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This in-depth work by historian Cheryl C. D. Hughes lets listeners inhabit the postwar America where Bishop Fulton Sheen thrived, in order to reveal what made him such a magnetic figure in his own era. It peers into the complex lives of the celebrities and fallen stars who saw in the warm, brilliant bishop a sign of God’s grace, and it offers a study in the inner dynamics of conversion.

This is the life story of a naughty and rebellious boy who grew up in extreme poverty in the dusty alleys of the Jewish ghetto in Tehran, made his way to a kibbutz in Israel, went through hair-raising adventures in the underworld of Berlin, smuggled people from East Berlin and was expelled from the city as well as from West Germany, and after many hardships achieved impressive success in the United States.

In the heart of a small Jamaican community in Kingston, a majestic mango tree stands as a silent witness to generations of whispered secrets and haunting tales. “Whisper in the Wind: The Silent Haunting of the Mango Tree” weaves together a tapestry of stories, blending the mystical with the real. Through the eyes of the author, her siblings, and the elders, listeners are drawn into a world where the line between fiction and reality blurs.

Rory Cellan-Jones knew he was the child of a love affair between two BBC employees. But until his mother, Sylvia, died and he found a file labelled 'For Rory' he had no idea of their beginnings or ending. Or why his peculiarly isolated childhood had so tested the bond between him and Sylvia, who was single-parenting two sons in a one-bedroom fl at while working full time through the Fifties and Sixties. 'For Rory,' his mother had written on the file before she died, 'in the hope that it will help him understand how it really was ...'

Like much of North Korea, Songmi Han lived in desperate poverty. As a child, she and her family endured extreme hardship, with many meals consisting of little more than grass. Domestic abuse, grueling physical labor, emotional abuse, and hunger were constant in her life. School was out of the question, and she and her mother stole food to survive. Greenlight to Freedom: A North Korean Daughter’s Search for Her Mother and Herself, written by Songmi Han and Casey Lartigue Jr., recounts Songmi’s childhood and escape from North Korea in a perilous and gripping narrative.

My aim is to shed light on the transformative power of God's redemption through my own journey. While many understand the principles of redemption academically, confusion often arises when life's challenges confront believers. For those who've relinquished dreams to shame, I invite you into my journey—from earliest memories to ministry failure and eventual restoration, in hopes of offering solace and understanding to those who have lost their way. Let my experiences illuminate the path to understanding and embracing the transformative grace of God in every pitfall and setback life presents.

An iconic figure in the world of cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, Mohinder Amarnath started his career as a batsman who was found suspect against short-pitched fast bowling and finished it as one of the finest and bravest players of pace. He is still remembered with awe for hooking fearsome pace attacks on bouncy Caribbean and Australian tracks-without wearing a helmet. Grit, guts and gumption defined Amarnath's rollercoaster career. According to both Sunil Gavaskar and Imran Khan, Amarnath was the best batsman of their era.

Fiona Foley Provocateur provides insights into the life of one of Australia’s most influential urban Aboriginal and activist artists. From her beginnings in Hervey Bay, Queensland, it follows her young adult life in Sydney where she co-founded Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-Operative in 1986, to her rise through the art world and, most recently, into an academic life.

This personal memoir is brought to you by Tracie Keolalani, a true local girl tita ē. Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, she takes us on her journey of discovering the truth behind her homeland and her people. As a "brownish" local girl, she weaves in personal experiences of systemic racism, prejudice, and struggle. Honestly and wholeheartedly, she lets us peek into the sorrow, beauty, and humor of her world as she struggles to find her own identity and voice.

At just 10 years old, Sonita Alizada was nearly sold into marriage. By the time she turned 16, her price was set at $9,000—a sum meant to buy her future for someone else’s benefit. In a world where nearly 15 million girls are forced into marriage each year, Sonita’s story is a heartbreaking but all-too-common reality. Yet, she refused to let her fate be sealed. In her eponymous memoir, Sonita shares her powerful journey from the streets of Afghanistan to international stages as a rap artist and activist.

The Jackfruit Chronicles is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the stunning flavours and captivating history of Bengali food while giving a voice to those individuals who introduced this cuisine to the United Kingdom. Beginning with the arrival of Shahnaz’s grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this book not only focuses on the author's family story but also the broader narrative of the Bangladeshi diaspora, their struggles and their quest for a better life in Britain.

Jenny’s dad “Grizz” was as large as his boisterous laugh and hailed as his daughter’s hero. High on acid, the father of four girls turned violent, triggering fear and unspeakable misery that sent the girls running. Jenny’s mom was an authentic 70's hippy who grew up on the streets and in the system. She worked her fingers to the bone to keep her family together, but the odds were against her. The idea of her girls living the same life she had lived, sent her mental health spiraling.

Those Boys on the Hill is a biographical coming-of-age story about three inner-city, African American brothers growing up in a group home in a farming community in Pennsylvania. Elliott Glover uses a mix of humor, sadness, and raw situational honesty to share the harrowing experiences that shaped the men he and his brothers Jacque and Iszel have become.

Following a ski accident that left Clayton immobile for nearly six months, he grappled with severe depression, culminating in a life-changing moment at the Golden Gate Bridge. A voice in his head said, "There has got to be another way," which set him on a transformative journey, eventually leading to meditation. Through this practice, he began to view his past through a new lens, gaining profound insights into his childhood trauma and achieving rare states of consciousness akin to spiritual enlightenment that lasted for several years.

"Resilience Across Borders: From Iran to America" encapsulates the riveting memoir, "SplendidVenus, A Dream," weaving a tapestry of courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of freedom. Across its expansive 89,000-word narrative, the author unveils a rich mosaic of life experiences set against the tumultuous backdrop of post-revolutionary Iran. Within this landscape of societal constraints and pervasive misogyny, the author embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery and resilience, ultimately charting a course towards the shores of America.

The Way My Life Turned Out by Jessica Platner is a heartfelt memoir that takes listeners through the journey of a woman navigating love, loss, resilience, and identity against the backdrop of Soviet-era Belarus and later Israel. Through vivid stories of family life, her father’s imprisonment, and the challenges of emigrating, Jessica weaves a deeply personal narrative that captures both the struggles and joys of her experience.

"That's What I Thought" is a coming-of-age memoir that transports listeners to a simpler time. Back to childhood, where lifelong bonds were forged with family, friends, and neighbors and where a foundation of values was built that lasts a lifetime. Set in rural southeastern Kentucky in the 1960's, it captures the nostalgia and charm of small town living through the eyes of the narrator. Growing up in a rural area in the 1960's was a remarkable experience that will be lost if not put to paper.

Imagine if Tina Fey were Asian and describing her home country. A brilliant collection of hilariously poignant true stories follow the unbelievable tales of an American Born Chinese female executive conquering the China market. This book divulges the China you never knew in a funny and snappy way. In process, the stories illustrate what China teaches us about happiness, wealth, love, power, and getting what you want. Based on a successful and witty blog loved by worldwide readers, the book illuminates how China changes your world at home.

In this bittersweet reminiscence, novelist Seán Kenny takes us on a journey that spans over four decades and two continents. Through a series of revelations he learns that the Irish family life of his youth was not what it seemed. As one revelation after another hits him his life becomes an odyssey in which he must constantly reinvent himself to explore and conquer his demons, most of all the conviction that he is the son of a pedophile.

Floy Dean: Moments with Her, An Unwritten Memoir is a collection of fond, heartwarming, and bittersweet memories celebrating my mother, Floy Dean. Though her life was short, her impact was immeasurable. She set an example for me through her kind heart, her strong will, and her unwavering dedication to motherhood. For years, I’ve struggled with grief, trying to learn how to reconcile my feelings of loss, anger, confusion, and sorrow. The essays in this book reflect my emotions and became exercises in therapy as I wrote them over the years since she passed.