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  First Feast - Thanksgiving's...

  Mark T. Bueltmann

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  Thanksgiving - our annual festival of sharing amongst family and friends. A feast of favorite foods and comradery originated to memorialize the appreciation and remembrance of two diverse groups. We know the story of that chilly day in the Fall of 1621 when the Pilgrims of the Mayflower and those indigenous came together to share a meal. But before this, there was a predecessor. Lost in the annals of history is a story of a similar meal shared amongst adventurers and escapists. A meal shared by those from the land of the Crowne and others native to a land of untouched valleys and forests. A land they called home. This event has a different viewpoint. Found within these pages are the remembrances and adventures leading to that meal as re-told generationally by the surviving few. Recorded on these pages is that event - that First Feast.

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  City of Girls: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of City of Girls, by Elizabeth Gilbert.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elizabeth Gilbert.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Step into the dazzling, decadent world of 1940s New York City with City of Girls, a novel that celebrates female empowerment, personal freedom, and the power of reinvention. More than just a coming-of-age story, this novel explores how embracing passion, ambition, and even mistakes can lead to a life fully lived.
   
  Designed for an audience interested in personal growth and productivity, this audiobook-friendly summary extracts key lessons on resilience, independence, and self-discovery. Through an engaging and immersive narrative, listeners will learn how to take control of their choices, break free from societal expectations, and craft a life of their own design.
   
  At its core, City of Girls is a testament to the idea that success is not defined by perfection, but by the courage to experience life fully—flaws, failures, and all. Whether you’re seeking career inspiration, personal transformation, or simply a deeply compelling story, this novel provides valuable insights into what it means to truly live with passion.
   
  Prepare for an exhilarating journey of glamour, scandal, heartbreak, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

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  Teak Lord

  Ron Emmons

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  A tale of piety, greed, debauchery and equanimity in a remote Asian kingdom. 
  It’s 1875 and Chiang Mai, capital of Lanna, is a cultural crossroads of Buddhist monks and Christian missionaries, of spirit doctors and opium smokers, of seductive dancers and Western adventurers. 
  A sharp rise in teak prices sets off a mad rush for logging concessions, and the forests of Lanna resound to the thwack of axes and the trumpeting of elephants as the mighty trees are felled. 
  Enter Doctor Marion Cheek, a medical missionary and teak trader, whose exploits in this exotic realm – saving the life of the ruler’s wife, setting up a harem of local beauties and standing triumphant at the kingdom’s highest point – make him a legend in his lifetime.

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  Sarah Evans

  Bernice Barry

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  London, 1798. Born into poverty, illiterate, eighteen-year-old Sarah Evans has been raised to believe she has no rights at all. She and her childhood friend, Lucy Burnes, struggle daily to find food and shelter, drawing strength and comfort from their friendship. When she is falsely accused and found guilty of theft, Sarah is sentenced to transportation, but, instead, she is secretly transferred to Coldbath Fields, one of London's most notorious prisons, at the request of its sadistic governor, Thomas Aris. Placed in his household, she becomes entangled in a web of sexual exploitation, cruelty and corruption, where powerful men rule and the law disregards women. When Sarah is presented with an opportunity to regain her freedom, she seizes it. But even beyond the prison walls, she discovers she cannot escape Aris's control over herself and her children. She can no longer turn to Lucy for support - her friend is a convict in New South Wales, her life's journey taking her down a path as hopeful as Sarah's is desperate. Instead, she finds kindness and protection among the network of women who, like her, are struggling to avoid starvation on the pitiless streets of London. At the lowest point of her life - accused of murder and facing the death penalty - these strong women don'tlet her down. And Sarah is a force in her own right. Drawn into a circle of political rebels, she is introduced to the concepts of justice and equality. Despite the brutal challenges that life throws at her, she learns her own value and begins to fight for her rights. In the end, it is the power of thoughts and words that shapes Sarah Evans's life, not the hardship she has known. And it is friendship that teaches her the most important kind of freedom: liberty of mind.

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  Giver of Stars The: Book Summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes.It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jojo Moyes.
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  Immerse yourself in the inspiring and thought-provoking journey of The Giver of Stars with this captivating audiobook summary. This powerful narrative brings to life the courage, resilience, and determination of a group of extraordinary women who defied societal norms to bring knowledge to the farthest reaches of Kentucky’s rugged terrain.
   
  Designed for an audience passionate about self-improvement and personal growth, this audiobook does more than recount the story—it extracts valuable lessons on leadership, perseverance, and purpose. Through engaging storytelling, listeners will be transported into the heart of this unforgettable adventure, learning how to embrace challenges, stand up against injustice, and forge their own paths in life.
   
  Let this audiobook inspire you to break barriers, take bold steps, and recognize the power of knowledge to transform lives. Whether you seek motivation in your career, relationships, or personal journey, the lessons from The Giver of Stars will empower you to strive for greater impact and fulfillment.

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  Murder on the Home Front

  Jessica Ellicott

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  1940. It’s been a month since rector’s daughter Billie Harkness left her rural village to make a fresh start in the northern city of Hull. Now she has a new home and an exciting new job as one of only two female police constables in the whole city. But Hull still feels like a foreign country, and some people  
  are less than impressed by the idea of a woman doing a ‘man’s job’. 
   
  Facing disrespect from her colleagues and suspicion from the public, Billie throws herself into her work. The tasks she’s assigned might be menial, but she’s determined to do her bit for the war effort. The chance to prove her worth comes during a search for a missing air raid shelter inspector, when  
  Billie makes a shocking discovery: his dead body, in a shelter that’s been stripped of all its valuables.  
   
  The officers summoned to investigate the scene believe it’s an open and shut case, but Billie’s not so sure. Asking questions means making enemies though—and little does she know that vile rumors about her are spreading, with the power to erase everything she’s tried so hard to achieve …

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