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  Finding Hildasay - How One Man...

  Christian Lewis

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  In his darkest depression, one idea brought Christian Lewis out of the depths - and into a new life. Finding Hildasay, read by the author, is a brutal and beautiful true story of depression, survival, walking, and the meaning of home.‘Now I was finally out of the force of the wind, my body began to warm – the part where the real pain sets in. I’d felt it plenty of times before on this journey, but this time it was different. As I began to regain feeling in my fingers and toes, it burned so strongly that I just sat in tears of pain.’Ex-paratrooper Christian Lewis had hit rock bottom, suffering with depression so severe he would shut himself in his bedroom for weeks. Then while surfing – his only respite – he cast his eyes along the coastline and realized it was the only place he really wanted to be.Making an impulsive decision to set himself a challenge – walk the entire coastline of the UK – Chris gave himself a few days to rustle up a tent and walking boots, then left for good with just a tenner in his pocket and two days’ worth of food. Little did he know at the time just how long it would take to cross the finish line – and the encounters that lay ahead that would turn his life around.Five years later, Chris has navigated the West Coast, Northern Ireland, the hard-rock cliffs of Scotland and the perimeters of the Scottish Islands . He spent three months on an uninhabited island called Hildasay, where there was no fresh water or food. It was there, the most barren his route had become, that the more pride and respect he found within himself – and the more remarkable his journey became. Happiness and hope was just around the corner.

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  The Real Ted Hastings - The True...

  Robin Jarossi

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  Line of Duty holds its status as the defining TV crime drama of today. The conspiracy theme of the series chimes at a time when public institutions and representatives are distrusted. 
  Ted Hastings, the show's head of anti-corruption, has emerged as the beating heart of the series. This book reveals how the compelling drama reflects real crimes, events and figures, most notably that of Robert Mark and his battle against Met corruption. 
  ‘None of my people would plant evidence. They know I would throw the book at them… followed by the bookshelf’ 
  Starting with a bang – ‘I’ll put you all back in uniform’ were his first words to his team. New Met Commissioner Robert Mark – the inspiration for Ted Hastings – took on his entire corruption-riddled detective branch in his first brutal speech. The scale of the problem facing Robert Mark was institutionalised corruption in CID. 
  During his four years eleven months as commissioner, he saw 478 men leave the force following or in anticipation of criminal/disciplinary proceedings. Departures in the previous decade had averaged about 16 a year. 
  Mark's extraordinary career established the need for a dedicated team to investigate corruption that lives on today.

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  Summary: Going Infinite - The...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, and it does not accompany the official 
  'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' by Michael Lewis is a captivating exploration of the enigmatic Sam Bankman-Fried, the world's youngest billionaire and a crypto sensation often likened to Gatsby. Michael Lewis delves into the intriguing life of this unassuming figure who rose to Forbes billionaire status practically overnight. Sam Bankman-Fried, known for his casual attire and peculiar behavior in Zoom meetings, becomes the subject of Lewis's scrutiny as the author unravels the complex world of high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the legal system. 
  In this compelling narrative, Lewis provides listeners with both a psychological portrait and a thrilling financial roller-coaster ride, showcasing the unconventional journey of a maverick who refused to abide by conventional rules and was allowed to chart his own course—until his world came crashing down. 'Going Infinite' is Michael Lewis at his finest, offering a mesmerizing account of a character whose ascent and subsequent downfall serve as an educational and thought-provoking exploration of the modern financial landscape.

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  For Love of Country: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of For Love of Country, by Tulsi Gabbard.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tulsi Gabbard.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In For Love of Country, the author takes listeners on a powerful journey through personal sacrifice, leadership, and the unwavering commitment to serve the greater good. From the author’s early years, inspired by a deep sense of duty to their nation, to their pivotal role in the military and politics, this audiobook captures the essence of what it means to love one’s country through actions, not just words.
   
  Each chapter delves into the challenges and decisions faced by the author—moments of self-discovery, overcoming fear, navigating political landscapes, and making difficult moral choices that ultimately define leadership. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own sense of service, personal responsibility, and what it means to contribute to something larger than themselves.

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  A Diagnosis of Death - From...

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was born on 24th June 1842 at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. His parents were poor but they introduced him to literature at an early age, instilling in him a deep appreciation of books, the written word and the elegance of language.  
  Growing up in Koscuisko County, Indiana poverty and religion were defining features of his childhood, and he would later describe his parents as “unwashed savages” and fanatically religious, showing him little affection but always quick to punish. He came to resent religion, and his introduction to literature appears to be their only positive effect. 
  At age 15 Bierce left home to become a printer’s devil, mixing ink and fetching type at The Northern Indian, a small Ohio paper. Falsely accused of theft he returned to his farm and spent time sending out work in the hopes of being published. 
  His Uncle Lucius advised he be sent to the Kentucky Military Institute. A year later he was commissioned as an Officer.  As the Civil War started Bierce enlisted in the 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment.  
  In April 1862 Bierce fought at the Battle of Shiloh, an experience which, though terrifying, became the source of several short stories. Two years later he sustained a serious head wound and was off duty for several months. He was discharged in early 1865.  
  A later expedition to inspect military outposts across the Great Plains took him all the way to San Francisco. He remained there to become involved with publishing and editing and to marry, Mary Ellen on Christmas Day 1871.  They had a child, Day, the following year.  
  In 1872 the family moved to England for 3 years where he wrote for Fun magazine. His son, Leigh, was born, and first book, ‘The Fiend’s Delight’, was published.  
  They returned to San Francisco and to work for a number of papers where he gained admiration for his crime reporting. In 1887 he began a column at the William Randolph Hearst’s San Francisco Examiner.  
  Bierce’s marriage fell apart when he discovered compromising letters to his wife from a secret admirer. The following year, 1889 his son Day committed suicide, depressed by romantic rejection. 
  In 1891 Bierce wrote and published the collection of 26 short stories which included ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’.  Success and further works including poetry followed.  
  Bierce with Hearst’s resources helped uncover a financial plot by a railroad to turn 130 million dollars of loans into a handout. Confronted by the railroad and asked to name his price Bierce answered “my price is $130 million dollars. If, when you are ready to pay, I happen to be out of town, you may hand it over to my friend, the Treasurer of the United States”.  
  He now began his first foray as a fabulist, publishing ‘Fantastic Fables’ in 1899.  But tragedy again struck two years later when his second son Leigh died of pneumonia relating to his alcoholism.  
  He continued to write short stories and poetry and also published ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’.  
  At the age of 71, in 1913 Bierce departed from Washington, D.C., for a tour of the battlefields where he had fought during the civil war. At the city of Chihuahua he wrote his last known communication, a letter to a friend. It’s closing words were “as to me, I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination,” Ambrose Bierce then vanished without trace.

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  What Other People Think of You...

  Jayden Moorea

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  WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK OF ME 
  (Is none of my business) 
  Everyone who has ever walked the face of the earth has at one point felt unworthy, unloved, uninspired, lost, hurt, overwhelmed, angry, scared or frustrated. 
  What if you no longer had to feel this way? 
  What if you could create the life you wanted? 
  What if the words and actions of others had no influence over how you felt? 
  Wouldn’t suicide rates decrease and domestic violence be less of a scourge on society? 
  Nothing in your life is your fault; but everything is your responsibility. 
  Would you hand the controls of a plane over to someone less qualified than you? Then why let other people control how you feel? 
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  Through reading over 900 books on personal development and working with experts like Tony Robbins & Dr John Demartini, J.D Moorea (Dan Shearin) discovered a simple yet effective way to overcome almost any challenge that life threw at him. 
  From seeing himself as a victim of suicide, a co-creator of volatile relationships and being publicly defamed, then wrongly charged with murder, J.D has since found peace and happiness in all areas of his life. He now wants to share his learnings with those who may have lost their way, or feel unsatisfied with their life. 
  If you have ever contemplated suicide, been in a violent relationship, felt unworthy, been bullied, harassed or discriminated against; then this book is for you.

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