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  Running Out of Saturdays -...

  Peter Brewer

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  Running out of Saturdays is a warm, witty and unapologetically honest memoir from Peter Brewer – 
  a big-hearted larrikin with a whiteboard full of wisdom and a yarn (or 50) to tell. 
  Now in his mid-60s, Peter reflects on a life jam-packed with colourful characters, career moves (some undeniably 
  questionable), boisterous family gatherings and boardroom lessons. From his humble beginnings to becoming 
  a respected leader in the real estate industry, PB’s learned – often the hard way – what really matters in business, 
  family and life. 
  Every chapter is delivered with humour, heart and a healthy dose of hindsight. Along the way, you’ll meet 
  a host of unforgettable personalities and pick up powerful leadership and life lessons tucked between the laughs. 
  This isn’t just a memoir. It’s a timely reminder that we’re all running out of Saturdays. That life moves fast. That success 
  without heart isn’t worth much. And that the best stories are often the ones we’re brave enough to tell, warts and all. 
  So take a seat, pour yourself a drink, and let Peter Brewer remind you how to live, laugh and leave a legacy – 
  one unforgettable Saturday at a time.

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  Delusions of Paradise - Escaping...

  Maiwand Banayee

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  When Maiwand Banayee was 16, he wanted to become a suicide bomber for the Taliban.
  
  
  
  In this inspiring tale of survival and self-discovery, the reader will follow Maiwand's journey down a dark path and his ultimate redemption. Growing up in Kabul amid the Afghan wars, he witnessed atrocities that no child should ever see - rotting corpses, starving families, a neighbourhood torn apart. He escaped to a refugee camp in Pakistan, where religious militants began the gradual grooming of Maiwand and other Afghan boys. These confused and traumatised children were indoctrinated, radicalised and prepared to die in the name of a religious war. But Maiwand escaped this life. Fleeing Afghanistan, he had a life-altering crisis of faith, confidence and meaning, finding new purpose and rebuilding himself.
  
  
  
  Maiwand taught himself how to read and write in English, and here tells his astonishing story in crystalline prose. Delusions of Paradise offers a powerful warning about the dangers of radical religion, and is a stunning celebration of self-determination and redemption from an important new voice.

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  Polio Story A: Davy Crockett...

  Dave Eubanks

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  They were part of the Baby Boomer vanguard, three boys thrown together in a 1950s Southern California subdivision looking like most other boys of that era. Under coonskin hats they ran free all summer long inventing their own games and endless challenges, fought imaginary Indians and pirates in a nearby orange grove, and on occasion battled a neighborhood bully or two. Their greatest enemy, however, was an infectious disease called polio – a paralyzing scourge that maimed and too-often killed little kids. 
  This is a coming-of-age tale based on actual events and the experiences of real people. Told chiefly through the eyes of a child, at times it will warm your soul as well as, perhaps, break your heart. Then, too, there will be plenty of twists and turns that will leave you laughing out loud. 
  So, let us journey now back to that long-ago time and see what it was really like – with hula hoops, bouffant hair and flat tops with wings; “American Bandstand,” “Ozzie and Harriet” and “Davy Crockett” on TV; Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Elvis electrifying the up-and-coming Boomer generation – and a nation as terrified by the threat of nuclear war with the Russians as by a crippling and deadly microscopic bug. 
  ©2024 Dave Eubanks (P)2025 Dave Eubanks

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  I'm Free! - The Life and Times...

  David Clayton

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  Legendary British comic actor John Inman broke down many boundaries by playing the camp Mr Humphries in the long-running sitcom Are You Being Served? The show ran for thirteen years, had a spin-off movie and attracted millions of viewers in the UK. Inman's character, whose innuendos were adored by viewers, invariably got the biggest laughs – and this at a time when being gay was largely frowned upon.
  Away from television, he soon became one of the most in-demand pantomime actors, making a small fortune over several decades. Yet it was as Mr Humphries that he was best loved and the reason he was regarded as a national treasure.
  In his private life, Inman was secretive about his sexuality until he married his long-term partner Ron Lynch in a civil ceremony in London in 2005. He died two years later following a long battle with hepatitis.
  Featuring revealing interviews with many of Inman's surviving cast mates and colleagues, I'm Free! uncovers the full story of a man who was adored by millions and who broke down barriers by simply being himself.

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  The Life of Riley - A Memoir

  Riley Sumner

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  Riley Sumner has always enjoyed life's simple pleasures: a hot cup of coffee on a chilly fall morning, a well-hit line drive in softball, or the awe-inspiring beauty of God's creation. In his six-plus decades on this planet, Riley has accumulated a wealth of hilarious and heartwarming stories that have long entertained his family and close friends. 
  In his memoir, Riley looks back on his life through a series of 40 questions covering topics that range from childhood to adulthood, from high school football to fashion faux pas. There's even a chapter about being part of the Secret Service detail for Vice President George H.W. Bush. (Yes, seriously.) The Life of Riley is a love letter to a bygone era—when you left your doors unlocked, and kids played all day in the neighborhood—as well as a reflection on all the ways life turns out better than you ever could’ve imagined.

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  SAS Rogue - The Clandestine Life...

  Major Peter Weaver, Dr. William...

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  Major Peter Weaver's military career is remarkable for its breadth, from the Royal Tank Corps, to the infantry, but also as an engineer and on colonial and special operations. Hearing accounts of the rise of Hitler, he joined the Territorials. The outbreak of war saw him rapidly promoted, volunteering for the Auxiliary Units, the secret force created in case of German invasion. His section of Dorset Regiment men set high standards in training. Considered too important for his commando, they were instead later recruited into the SAS. Paddy Mayne, SAS commander, was impressed by Weaver's leadership during a near disaster. Weaver parachuted into France on Operation Bulbasket, one of the few to escape a deadly ambush there. After specialist ski training, he fought in Germany on Operation Archway and was present for the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Following VE Day he landed in Norway, nominally disarming the German garrison, but finding time for sports, drink, and local women.Part of a little known SAS deployment in Crete, he later had spells with the Sudan Defence Force and training the Greek Army. More conventional soldiering with the Berkshire Regiment still saw him in combat in the Canal Zone. Weaver lived his life to the full, enjoying the Army, fast cars, and beautiful women. Drama followed him but he always managed to get away somehow.

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