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  Hitchhike to Love

  Harry Higgs

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  ‘Hitchhike to Love’ is a highly engaging memoir that tells the true story of the complex and difficult life of the author Harry Higgs.  This unsettling memoir describes how mental health ran among a close-knit Midlands family in England due to their overbearing and overprotective mother Doreen, who ruled the household in a strict manner which caused the brother and sister Wendy and Raymond to seek adventure in hitchhiking from the West Midlands in England to Glasgow in Scotland to meet their soccer hero, Ally McCoist. In the process, Wendy found the man of her dreams, lorry driver David, of which Doreen disapproved immensely.

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  The Unveiling - A Mother's...

  Ruth Markel

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  Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2014. In The Unveiling, she describes her experiences since the day of Dan's death from several distinct perspectives: 
   
   
   
  ● As a devastated mother with the unique human perspective of becoming a homicide survivor and victim. 
   
   
   
  ● As a woman whose attempts to achieve normalcy and live a healthy life are continually interrupted by painful reminders, a rollercoaster of hearings, frequently changing trial dates, verdicts, and appeals. 
   
   
   
  ● As an engaged citizen using what she has learned to help other victims of homicide and violent crimes recover from trauma and begin an optimistic outlook on life. 
   
   
   
  ● As an insider who shows how our collective network of family, friends, and experts have helped her family remain involved, motivated, and hopeful. 
   
   
   
  ● As a grandmother who had not been allowed to see her grandchildren in many years, she used advocacy to inspire the Florida State Legislature to pass a grandparent visitation bill. 
   
   
   
  ● And as an experienced author of nine books using the written word to effectively address the shift from grief to promise.

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  What's Left Unsaid - My Life at...

  Melissa DeRosa

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  When COVID-19 hit the United States, New York governor Andrew Cuomo was thrust onto the national stage, hailed around the globe for his leadership. Alongside him every step of the way, Melissa DeRosa quickly became a household name. In her riveting memoir, DeRosa details her journey as a young woman in politics rising to the highest levels of government, writing with raw honesty and vulnerability about the personal challenges she faced—a failing marriage, infertility, death threats, misogyny—while navigating unprecedented professional landmines along the way. DeRosa gives listeners a front-row seat to the white-knuckle ride from the epicenter of the deadliest pandemic in US history to the never-before-told story behind the #MeToo scandal that rocked a nation and brought down a governor. 
   
   
   
  Perfect for fans of Huma Abedin's Both/And, Marie Yovanovitch's Lessons from the Edge, Katie Couric's Going There, and Katy Tur's Rough Draft, What's Left Unsaid is a powerful story of resilience in the face of adversity. DeRosa's unvarnished political memoir provides fascinating, behind-the-scenes access to the inner workings of state and US government during one of the most consequential periods in our nation's history—bringing listeners into room after room where decisions are made, hardball politics unfold, and crises play out.

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  I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings:...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maya Angelou. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This powerful coming-of-age memoir tells the story of a young Black girl navigating a world shaped by racism, trauma, and resilience. Set in the American South, it chronicles her journey from a turbulent childhood to self-discovery through literature, strength, and an unbreakable spirit. With poetic prose and raw honesty, the book explores themes of identity, family, oppression, and the power of the human voice to rise above adversity.

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  Suddenly Silent and Still -...

  Nin Mok

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In a life-changing instant, Nin is thrown into chaos by the onset of sudden hearing loss and violent vertigo. As a project management executive specialising in planning and control, she grapples with the randomness of her condition and the uncertainty of recovery. 
  Fuelled by love for her children, she fights to reclaim her life in a silent and still world, navigating grief, loss and medical trauma. Nin's abrupt transition from an ambitious career woman to a stay-at-home parent sparks profound introspection. 
  Is security merely an illusion? What determines a person's worth? How can you accept a worse reality? Through her journey, she discovers new perspectives and an infallible purpose in a less-abled body. 
  With honesty and humour, she offers hope to those facing loss, chronic illness and disability. Grounded yet uplifting, this inspiring true story shows how the resilience of the human spirit can prevail in the face of suffering.

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  James Dean - His Life His Death...

  Kelly Mass

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  James Dean was an icon for youth, differences in sexuality, and a successful Hollywood actor who made an impact on society and the American culture. His life was one of confusion and rebellion, but his attractiveness and suave attitude had a charm many could not resist. 
  Some of his best movies got awards and were watched all over the country. His death was the result of a tragic accident that made him kick the bucket prematurely. Nonetheless, his works will pass on through generations and his face will be remembered by millions. 
  Find out more about this fascinating movie star and the significance of his personality in the acting world.

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