"e;There is a form of lightness and grace in the simple fact of existence, regardless of occupation, of strong feelings, or of political commitments of any sort - and that is the only thing I have wanted to write about.
Some brains, through no fault of their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fridge.
This book is a record in the lives of the Polich - Katavich families who struggled with a meagre existence in Yugoslavia before migrating to Australia.
Vom Unterschied zwischen Alleinsein und EinsamkeitFast alles, was wir zu zweit machen, können wir auch allein: die Welt bereisen, aufwendig kochen, frische Blumen kaufen.
If I could encourage one person to have the faith to ask Jesus into their heart and watch the miracles that unfold before them and see how their life will be transformed, and to have them share their stories and encourage others to do the same, it will not take long before this world will be filled with love as Jesus spoke about.
Mercy arrived in Canada in 2009, full of life and excitement following her husband's appointment as high commissioner (ambassador) of the Republic of Cameroon.
Eisenhower Babies takes readers on a journey to a time when World War II memories were still relatively fresh, space exploration was becoming more than just fantastical subject matter for science fiction, and television had barged its way into American homes, taking up permanent residence in a hallowed spot in front of the living room sofa.
Raw and unflinchingThis is a mother's account of her daughter's lifeAnd of Katie Price and her turbulent rise to fameThe Sunday Times bestselling memoir from Amy Price.
'I can't recommend it highly enough' STEPHEN FRY | 'Everyone needs to hear his voice' MARK HADDONI'm a man on a mission to show that life with Down syndrome can be exciting and is worth living, so that other people understand and give us the chance to live life to the full and to be fulfilled.
WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2023 RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING'Inspirational' - THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE'A bright, fierce hope for the future' - THE IRISH TIMES'An astonishing read' - AMY LIPTROT'Irresistible' - SARA BAUME'Will leave you aching with world-love' - ABI ANDREWS'Simply mesmerising' - JESSICA J.
American Book Award Winner: A ';mesmerizing' memoir about identity from the daughter of an Irish-Catholic mother and a Sindhi-Indian father (Chandra Prasad, editor of Mixed).
This book tells a heartwarming and compelling story of Bob and Jeanette Crick's relationship and their journey together through Jeanette's battle with Alzheimer's.
An experimental account of one womans quest to shed addictive substances and behaviors from her lifewhich dares to ask if were really better off without them.
Filled with "e;honest"e; writing and "e;wise"e; observations, "e;Russell's well-written essays describe her life as an urban immigrant to the rural Southwest"e; (Library Journal).
Linda Hale Bucklin's Inspiring Story of Forgiveness and ResilienceBeyond His Control is for anyone seeking to understand the power of forgiveness and resilience.
Die grandios erzählte Generationengeschichte einer Star-Journalistin, die nach einer Gehirn-Operation ihren eigenen verdrängten Erinnerungen und den Geheimnissen ihrer Familie auf die Spur kommt.
World War II on the home front: "e;Fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society or James Herriot will enjoy this unique historical account.
The author of Born on the Fourth of July delivers “a harrowing, poignant telling of the American Veteran’s Movement and its members’ struggles” (Manhattan Book Review).
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER | WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL'I want to be Sheila Hancock when I grow up' - Lorraine Kelly'Wise, witty, kind and true' Sunday Times'A sparkling memoir as funny and insightful as it's moving' Daily Mail'A captivating memoir' Mail on SundayIn 2016, Sheila Hancock sat down to write a book about a serene and fulfilled old age.
WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF 2023: BIOGRAPHYThe last book from bestselling author and advocate Wendy Mitchell'This beautiful book will give hope and courage to many people.
From celebrated storyteller "e;Sean of the South"e; comes an unforgettable memoir of love, loss, the friction of family memories, and the unlikely hope that you're gonna be alright.
In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can't remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.
Mountains Beyond MountainsmeetsTattoos On the Heartin this unforgettable, powerful, and stunningly-told memoir of a struggling veterinarian saving animals and humans on the streets of California - and how he discovered what bonds all living creatures.
On April 10th, 2003, the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, faced with the task of seizing the presidential palace in downtown Baghdad, ran headlong into what Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North called, "e;the worst day of fighting for U.
Using the written word as her witness statement, Jessica Willis Fisher gives a lacerating portrait of a girl finding her voice after years of being silenced and an unforgettable story of risk and faith.
Acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author Craig Shirley delivers a compelling account of 1945, particularly the watershed events in the month of April, that details how America emerged from World War II as a leading superpower.
The Pleasant and Surprizing Adventures of Robert Drury, during His Fifteen Years' Captivity on the Island of Madagascar is a remarkable and true story of survival and adventure.
