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  Reconstructed - A Survivor's Memoir

  Atta Ahmad

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  Have you ever seen your life flash before your eyes? Follow one man’s journey of positivity and resilience as he reconstructs his life after a near-fatal accident! 
   
  Atta Ahmad was determined to make his dreams come true. So unwavering, in fact, that he was willing to forgo sleep just to reach his goals. 
   
  Eventually, it caught up to him on September 5, 2015. 
   
  That fateful day, an exhilarating road trip from Boston to Michigan turned into a fight for his life when his exhaustion drove him to fall asleep at the wheel. 
   
  It all happened in an instant. 
   
  One minute, he was blasting music with the windows down, while drinking water and enjoying snacks. The next, he was flying through his truck’s windshield and catapulted into a ditch. 
   
  A promising and ambitious young man was reduced to a mangled, bloody heap of flesh and bone on the ground. Any other person would have given up and let go. But not Ahmad. 
   
  Ahmad is a survivor and “Reconstructed: A Survivor’s Memoir” is his story of determination, grit, and triumph… despite the odds stacked against him. 
   
  “Don’t let anyone put you in a box and tell you ‘this is how it should be.’ Go get your second wind and keep running toward that finish line.” — Atta Ahmad

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  The Mother of All Degrassi - A...

  Linda Schuyler

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  When a young schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally, she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives … and creates one of the most-loved television franchises of all time
  		 
  Includes fabulous behind-the-scenes photos and stories for Degrassi fans
  		 
  Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi series, shares her personal stories about the grit and determination necessary to make it as a woman entrepreneur in the bourgeoning independent Canadian television industry of the early 1980s.
  		 
  After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 1968, Linda found her life continuing to veer in unexpected directions, ultimately leading her to use her innate abilities as an educator to become a successful storyteller and businesswoman.
  		 
  Linda’s deep fondness for teenagers has made her a champion for adolescents. In The Mother of All Degrassi, she shares her strong belief that television is all about the story, and a good story is all about making the political personal. Through anecdotes and introspection — and some great behind-the-scenes stories for Degrassi fans — Linda examines her philosophy to dream big, think small, meet life head-on, and always keep an open heart.

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  Exile Child - Two centuries...

  Suzanne Franco

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  Exile Child is an unforgettable historical audiobook inspired by the life of Sarah Baartman, the South African woman whose voice was silenced by history. From a rural homeland to 19th-century Europe, her story reveals resilience, survival, and the fight for dignity. 
  Narrated with emotional power by Malika Ndlovu, this moving novel blends historical truth with vivid storytelling — perfect for listeners who love powerful women’s fiction, biographical novels, and untold stories of courage. 
  "Exile Child is a historically correct flesh-and-blood portrayal of one of our most tragic heroines." - The Sowetan Newspaper 
  "Expect to feel anger and indignation as you realise the inhumanity Sarah had to ensure, but Franco's account, although hard-hitting, is thoughtful and sympathetic." - The Cosmopolitan Magazine 
  "Exile Child gives a harrowing and absorbing account of Sarah's incredible life." - The Herald Newspaper 
  “Exile Child tells the sad and tragic true story of Sarah Bartmann, a young Khoisan woman living in the 1800’s, who involuntarily became the most terrible victim of colonialism and racism, simply because of her physical attributes.” - African Reporter Newspaper 
  "Exile Child collates all that is imaginable and creates a story that is highly emotive." - City Press Magazine 
  “Exile Child gives readers a window into the depths of prejudice and racism, and a very real depiction of this heroine who lived more than a lifetime ago. A truly inspiring read.” - Proud Magazine 
  "The story of Sarah Bartmann, through Exile Child is in safe hands." - The Thabo Mbeki Foundation

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  How to Defeat the Far Right:...

  Nick Lowles

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  ‘A brilliant and challenging book’ GORDON BROWN 
  From the founder of Britain’s leading antifascist organisation, HOPE not hate, this is an urgent call to resist the forces of extremism on the march in Western societies – and how to go about it. 
  If you’re shocked and disconcerted by the rise of intolerance and hate, you’re not alone. 
  Drawing from 35 years of campaigning and journalism, Nick Lowles shows how anti-immigration, antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks have proliferated in the modern world, and how Britain – with the likes of Tommy Robinson and the growth of Reform UK – has been far from immune from far-right politics. 
  From HOPE not hate’s pioneering campaigns against the BNP in east London to the impact of the ‘manosphere’ and the issues in Netflix's Adolescence; from explorations of the pernicious influence of ‘race science’ and conspiracy theory to the interplay of deprivation and intolerance in Britain’s deindustrialised towns, Lowles entwines his inspirational story with hard-won lessons from decades of activism. 
  His conclusions – which do not shy away from awkward truths for campaigners – suggest practical ways for the far right to be defeated. And he shares powerful examples – from a participant-led youth club in Hull to Syrian refugees connecting with local people over falafel in Bradford – of finding the joy in showing that, hard as it can seem, HOPE can triumph over hate. 
  In his latest non-fiction work, Lowles explores the social and political ideologies that underpin totalitarianism and organised terrorism. It's a true biography of activists fighting against ethnic intolerance and fascism, making it a must-read for those interested in these topics. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  Mended by the Potter

  Patricia J Catlin

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  Do you feel like you don’t belong? Do you feel broken, unworthy, and ashamed? This story tells of healing and redemption for a woman that struggled every day of her life to feel worthy of love. Surrendering life to Jesus Christ did not stop the pain and struggles. Her story takes you through the miraculous workings of God as He uses every broken piece in building hope and promise. You will see the truth of God’s miraculous healing and expose the lies of the enemy that have kept so many buried in shame. This is a story of freedom.

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  Hannah Arendt - Totalitarianism...

  Hector Davidson

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  Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential political theorists of the 20th century, has had a profound impact on the way we understand totalitarianism, democracy, and the human condition. Born in 1906 in Germany, Arendt lived through the upheavals of the First and Second World Wars, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and the Holocaust. Her personal experiences, as well as her academic training, shaped her insightful reflections on the nature of political power, authority, and the dangers of mass society. 
  Arendt's legacy is complex and multifaceted. She is perhaps best known for her analysis of totalitarianism, particularly in her seminal work The Origins of Totalitarianism. In this text, she examined the roots of Nazi and Stalinist regimes, exploring how the breakdown of traditional political structures and the rise of mass movements created fertile ground for totalitarian rule. Her investigation into the mechanisms of such regimes, including their use of propaganda, terror, and ideology, continues to offer valuable insights into the nature of authoritarianism. 
  Equally important to Arendt's work is her exploration of the human condition and the role of politics in public life. In The Human Condition, she distinguished between labor, work, and action, highlighting the significance of active participation in political life as a means of realizing human freedom. For Arendt, politics was not simply a matter of governance or power struggles; it was a space in which individuals could engage in meaningful dialogue, debate, and action, thereby affirming their identity as free and equal citizens.

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