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  American Men of Mind

  Burton Egbert Stevenson

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  "American Men of Mind" is a captivating collection of short biographies, chronicling the lives of notable intellectual men and women in American history. These individuals made significant contributions across various disciplines, leaving an indelible mark on the nation. From humble beginnings, they rose to prominence, shaping America into the country it is today

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  Never Better - My Life in Our Times

  Tommie Gorman

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  'Money is handy for doing messages' was a phrase the young Tommie Gorman heard from his father, growing up in Sligo in the 1960s. Struggle was never far away but their household had a surplus of love and warmth. From modest beginnings as a local reporter at the Western Journal, where his deadlines were dependent on the bus schedule, Tommie landed at RTÉ, taking up the post of North-West correspondent in 1980. Over the next four decades he became a familiar presence in Irish homes, known for his coverage of Europe and Northern Ireland, as well as his unforgettable interviews with controversial figures including Gerry Adams, Roy Keane, Ian Paisley and Arlene Foster. While revelling in his life as a journalist, he was also coping with the cancer diagnosis he received in 1994 and seeking ways to access life-saving treatments for patients who shared his rare form of the disease. 
   
  In this insightful and generous book, Tommie takes readers behind the scenes and shares some of his memories from Sligo to Stormont, via Brussels and Sweden, as he recounts forty extraordinary years of Irish history from his front-row seat and looks at what may lie ahead for the island.

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  From the Summer of Love to the...

  Nancy Martin

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  San Francisco, 1967.  A teenager comes of age during the Summer of Love at her rock & roll wedding.  Her story relates the saga of life and relationships from then until the present through many lessons learned the hard way, until when, in 2005 she transitioned into yet another challenging marriage to the founder of an iconic winery in the Valley of the Moon.An inspirational narrative of one woman’s perseverance, creativity and stamina to overcome the cultural norms of patriarchy through years of controlling abuse and moving on through the learning curve of personal growth.The publication of this story was inspired and encouraged by the now prominent #MeToo Movement.

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  My Secret Life Vol 8 Chapter 5

  Dominic Crawford Collins

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  My Secret Life is an anonymously penned memoir written during a period from the 1840s to the 1880s by a wealthy and sex obsessed English gentleman who refers to himself simply as ‘Walter’. Part confessional, part investigative erotic journalism, it meticulously documents every detail of the author’s prolific sexual encounters, offering us in the process an eye and thigh opening account of life behind closed doors in the Victorian age.
  
  Women, in both mind and body, were the all consuming object of Walter’s interest. From early youth through to old age his quest for erotic discovery and adventure with them was never diminished.
  
  Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter’s interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex. Their potted life histories, their most intimate desires and acts were shared with him and in turn meticulously recorded by him, written down verbatim while still fresh in his mind.
  
  The resulting poignant record of a lost era and the intimate moments of the women who inhabited it offer us a remarkable insight into the 19th century that cannot be gleaned from any other source.
  
  The complete unabridged text is being released as a fully scored audiofilm (an audio book with accompanying music soundtrack) by film composer Dominic Crawford Collins.
  
  VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 5
  Two years back. • Harriet's lust. • At a B***s**s lupanar. • Cunt inspections. • The way ladies go up stairs. • A large clitoris. • Flat fuckers. • Gay ladies' letches. • A stercoraceous letch. • A fat Jewess. • A large prick needed. • Libidinous attitudes tried. • A brown bum valley. • Age guessed by it. • A piddle in a basin. • A game at sixty-nine. • Choked by cunt. • Cunt soaping and washing. • A flaxen haired, plump Dutch wench. • The two cunts meeting. • Why did I select a big fat woman? • An-other lupanar and other whores. • My habit of questioning women. • My lascivious questions. • A year later on. • At B * * * s* * s. • At a lupanar. • A woman selected. • My indifference. • Her dislike. • The chemise on fire. • Gratitude, lust, and voracious fucking. • The ocean crossed. • Negro and Negress copulating. • Her cunt and his prick • I frig him. • A white woman's opinion of a Negro. • About Negroes' pricks.

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  Barefoot to Benefactor - My Life...

  M.D. Lenny Peters

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  An Asian American immigrant’s journey from poverty in India to the heights of the medical profession in America—and the faith that made his accomplishments possible. 
  When Lenny Peters was a boy playing marbles among the lush mangrove trees in impoverished India, he had one overriding wish: to be the best at everything he did. Born into a Christian family and part of a minority population in that part of the world, Lenny was innately aware of the hurdles he faced. Wise beyond his years, Lenny embraced a simple philosophy: hard work and prayer. He could never have imagined how far his faith and his drive for excellence would take him, nor how much good he would do along the way. 
  In Barefoot to Benefactor, Lenny tells the uplifting story of how the youngest son from Kerala, India, worked his way into medical school, propelled himself to London, and settled in North Carolina as an accomplished physician. Not satisfied with providing standard medical care, Lenny became a world-class researcher and founded the Bethany Medical Centers, a revolutionary network that treats anyone who walks through its doors with the best that medicine can offer. 
  Lenny turned a community college course in personal finance into a vast real estate empire and thriving medical practice. His fascination with business led him to establish a bank for underserved communities that now operates in four states. Through it all, he battled the prejudice he encountered as a professional man of color with a “funny accent,” turning every hardship into opportunity and learning that forgiveness and acceptance bestow grace. 
  Most importantly, Lenny has never forgotten his roots. The Lenny Peters Foundation shares its abundance with the less fortunate here and in India. His story of trailblazing in medicine, finance, and philanthropy is proof that miracles come to those who have faith—in God and in themselves.

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  Last Comanche The: Quanah...

  Richard L. Hammond

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  Discover the riveting story of Quanah Parker, the last great chief of the Comanche Indians, in this extraordinary exploration of Native American history. The Last Comanche takes you deep into the Comanche Wars, revealing the cultural resilience, tactical brilliance, and unyielding spirit of the Comanche people. 
  This audiobook provides an in-depth look at the life of Quanah Parker, blending the personal journey of a leader with the broader history of the Comanche Empire. Perfect for fans of Quanah Parker books, Indian books, and books about Native Americans, this narrative traces the rise and fall of the Comanche Nation through moments of triumph and tragedy. 
  From the untamed Comanche Territory to the epic battles that defined the era, this is a story of survival and transformation. Richly researched, The Last Comanche is essential for readers of books about Amerindians, Native American history books, and anyone captivated by the legacy of the Native Americans and their fight to preserve their heritage.

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