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  Tales My Grandmother Told Me

  Fred Spruell A.K.A erick Rule

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  This story grew out of an extended family system in rural Mississippi in the early 1940s. This occurred at a time when many black families were immigrating North. A young African American boy of age 18 months had the misfortune of being caught in the middle of squabble between his two parents who were desperately trying to escape the rigor of Southern plantation living that they were in. Finally, his mother was told by his father in no uncertain terms to just bring the girls to Detroit and leave the boys behind with their grandmother. This put such a strain on this young child that even after he had been potty trained, he eventually had to be put back in diapers.

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  Dancing Under the Red Star - The...

  Karl Tobien

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  Between 1930 and 1932, Henry Ford sent 450 of his Detroit employees plus their families to live in Gorky, Russia, to operate a new manufacturing facility. This is the true story of one of those families—Carl and Elisabeth Werner and their young daughter Margaret—and their terrifying life in Russia under brutal dictator Joseph Stalin. 
   
   
   
  Margaret was seventeen when her father was arrested on trumped-up charges of treason. She and her mother were left to withstand the hardships of life under the oppressive Soviet state, an existence marked by poverty, starvation, and fear. Refusing to comply with the Socialist agenda, Margaret was ultimately sentenced to ten years of hard labor in Stalin's Gulag. Filth, malnutrition, and despair accompanied merciless physical labor. Yet in the midst of inhumane conditions came glimpses of hope and love as Margaret came to realize her dependence upon "the grace, favor, and protection of an unseen God." In all, it would be thirty long years before Margaret returned to kiss the ground of home. Of all the Americans who made this virtually unknown journey—ultimately spending years in Siberian death camps—Margaret Werner was the only woman who lived to tell about it. Written by her son, Karl Tobien, Dancing Under the Red Star is Margaret's unforgettable true story: an inspiring chronicle of faith, defiance, and personal triumph.

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  Talking as Fast as I Can: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis ofTalking as Fast as I Can, by Lauren Graham.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lauren Graham.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
  In Talking as Fast as I Can, a beloved actress reflects on her journey through Hollywood with humor, heart, and honesty. From her early auditions to her unforgettable role in a cult-favorite TV show, she shares behind-the-scenes stories, personal insights, and reflections on fame, friendship, and life’s unexpected turns. With warmth and wit, this collection of personal essays offers an intimate glimpse into her life both on and off the screen, making it a must-read for fans and anyone who loves a good laugh with a dose of inspiration.

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  My Father's Suitcase - A story...

  Mary Garden

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  A gripping tale of resilience and survival that offers hope to others who have experienced family violence and suffered at the hands of a sibling.A deeply personal and heart-breaking memoir that explores the troubled relationship between Mary Garden and her younger sister, Anna, who died in 2023 after a short illness. Mary unpacks her life of growing up in New Zealand in the 1950s and ’60s, before making Australia home. She reveals complex layers of intergenerational trauma, including the baggage of her eccentric, deeply flawed father and the secret her mother kept from all of them, revealed only after her death. Mary deals movingly with her sister’s long battle with mental illness and how she once saved Anna’s life. As she unravels these narratives, Mary touches on the guilt and shame familiar to anyone who has had to deal with secrets, violence and ‘madness’ in their family. And she shines a light on sibling abuse, the most common form of abuse in the context of family violence ‒ occurring up to five times as frequently as spousal or parental child abuse ‒ although it is often dismissed as ‘sibling rivalry’. It causes far-reaching, long-lasting harm.

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  We Tell Ourselves Stories - Joan...

  Alissa Wilkinson

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  In this riveting cultural biography, New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson examines Joan Didion's influence through the lens of American mythmaking. As a young girl, Didion was infatuated with John Wayne and his on-screen bravado, and was fascinated by her California pioneer ancestry and the infamous Donner Party. The mythos that preoccupied her early years continued to influence her work as a magazine writer and film critic in New York, offering glimmers of the many stories Didion told herself that would come to unravel over the course of her career. But out west, show business beckoned. 
   
   
   
  We Tell Ourselves Stories eloquently traces Didion's journey from New York to her arrival in Hollywood as a screenwriter at the twilight of the old studio system. She spent much of her adult life deeply embroiled in the glitz and glamour of the Los Angeles elite, where she acutely observed—and denounced—how the nation's fears and dreams were sensationalized on screen. Meanwhile, she paid the bills writing movie scripts like A Star Is Born, while her books propelled her to celestial heights of fame. 
   
   
   
  Peering through a scrim of celluloid, Wilkinson incisively dissects the cinematic motifs and machinations that informed Didion's writing—and how her writing, ultimately, demonstrated Hollywood's addictive grasp on the American imagination.

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  The Autobiography of John D...

  John D. Rockefeller

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  Gain insight into the life and mind of one of history’s most influential business magnates in The Autobiography of John D. Rockefeller: Random Reminiscences of Men and Events. In this fascinating memoir, Rockefeller shares personal stories, business philosophies, and reflections on his rise to success as the founder of Standard Oil. 
  Through candid anecdotes, Rockefeller reveals his principles on wealth, philanthropy, and leadership, offering timeless wisdom on hard work, strategic thinking, and ethical business practices. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the people and events that shaped his career, from his early days as a bookkeeper to becoming the world’s richest man. 
  Narrated with clarity and insight, this audiobook is perfect for entrepreneurs, historians, and anyone curious about the mindset of a self-made billionaire who revolutionized industry and philanthropy. 
  Start listening to The Autobiography of John D. Rockefeller today and discover the lessons of a legendary business titan!

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