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  The Uptown Local - Joy Death and...

  Cory Leadbeater

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  A brilliant debut memoir about a young writer—struggling with depression, family issues, and addiction—and his life-changing decade working for Joan Didion 
  As an aspiring novelist in his early twenties, Cory Leadbeater was presented with an opportunity to work for a well-known writer whose identity was kept confidential. Since the tumultuous days of childhood, Cory had sought refuge from the rougher parts of life in the pages of books. Suddenly, he found himself the personal assistant to a titan of literature: Joan Didion. 
  In the nine years that followed, Cory shared Joan’s rarefied world, transformed not only by her blazing intellect but by her generous friendship and mentorship. Together they recited poetry in the mornings, dined with Supreme Court justices, attended art openings, smoked a single cigarette before bed. 
  But secretly, Cory was spiraling. He reeled from the death of a close friend. He spent his weekends at a federal prison, visiting his father as he served time for fraud. He struggled day after day to write the novel that would validate him as a real writer. And meanwhile, the forces of addiction and depression loomed large. 
  In hypnotic prose that pulses with life and longing, The Uptown Local explores the fault lines of class, family, loss, and creativity. It is a love letter to a cultural icon—and a moving testament to the relationships that sustain us in the eternal pursuit of a life worth living. 

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  Twenty-Six Men and a Girl - From...

  Maxim Gorky

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  Alexei Maximovich Peshkov was born on 28th March 1868, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. 
  Better known as Maxim Gorky he was orphaned at 11 and ran away from home at 12.  At 19 he had already attempted suicide and thereafter travelled, by foot, across the Russian Empire for 5 years. 
  His first book ‘Essays & Stories’ in 1898 was a sensation and so began a long career as an author of short stories, novels and plays.  Gorky saw writing as a moral and political act that would help to change the unjust world around him.  He was an ardent early advocate of the emerging Marxist movement and publicly opposed the Tsarist regime leading several times to his arrest.  
  In 1904 he began his own theatre but the censor banned every play and Gorky was forced to abandon the project. 
  But Gorky was a financially successful author, editor, and playwright and gave monies to political parties as well as for civil rights and social reform.  The brutal shooting of workers, which set in motion the Revolution of 1905, pushed Gorky more decisively toward radical solutions.  
  In 1906 he went to the United States to raise funds for the Bolsheviks. Those experiences including a scandal over travelling with his lover and not his wife deepened his contempt for the ‘bourgeois soul.’ 
  Gorky now moved to Capri in Italy, both for health reasons and to escape the increasingly repressive times in Russia.  
  An amnesty for the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty saw him return to Russia in 1914. His politics remained close to the Bolshevik cause.  But soon, after the 1918 revolution, his essays referred to Lenin as a tyrant for his senseless arrests and repression.  He was soon appealing to the outside world for food aid after the catastrophic crop failure. 
  In October 1921 Gorky returned to Italy, now in Fascist hands, and settled in Sorrento until 1932.  His health worsened with the onset of tuberculosis. 
  He wrote several successful books there but now decided to find an understanding with the communist regime. Stalin invited him home and his return was hailed as a major propaganda victory.  He was decorated with the Order of Lenin, and a province, a park, and various streets re-named in his honour. 
  But he had his faults too.  In 1933, Gorky co-edited a book on the White Sea-Baltic Canal and denied even a single prisoner died during its construction, but thousands had. As well, knowing that some Nazis were homosexual, a phrase was attributed to him that said ‘exterminate all homosexuals and fascism will vanish’.  Although he was himself was quoting another he was decidedly homophobic. 
  With the increase of Stalinist repression in 1935 Gorky was placed under unannounced house arrest. 
  Maxim Gorky died on the 18th June 1936 from pneumonia.  He was 68. 
  Stalin and Molotov were among those who carried Gorky's urn of ashes at his funeral.

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  Five Fairy Tales by Charles...

  Charles Perrault

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  Step into a world of enchantment, danger, and wonder with this timeless collection of fairy tales by Charles Perrault, whose stories have captivated children of all ages for over three centuries. This unique audio edition brings together Perrault’s most enduring tales—Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Puss in Boots, Tom Thumb, and the darkly cautionary Blue Beard—stories rich in wit, suspense, and moral insight, beloved by young listeners for their adventure and magic, and by adults for their psychological depth and irony,  
  The collection is narrated by award-winning voice actor Carrington MacDuffie, celebrated for her vivid storytelling, expressive range, and mesmerizing vocal timbre. With dramatic precision, she renders each character—heroic, wicked, whimsical, or wise—with humor and emotional depth, bringing even the most surreal moments vividly to life. 
  Enhancing the experience is modern cinematic sound design by Mack Formway, blending delicate motion with atmospheric textures and tonal elements. The subtle soundscape heightens moments of enchantment, tension, and transformation, drawing listeners deeper into these classic story worlds. 
  True to Perrault’s original intent, each tale concludes with its moral, offered here in both English and French. These concise verses offer a knowing wink to the listener while sharpening the meaning beneath the magic.  
  Ideal for families, fairy-tale lovers, language enthusiasts, and audiobook connoisseurs alike, this richly crafted collection celebrates imagination, tradition, and the enduring brilliance of Perrault’s tales—offering timeless truths about courage, cleverness, ruthlessness, kindness, and consequence: storytelling at its finest.

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  The Fourth Book of Maccabees - A...

  Anonymous Anonymous

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  What gives humans the strength to endure suffering? How can reason and faith guide us through life’s most difficult challenges? 
  The Fourth Book of Maccabees is one of the most profound and thought-provoking works of ancient literature. Set during the brutal reign of Antiochus IV, this powerful text reflects on the courage of Jewish martyrs and offers a philosophical meditation on the triumph of reason over emotion, and faith over fear. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings timeless insights into the human spirit, moral conviction, and the fusion of faith and philosophy. 
  What you'll discover inside:The Power of Reason Over Emotion – How rational thought can overcome fear, pain, and desireFaith as a Source of Strength – Unshakable belief in God as the foundation for courage and enduranceLessons on Courage and Martyrdom – Stories of heroic individuals who chose righteousness over compromiseA Fusion of Philosophy and Faith – Ancient Jewish thought interwoven with Greek philosophical ideals 
  Whether you seek spiritual inspiration, moral clarity, or intellectual depth, The Fourth Book of Maccabees offers a timeless guide to resilience and integrity. 
  Begin your journey today and discover the enduring wisdom of this remarkable text on faith, reason, and the strength of the human spirit.

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  ALS My Greatest Teacher - A...

  Bonnie Earl

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  ALS My Greatest Teacher: A Journey of Awakening, Loving, Surrendering 
  Narrated by the author. 
  What if your deepest heartbreak became your soul’s greatest teacher? 
  In this deeply personal audiobook, Bonnie Earl shares the story of love, loss, and spiritual awakening in her own voice, inviting listeners into the intimate journey she lived. 
  After four years apart, Bonnie and her husband Richard reunited through what she describes as divine intervention. Just one year later, their renewed life together was shattered by three devastating words: You have ALS. Given two and a half years to live, Richard’s diagnosis changed everything—and revealed something unexpected. 
  What followed was not only a story of illness and grief, but a profound awakening. 
  As Bonnie walks beside Richard through the slow, tender unfolding of anticipatory grief, she discovers that everything she had been learning before ALS—listening to her inner knowing, reclaiming her voice, surrendering control—was preparing her for this sacred passage. In the in-between space where living and dying coexist, she finds her greatest classroom. 
  This audiobook is for anyone:Navigating anticipatory grief or loving someone through profound changeStanding at a life threshold, unsure of what comes nextLonging to live more honestly, even when life feels unbearably tender 
  With raw honesty and deep compassion, Bonnie doesn’t offer prescriptions or platitudes. Instead, she walks beside you as a companion. Each chapter closes with a gentle pause for reflection—an invitation to listen inward, honor what’s stirring, and trust your own wisdom. 
  ALS My Greatest Teacher is more than a memoir about terminal illness. It’s a testament to the soul’s capacity to expand through love and loss—and a reminder that sometimes, what feels like the end is actually the beginning.  
  If you’ve ever wondered how to stay present when everything is falling apart… this story is for you.

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  Saved: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Saved, by Benjamin Hall.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Benjamin Hall.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Saved is a gripping and harrowing true story of survival, resilience, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. When a catastrophic incident thrusts a war correspondent into a life-or-death situation, this riveting memoir delves into the moments of determination and the extraordinary efforts of those who risked everything to bring him back to safety. It is a testament to the human spirit, the bonds of camaraderie, and the bravery that emerges in the darkest of times.

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