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American presidents have shaped the course of global affairs for generations, but as the saying goes, behind every great man there’s a great woman. While the First Ladies often remain overshadowed by their husbands, some have carved unique niches in their time and left their own lasting legacy. Dolley Madison helped establish the role of the First Lady in the early 1800s, Eleanor Roosevelt gave voice to policy issues in a way that made her a forerunner of First Ladies like Hillary Clinton, and Jackie Kennedy created glamorous trends that made her more popular than her husband. If Dolley Madison was instrumental in molding the role of First Lady in the 19th century, credit can be given to Eleanor Roosevelt for revolutionizing the political nature of the role in the 20th and 21st centuries and making it possible for presidents like Bill Clinton to enlist their wives to handle political duties. At the same time, history might remember Eleanor more for what she did outside of the White House, as she became a critically acclaimed and world famous international author and advocate of civil rights, women’s rights. By the time she had finished working for the United Nations, working on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, President Truman rightly called her “The First Lady of the World.” In 1961, President John F. Kennedy made it seem like anything was possible, and Americans were eager to believe him. The next three years would be fondly and famously labeled “Camelot,” suggesting an almost mythical quality about the young President and his family. The famous label came from John’s fashionable and beautiful wife, Jackie, whose elegance and grace made her the most popular woman in the world. Her popularity threatened to eclipse even her husband’s, who famously quipped on one presidential trip to France that he was “the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris.”Show book
Joshua dies on his birthday. Joshua dies the day he is born. Joshua lives for three hours. Joshua is alive. Joshua in the Sky is a family memoir and a memorial to a short life. Moving between searching explorations of one family’s blood legacy and a series of playful, humorous studies of individual poems, novels, songs and works of art, this book tells the story of one man’s attempt to come to make sense of the death of his baby nephew from a rare blood condition both share while navigating monumental changes in his own personal life. Having spent a lifetime using reading and writing to both hide from and face the world, Joshua in the Sky serves as a kind of reckoning, asking the questions: whose life deserves to be remembered? And how? 'Brave, original and ultimately devastating', The Scotsman ‘A truly remarkable piece of writing’ – Gavin Esler ‘Rodge Glass’s narrative voice is impressive – he never flinches from the tough stuff, yet remains supremely readable and joyful’ – Sara Sheridan, author of Where Are the Women? and The Fair Botanists ‘Stands testament to the healing power of stories and offers up its raw and bloodied everything with unguarded vulnerability’ – Michael Pedersen, author of Boy Friends ‘A work of great tenderness and originality’ – Malachy Tallack, author of Illuminated by Water & The Un-Discovered Islands ‘It found me in pieces then gently wove me back together again’ – Helen Sedgwick, author of The Growing Season All author profits from Joshua in the Sky will be donated to Cure HHT or to the UCLH Baby Fetal Unit that cared for Joshua.Show book
Discover the captivating and humorous world of Robert "robear" Isenberg in his latest audiobook, "Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga: Some Funny Stories and Some Not So Funny," narrated by the talented Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. Grady Harp raves, "...Jump in for a series of fine escapes from the pickles that life, at present, delivers. This is one fine attitude adjustment resource!” This revised edition features seven additional essays, blending humor and introspection to create a truly unique listening experience.Key Highlights:Against All Odds: Dive into the inspiring tales of two incredibly brave men who faced life's battles and emerged victorious, changing America for the better.The Car Ride: Relive a memorable experience from Robert's childhood at just five years old, a moment etched forever in his memory.Paul’s Special Birthday: Celebrate the life of one of Robert’s older siblings, Paul, an unsung hero of the "Greatest Generation."Learning How to Just Watch: Reflect on Robert's poignant response to one of life’s most challenging moments, inviting listeners to share their reactions.Father’s Day with My Mother-in-Law and Daddy’s Little Girls: Enjoy these heartfelt additions to the Family section, crafted with love and humor.Two Writers Meet, One Speaks: Witness the magical connection between writers, recognizing each other without visible clues. Robert "robear" Isenberg's storytelling prowess shines through in this collection, offering a blend of laugh-out-loud humor and touching narratives. His engaging style, combined with Phillip Nathaniel Freeman's captivating narration, makes this audiobook a must-listen.Show book
This comprehensive presents the complete extant works of Marcus Aurelius relating to Marcus' life and works.Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, known as one of the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.Contents:MeditationsThe Speeches of MarcusThe Sayings of MarcusShow book
Indeed, the world of Oceania in George Orwell's famous novel is routinely described as oppressive, and hopeless, and variously deemed a horror story, an elegy, a threnody, a shriek of terror, a wail of despair, a death cry. Isaac Deutscher, the biographer of both Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin, referred to it in 1955—in the wake of the controversial BBC broadcasts and their "fatal" consequences—as the "Black Millennium," when George Orwell turned a segment of time forever into charcoal dust. Literary and cultural critics have described 1984—or rather Nineteen Eighty-Four, to use the British title that Orwell himself preferred—as the vengeful death wish of a cynic, the tubercular projection of a dying man, the paranoid fantasy of a writer in despair, the Schadenfreude of a neurotic adult schoolboy who sent the entire world to room 101, and a totalitarian tract devised as a desperate invalid's futile protest against the specter of totalitarianism, whether in the form of Hitler's on the right or Stalin's on the left.Nineteen Eighty-Four is none of these.Rather, it is instead an affirming flame, even an optimistic vision of a hope-filled time just over the horizon.Show book
On first impressions, Ted Bundy seemed like the perfect all-American boy. He was good-looking, fun and very charming; many women found him irresistible... But deep inside he was an evil monster who terrorized large areas of America, assaulting and murdering numerous women and adolescent girls. He used his insider knowledge of law enforcement to evade detection, escaping from imprisonment twice before his eventual capture. While he confessed to 30 killings, the real figure was probably much higher and many of the bodies have never been found. Crime writer and journalist Al Cimino delves into this astonishing and tragic tale, providing a detailed account of Bundy's crimes and the twisted manipulations of his victims. This is the story of a chameleon-like psychopath and necrophile who lured innocent victims to a horrible end.Show book
