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  Sucker Punch - Essays

  Scaachi Koul

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  "Certain authors are their own best narrators.... Here, Koul's accomplished reading comes with the bonus of regular vocal interjections from her father." —Library Journal on One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will MatterThis program is read by the author.The long-awaited follow-up from one of the most original and hilarious voices writing today.Scaachi Koul’s first book was a collection of raw, perceptive, and hilarious essays reckoning with the issues of race, body image, love, friendship, and growing up the daughter of immigrants. When the time came to start writing her next book, Scaachi assumed she’d be updating her story with essays about her elaborate four-day wedding, settling down to domestic bliss, and continuing her never-ending arguments with her parents. Instead, the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Scaachi’s marriage fell apart, she lost her job, and her mother was diagnosed with cancer.Sucker Punch is about what happens when the life you thought you’d be living radically changes course, everything you thought you knew about the world and yourself has tilted on its axis, and you have to start forging a new path forward. Scaachi employs her biting wit to interrogate her previous belief that fighting is the most effective tool for progress. She examines the fights she’s had—with her parents, her ex-husband, her friends, online strangers, and herself—all in an attempt to understand when a fight is worth having, and when it's better to walk away.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  The Confession of Saint Patrick

  Saint Patrick, Rev James O'Leary

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  The Confession of Saint Patrick, originally written in Latin by Ireland's patron saint in the late 5th century CE. Translated by Rev. James O'Leary, D.D. in 1874 and republished in 1880. 
  Narrated by Robin Reads.

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  Far Horizons - A journey from...

  Aaron Tait

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  In the hours after September 11, 2001, Aaron Tait deployed to war as a seventeen-year-old military officer.  
  This is the story of what happened next.  
  Far Horizons is a globe-spanning coming-of-age memoir of a fighter turned peace-seeker on a vibrant journey of transformation, adventure and love, set against backdrops of the Iraq War, Africa and the world beyond. Fresh and introspective, it will lead you to exploring not only the far corners of the world but also the uncharted aspects of yourself. 
  “A captivating adventure that blends wanderlust, passion, and the kind of love that changes everything.” 
  Nina Karnikowski - Author of The Mindful Traveller  
  ‘A globe-trotting tale of discovery and redemption, Aaron’s raw honesty shines in his search for what it means to live a good life.’  
  Mark Isaacs – Author of The Kabul Peace House

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  Expert Witness - The Weight of...

  Ann Wolbert Burgess, Steven...

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  From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.  Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and lived experience, Expert Witness pulls back the curtain on some of the biggest cases in the last thirty years—from Bill Cosby to the Menendez brothers to Larry Nassar—to reveal the deeply human stories behind the trials that have captivated a nation. The book explores the role of expert witnesses in high stakes court cases, offering first-hand accounts and never-before-seen interviews with attorneys, victims, and offenders. Expert Witness places readers inside the mind of the nation’s most prominent courtroom expert, following Burgess as she takes on one seismic case after the next. Throughout the narrative, each case deepens the reader’s understanding of the art and science of expert testimony, taking readers from the women’s movement of the 1970s to the #MeToo movement of today—one of the largest social reckonings in recent history. At its core, Expert Witness is a story of empowerment. It’s a story of compassion and the ever-increasing need for individuals to stand up and speak truth to power or to popular opinion. And it's ultimately a story of how revolutionary one voice can be.

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  A Thing That Glistened - From...

  Frank R. Stockton

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  Frank Richard Stockton was born in Philadelphia on 5th April 1834.  
  His father, a Methodist minister, discouraged Stockton’s literary career from an early age.  Feeling unable to go against those wishes it was for many years that Stockton’s income was maintained as a wood engraver.   
  His first work was published in 1867 and his first collection only appeared in 1870.  Despite this late arrival Stockton’s innovative and often far-fetched stories, with a gentle ‘poking fun’ humour were very popular.  Like his contemporary Mark Twain he avoided the scolding, hectoring and moral tones of many other authors and instead gently teased and cajoled his reader to open their eyes to the ills, the greed and the ambitions of the world around them.  His sci-fi stories in particular were far-seeing and inventive including a tale of negative gravity and a bloodless Anglo-US war won by technological feats.  
  Perhaps his most enduring tale though is ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ from 1882.  A condemned man is given a choice of being eaten alive or marrying his princess lover.  But he has to choose which door each is behind. 
  Frank R Stockton died in Washington, DC, on 20th April 1902, of a cerebral haemorrhage.  He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.

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  Book summary & analysis of...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Everything Is Tuberculosis, by John Green. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by John Green. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In Everything Is Tuberculosis, a poignant blend of wit and melancholy unravels a personal and philosophical exploration of illness, mortality, and meaning. Through a fragmented narrative that mirrors the chaos of living with a chronic condition, the book delves into how disease reshapes our understanding of the body, history, and the human experience. Combining sharp observations, historical anecdotes, and emotional honesty, it challenges readers to find connection and clarity in the midst of uncertainty.

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