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  George Marshall - A Biography

  Debi Unger, Irwin Unger, Stanley...

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  A major historical biography of George C. Marshall—the general who ran the U.S. campaign during the Second World War, the Secretary of State who oversaw the successful rebuilding of post-war Europe, and the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize—and the first to offer a complete picture of his life.While Eisenhower Patton, Bradley, Montgomery, MacArthur, Nimitz, and Leahy waged battles in Europe and the Pacific, one military leader actually ran World War II for America, overseeing personnel and logistics: Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1939 to 1945, George C. Marshall.This interpretive biography of George C. Marshall follows his life from his childhood in Western Pennsylvania and his military training at the Virginia Military Institute to his role during and after World War II and his death in 1959 at the age of seventy-eight. It brings to light the virtuous historical role models who inspired him, including George Washington and Robert E. Lee, and his relationships with the Washington political establishment, military brass, and foreign leaders, from Harry Truman to Chiang Kai-shek. It explores Marshall’s successes and failures during World War II, and his contributions through two critical years of the emerging Cold War—including the transformative Marshall Plan, which saved Western Europe from Soviet domination, and the failed attempt to unite China’s nationalists and communists.Based on breathtaking research and filled with rich detail, George Marshall is sure to be hailed as the definitive work on one of the most influential figures in American history.

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  Summary of Inside Out - A Memoir...

  Brook Bryant

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  *PLEASE NOTE: This concise summary is unofficial and is not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original book's publisher or author.* 
  Short on time? Or maybe you’ve already read the book, but need a refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from Inside Out! 
  In her 2019 memoir, Inside Out, Demi Moore writes about three areas of her life: survival, success, and surrender. She invites the reader into her private world and shares how she wound up a low point, alone in her empty house, feeling like a failure in all areas of her life that gave her joy. Through this low point, she begins to explore the complex and long history leading to this point. With painstaking accuracy, she provides accounts of impactful and painful elements of her life, and through each of these experiences, she surmises important psychological revelations about herself, enabling her to move beyond the past rather than repeating it. 
  A captivating book that gives a glimpse into the life of one of the most prolific and scrutinized actresses of her time, Demi Moore powerfully navigates through her troubled childhood, portraying her very flawed parents with compassion and humanity despite their harmful shortcomings. Further, Moore does the same of her three marriages, fairly depicting her own point of view while not villainizing the people who have caused her trauma and distress. She steers the readers through her substance abuse, eating disorders, traumas, and ultimately, Moore shows her never-ending drive forward to become a better and healthy person.  
  This audiobook encapsulates key takeaways found in the original book. We’ve also provided an in-depth analysis as well as removing any fluff to save you hours of your time. If you’ve read the original, then this audio summary will help you solidify the most important lessons.

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  Eric's Body

  Jason Fury

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  When Eric’s Body was published in l993, it became an overnight sensation and has sold steadily through the present day. Hailed as “powerful . . . unforgettable . . . phenomenal,” it launched the writing powerhouse of Southern author Jery Tillotson, a former prize-winning journalist. The 25 stories deal with everything from heartbreak (“Barbed Wire”) and humor (“The Bastard of the County”) to the haunting (“The Last of the Seven Beauties”) and present a dazzling gallery of complex men you won’t forget. Jocks, convicts, bad boys, and evangelists—they’re all here. Read Eric’s Body and discover why tens of thousands of readers around the world have hailed it as one of gay literature’s most enduring classics!

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  My Mother Only Had Me for the Check

  Crystal Bass

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  Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the pages of "My Mother Only Had Me for the Check." From a childhood marred by abuse and neglect to the challenges of adulthood grappling with dyslexia and mental illness, the author's story is a testament to the resilience and power of a woman's spirit. 
  Growing up in a world where safety and love were scarce commodities, she learned to navigate a landscape fraught with pain and uncertainty. Yet, amidst the darkness, she clung to the flicker of hope, determined to carve out a better future for herself. 
  Through the ups and downs, rejections, and setbacks, she never lost sight of her dreams. With unwavering determination, she pursued her passion for writing, turning her pain into purpose and her struggles into stories. Each word is a testament to her resilience, a defiant declaration that her past or illness would not define her. 
  Today, her autobiography is a beacon of hope for women who have walked similar paths. Her journey serves as a reminder that no matter how daunting the obstacles may seem, there is always light at the end of the tunnel for those who refuse to give up.

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  Cary Grant - Dark Angel

  Geoffrey Wansell

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  His signature jaw line and charismatic characters made him an American symbol. His films, including Bringing Up Baby, The Philadelphia Story, and North by Northwest, were timeless classics. However, Grant was also married five times and sustained a tortured, obsessive relationship with money. In this comprehensive book, Geoffrey Wansell traces the threads of both light and darkness in one of Holly-wood’s greatest stars. As his friend and co-star Deborah Kerr wrote, he was “one of the most outstanding personalities in the history of the cinema.”

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  On The Beat: My Story

  Graham Cole

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  Graham Cole has played PC Tony Stamp in hit television drama The Bill for nearly 25 years. Now he lifts the lid on his own life and reveals how he became one of Britain's best-loved TV cops. From growing up in London to patrolling the streets of fictional Sun Hill, Graham's story is witty and warm and reveals what life is like as a star of the country's favourite police drama.

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