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  American Values: Book Summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of American Values, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
  Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In American Values, the author presents a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the core principles that define the United States—freedom, justice, equality, and democracy—and how these ideals continue to shape the nation’s identity. Drawing on history, personal reflections, and contemporary challenges, the author takes listeners on a journey through the evolution of American values, examining both their triumphs and flaws.
   
  Through engaging storytelling, the author tackles pressing issues such as economic inequality, the fight for social justice, and the importance of environmental stewardship. The audiobook explores how these values have been tested and transformed over time, and it urges individuals to reflect on their role in protecting and advancing these ideals for future generations.
   
  At the heart of the book is a call to action: for all Americans to engage in the political process, fight for justice, and work toward a more equitable society. With a focus on leadership, civic engagement, and personal responsibility, American Values inspires listeners to take action, make a difference, and preserve the core values that continue to guide the nation.
   
  Whether you’re interested in personal development, social justice, or the future of democracy, this audiobook offers valuable insights and actionable lessons on how to live in alignment with the values that have defined America for centuries.

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  The Faith of Elvis - A Story...

  Billy Stanley, Kent Sanders

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  Includes an audiobook-exclusive conversation between author Billy Stanley, his brother David Stanley, and writer Kent Sanders! 
  Behind the glamour and the crowds. Beyond the movies and the records.  
  Apart from all who knew him, wanted to know him, or just wanted to be near him. 
  Billy Stanley knew Elvis Presley as a brother—and as a man of deep faith. 
  From the day Billy Stanley arrived at Graceland and received a bear hug from the King of Rock and Roll to the last conversation they ever had, one thing stayed the same: Elvis’s passion for sharing God’s love with as many people he could. 
  In The Faith of Elvis,Billy illuminates Elvis’s Christian journey—from the notes Elvis made in his beloved Bible to his struggles with sin as his fame increased to his remarkable generosity toward fans and movie stars alike. 
  Through this first-hand account, you will findtouching family stories of the Elvis that pop culture doesn’t know;a keen look into how Elvis intricately wove his faith into every part of his life;insights into the ups-and-downs the four brothers experienced while at home and on the road together; andexamples of Elvis’s profound influence on others—from those closest to him to his cherished fans and, ultimately, the world at large. 
    
  Here you will find your own faith strengthened and your heart turned more toward heaven—or as Elvis would say, toward the only true King. 
  A discussion guide and photo insert are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Back From The Dead - The Untold...

  Douglas Thompson, Dan Biddle

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  “They say cats have nine lives so I’ve been giving them a bit of a run. I’ve died three times on an operating table and had the same number of goes at killing myself. Luckily, the doctors were brilliant at saving my life and I was crap at ending it.” 
   
  For years living was a fate worse than death for Dan Biddle. In a moment of someone else’s madness, he lost all meaning to his existence along with both his legs, his left eye, his spleen and all hearing in his left ear. 
   
  His body and mind were devastated on 7 July 2005, during the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil. It took ten seconds to disassemble him. It’s taken twenty years for him to find the inner peace and brutal honesty reveal his daily battle to go on surviving. 
   
  The against-the-odds story of his triumphs and joy will astonish. His battle with bureaucracy and despair will anger and shock. 
   
  The extraordinary love story that keeps him alive will inspire.

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  Freedom Ain't Free - My Journey...

  Katrina Harris

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  As a child, Katrina Harris was protected and unconditionally loved by her parents. By the time she hit middle school, though, she felt too protected. Overprotected is more like it, controlled and restricted.All she wanted was to be just like the other kids, free like them, accepted by them—a desire that wound up taking her as far from protected an loved as possibly.A child bride at 15. By 16, she was a mom with history of “falling down the stairs” as recorded by local hospitals. Two years later, with 3 babies to call her own, she faced the unimaginable: a prison sentence to pay for what her husband had done.“Even in your darkest hour if you hold on, you can make it.” Her faith got her through.“Please don’t ever leave me!” Her children’s cries strengthened her resolve.“You are more than a conqueror. Your past does not define your future.” Her mother’s words inspired her to do whatever it took to turn her life around.And she did.Katrina, the ninth-grade dropout now has a Master's Degree, a successful business, and a loving husband.Having walked through the fire, she is now reaching back to help other women and men see through the smoke of their past, tap into their potential, overcome adversity, and step into their power so that they can become the people they were destined to be, just as she does in this powerful memoir.

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  A Grief Observed

  C. S. Lewis

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  A Grief Observed is C. S. Lewis's deeply personal and poignant reflection on the intense grief he experienced following the death of his wife, Joy Davidman. Written as a series of journal entries, the book offers an intimate glimpse into Lewis's raw emotional journey, where he grapples with profound sorrow, anger, doubt, and ultimately faith.In this powerful meditation on loss, Lewis confronts his own beliefs about God, suffering, and the afterlife, questioning his faith and the nature of divine love in the midst of overwhelming pain. As he wrestles with these difficult emotions, A Grief Observed becomes a universal exploration of the human experience of mourning and healing.With its unflinching honesty and vulnerability, this book resonates with anyone who has faced the heartbreak of loss, offering comfort, understanding, and insight into the grieving process. Lewis's reflections make A Grief Observed not just a testament to personal grief, but also a profound exploration of love, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.

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  Leading with Respect -...

  Marcy Syms

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  For thirty-five years, Marcy Syms appeared in TV and radio commercials for her family's company, voicing its famous slogan, "An educated consumer is our best customer." Syms was the first truly off-price retailer, offering name brands at cut-rate prices. At its peak, the chain had dozens of stores in thirteen states. For Syms, the key to success was respect—for the consumers, for the employees, and for the designer brands they sold. 
   
   
   
  Working closely with her father, Sy Syms, the business's founder, Marcy helped transform Syms from a family concern to a retailing powerhouse. When Syms went public, Marcy became the youngest female president of an NYSE-listed company. 
   
   
   
  From the triumphs and challenges of female entrepreneurship to the excitement of store openings, Leading with Respect recounts the extraordinary origin story of off-price retailing and provides a perceptive look at a business that foreshadowed many of today's market trends. Full of personal recollections and relatable insights, Leading with Respect shares one businesswoman's journey from the backroom to the boardroom.

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