Maison d'édition: Clink Street Publishing
This book is about Different Skin can change you. It's my story, how I've suffered, and how I've survived. Perhaps too honest at times. But as long as you've got a soul and a sense of humour, you'll like this book. Different Skin charts Giorgia Lanuzza's brave, challenging and deeply personal experiences with psoriasis.
Harry Truman and Pablo Picasso were contemporaries and were both shaped by and shapers of the great events of the twentieth century—the man who painted Guernica and the man who authorized the use of atomic bombs against civilians. But in most ways, they couldn’t have been more different. Picasso was a communist, and probably the only thing Truman hated more than communists was modern art. Picasso was an indifferent father, a womanizer, and a millionaire. Truman was utterly devoted to his family and, despite his fame, far from a rich man. How did they come to be shaking hands in front of Picasso’s studio in the south of France? Truman’s meeting with Picasso was quietly arranged by Alfred H. Barr Jr., the founding director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art and an early champion of Picasso. Barr knew that if he could convince these two ideological antipodes, the straight-talking politician from Missouri and the Cubist painter from Málaga, to simply shake hands, it would send a powerful message, not just to reactionary Republicans pushing McCarthyism at home but to the whole world: modern art was not evil. A rigorous history with a heartwarming center, When Harry Met Pablo intertwines the biographies of Truman and Picasso, the history of modern art, and twentieth-century American politics, but at its core, it is the touching story of two old men who meet for the first time and realize they have more in common—and are more alike—than they ever imagined.Voir livre
"Linda Stewart has written a warm and strong life story that conveys to every reader the terrible trials and extraordinary joy that attend the caring of a loved one with Alzheimer's."HOWARD DEAN, M.D.Former governor of Vermont"With powerful prose Linda Stewart evokes a luminous portrait of a couple's slow dance with Alzheimer disease. 25 Months is the kind of book you want to read more than once, then pass along to friends who appreciate first rate writing and a tale well told."JANIS JAQUTHPublic Radio Commentator"...this solid, often poignant book.."PUBLISHER'S WEEKLYVoir livre
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. His death shook the world. His life tells a deeper story. His Name Is George Floyd is not just a retelling of tragedy—it’s a powerful, intimate journey through the full humanity of a man whose name sparked a global reckoning. Through vivid storytelling and courageous honesty, this audiobook explores Floyd’s life from childhood dreams to adult struggles, revealing how one man’s experiences illuminate the systemic forces that shape millions. Raised in Houston’s Third Ward, George Floyd lived at the crossroads of hope and hardship. He battled poverty, addiction, incarceration—and still held onto faith, family, and the belief that better was possible. His life was not perfect. It was real. And in that truth lies its power.Voir livre
The candid and far-reaching interview with the public intellectual and author of Illness as Metaphor, conducted in 1978 Paris and New York. Over the summer and fall of 1978, Susan Sontag engaged in a series of deeply stimulating, provocative and intimate conversations with Jonathan Cott of Rolling Stone magazine. While the printed interview was extensive, it covered only a third of their twelve hours of discussion. Now, for the first time, the entire transcript of Sontag’s remarkable conversation is available in book form, accompanied by Cott’s preface and recollections.An acclaimed author of novels and essays, a renowned cultural critic and radical anti-war activist, Sontag was at the height of her powers in the late 1970s. Her musings and observations in this interview reveal the breadth and depth of her critical intelligence and curiosities at the time. These hours of conversation offer a revelatory and indispensable look at the self-described "besotted aesthete" and "obsessed moralist."Voir livre
The world can seem like a dark place, but if there are people, there have been inspirational figures. Their light still shines hope for the future. Inspiration is all around us, and it always has been. Take any year in history, and you'll find tales of resilience, courage, and kindness. Stories that make you remember the world is a beautiful place, and encourage you to live your best life. If you're feeling the weight of the world and pulls of negativity, you need inspiration if you feel stuck and not on the right path. Brave to Famous has stories to inspire and encourage such as:The woman who went down in history as ‘the mother of the civil rights movementExactly why Nelson Mandela continues to be an inspiration to people all over the worldThe anti-war boxer – and his surprising friendship with Martin Luther King Jr.The man behind the Tesla Coil and his inspirational story about courageHow Britain’s rule in India was defeated with non-violent protests – and the stirring story of the man behind it allInspirational women who fought hard and shouted loud – and transformed the world foreverThe incredible story of one man who voluntarily went to Auschwitz – and opened the eyes of the worldThe courage of one woman who changed our perception of disability… and paved the way for a brighter and more accepting futureWhy the world needs dreamers as much as it needs practical people Whether everyday life is getting you down or you’re beginning to despair at the state of the planet, there’s only one thing you need: A reminder that there’s good out there – and inspirational people who have given everything they’ve got to make our world a better place. Discover your daily dose of inspiration and hope.Voir livre
Through Fog and Fire: A Journey Between Nations In this gripping short story, Jason Kearney takes us on a single day’s journey that will linger in your memory long after the final word. Set against the backdrop of Eastern Europe, this is more than just a tale of travel—it’s an odyssey through the raw, unfiltered challenges of life on the road. When Jason and his companion Monique set out to cross the border from Romania into Bulgaria, they are met with obstacles that test their resilience, courage, and trust in each other. From corrupt officials demanding bribes to wild dogs pursuing him across frozen landscapes, Jason weaves a vivid narrative of survival, defiance, and the power of human connection. A tale of suspense and heart, Through Fog and Fire is not just a story of borders crossed but of lessons learned and strength discovered. Poetic, reflective, and deeply personal, this short story is a journey in itself—through the fog of uncertainty and the fire of challenge. Will they make it through? Turn the page to find out.Voir livre
