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  Woman Uninterrupted

  Brodie Kane

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  Yarns on a life lived at a million miles, from beloved broadcaster, podcaster and go-getter Brodie Kane  
    
  'A romp through glorious (and gross) adventures, Brodie writes as if you're her best friend. By the end, you'll really wish you were.' - Kerre Woodham 
  First up: this is absolutely not a guide to life. I've done some impressive stuff, but I've also slept on the floor of an old Greek man's house and lost my dignity in the Brunei jungle. I say yes to everything this life has to offer - I'm from the 'women can have it all' club - and, boy, have I got the stories to show for it. 
  From surf-lifesaving to a hungover Army deployment, being broke with a gum infection in Europe, spooning Richie McCaw on a mountain, improvising make-up for Paul Holmes, running my first ultra-marathon and reinventing myself after redundancy: every wild, brilliant and hilarious experience has taught me something new. Whether it's how not to care about being judged, how to fake it till you make it, how to throw yourself into the unknown or how to push through the pit of despair, I've come to love that we are all works in progress. If I fail from time to time, that's okay too.  
  Open the book of this open book (me). I want to show you the raw, the real and the vulnerable of a full-volume life and how the greatest moments - or at the very least the greatest yarns - come about by just giving it a crack.

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  Mother Lode - Confessions of a...

  Gretchen Staebler

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  ". . . makes you feel as though a kindred soul is speaking to you." —Readers' Favorite 
   
   
   
  At the age of sixty, Gretchen Staebler promises to spend one year in her childhood home caring for her stubbornly independent ninety-six-year-old mother—sort of a middle-aged gap year. Then her mother will move to assisted living and she will return to her own life. 
   
   
   
  It doesn't go as planned. 
   
   
   
  Rather than a retrospective, this mother-daughter story unfolds in real time with gripping honesty, bringing the listener along with the narrator through the struggle, doubts, and complexities of caregiving and daughterhood—and the beacons of light. 
   
   
   
  Penetrating the fog of her mother's advancing dementia and myriad health issues with humor, frustration, and compassion, Staebler slowly comes to accept and respect the mother she got, if not the one she wished for. In the process, she manifests non-negotiable self-care and learns more than she wants to know about aging, cognitive loss, and the healthcare system. 
   
   
   
  Any listener who is looking for a road map in caring for a family member, has ever had a mother, or is looking aging in the eye will find company on the journey in this candid, multi-award-winning memoir.

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  Dreams Takeoff - How One...

  Jason Hallenborg

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  Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Perhaps right now, you’re alone, feeling lost, not knowing your life’s purpose? 
  This book shares with you an everlasting bond between a father and son. A little boy’s dream becomes a reality due to his father’s unfailing love and support. A father’s love nurtures his son’s drive to succeed. 
  The son never wanted to leave his dad’s side, so he followed his dad everywhere: into the hospital, to the airport, the nursing homes, you name it. Jason Hallenborg discusses core values observed as his father saved lives and built lifelong connections with his patients. In his book, you will learn through real life examples, how these values are essential in setting and achieving goals. In addition, Dreams Takeoff answers why the love between a father and son is so powerful. 
  You will learn:A father's love and demeanor have a significant impact on those he loves and serves.Life examples are powerful teachers.Anything is possible with the right perspective, curiosity, and determination.Writing a journal is a therapeutic outlet for reflecting on a loved one’s influence.We all have a lot to be grateful for every day, despite our desires and struggles. 
  When his dad’s motive to create a better life for himself and his family became greater than reality, the doctor developed resilience.With his father's resiliency and determination close at hand, Jason Hallenborg tells you the inspirational story of how this bond transcended all life's challenges. If you're feeling lost or alone, grieving the loss of a loved one, let this story warm your heart and help you back up on your feet.

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  Human All Too Human -...

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  What drives humanity toward progress? How do morality and tradition shape our understanding of life? Can we truly free ourselves from inherited beliefs and live authentically? 
  Human, All Too Human is Friedrich Nietzsche’s bold exploration of the human condition and the forces that shape our moral, intellectual, and social existence. Through sharp aphorisms and thought-provoking reflections, Nietzsche challenges readers to examine their deeply held assumptions and embrace independent thought. 
  This modern translation simplifies Nietzsche’s profound ideas without losing their depth, offering practical wisdom for navigating the complexities of the modern world.What You’ll Discover:The Origins of Morality – Explore the cultural, historical, and psychological roots of moral values.The Nature of Progress and Freedom – Understand the tension between tradition and innovation and how to cultivate personal independence.Reflections on Society and Culture – Examine how societal norms influence human behavior and decision-making.Philosophy for Self-Discovery – Learn to think critically, challenge conventional wisdom, and embrace personal growth. 
  This adaptation preserves the brilliance and nuance of Nietzsche’s original work while making it accessible to modern readers. Human, All Too Human is a guide to understanding the complexity of human nature and uncovering the potential for growth and transformation in everyday life. 
  Gain clarity on the forces shaping your thoughts, embrace independent thinking, and discover the journey to becoming your truest self. 
  Start your exploration of morality, progress, and freedom today. Get your copy now and transform how you see life, society, and yourself.

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  In the Mind of Stalin

  James Greensmith

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  On 1 October 1939, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty and soon to be the UK’s wartime leader, described Russia as ‘a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma’. The same can certainly be said of Stalin. How can this paradox of a man, who on the one hand had once exhibited great tenderness and kindness to his daughter Svetlana, and on the other sent millions – including members of his own family - to their deaths, be explained? 
   
  It is impossible to quantify the total number of deaths attributable to the policies of Stalin, but the ‘Excess Mortality’ (i.e., deaths over and above what would normally have been expected during the period in question) gives an approximate figure in excess of 40 million. 
   
  However, this is only part of the story of the amount of misery inflicted by the Stalin regime through torture, deliberate starvation, neglect, separation from loved ones, cold and hypothermia (e.g. in the prisons of Siberia), which is unquantifiable and unimaginable. 
   
  Svetlana confessed that she ‘would never undertake to “explain” what motivated all my father’s actions, simply because I do not possess the psychological genius of [Russian novelist] Dostoevsky, who knew how to “penetrate” into another man’s soul and “examine it from within”’.

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  The Case of Vincent Pyrwhtt -...

  Barry Pain

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  Barry Eric Odell Pain was born at 3 Sydney Street in Cambridge on 28th September 1864. He was one of 4 children. 
  He was educated at Sedbergh School and then Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. 
  In 1889, Cornhill Magazine published his short story ‘The Hundred Gates’.  This opened the way for Pain to advance his literary career on several fronts. He became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as joining the staff of both the Daily Chronicle and Black and White.  
  Pain was also a noted and prominent contributor to The Granta and from 1896 to 1928 a regular contributor to the Windsor Magazine. 
  It is often said that Pain was discovered by Robert Louis Stevenson, who compared his work to that of Guy de Maupassant.  It’s an apt comparison. Pain was a master of disturbing prose but was also able to inject parody and light comedy into many of his works.  A simple premise could in his hands suddenly expand into a world very real but somehow emotionally fraught and on the very edge of darkness. 
  Barry Pain died on 5th May 1928 in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

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