Títulos em Política e Ativismo

D'origine syrienne, Omar Youssef Souleimane a infiltré plusieurs manifestations de soutien à la Palestine organisées par La France Insoumise et des associations palestiniennes marquées par la présence d'islamistes en leur sein. Après des mois de travail et de nombreux entretiens avec les cadres du parti, l'auteur révèle les liens entre certains candidats LFI et des projets islamistes tentant d'imposer de nouvelles normes sociales compatibles avec la charia. Ce livre est un cri d'alerte.

C'est précisément ce qu'on n'y met jamais, et qui pourtant détermine tout le reste. J'ai voulu vous parler dans ce livre de ce que l'on ressent quand on s'engage. De colère, de tendresse, de fatigue, de sincérité, de joie, d'espoir têtu aussi. D'une manière de faire de la politique sans se couper de soi-même. D'écoute, de doutes, d'élans, d'apprentissages. D'un regard porté sur ce monde tel qu'il va – ou ne va pas.

From the shores of Puerto Rico to the halls of American diplomatic power, this remarkable memoir chronicles the extraordinary journey of a career public servant who defied the odds to serve as both a U.S. Ambassador and an Assistant Secretary under two different presidents from opposing political parties.

With the in-depth reportage and insightful analysis of American Carnage, Front Row at the Trump Show, and Confidence Man, a seasoned TIME reporter’s authoritative narrative history of the MAGA movement—a freshly reported “how did we get here” chronicle that traces the political DNA and...

Nach dem Attentat der Taliban auf ihr Leben wurde Malala unvermittelt auf die öffentliche Bühne gestoßen und schnell zur international bekannten Symbolfigur für Mut und Resilienz. Doch fern der Kameras und Menschenmengen brauchte sie Jahre, um ihren Platz in einer ihr nicht vertrauten Welt zu finden. Nun nimmt Malala in Finding My Way ihre Hörerinnen und Hörer erstmals mit in die Welt hinter den Schlagzeilen – in einem zutiefst verletzlichen und überraschenden Memoir voller Authentizität, Humor und Zärtlichkeit.

This book, Napoleon Bonaparte: Strategist, Statesman, Legend, explores ten essential chapters of his extraordinary life, from his Corsican roots to his rise as Europe’s most feared general, from the grandeur of his empire to the bitterness of his exile. It paints a vivid portrait of a man who changed history not only with the sword, but with the pen and the law.

From the world’s great concert halls to Los Angeles’s Skid Row, violinist Vijay Gupta’s searing memoir of prodigy, ambition, collapse, and renewal reveals how music is not just performance but also survival, a lifeline of human connection when everything else falls away—for readers of...

From one of the most influential officeholders in Texas and one of the most influential power brokers in Washington over the last 70 years, lifetime Democrat Ben Barnes, an intimate and unexpected look behind the corridors of power, featuring Barnes’s experiences with LBJ, Nixon, Jimmy Carter...

From the New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello comes a groundbreaking collection of Thomas Jefferson’s writings on race.

Narrated by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro himself, this audiobook offers a grounded and intimate portrait of life in public service. Where We Keep the Light is the story of public service and personal faith. From an early age, Josh Shapiro learned and practiced the power of showing up...

As the Minnesota Senate Majority Leader, Paul Gazelka had an unparalleled vantage point on Governor Tim Walz's leadership failures. In Behind the Veil, Gazelka exposes the critical missteps of Walz's tenure, from the faltering response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the chaotic handling of the George Floyd riots to the troubled management of the state budget. This compelling political memoir offers a candid look at Gazelka's daily struggles with Walz's leadership and sheds light on the broader implications for our political landscape.

Far Horizons is a globe-spanning coming-of-age memoir of a fighter turned peace-seeker on a vibrant journey of transformation, adventure and love, set against backdrops of the Iraq War, Africa, and the world beyond. Fresh and introspective, it will lead you to exploring not only the far corners of the world, but also the uncharted aspects of yourself.

Das wegweisende Hörbuch der ehemaligen Ministerpräsidentin Finnlands In Hope in Action nimmt Sanna Marin die Leser*innen mit auf die außergewöhnliche Reise ihrer bahnbrechenden Karriere und teilt ihre Vision einer neuen Art der Führung. Als sie im Alter von nur 34 Jahren finnische Ministerpräsidentin wurde, schrieb Marin als jüngstes Staatsoberhaupt der Welt Geschichte und fesselte die Aufmerksamkeit der Öffentlichkeit mit ihren fortschrittlichen Ideen und ihrem dynamischen Regierungsansatz. Ihre Geschichte ist eine Geschichte der Resilienz und des Triumphs.

In the 1960s, Roland Sheppard regularly attended Malcolm X’s meetings in Harlem. He is one of the few remaining people who personally witnessed the assassination of Malcolm X in the Audubon Ballroom.

Als Ahmed Aboutaleb op zijn vijftiende van Marokko naar Den Haag verhuist, weet hij één ding zeker: als je hier mee wilt doen, moet je de taal spreken en onderaan de ladder beginnen. Hij leert Nederlands, schrijft zich in bij de lts en werkt in de horeca. Per toeval komt hij in de journalistiek terecht. Als zijn contract niet wordt verlengd, besluit hij met zijn vrouw Khaddouj dat het tijd wordt voor meer vastigheid met hun jonge gezin. Hij gaat aan de slag als ambtenaar en maakt daarna een overstap naar adviesraden voor de regering.

Before the statue, before the speeches, before the myth — there was just Abraham Lincoln: a tall, awkward kid from a log cabin who read too much and believed in something bigger than himself. This is the story of how he rose from dirt-floor beginnings to become the president who held the United States together in its darkest hour. From the courtroom in Springfield to the fields of Gettysburg, from quiet heartbreaks to bold proclamations, Lincoln faced a nation on fire and refused to let it burn to the ground.

Experience the raw, unflinching drama of America's most pivotal moments, from the brutal formation of its colonies to the explosive battles of the Civil War. Dive into the lives of people who shaped history: resilient pioneers conquering untamed prairies, enslaved individuals fighting for freedom, daring immigrants chasing the American Dream, and fearless gunslingers redefining law and order in the Wild West.

For half a century, Bob Brown has been standing up to the powerful interests who would put profit before planet. In Defiance, he draws on this experience to inspire a new generation of individual and collective action. He reflects on the people and places that have shaped him, celebrates the irreplaceable beauty and value of nature and shares what motivates him to keep fighting.

Bleeding Truth is the powerful memoir of Dr. Shahram Azam, a former Iranian military physician who risked everything to speak out against state torture and murder. In 2003, while serving at Baghiyatollah Military Hospital in Tehran, Dr. Azam examined the body of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian photojournalist who was arrested for photographing outside Evin Prison. What he saw—evidence of torture, head trauma, and sexual assault—was undeniable. Refusing to remain silent, he fled Iran and exposed the truth to the world.

"This was avoidable. These are unnecessary deaths. It's not a 'war'. This is a health crisis. This is systemic negligence." When Dr Meenal Viz, a heavily pregnant frontline NHS doctor, witnessed her colleagues die from the negligent handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, she was determined to take a...