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  The Twenty - One Woman’s Trek...

  Marianne C. Bohr

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  Marianne Bohr and her husband, about to turn sixty, are restless for adventure. They decide on an extended, desolate trek across the French island of Corsica—the GR20, Europe’s toughest long-distance footpath—to challenge what it means to grow old. Part travelogue, part buddy story, part memoir, The Twenty is a journey across a rugged island of stunning beauty little known outside Europe. 
  From a chubby, non-athletic child, Bohr grew into a fit, athletic person with an “I’ll show them” attitude. But hiking The Twenty forces her to transform a lifetime of hard-won achievements into acceptance of her body and its limitations. The difficult journey across a remote island provides the crucible for exploring what it means to be an aging woman in a youth-focused culture, a physically fit person whose limitations are getting the best of her, and the partner of a husband who is growing old with her. More than a hiking tale, The Twenty is a moving story infused with humor about hiking, aging, accepting life’s finite journey, and the intimacy of a long-term marriage—set against the breathtaking beauty of Corsica’s rugged countryside.

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  In God's Embrace - A Story of...

  Steven M. Darr

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Fueled by an unyielding faith in God and a determination to show herself worthy of His call, Ann Harnden embarks on a profound spiritual odyssey to spread the teachings of God. Her voyage takes her from her hometown of Haverhill Massachusetts to Mende Africa present day (Sierra Leone) with the Evangelical Missionary Society Mende Mission and under the wing of Mr. William Raymond, her mentor and the leader of the mission. 
  Throughout her journey, Ann encounters trials, grapples with adversity and wrestles with self-doubt. Yet, in these moments, she exhibits remarkable faith, courage, and an unwavering reliance on the presence of God. As a vessel of the Holy Spirit, He guides her and empowers her to persevere and embrace God’s divine calling. 
  Ann’s story serves as a wellspring or inspiration, sowing seeds of hope for those who feel called by God yet, grapple with inner feelings of inadequacy, insignificance and apprehension. It is a story that testifies to the great power and love of Jesus Christ, through whom, all things are possible. Ann’s story displays the significance of trusting the Lord with all your heart. He can take those who follow His path on a profound journey to fulfilling the purpose and plan He has for each one of them.

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  Elisabeth Elliot - A Life

  Lucy S. R. Austen

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  An In-Depth Biography on the Life and Work of Missionary Elisabeth Elliot
  Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015) is one of the most widely known Christians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. After the death of her husband, Jim, and four other missionaries at the hands of Waorani tribesmen in Ecuador, Elliot famously returned to live among the same people who had killed her husband. Her legacy, however, extends far beyond these events. In the years that followed, Elliot became a prolific writer and speaker, touching the lives of countless people around the world.
  In this single-volume biography, Lucy S. R. Austen takes readers on an in-depth journey through the life of Elisabeth Elliot—her birth to missionary parents, her courtship and marriage to Jim Elliot, her missions work in Ecuador, and her private life and public work after she returned to the United States. Through Elliot's example of love for God and obedience to his commands, readers will ponder what it means to follow Jesus.
  
  - Single-Volume Biography on Elisabeth Elliot: Author Lucy S. R. Austen explores Elliot's professional articles, books, and radio programs, as well as personal scrapbooks, journals, and letters
  - Engaging: Tells the complex and moving life story of one of the most well-known Christian missionaries
  - A Great Resource for Students: Thoroughly researched book provides information about Elliot beyond her work with the Waorani people and her first husband's death

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  Consequences Part I & II

  Alan Kesselheim, Dorcas S. Miller

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  "In Consequences I," Kesselheim recalls how when things sometimes go wrong, the key players have to make an immediate decisions. In 1979, Kesselheim and companions were involved in a canoe capsize in the frigid lake waters of northern Quebec when he was thrust into the role of rescuer. In "Consequences II," the story is told from the perspective of one of the capsized paddlers. This selection is part of the full length audiobook, "Rescue: Stories of Survival From Land and Sea." 
   
  Alan Kesselheim is the author of 11 books, including Montana: Real Place, Real People with Montana Quarterly Senior Photographer Thomas Lee. He is a sought-after lecturer and a journalist with more than 30 years of experience, specializing in conservation, science and backcountry exploration. His work appears in major magazines around the country and he regularly teaches writing workshops. Dorcas S. Miller (1949-2012) was an outdoorswoman, naturalist, instructor and author. She lived in Chelsea, Maine, and was a former contributing editor to Backpacker magazine's "Moveable Feast" column, and had worked as an Outward Bound instructor and as a whitewater rafting guide. 
   
  Terence Aselford has narrated over 150 audiobooks. His acting career has included regional theatre roles ranging from Shakespeare to Neil Simon, on camera work in NBC’s “Unsolved Mysteries”, national television commercials, industrial videos and voice-overs. Colleen Delany has narrated numerous best-selling audiobooks. An accomplished stage and television actress, she has appeared in "Homicide: Life On The Streets," as well as on the highly successful CD-ROM game "Wheel of Time."

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  Globe - Life in Shakespeare’s...

  Catharine Arnold

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  In Globe Catherine Arnold takes the listener on a tour of Shakespeare's London, looking at how they shaped each other. Acting turned into a trade, and troupes of touring players perfected their craft. Shakespeare's own company, the Chamberlain's Men, opened the Globe Playhouse on Bankside in 1599, creating a new focal point for the city. 
   
   
   
  But the story of the theatre and the men who created it was just as dramatic as any of the tales told on its stage. James Burbage carried timbers across the Thames to build the theatre among the brothels and beer gardens on the south side of the river at huge personal cost. It flourished, then burnt down during a performance of Henry VIII, before being rebuilt then destroyed again during the short reign of Oliver Cromwell, and was finally reconstructed in modern times. 
   
   
   
  In the background, Shakespeare's London was constantly threatened by riots, rebellions, and the plague. But its bustle and movement were a continual inspiration to the world's greatest dramatist, inspiring both his stories and his characters. 
   
   
   
  Globe is a brilliant recreation of one of the most creative moments in British history.

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  First Lady - Intrigue at the...

  Michael Ashcroft

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  "This book offers an account of where Carrie came from, what she wants, what makes her tick and, most important, the influence she has on our PM. There are too many sources for [it] to be dismissed as a hatchet job … There is plenty in this volume that deserves to be taken seriously." – James Hanning, UnHerd
  "Well researched and insightful … By writing First Lady, Michael Ashcroft has done us a favour … This book tells us a lot about the way Britain under Boris Johnson is being run." – Kathy Gyngell, The Conservative Woman
  "[The] explosive book that has set Westminster alight." – Mail on Sunday
  Carrie Johnson is not only the consort of the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson; she is also considered by some to be the second most powerful unelected woman in Britain after the Queen. Since she moved into Downing Street in July 2019, questions have been raised about her perceived influence, her apparent desire to control events, and the number of her associates who have been appointed to positions of standing in the government machine. So, are these concerns justified?
  In this carefully researched unauthorised biography, Michael Ashcroft charts the extraordinary ascent of Mrs Johnson, speaking to multiple sources who have been close to her and to Boris Johnson in recent years to produce a fascinating portrait of a woman who is still under the age of thirty-five.
  The book scrutinises Mrs Johnson's colourful family, her attempt to become a professional actress, and her early decision to work in politics. Long before she moved into No. 10, Mrs Johnson made a name for herself as a Conservative Party press aide before becoming a special adviser to two Cabinet ministers and eventually director of communications at Conservative campaign headquarters. Aside from politics, she is also the mother of two young children and campaigns in the fields of the environment and animal welfare.
  Carrie Johnson is without doubt a very modern prime ministerial spouse. This examination of her career and life offers the electorate the chance to assess exactly what role she plays in Boris Johnson's unpredictable administration and why that matters.

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