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  The King's Speech - How One Man...

  Peter Conradi, Mark Logue

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  The King's Speech was written by London Sunday Times journalist Peter Conradi and Mark Logue-grandson of Lionel Logue, whose recently discovered diaries and correspondence contain fascinating details about these true events. At the urging of his wife, Elizabeth, the Duke of York (known to the royal family as "Bertie") began to see speech therapist Lionel Logue in a desperate bid to cure his lifelong stammer. Little did the two men know that this unlikely friendship-between a future monarch and a commoner born in Australia-would ultimately save the House of Windsor from collapse. Through intense locution and breathing lessons, the amiable Logue gave the shy young Duke the skills and the confidence to stand and deliver before a crowd. And when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry for love, Bertie was able to assume the reins of power as King George VI-just in time to help steer the nation through the dark waters of the Second World War.

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  Evan Thomas - Robert Kennedy:...

  PBS NewsHour

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  Margaret Warner speaks with Evan Thomas, the author of a new book about the life of Robert F. Kennedy.

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  Swami Vivekananda Echoes of...

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  In a teeming, often-suspect ocean of gurus, mystics, fakirs, yogis, perfect masters, and various other self-proclaimed incarnations of the godhead who have stepped foot on American soil over the years in pursuance of their spiritual ambitions, Swami Vivekananda was arguably the first, finest, and resolutely most authentic. A simple, austere man, he was a mountain of spiritual power made more impressive by his innate kindness, humility, and compassion toward all. In this impossibly rare collection, the great master speaks for himself via a long-lost recording based on the philosophical, esoteric, and transcendent teachings of his beloved Hindu faith, or sanatan dharma (everlasting truth). Further, there is featured a profound collection of some of the swami’s finest thoughts on life and the spiritual path narrated by Giuliano. All in all, here is an intriguing, inspirational, historic audio biography of one of the most famous but yet, oddly, least known of the spiritual titans of his time and beyond. An absolute must for all serious yoga practitioners and devotees of truth. A true, unexpected spiritual treasure.

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  This Child Will Be Great -...

  Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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  This Child Will Be Great is an inspirational memoir from Africa’s first elected female president about her improbable rise to international prominence.   In January 2006, after the Republic of Liberia had been racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa’s “Iron Lady”—was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous turning point in the history of the West African nation.   In this stirring memoir, the Nobel Peace Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree shares the story of her rise to power, including her early childhood; her experiences with abuse, imprisonment, and exile; her fight for democracy and social justice, and her unwavering resolve to rebuild her nation. She reveals her determination to succeed in multiple worlds, from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive, to campaigning in some of Liberia’s most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is the tale of an outspoken political and social reformer who fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By telling her story, Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that we can change the world.  “Exceptionally well written, a true story that seems as much a thriller as the remembrances of an ambitious and brave woman. . . . This timely book . . . is a lesson in courage and perseverance.” —Washington Post  “An incredible story. . . . An accessible walk through Liberian history, told by someone who was somehow always in the center of the political storm.” —New York Times Book Review

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  Summary: The Light We Carry -...

  Brook Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: This is NOT the official book. This is a summary & it does NOT accompany the official book. 
  This summary book condenses the essence of her memoir, capturing her inspiring life trajectory and the transformative lessons it carries. It presents the defining moments of her life, the struggles faced, the triumphs savored, and the wisdom earned. From the trials of political life to the joys of family and the tireless advocacy for women's rights, the light she carries shines bright in every endeavor. 
  Delve into the powerful summary of "The Light we Carry" by Michelle Obama, and allow the lessons from her life to illuminate your own path. This book is not just a recounting of a remarkable life—it's an inspiring narrative, a treasure trove of wisdom, and a testament to the transformative power of resilience and hope.

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  Bruised Never Broken

  Phil Coulter

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  As the composer of some of Ireland's best-loved songs, not to mention a host of global hits, Phil Coulter has been a mainstay of Irish cultural life for decades. But this is a position that has been hard won, often in the face of extraordinary personal and political upheaval, most of which has, to date, been kept hidden from public view.
  Heartfelt and wry, meditative and entertaining, Bruised, Never Broken is the story of the author's remarkable rise from modest beginnings on the streets of post-war Derry to the summit of the global charts, as a composer and confidante to a host of the era's biggest stars, such as Van Morrison, Luke Kelly, Cliff Richard and Sandie Shaw.
  Poignantly, it is also a hymn to the place that made him, a city as complex and troubled throughout Ireland's middle decades as any on Earth, yet a source of constant inspiration and consolation.

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