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  Return to Wake Robin - One Cabin...

  Marnie O. Mamminga

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  Five generations of Marnie O. Mamminga’s family have been rejuvenated by times together in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. In a series of evocative remembrances accompanied by a treasure trove of vintage family photos, Mamminga takes us to Wake Robin, the cabin her grandparents built in 1929 on Big Spider Lake near Hayward, on land adjacent to Moody’s Camp. Along the way she preserves the spirit and cultural heritage of a vanishing era, conveying the heart of a place and the community that gathered there.Bookended by the close of the logging era and the 1970s shift to modern lake homes, condos, and Jet Skis, the 1920s to 1960s period covered in these essays represents the golden age of Northwoods camps and cabins—a time when retreats such as Wake Robin were the essence of simplicity. In Return to Wake Robin, Mamminga describes the familiar cadre of fishing guides casting their charm, the camaraderie and friendships among resort workers and vacationers, the call of the weekly square dance, the splash announcing a perfectly executed cannonball, the lodge as gathering place. By tracing the history of one resort and cabin, she recalls a time and experience that will resonate with anyone who spent their summers Up North—or wishes they had.

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  9 Lives by 35 - An Olympic...

  Mary Sanders, Robert Herjavec

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  Olympic gymnast and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Mary Sanders shares her incredible story of dedication and personal sacrifice that led to success and reinvention. 
   
   
   
  Mary Sanders was handed an Olympic dream by her father from the moment she was born. Determined to follow in his footsteps, the young gymnast struggled through training setbacks, financial hardships, and personal rivalries, under a cloud of grief, to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. But that achievement was only the beginning for a woman determined to reinvent herself and consistently raise her own standards for success. 
   
   
   
  In this revealing memoir, Mary recounts her journey from Olympian to Cirque du Soleil acrobat to entertainment executive working for Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec while balancing life at home with two children. 
   
   
   
  Through it all, no matter what obstacles are thrown in her path, Mary pushes forward, leaning on her faith, her family, and her enduring optimism to support her in each of her nine lives so far.

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  Desert Chrome - Water a Woman...

  Kathryn Wilder

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   “A raw and honest journey of addiction, love, trauma, and redemption—grounded in a deep love of place and all things mustang. The best memoirs reveal the deeply personal in order to see the larger world with renewed clarity and insight—this is one such book. As Wilder moves from heroin to horses, we see a substantive journey of recovery and strength—and ultimately, of resilience.” —LAURA PRITCHETT, author of Stars Go Blue 
  “For too long, the lone cowboy myth has corralled the Ameri­can West in the barbed wires of dominion and destruction. Tan­gled in that telling are women and mustangs—their wildness, togetherness, and vulnerability. In Desert Chrome, Wilder bucks against a story as desiccated as the deserts she has dwelled in—kicking hard enough to free what was bound, to redeem what was broken. Listen now, to the thundering of hearts and hooves. They’re coming for us, at last.” —AMY IRVINE, author of Air Mail and Desert Cabal 
  “Desert Chrome journeys through parched valleys, on wild rivers, and into deep rock canyons on a unique quest. In this authentic, hard-won account of her life, Wilder finds the warm, true hearts she’s been seeking and that deserve our humanity, healing, and a hell of a lot better future than they’ve been dealt. There’s a quiet heroine at the center of this story, yes, pointing toward a beauti­ful world. It can be ours if we’ll love better, lean closer, and listen to the voices, like Wilder’s own, well worth heeding from birth.” —REBECCA LAWTON, author of The Oasis This Time 
  “A powerful coming-of-age story, into the age of a woman’s strongest power, when, with complete awareness of her past, she can, with might and strength, will the future before her. Wilder writes with all the love, wisdom, and courage it takes to make positive changes for the western landscape, horses, and readers.” —CMARIE FUHRMAN, author of Camped Beneath the Dam

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  The Beatles Rishikesh White Album

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  In 1968, the Beatles trekked to a remote, mysterious, and beautiful part of India known as Rishikesh, or the valley of the saints. For literally thousands of years this riverside valley has been a magnet for advanced yogis, mystics, and seekers of truth. In 1968, it was the absolute zenith of all of this and the pop world as well. It was here the Beatles wrote dozens of now iconic songs while meditating at the feet of the lauded spiritual master. Along with many of the world's most celebrated people, the group once again led the way as innovators in not only music, but innate spirituality as well. Fifty years later we remember the group's bold trek and artistic accomplishment in this inspirational audio biography from Beatles author and historian Geoffrey Giuliano. The Maharishi, the Beatles, and friends tell their own story in this one of a kind celebration of a magical time gone by. If you are a fan of the Beatles and love their music you have to have this extended, in-depth look at the birth of The Beatles' White Album.Music by Audionautix

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  The Orphan Who Dared to Dream -...

  Joe Camp Daughtery

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  The Orphan Who Dared to Dream is a heartfelt journey through the life of Joe Camp Daughtery, a boy who turned hardship into opportunity. Born into a broken home and raised amidst hardship, Joe’s childhood was shaped by resilience, determination, and a dream to overcome the odds. From his early days in a strict orphanage to building a successful career in real estate and venturing into politics, Joe’s story demonstrates the human spirit’s ability to persevere. This memoir captures the challenges of growing up without stability, the lessons learned from failures, and the triumphs of turning setbacks into stepping stones. Through his experiences, Joe imparts wisdom about family, faith, and finding purpose, even in life’s darkest chapters. The Orphan Who Dared to Dream isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a story of triumph, inspiring readers to chase their dreams, no matter where they start.

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  Aaron Burr - The Complete Life...

  Brilliant Bio

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  Aaron Burr: The Complete Life Story offers a gripping and nuanced portrait of one of the most controversial and misunderstood figures in early American history. In this compelling account, Aaron Burr emerges not merely as the villain of legend, but as a brilliant, ambitious, and deeply complex man shaped by revolution, rivalry, and political intrigue. 
  Tracing Burr’s journey from his privileged upbringing and service as a daring officer in the American Revolutionary War to his rise as a U.S. Senator and the nation’s third Vice President, this biography examines the forces that propelled him into direct conflict with figures like Alexander Hamilton. The infamous duel that ended Hamilton’s life is explored in full historical context, alongside Burr’s political battles with Thomas Jefferson and the shifting loyalties of the early republic. 
  Beyond the duel, the book delves into the dramatic aftermath of Burr’s career—his treason trials, the mysterious Burr Conspiracy, and his years of exile and decline—revealing how power, reputation, and ambition could elevate and destroy a man in America’s formative years. Rich in historical detail and psychological insight, *Aaron Burr: A Biography* challenges simple judgments and invites readers to reconsider a figure long defined by scandal. 
  Essential reading for lovers of American history, political drama, and biography, this book sheds new light on a man whose life continues to provoke debate, fascination, and controversy more than two centuries later.

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