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  Playing with Myself

  Randy Rainbow

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  This program is read by the author with a special appearance from his mom.An intimate and light-hearted memoir by viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow that takes readers through his life—the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes.Randy Rainbow, the man who conquered the Internet with a stylish pair of pink glasses, an inexhaustible knowledge of Broadway musicals, and the most gimlet-eyed view of American politics this side of Mark Twain finally tells all in Playing with Myself, a memoir sure to cause more than a few readers to begin singing one of his greatest hits like “A Spoonful of Clorox” or “Cover Your Freakin’ Face.”As Randy has said, “There’s so much fake news out there about me. I can’t wait to set the record straight and finally give people a peek behind the green screen.” And set the record straight he does. Playing with Myself is a first-hand account of the journey that led Randy Rainbow from his childhood as the over-imaginative, often misunderstood little boy who carried a purse in the second grade to his first job on Broadway as the host at Hooters and on to the creation of his trademark comedy character. In chapters titled “Pajama Bottoms” (a look back at the days when he wore pajama bottoms on his head to pretend he was Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz), “Yes, It’s My Real Name, Shut Up!” (no explanation necessary...) and “Pink Glasses” (a rose-colored homage to his favorite accessory), Playing with Myself is a memoir that answers the question “Can an introverted musical theatre nerd with a MacBook and a dream save the world, one show tune at a time?”A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

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  Death in the Woods - From their...

  Sherwood Anderson

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  Sherwood Anderson was born on 13th September 1876 in Camden, Ohio. 
  When his father’s business failed the family was forced to move on a regular basis before finally settling in Clyde, Ohio.   
  Anderson, one of 7 children, left school at 14 to take a number of jobs to help with the family finances. These were difficult years. 
  He moved to Chicago in search of opportunities before joining the Army for the US-Spanish War of 1898.  He then entered Wittenberg Academy in Springfield, Ohio to complete his education before moving back to Chicago to take up a writing job. 
  In 1904 he married Cornelia Lane, her family had resources and Anderson was keen, with this family backing, to run a business. 
  The early years of their marriage produced 3 children but a nervous breakdown in 1907 and another in 1912, despite his success as a business entrepreneur, resulted in him abandoning his family and deciding that a literary career would be best for him.   
  A move back to Chicago resulted in a job in advertising, a divorce from Cornelia and marriage to Tennessee Mitchell.  
  That same year his first book ‘Windy McPherson’s Son’ was released and in 1919, his most famous book, ‘Winesburg, Ohio’, a collection of short stories about life in an Ohio town was released. 
  Anderson continued to write short stories, novels and non-fiction but his only true bestseller came with ‘Dark Laughter’.  His influence on writers that followed, from Faulkner to Hemingway, was immense. He also married a further two times.   
  Sherwood Anderson died in in Colón, Panama, on the 8th March, 1941. He was 64. An autopsy revealed that a swallowed toothpick had resulted in peritonitis. 
  His headstone epitaph reads ‘Life, Not Death is the Great Adventure.’

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  Grief Comfort Guide

  Marie Lenay Rogus

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  Grief Comfort Guide: A Personal Journey from Loss to Light by Marie Lenay  Rogus  is a heartrending and poignant memoir that will take readers along with the author through her grieving process.  Grief happens to everyone and there is no road map that tells one how to deal with grief.  The author's story of coping with the grief of losing seven of her loved ones is comforting and will give answers, inspiration, and some kind of meaning to all those readers who have lost a loved one and are grieving. The author handles a difficult and painful topic with finesse and her inner strength is palpable The author's words and her perception of grief and how to handle it are comforting and will definitely be useful to many readers who are experiencing loss and do not know how to overcome their loss.  The author's unusual experiences after the loss of a loved one are interesting to read and there will be many readers who must have had similar experiences to make them believe there is life after death-

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  My Mother's Murder - A...

  Gina McGavin, Jane Hamilton

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  A 35-year-old unsolved murder. Mary’s murder gripped the town of Partick for years after her death. 
   
   
  A cold case reawakened because of the Daily Record with women at the heart of it. The victim, the daughter, the detective, the forensic scientist, the reporter. 
   
   
  For 35 years Gina McGavin hunted for her mother’s killer. 
   
   
  Mary McLaughlin’s senseless brutal murder ignited in Gina a deep sense of injustice and an insatiable need to seek the truth about her death. 
   
   
  The two women had only just begun to work on their broken relationship with Gina finding ways to forgive her mother for abandoning the family home when Gina was just two years old. Now she felt abandoned again and it awakened in her an obsessive quest that would overshadow her whole life. 
   
   
  Gina unravels family secrets and revelations about her mother as she began to suspect that some close to her knew more about Mary’s murder than they were letting on. 
   
   
  She puts family members on the spot and rakes over every detail she can find to not only lead her to a killer but to understand who her mother was and why she abandoned her family. 
   
   
  Gina delves into potential suspects, discovers shocking details about her family and explores how her mother’s death has impacted her own life, her marriage, her relationships and when the case is finally solved by police, it leaves Gina with unanswered questions. She doesn’t believe the man convicted acted alone. 
   
   
  This is the extraordinary journey of a daughter’s search for truth and justice for the mother she never really knew.

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  The House of the Dead - A...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Could you endure a life stripped of dignity, freedom, and hope? 
  In The House of the Dead, Fyodor Dostoevsky takes us deep into the harsh realities of a Siberian labor camp, where prisoners—thieves, murderers, and exiled intellectuals—struggle to retain their humanity in the face of suffering. Based on Dostoevsky’s own experiences in exile, this novel presents a vivid, unfiltered account of prison life, where cruelty and despair are tempered by fleeting moments of compassion and resilience. 
  Narrated through the eyes of Aleksandr Petrovich, an aristocrat sentenced to hard labor, the novel reveals the psychological torment of incarceration. Yet, amid the darkness, Petrovich finds surprising camaraderie among the prisoners, challenging his beliefs about crime, punishment, and redemption. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Harrowing True-to-Life Account – Experience Dostoevsky’s firsthand depiction of the brutal conditions in Siberian labor camps.A Deep Psychological Study – Explore themes of guilt, suffering, and the resilience of the human soul.A Masterpiece in a Fresh, Readable Style – This modern adaptation retains the depth of Dostoevsky’s prose while making it more accessible for contemporary readers.A Story of Redemption and Transformation – Witness how suffering shapes the lives of men and forces them to confront their deepest selves. 
  More than a prison memoir, The House of the Dead is a profound meditation on the nature of justice, morality, and human endurance. Its insights remain as powerful today as when Dostoevsky first penned them. 
  Can suffering lead to salvation? 
  Get your copy today and journey into one of the most gripping and philosophical novels ever written.

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  Icons of Rock - In Their Own Words

  Jenny Boyd

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  The Creative Process Behind Rock Music#1 New Release in Actor, Entertainer Biographies, and SongwritingWhat inspires the heart, mind, and soul of so many famous rock stars? Human behavior psychologist and 1960s icon Jenny Boyd explores the artistic drive responsible for creating your favorite songs.A glimpse into the creative power of music. Ever since the Beatles’ British Invasion, numerous rock bands and singers have created albums that still have many fans’ love and devotion today. Was it raw talent, or was there something below the surface that transformed these dreamers into Hollywood legends? Icons of Rock invites music lovers to discover the truth behind their favorite artists and how they created the best songs of all time. Investigating the psychology and chemistry behind artistic inspiration, you will find how much an unconscious influence can change not only one person’s life, but the entire world.Rock legends share their inspirational tips for music success. Having experienced a life full of rock and roll, author Jenny Boyd explores the psychology of rock stars not just from a scientific point, but also from the musicians themselves. Inside, you’ll find rock and roll biographies full of what drove your favorite singers and bands into stardom. Featuring interviews and inspiring stories from Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, and more, discover what makes a rock star and how you can find your own creative success by listening to your inner muse.Inside Icons of Rock, you’ll also discover:Why the unconscious is the key to successWays musicians have nurtured their creative processHow peak experiences can manifest in songwriting and concertsIf you liked The Singers Talk, Jennifer Juniper, or Self-Belief Is Your Superpower, you’ll love Icons of Rock.

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