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  Autobiography An: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of An Autobiography, by Mohandas K. Gandhi.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mohandas K. Gandhi.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This profound and candid autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the most influential figures in history. From his childhood in India to his transformative experiences in South Africa and his leadership in India's nonviolent struggle for independence, the narrative explores the evolution of a philosophy that reshaped global approaches to civil rights and freedom. Offering insights into personal struggles, spiritual growth, and the power of nonviolence, this book is a testament to the strength of moral conviction and an inspiration for readers seeking truth and justice.

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  Being Unstoppable - Conquering...

  Sean Swarner

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  Being Unstoppable is the first book in the 7 Summits to Success series. It is a story of one man’s journey to accomplishing what was once thought impossible. Sean Swarner overcame two different cancers to make his dream of climbing Mt. Everest (with one lung), the highest mountain in the world, a reality. In addition to sharing his story with the world, Sean shares the guiding principles that made his own dreams a reality. Being Unstoppable begins with Sean’s story of survival, adventure, and cliff-hanging suspense. It concludes with a section containing simple, practical steps anyone can use to fulfill their own dreams and goals. Sean teaches how he managed to make the impossible possible and how to incorporate those same simple but powerful steps into climbing one's own Everest.

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  Laches - What Is Courage? –...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if true courage wasn’t the absence of fear—but the wisdom to know when to face it? 
  In Laches, Plato explores the meaning of courage through a powerful conversation between Socrates and two Athenian generals. The dialogue begins with a question about military training—but quickly becomes a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of bravery. 
  This modern translation makes Plato’s wisdom approachable and relevant, offering a timeless guide to understanding virtue, strength, and leadership. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Philosophical Definition of Courage – More than fearlessness, courage is examined through reason and reflection 
  •	Socratic Inquiry Meets Real-World Experience – Generals Laches and Nicias weigh in with lived wisdom 
  •	A Modern, Engaging Translation – Clear and thoughtful, bringing ancient ideas into today’s world 
  •	A Conversation About Raising Virtuous People – Explore courage in war, in parenting, and in personal character 
  Discover how Laches offers insights into bravery that go far beyond the battlefield—and into the heart of moral life.

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  After the Funeral - From their...

  Mary Butts

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  Mary Frances Butts was born on 13th December 1890 in Poole, Dorset. 
  Her early years were spent at Salterns, an 18th-century house overlooking Poole Harbour.  Sadly in 1905 her father died, and she was sent for boarding at St Leonard's school for girls in St Andrews. 
  Her mother remarried and, from 1909, Mary studied at Westfield College in London, and here, first became aware of her bisexual feelings.  She was sent down for organising a trip to Epsom races and only completed her degree in 1914 when she graduated from the London School of Economics.  By then Mary had become an admirer of the occultist Aleister Crowley and she was given a co-authorship credit on his ‘Magick (Book 4)’. 
  In 1916, she began the diary which would now detail her future life and be a constant reference point for her observations and her absorbing experiences. 
  During World War I, she was doing social work for the London County Council in Hackney Wick, and involved in a lesbian relationship.  Life changed after meeting the modernist poet, John Rodker and they married in 1918. 
  In 1921 she spent 3 months at Aleister Crowley's Abbey of Thelema in Sicily; she found the practices dreadful and also acquired a drug habit.  Mary now spent time writing in Dorset, including her celebrated book of short stories ‘Speed the Plough’ which saw fully develop her unique Modernist prose style. 
  Europe now beckoned and several years were spent in Paris befriending many artists and writing further extraordinary stories.   
  She was continually sought after by literary magazines and also published several short story collections as books. Although a Modernist writer she worked in other genres but is essentially only known for her short stories.  Mary was deeply committed to nature conservation and wrote several pamphlets attacking the growing pollution of the countryside. 
  In 1927, she divorced and the following year her novel ‘Armed with Madness’ was published.  A further marriage followed in 1930 and time was spent attempting to settle in London and Newcastle before setting up home on the western tip of Cornwall.  By 1934 the marriage had failed. 
  Mary Butts died on 5th March 1937, at the West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, after an operation for a perforated gastric ulcer. She was 46.

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  Kick The Dark (Say It With A...

  Scott Ginsberg

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  Kick The Dark is a musical memoir masterclass about death. Press play, and Scott Ginsberg’s inner life will unfold in three distinctive dimensions: Meditations, Music, and Methods. First, the meditations delve into the profound stories behind each song, as the artist unravels the people, occasions, and feelings that triggered his moments of conception. Scott shares the often absurd and always difficult emotions and thoughts that birthed each song. Next, enjoy studio recorded versions of fourteen new tunes performed exclusively by the author, capturing the essence of each composition in its purest form. One guitar, one voice. Nothing more. Finally, uncover the secrets behind one songwriter's creative process. Scott takes you behind the scenes to explore the methods of a veteran artist’s hands and heart. Even if you think you sing like a dying walrus, you’ll still discover intricacies of personal growth and inspiration from his lessons. This program is the first installation in the "Say It With A Song" series. A perfect accompaniment to Scott’s acclaimed books, records, films and speeches, this singular special edition of his body of work is more than an audiobook. It’s a multimedia experience that invites you to explore the intersection of art and autobiography. Kick The Dark provides an intimate and transparent glimpse into one man’s view of the most important thing that will ever happen to anyone.

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  Dare to Matter: Lessons in...

  Shifra Malka

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  Waiting for the world to tell you that you matter? In her unguarded, deeply affective, and witty memoir, Shifra shares the relatable story of being raised in an image-driven world into which she did not easily fit. Specifically, being told that she resembled her personality-disordered aunt—whose life didn't matter—she deeply feared that hers wouldn't either. Shifra writes to the core of this struggle to recover her beaten spirit and build the large life that matters to her. She explores the question of what mattering means, through the prism of how the question personally played out in her relationships with her family, her Orthodox Jewish religion, and the American culture focused on appearance, food, and money. She demonstrates that we cannot buy or borrow our individual mattering, but we can create it. Dare to Matter gives readers the will and courage to rebuild their collapsed inner space into the large life that makes getting out of bed every morning, and staying out of it, irresistible. This is a call to satisfACTION and a challenge to beat back the messages we get from family and society that shut us down. Renewing your energy to opt into your life, DARE TO MATTER will fuel you in meaningful and miraculous ways.

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