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  Fever in the Heartland A: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of A Fever in the Heartland, by Timothy Egan.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Timothy Egan.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In A Fever in the Heartland, embark on a gripping journey through one of the darkest and most disturbing chapters of American history—the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. This audiobook delves into the Klan’s resurgence, exploring how it capitalized on social fear, political turmoil, and cultural shifts to regain influence across the United States, particularly in the Midwest.
   
  Led by figures like D.C. Stephenson, the Klan expanded its reach into local governments and law enforcement, embedding itself deeply into the fabric of American life. With its rhetoric of nationalism and white supremacy, the Klan thrived on divisiveness, targeting not only African Americans but also immigrants, Catholics, and Jews. However, as its influence grew, so did the organization’s internal corruption and hypocrisy.

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  Barn Gothic - Three Generations...

  Ryan Dennis

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  When Ryan Dennis's father was crushed by heavy machinery on their New York dairy farm, both men accepted the accident as a risk of agricultural life. But it was harder to comprehend being crushed by low milk prices, big banks, and the policies that destroyed America's family farms. Even though Ryan grew up watching his father and grandfather struggle to survive, he always thought he would follow in their footsteps and take over the family farm. But as he milked cows and fed calves, the world outside the barn was changing. Between 2003 and 2020, 40,000 dairy farms went out of business in the United States.Barn Gothic is an elegy for family farmers and an intimate portrait of three generations laboring to be fathers and sons while their livelihood falls apart. Beautifully told with a farmer's restraint and a poet's grace, it is a story of personal loss amid corporate corruption and of finding a way forward when everything you know disappears.

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  »We Are All Activists« -...

  Lea Rzadtki

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  Who is meant when people talk about the citizens or the activists? Often, they are implied to mean the most privileged positionalities. Simultaneously, refugees and migrants tend to be seen through their (supposed) legal status. Thus, they are neither practically nor conceptually regarded as activists. The variety of intersecting positionings in migrant rights activism results in complex inequalities and power dynamics within activist groups. Solidarities are continually challenged, negotiated, and built. Lea Rzadtki develops a conceptual view on claims, challenges, and processes that activists experience and deal with. She moves beyond dichotomies and engages in transversal dialogue.

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  Meeting of Minds - Volume X

  Steve Allen

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  By " assembling" some of the most fascinating figures in world history, Meeting of Minds provided a groundbreaking opportunity for audiences to be exposed to ideas by way of a medium not normally known for its intellectual vigor. Portrayed by actors, panelists engage in stimulating round-table discussions that were conducted like any other talk show but featured prominent influencers from bygone generations— not just philosophers and politicians, but poets, playwrights, and presidents. From activists and artists to international leaders— both famous and infamous— these conversations are unfailingly witty, thought-provoking, and genuinely entertaining.
  An innovative series, Meeting of Minds remains one of the most delightful ways of gaining historical perspective ever devised, and these original soundtrack recordings capture the intellectual and spirited debates of the episodes hosted by Steve Allen. The panelists featured in this volume are Scottish economist Adam Smith, birth control activist Margaret Sanger, and Indian leader Mohandas Gandhi.

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  The Girl With Three Birthdays -...

  Patti Eddington

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  Patti Eddington always knew she was adopted, and her beloved parents seemed amenable enough to questions—but she never wanted to hurt them by expressing curiosity, so she didn't. The story of her mother cutting off and dying her hair when she was a toddler? She thought it was eccentric and funny, nothing more. When she discovered at fifteen that her birthday wasn't actually her birthday? She believed it when her mother said she'd changed it to protect her from the "nosy old biddies" who might try to discover her identity. 
   
   
   
  It wasn't until decades later, when a genealogy test led Patti to her biological family (including an aunt with a shocking story) and the discovery of yet another birthday, that she really began to integrate what she thought she knew about her origins. Determined to know the truth, she petitioned a court to unseal records that had been locked up for almost sixty years—and began to put the pieces of her past together, bit by bit. 
   
   
   
  Framed by a brief but poignant 1963 "Report of Investigation" based on a caseworker's one-day visit to Patti's childhood home, The Girl With Three Birthdays tells the story of an adoptee who always believed she was the answer to a couple's seventeen-year journey to become parents, until a manila envelope from a rural county court arrived and caused her to question . . . everything.

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  Overcoming rejection Be yourself...

  Shining Mind

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  Do you often find yourself feeling rejected and sidelined, grappling to establish sincere connections with others as well as with yourself? This constant barrage of rejection can sap your emotional vitality, making any form of genuine intimacy appear distant and often leading to profound loneliness and dissatisfaction in your personal and social spheres. 
  If you're ready to transcend the shadows of rejection and cultivate a vibrant connection with both yourself and those around you, our "Overcoming Rejection: Be Yourself Coaching & Meditation Course" is designed to guide you through this restorative journey. 
  In this audiobook, we will:Serve as your dedicated coach, delivering support and insights specifically designed to bolster your confidence and self-acceptance.Introduce thoughtful exercises that challenge your habitual responses to rejection and foster healthier, more rewarding interactions.Guide you through specialized meditation techniques aimed at fortifying your self-esteem and understanding of your intrinsic value.Promote an ongoing transformation that empowers you to engage purely and confidently in all your relationships. 
  "Overcoming Rejection: Be Yourself Coaching & Meditation Course" will lead you step-by-step in developing an unwavering belief in yourself and cultivating meaningful, resilient relationships. You’ll learn to handle rejection with grace, express your true self with courage, and build a foundation of trust and mutual respect. Embark on this path to personal empowerment and discover the joy and fulfilment of living unapologetically. Step into a life filled with self-love, resilience, and enriching connections. It's time to reject rejection and connect authentically like never before.

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