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  Star Man Peter Max - The Face Of...

  Sripad Jagannatha Dasa

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  Peter Max was born in Berlin in 1937, Max and his family fled Nazi Germany in 1938, settling in Shanghai before eventually immigrating to the United States in 1953. Max studied at the Art Students League and Pratt Institute in New York, where he began experimenting with new techniques and styles. Max's artwork is characterized by its vibrant colors and whimsical subject matter. His work was heavily influenced by the psychedelic and countercultural movements of the 1960s, and he became one of the most recognized artists of the era. Max's paintings, drawings, and sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and his designs have been featured on everything from postage stamps to the sides of airplanes. Peter was also deeply committed to promoting social and political causes, including environmentalism, animal rights, and the anti-war movement. He was also a dedicated practitioner of yoga and meditation, which he credited with helping him develop a greater awareness of the interconnectedness of all things. Max's life has been marked by controversy and legal battles over his estate and conservatorship. However, his legacy as an artist and cultural figure continues to endure, and his work remains an iconic representation of the colorful and dynamic spirit of the 1960s. 
    
  Written and narrated by his longtime friend and collaborator, Sripad Jagannatha Das (Geoffrey Giuliano), this biography provides an in-depth look at Max's journey from a young artist in Nazi Germany to becoming a prominent figure in the pop art movement of the 1960s and beyond. Das's firsthand knowledge and personal anecdotes make this audiobook a must-listen for fans of Peter Max and anyone interested in the art world of the 20th century. With his engaging storytelling style, Das brings Max's story to life, providing a fascinating and comprehensive account of the life and legacy of this groundbreaking artist.

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  Uneasy Silence - An activist...

  Mary Fisher

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  “Mary Fisher is a woman of extraordinary courage and hope, inspiring generations of Americans from her groundbreaking as a person with AIDS to the 1992 Republication National Convention to her decades of work helping others with AIDS live openly and with dignity.  
  Mary Fisher has broken the Uneasy Silence that too many people with AIDS have had to bear. Because of Mary’s example, millions of AIDS/HIV patients are living fearlessly with compassion and activism in the face of discrimination and despair. Reading her inspiring words teaches all of us that each of us can make a difference.” —Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House of Representatives 
  “Mary Fisher has inspired millions of people with the quiet power of her art and her words. In Uneasy Silence, she does it again, bearing eloquent witness to cries for justice and compassion.” —Darren Walker, President, the Ford Foundation 
  With humility and candor, artist activist Mary Fisher inspires us when, in her eighth decade, she creatively takes on disease, poverty, hunger, injustice, racism and the role of women. 
  Uneasy Silence tells her story of speaking truth to power while living with AIDS, journeying through cancer and surviving a near-death experience. She navigates global relationships while creating visual art and serving her various communities. Her constant concern for The Other enables her to find the strength to stand up, speak up and make a difference, inspiring us to do the same. 
  Across the pages of this book, Mary Fisher bears witness with humor, courage, compassion and grace, conquering the uneasy silence we all know too well, showing the way to finally be heard and be free.

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  Battleship Commander - The Life...

  Paul Stillwell

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  Battleship Commander explores Lee's life from boyhood in Kentucky through his eventual service as commander of the fast battleships from 1942 to 1945. Said to be down to earth, modest, forgiving, friendly, and with a wry sense of humor, Lee eschewed the media and, to the extent possible, left administrative details to others. During his service in the Navy Department from 1939 to 1942, Lee prepared the U.S. Navy for war at sea, and was involved in inspecting designs for battleships, cruisers, aircraft carriers, and destroyers. He sent observers to Britain to report on Royal Navy operations during the war against Germany and made plans to send an action team to mainland China to observe conditions for possible later Allied landings there. 
   
   
   
  In 1942 Willis Lee became commander of the first division of fast battleships to operate in the Pacific. During that service, he commanded Task Force 64, which achieved a tide-turning victory in a night battle near Guadalcanal in November 1942. 
   
   
   
  Continuing his career of service near the end of the war, Lee, in the summer of 1945, directed anti-kamikaze research efforts in Casco Bay, Maine. While Lee's wartime successes and failures are compelling, what is here in this biography is a balanced look at the man and officer.

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  Idle in Provence - A Brief...

  Eric Idle

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  In 1971, at the beginning of Monty Python mania, Eric Idle bought a crumbling ruin in the hills of Provence. With no electricity, no water, no road, and no plan, he set out to transform the neglected stone shack into what he lovingly calls a shackeau. 
  Idle in Provence is the story of the transformation of both the place and the man. Against the sun-drenched backdrop of southern France, Idle penned iconic songs and scripts, hosted a revolving door of eccentric and brilliant friends—George Harrison, Robin Williams, Paul Simon, and others—and found a rare kind of peace far from the madness of showbiz. Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and comedy masterclass, the book is filled with laugh-out-loud moments, tender reflections, and the kind of sharp, self-deprecating wit only Idle can deliver. 
  As he reflects on love, loss, friendship, and joy, Idle paints a vivid portrait of a place that became more than a home—it became a sanctuary. The story spans decades. It’s a love letter to France, to old friends, and to the wild, unpredictable journey of being alive. 
  Along the way, readers are treated to behind-the-scenes glimpses of Eric Idle’s creative output, candid memories of fame, and thoughtful meditations on life, purpose, and the legacy of laughter. 
  Charming, cheeky, and unexpectedly moving, Idle in Provence is Eric Idle at his best—hilarious, candid, and unforgettable. 
   

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  The Secret Life of John le Carre

  Adam Sisman

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  The extraordinary secret life of a great novelist, which his biographer could not publish while le Carré was alive.  
   
  Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Adam Sisman's definitive biography, published in 2015, provided a revealing portrait of this fascinating man; yet some aspects of his subject remained hidden. 
  Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over five decades. To these relationships he brought much of the tradecraft that he had learned as a spy - cover stories, cut-outs and dead letter boxes. These clandestine operations brought an element of danger to his life, but they also meant deceiving those closest to him. Small wonder that betrayal became a running theme in his work. 
  In trying to manage his biography, the novelist engaged in a succession of skirmishes with his biographer. While he could control what Sisman wrote about him in his lifetime, he accepted that the truth would eventually become known. Following his death in 2020, what had been withheld can now be revealed. 
  The Secret Life of John le Carré reveals a hitherto-hidden perspective on the life and work of the spy-turned-author and a fascinating meditation on the complex relationship between biographer and subject. “Now that he is dead,” Sisman writes, “we can know him better.”

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  Ink Sketches for Wellness -...

  Susan Montgomery

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  Noisy eyeballs, fatigue, brain fog, digestive distress... symptoms and conditions that no one can see. 
  Do chronic health conditions have you living in a dark place? 
  The poems within tell a story of anger, struggle, sadness, and hope. 
  Susan paints a picture of her life with chronic medical conditions and invisible disabilities that will take you on a wild journey. Dark humor, creative rhyming, repetition, and rhythm are combined to create expressive verses. 
  Imagine being able to "fix" yourself with twine or silly putty. Picture what your confused brain looks like with bandages and scuff marks. Laughter and silliness have helped Susan get through some of her most difficult times. She explores everything from her rare ear condition to her autoimmune disease. 
  It is her hope that readers will see that humor can be found in the darkest of places, situations, and feelings. She shows that even with challenges and struggles, it is possible to find a path to wellness, whatever that may look like…You may just have to sketch your way there.

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