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  Dissenter on the Bench - Ruth...

  Victoria Ortiz

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  Dramatically narrated case histories from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's stellar career are interwoven with an account of her life—including her childhood, family, beliefs, many faceted personality, education, marriage, children, legal and judicial career, and other achievements. The cases described, many involving young people, demonstrate her passionate concern for gender equality, fairness, and our constitutional rights.

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  Finucane & Me - My Life with Marian

  John Clare

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  Marian Finucane was a trailblazing broadcaster, the first to champion women's issues on air, and respected for her fairness, empathy and doggedness. One of a small group of Irish people known simply by their first name, the nation mourned when she died suddenly, aged 69, in January 2020.
  But John Clarke, Marian's widower, doesn't use her moniker – instead, he calls her 'Finucane'. It highlights the gap between the woman so many felt they knew and the woman he loved – the real Marian – who was by turns curious, fiery, emotional, stubborn, charming and endlessly excited by life.
  When John and Marian first got together, they promised each other that they'd never be boring. What ensued was forty years of conversation and thousands of miles travelled. Finucane & Me is an unexpected love story: the story of two people who 'made a pact for madness'; the story of a never-ending search for meaning; the story of two people who lived life to its fullest.

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  Black Tax - Burden or Ubuntu?

  Niq Mhlongo (Ed.)

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  The real significance of this book lies in the fact that it tells us more about the everyday life of black South Africans. It delves into the essence of black family life and the secret anguish of family members who often battle to cope. – Niq Mhlongo 
  A secret torment for some, a proud responsibility for others, ‘black tax’ is a daily reality for thousands of black South Africans. In this thought-provoking and moving anthology, a provocative range of voices share their deeply personal stories. 
  With the majority of black South Africans still living in poverty today, many black middle-class households are connected to working-class or jobless homes. Some believe supporting family members is an undeniable part of African culture and question whether it should even be labelled as a kind of tax. 
  Others point to the financial pressure it places on black students and professionals, who, as a consequence, struggle to build their own wealth. Many feel they are taking over what is essentially a government responsibility. 
  The contributions also investigate the historical roots of black tax, the concept of the black family and the black middle class. In giving voice to so many different perspectives, Black Tax hopes to start a dialogue on this widespread social phenomenon.

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  Jimmy Carter 1996

  PBS NewsHour

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  Former President Jimmy Carter talks about his book Living Faith with Charlayne Hunter-Gault.

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  Ginger Baker of Cream: In...

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed the supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book they wrote has yet to be published, here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a western New York studio all those years ago. Ginger speaks his mind holding forth on the particulars of his amazing life and work and in so doing reveals something he has always ardently tried to hide - that he is really a lovely, caring, sensitive man. For everyone interested in the history, art, and cultural significance of the popular music of the 20th century, this series is a once-in-a-lifetime must-have audio event. Perfect for universities and all educational media.Episode 15: Racy heroin tales in Utah. Touring America with Blind Faith. Eric’s infatuation with Delaney and Bonnie. Scoring coke in the Motor City in the shadow of the sheriff's department. Speeding in Michigan. Ginger’s kids almost drown. Baker flies his car from London to Hawaii - because he can. Smuggling ganja in wooden carvings. The end of Blind Faith. Speeding in a parking lot.Contains adult language and mature themes. Not recommended for children.Produced by Fred BetschenEdited by Macc KayProject Coordinator: Alex Franchi  Music by Audionautix

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  Tom Hanks : Book Of Quotes (100+...

  Quotes Station

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  TOM HANKS: BOOK OF QUOTES 
    
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  ABOUT TOM HANKS 
  Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks's films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. 
    
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  “If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great.” 
    
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  “Houston, we have a problem.” 
    
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  “I know what I have to do now, I’ve got to keep breathing because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?” 
    
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  “Believing is seeing and seeing is believing.” 
    
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  “Dear God, thank you for my life. I forgot how big and wonderful it is.” 
    
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  “Shake it off and move on.” 
    
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  “If things were easy to find, they wouldn’t be worth finding.”

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