story of how an isolated person’s life was ripped apart only to be gently stitched back together through friendship, and the recovery—of many stripes—that came along the way. It explores the isolation so many of us feel despite living in an age of constant connectivity; how our ambitions sometimes pull us apart more than bring us together; and how a simple doughnut, delivered by a caring soul, can become the essence of what makes a life valuable. With gorgeous prose shot through with empathy, pain, fear, and the secret truths inside all of us, Eva writes about the friends who taught her to grow up and open her heart—and how the relentlessness of suffering can give rise to the greatest joy.
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Frederick Douglass
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Dover
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave: Written by Himself
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Reading Frederick Douglass’s own words offers a powerful connection to American history through the eyes of someone who not only survived the cruelties of slavery but became a pivotal figure in the fight for freedom. As he recounts the brutal realities of his life with such clarity and emotion, you'll be both educated and inspired by his journey from a slave to a renowned abolitionist leader. This narrative isn’t just a piece of history; it's an enduring testament to resilience and the human spirit.
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Corrie ten Boom, Lonnie Hull Dupont, John Sherrill |
Chosen
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The Hiding Place
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Bestselling, Timeless Book Now Abridged for Young Readers Corrie ten Boom was loved the world over for her heroism and remarkable faith. The first of her bestselling books, "The Hiding Place," tells the riveting true story of how her gentle Dutch family risked their lives during World War II to help Jews escape the Nazis. She and many of her family members were arrested and sent to concentration camps. But this middle-aged watchmaker survived, and spent the rest of her life spreading the truth that no matter how deep the pit, God's love is deeper still.This timeless message now reaches a new generation in this special edition, which has been crafted especially for ages nine through twelve. Young readers will learn that every experience we face is the perfect preparation for the future only God can see.
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Pierre Bourdieu, Robert N. Bellah, Paul Rabinow |
University
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Reflections on Fieldwork in Morocco
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In this landmark study, now celebrating thirty years in print, Paul Rabinow takes as his focus the fieldwork that anthropologists do. How valid is the process? To what extent do the cultural data become artifacts of the interaction between anthropologist and informants? Having first published a more standard ethnographic study about Morocco, Rabinow here describes a series of encounters with his informants in that study, from a French innkeeper clinging to the vestiges of a colonial past, to the rural descendants of a seventeenth-century saint. In a new preface Rabinow considers the thirty-year life of this remarkable book and his own distinguished career.
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Brian Lobel
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Oberon
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Ball & Other Funny Stories About Cancer
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Unexpected, quirky and provocative, BALL & Other Funny Stories About Cancer is a unique collection of performances about illness and the changing body over time.Documenting a trilogy of Brian Lobel’s monologue performances from 2001-2011, this collection challenges the inspirational stories of survivors and martyrs that have come before, infusing the ‘cancer story’ with an urgency and humour which is sometimes inappropriate, often salacious and always, above all else, honest and open.Published together for the first time, this collection of performances goes beyond the chemotherapy to include reflections on politics, sexuality and gender, providing cancer – and cancer narratives – with a much-deserved kick in the ball(s).
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Dinty W. Moore
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Rose
Metal
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The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction: Advice and Essential Exercises from Respected Writers, Editors, and Teachers
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Unmatched in its focus on a concise and popular emerging genre, The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction features 26 eminent writers, editors, and teachers offering expert analysis, focused exercises, and helpful examples of what make the brief essay form such a perfect medium for experimentation, insight, and illumination. With a comprehensive introduction to the genre and book by editor Dinty W. Moore, The Field Guide is perfect for both the classroom and the individual writer’s desk—an essential handbook for anyone interested in the scintillating and succinct flash nonfiction form. How many words does it take to tell a compelling true story? The answer might surprise you. “The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction, edited by the invaluable Dinty W. Moore, is a lot more than flashy. These thoughtful, thought-provoking essays and exercises have the paradoxical effect of slowing down our attention and encouraging an expansion of the moment, while seeming to be saving writing and reading time. A very useful compilation.” ~Phillip Lopate , The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present
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Floyd McClung
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Ywam
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Living On The Devil's Doorstep - From Kabul To Amsterdam
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Living On The Devil's Doorstep is an inspirational memoir of Floyd and Sally McClung, a couple who dedicated their lives to spreading the message of hope among the disillusioned young people that checked out of Western society to find enlightenment in the East during the sixties. From reaching out to the penniless, the drugged, and the sick in Kabul, Afghanistan to the addicts, and prostitutes in Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District, the McClungs' lived a life of service that is both heartwarming and inspiring. The book's most distinctive feature is the McClungs' courage to set aside the comforts of American suburbia to follow their faith. It is recommended for anyone looking for an inspirational and true story about the power of hope and faith beyond borders.
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Lex Williford, Bernard Cooper, Michael Martone |
Touchstone
Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction: Work from 1970 to the Present
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If you're passionate about first-person narratives that transcend mere storytelling, this anthology is a trove waiting for exploration. Each piece has been handpicked for its power to engage and enlighten, offering a panoramic view of the shifts in creative nonfiction over recent decades. It's like attending a masterclass with some of the most influential voices in contemporary literature—without leaving your favorite reading spot.
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This book would be a good choice for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the 9/11 attacks. Through the personal accounts of the people involved and powerful imagery, readers will be transported to the day that shook the world. This book will leave a lasting impact on readers and help them reflect on the importance of unity and empathy in times of crisis.
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John Jeremiah Sullivan, Robert Atwan |
Mariner
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Best American Essays 2014
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Best American Essays 2014, selected and introduced by John Jeremiah Sullivan is a must-read for those who appreciate good literature. The essays are carefully curated, representing essays that stand out for their unique perspectives, vivid imagery and memorable storytelling. Reading this collection is like taking a journey through some of the most poignant, thought-provoking and inspiring works of art in the form of essays.
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Rae Yang
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University
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California
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Spider Eaters : A Memoir
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Spider Eaters is at once a moving personal story, a fascinating family history, and a unique chronicle of political upheaval told by a Chinese woman who came of age during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution. With stunning honesty and a lively, sly humor, Rae Yang records her life from her early years as the daughter of Chinese diplomats in Switzerland, to her girlhood at an elite middle school in Beijing, to her adolescent experience as a Red Guard and later as a laborer on a pig farm in the remote northern wilderness. She tells of her eventual disillusionment with the Maoist revolution, how remorse and despair nearly drove her to suicide, and how she struggled to make sense of conflicting events that often blurred the line between victim and victimizer, aristocrat and peasant, communist and counter-revolutionary. Moving gracefully between past and present, dream and reality, the author artfully conveys the vast complexity of life in China as well as the richness, confusion, and magic of her own inner life and struggle.Much of the power of the narrative derives from Yang's multi-generational, cross-class perspective. She invokes the myths, legends, folklore, and local customs that surrounded her and brings to life the many people who were instrumental in her her nanny, a poor woman who raised her from a baby and whose character is conveyed through the bedtime tales she spins; her father; and her beloved grandmother, who died as a result of the political persecution she suffered.Spanning the years from 1950 to 1980, Rae Yang's story is evocative, complex, and told with striking candor. It is one of the most immediate and engaging narratives of life in post-1949 China.
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Pat B. Allen
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Shambhala
Art Is a Way of Knowing : A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through Creativity
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This book provides practical guidance and encouragement for using art to deepen self-knowledge. It includes activities for discovering personal myths, recognizing life patterns, and releasing painful memories. The author shares her own journey as an art therapist and artist, making a profound connection with the soul through art-making.
Mark Raphael Baker
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Flamingo
The Fiftieth Gate - A Journey Through Memory
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If you're drawn to personal tales set against the backdrop of historical events, "The Fiftieth Gate" could resonate with you. It's a poignant exploration of how the past persists in the present, specifically through the lens of a son seeking to understand his parents' experiences during the Holocaust. The book melds intimate memoir with historical inquiry, shedding light on the complexities of memory and the legacy of trauma. This blend might make for a profound reading experience that offers both insight and emotional depth.
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Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich |
Doubleday
The Play of the Diary of Anne Frank
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If you've been moved by Anne Frank's diary, this play brings her poignant story off the pages and into vivid dramatization. Ideal for those who appreciate historical narratives and are looking for a powerful enactment of resilience and hope in the face of daunting adversity. It's a conduit for both understanding the past and educating through performance.
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