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  One Step in a Poppy Field - The...

  Bronwyn Royce

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  Thousands of miles away from where her son was deployed, a powerful premonition is devastatingly confirmed by a knock on the door from two faceless strangers bearing the news that her son had stepped on an improvised explosive device in the poppy fields of Afghanistan. He had lost both of his legs and suffered multiple other injuries, including partial amputation of all the fingers of his left hand. For forty-eight days she stood at his bedside. 
   
   
   
  Not only did he survive against all odds, but in time he began to test the limits of his new capabilities and undertook the first of, what would prove to be, many physical challenges. Just eighteen months after injury, and as part of a team of four servicemen, he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. 
   
   
   
  Told mostly from a mother's perspective with contributions from Cayle, the genesis of the book was in the diary she kept while he was in a medically induced coma. It is the story of an extraordinarily brave man who has been through the agonies of rebuilding his life, with the encouragement of family and friends. 
   
   
   
  This was never meant to be another book about war or Afghanistan; it is a message of how love and hope can overcome adversity.

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  The Price of Life: - A Holocaust...

  Abram Molodetsky

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  In "The Price of Life," Abram Molodetsky tells a harrowing tale of a young Jewish boy's struggle to survive amidst the brutalities of war and genocide. The story follows Abram's journey from his innocent childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, to his experiences during the Holocaust. 
  As a child, Abram is full of wonder and curiosity, exploring the vibrant streets of his hometown. However, the cruel realities of anti-Semitic violence and discrimination slowly chip away at his innocence, leaving him with a deep sense of insecurity and fear. 
  When the Nazi invasion of Ukraine begins, Abram and his family are forced to flee their home and embark on a treacherous journey of survival. Despite the unimaginable horrors he faces, Abram remains steadfast in his determination to protect his loved ones and overcome the atrocities of war. 
  Through his resourcefulness and courage, Abram is able to outsmart the Nazis and ensure the survival of his family. Molodetsky's writing is both raw and compassionate, evoking a sense of empathy and understanding for the unimaginable suffering endured by those who lived through the Holocaust. 
  "The Price of Life" serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of war and genocide on individuals and communities alike. Abram's story is a testament to the resilience and indomitable spirit of the human will, even in the face of the darkest and most unimaginable of circumstances.

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  Speaking my Soul - Race Life and...

  John Russell Rickford

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  Speaking My Soul is the honest story of linguist John R. Rickford's life from his early years as the youngest of ten children in Guyana to his status as Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Stanford, of the transformation of his identity from colored or mixed race in Guyana to black in the USA, and of his work championing Black Talk and its speakers. 
   
   
   
  In this engaging memoir, Rickford recalls landmark events for his racial identity like being elected president of the Black Student Association at the U of California, Santa Cruz; learning from black expeditions to the South Carolina Sea Islands, Jamaica, Belize, and Ghana; and meeting or interviewing civil rights icons like Huey P. Newton, Rosa Parks, and South African Dennis Brutus. He worked with Rachel Jeantel, Trayvon Martin's friend and key witness in the trial of George Zimmerman for his murder. Zimmerman's exoneration sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. 
   
   
   
  This is the account of a former director of African and African American studies whose work has increased our understanding of the richness of African American language and our awareness of the education and criminal justice challenges facing African-Americans. It is key for students and faculty in linguistics, mixed-race studies, African American studies, and social justice.

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  Arctic Survival Stories: Polar...

  Amazing True Stories

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Experience harrowing true stories of survival against impossible odds in Earth's most unforgiving frozen wastelands. This gripping collection chronicles legendary polar expeditions and Antarctic disasters where explorers battled extreme cold, starvation, and isolation in their fight to stay alive. Discover Ernest Shackleton's extraordinary leadership during the Endurance expedition, where he saved all 28 crew members after their ship was crushed by pack ice, leaving them stranded for nearly two years. Follow Douglas Mawson's solo trek across 300 miles of Antarctic ice after losing his companions to crevasses, surviving on toxic dog meat while his body literally fell apart. These riveting accounts of arctic and Antarctic survival showcase human endurance pushed beyond all limits. From frozen wilderness catastrophes to miraculous rescues, each story reveals the thin line between life and death in polar regions where temperatures plummet below -40°F and hurricane-force winds create whiteout conditions. Learn how these explorers overcame frostbite, hypothermia, equipment failures, and psychological torment through sheer determination and innovative survival techniques. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by tales of human resilience in extreme environments. These unforgettable narratives of ice survival and polar exploration will leave you astounded by what the human spirit can endure when failure means certain death in the frozen ends of the Earth.

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  Passport to Shame - From Asian...

  MA Sam Louie

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  A psychotherapist's candid memoir of addiction and recovery, exploring the intersection of Asian culture, mental health, and assimilating into American culture as an ethnic minority. 
   
   
   
  Sam Louie grew up torn between cultures as part of a first-generation Chinese immigrant family from Hong Kong living in a predominantly African American neighborhood in the United States. He experienced the duality of existence with the tension of two vastly different worldviews, his identity intertwined with the country he lives in and his ancestral ties. What traditions and cultural beliefs get preserved, what gets discarded, and what gets lost in translation? Beneath it all was the presence of three generations of addiction, trauma, and shame. 
   
   
   
  In this insightful book, he documents the challenges of immigrant experiences and how maladaptive coping mechanisms in the form of compulsive behaviors were a means to gain a sense of adequacy due to the cultural tide of shame and ostracism within his own ethnic heritage and the world. 
   
   
   
  Louie's journey of resiliency in navigating multiple cultural forces in the face of adversity can give listeners a new understanding of hope, perseverance, and the resources to heal.

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  The Power of Positivity for Kids...

  Frank Dixon

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  Allow Your Kids to Harness the Power of Positivity 
  A positive mindset can help kids handle stress, bounce back from mistakes, and feel more confident in everyday life—at home, at school, and with friends. 
  The Power of Positivity for Kids teaches simple, practical tools to help your child build healthier thought patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and stay hopeful even when things feel hard. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll learn how to: 
   • Teach your child how thoughts shape feelings and behavior 
   • Replace negative self-talk with calmer, confidence-building language 
   • Use simple positive affirmations kids can actually remember and apply 
   • Build a growth mindset so mistakes become lessons (not setbacks) 
   • Support emotional resilience during school stress, peer pressure, and change 
   • Reinforce positive behavior in a way that motivates without over-rewarding 
   • Create small daily habits that make positivity and gratitude stick 
  If you want your child to feel more confident, resilient, and hopeful—without ignoring real emotions—this audiobook will help you build positivity from the inside out, one skill at a time.

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