Dagbøker og memoarer

When Graham Caveney was a child the word 'cancer' was unspeakable, only uttered in jokes told by people too frightened to say the word in any other context. Now the boy with perpetual nervousness is a fifty-something man, and the oncologist in front of him is saying words evacuated of all meaning: Inoperable. Incurable. In this startling and deeply moving memoir from one of the great chroniclers of British working-class life, Graham Caveney charts a year of disease from diagnosis to past 'original sell-by-date'. Shot through with Northerness, tenderness, and Caveney's trademark humour, The Body in the Library reflects on an unfinished lifetime filled with books and with love. What's it like to realise that the books on your shelf will remain unread? That the book you are writing will be your last - that you have become your own deadline?

Legendary journalist, interviewer and memoirist Lynn Barber fell in love with modern art in the 1990s. Here, she selects works that have inspired her during an extraordinary life. The title is a nod to her hugely successful memoir An Education.

Jeremy Clarke was first diagnosed with cancer in 2013. These columns cover the period from that shock diagnosis up until his death in May 2023. He chronicled his battle with the disease with humour and defiance, but never self-pity. He also met Catriona Olding in 2013. They would fall in love and eventually marry shortly before his death. He recounts this journey with tenderness and honesty. His columns cover life in Devon and then France, as well as drinking and occasional drug taking, his love of literature, and life itself, and are imbued with bathos, insight, and a finely honed sense of the absurd.

"This memoir about the experiences of German occupation during the siege of Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) was written by Moscow-born Evdokiia Vasil'evna Baskakova-Bogacheva (1888-1976), an âemigrâe in Australia, at the age of eighty-one. The text had been forgotten in the Museum of Russian Culture in San Francisco since 1970 until the editors of this volume discovered it. ... After accounting her youth spent against the background of the First World War and of the two Russian revolutions of 1917, Evdokiia describes the inferno of the Nazi occupation as experienced in a suburb of Leningrad in 1941-43. She survived for nearly two years almost on the front line, within a few kilometers of the blockade ring. As a medical practitioner, she became useful for the occupational authorities and the ever-shrinking town population, until her family was evacuated to the west in October 1943. Besides hunger, discord, disease, [and] the hunt for food and firewood, along with violence and death, Evdokiia's account deals with various forms of cooperation between Soviet citizens and the new authorities"--Provided by publisher.

In this captivating contemporary account, Susan and Fred Brems offer insightful perspective into a little-known enclave of Northeast Brazil in the state of Ceará. Through a series of letters penned over the 17 months they spent in the back country during 1989 and 1990, they describe their work and life, Susan as a researcher on fertility and health among rural women and Fred as a high-school teacher and mentor.The intimate and anecdotal letters shine a comprehensive light on the socioeconomic and political landscape of Brazil in the early 1990s; the everyday lives and struggles of the people who lived and worked there; and the Brems couple's own experiences as residents of such a community. The stark differences between Northeast Brazilian and American cultures are illustrated with deference, humor and more than a touch of self-reflection, a read both fascinating and educational.

What is true love? Is it possible to manifest this elusive dream into reality? Shattered by a crippling pain condition and a dying marriage, I sought to find an answer to this universal question. During the insidious grip of a world pandemic, in the ancient and mystical Spanish city of Granada, I found a new life and love with a young artist thirty-one years my junior. Through the challenges of illness, social rejection, and family turmoil, we have discovered a passion and commitment despite the odds.And I've learned when hope becomes belief, dreams really do come true.From the celebrated American author of The Astrology Mystery series, this memoir is an authentic story of a middle-aged woman's journey to find love and ultimately, herself.

Alice O'Neill was born the eldest of eleven children into an Irish farming family. In 1978, she was awarded a scholarship from John McShain- the iconic builder, a wealthy and devout Catholic with Derry ancestry, responsible for many famous American landmarks, including the Jefferson Memorial and the Pentagon. This book records the lifelong personal correspondence Alice exchanged with 'The Man Who Built Washington.' His philanthropy extended to the Irish people in the bequeathing to the State of Killarney House and the surrounding thousands of acres incorporating the Lakes, Ross Castle, and Innisfallen Island. In 2019, Alice had the honour of inducting John McShain into the Irish America Hall of Fame in her home town of New Ross in the presence of his relatives from Philadelphia and Derry. This is a tale of altruism, of gratitude, of faith and of a life lived in the pursuit of excellence.

A remarkable and unique memoir encapsulating, through the story of his career, Steph Curry's philosophies and strategies about life, work, and basketball, and the nature of high-performance and success.

Snakes, Drugs and Rock ''n'' Roll tells the story of a boy who would become one of the greatest conservationists of his generation, discovering the wonders of India''s extraordinary natural world.

In a series of candid vignettes and one poem, Cynthia takes us into her family of origin to revisit her physician parents, whose lives were impacted in unexpected, far-reaching ways by her father's service in World War II, and into her life with them and her two younger sisters, covering several decades. We meet grandparents, lifelong friends, and mother substitutes. Dark family secrets are revealed. Questions are raised. Other tales explore Cynthia's work history in such divergent places as her father's medical office and a seminary. We are with her during the dissolution of two marriages and a nostalgic look back at a high school romance. Always honest, Cynthia tells it like it was-the good, the bad, and the very bad-with feeling and understanding, and eventually forgiveness.

For a special decade, from 1965 (when the author was 15 years old) to ten years later in 1975, David Chudwin was at the centre of many events which have shaped American life, culture and history. Like the fictional character Forrest Gump, he happened to be in the right place and time to experience first-hand great events and changes that have had a profound impact on society. From attending the Beatles concert in Chicago in 1965 to being tear-gassed during Vietnam War protests; from reporting on site the first Moon launch in 1969 to experiencing revolutionary changes in technology thereafter; from growing up in segregated Chicago to observing liberation movements for women, African-Americans and gay Americans-these were the times the author attended high school, college and medical school in 1965-75. In this book, he synthesizes by topic his memories of the time with brief histories of the events and their backgrounds, making this a unique personal memoir of a life-changing decade for many people in America

Here she tells their story, relating it to Mukti, the eldest of their three grandsons.Never before published, Habib''s letters provide a unique insight into the heart and mind of a renowned and multi-talented artist at a seminal period of his life.

Narrow escapes from bouts with The Potato were just the beginningHaving had a number of odd brushes with death, Author Chester (Chet) L. Richards has always boldly gone where few have dared. His mantra: view all that comes your way - the good, the terrifying, and the ugly - as a series of adventures. Here are a few snippets his book, From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond: Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist: "It took much practice, and many accidents, before I got the hang of it. Even then, The Potato, in its death throes, did not always behave as a Proper Sacrifice should and blazing hot molten lead would explode out from the bubbling caldron." From The Potato"He swung his rifle around and pointed it towards my belly, his finger nervous on the trigger. I froze." From Land of Troubles"One day, Judy and I were taken for a walk. We wandered around for a bit, climbed a narrow flight of stairs and were ushered into the Sanctum Sanctorum. There, waiting for us, was Gene Roddenberry." From Star Trek"My last vision of the raft, before I was driven to the black bottom of the silty river, was of Terry, half overboard, his outside leg caught between a maverick oar and the side of the boat." From Lava Falls"'Three...two...one...fire!"...Hisssss...Pop! 'Uh, oh!' said the technician as the meters all swung to zero and red lights lit up down the length of the long control panel. My signals also had disappeared...'We just blew up the [rocket engine] test stand.'" From Rocket ScienceThe loss of the love of his life, Sarah, knocked the stuffing out of Chet initially. But writing these, the stories she loved, brought him back. May reading them bring you the zest for life the author regained from recalling them.

There is an echo that crieth in the dark and this echo is calling for my inner peace to reconnect with the victory that resides on the inside of me.The brokenness that once plagued me has now been cast out and rebuked never to return. I sense freedom rumbling in the inner most part of my soul. Every tear I cried wasn't because I failed but because I knew there was something greater on the inside of me that was struggling to take her royal place in life.The person who I was before left a path of tears that has led me to the place I am today. I am not the abuse; I am not the pain inflicted upon me. I am not the ugly words hurled to defame my character. I am the sparkle in the diamond that only the eyes of the jeweler can see. My soul may have been bruised but my spirit still finds a reason to rejoice. Life hasn't always been my biggest cheerleader but still I rise. Trauma may have slept in my doorway but it never stopped me from having a welcoming heart. I am the voice of victory. I shall testify about how I made it over with hope that you too will have the courage to cross the threshold of doubt, shame, guilt, and pain.

Darryl Robert Schoon's memoir is composed of thoughts written during a period of enlightenment and articles in which he predicts and explains today's economic crisis. These are interwoven with writings he found relevant on his spiritual journey, offering readers a radically different perspective on today's economic crisis. The economic crisis is an opportunity to remember who we are, to reconnect with the Creator and to regain the power that is ours. This book explains why the economic collapse is a prerequisite to a better world to come. Buckminster Fuller predicted this crisis in Critical Path (1981), describing it as an unprecedented crisis universally intended to transform humanity from a competitive dysfunctional state of scarcity to a cooperative world of abundance. Fuller also wrote that humanity is now in final exam to determine if it qualifies for continued existence. The intention of Docking At The Mothership is to help readers pass that exam.

In her memoir, the author, Rose Bui, recounts the experiences of her true real-life narrative of how, she, a poor young villager from a family of farmers, became trapped between the ongoing pillars of guerilla warfare."We needed a substantial meal to keep us going in case we needed to flee as soon as the French planes sounded in the distance, ready to bombard. We ran until we reached the holes in the backyard of our home. Each hole could only fit one person and was about a man's head below ground level."Political, military, diplomatic, economic, and socio-cultural issues all contributed to the French loss of its Indochinese possessions. The French lost power with the fall of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. During a period when Vietnam was at war with France, the French invaded the urban areas, while the Viet Minh party controlled the countryside. On the eve of the Geneva Conference, General Vo Nguyen Giap and his Viet Minh triumphed. Before 1954, times were drastically different."My parent's extensive orchard supplied us with an assortment of fruits throughout the year. When mango season arrived, my siblings would collect the green mangoes that fell to the ground after a rainstorm. Everyone relished green mangoes dipped in a mixture of fish sauce and sugar. We often fished along the ditches in my parent's orchard during the summer. We relaxed in the cool breeze, beneath the trees, savoring the tranquility and mangoes."Ho Chi Minh's Viet Minh forces decisively beat the French at Dien Bien Phu, a French bastion besieged by Vietnamese communists for 57 days in northwest Vietnam. The Viet Minh victory at Dien Bien Phu heralded the end of French colonial influence in Indochina, paving the door for Vietnam to be divided along the 17th parallel at the Geneva conference."Nonetheless, upon his return to Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, the party's leader at the time, exploited the patriotic will of the Vietnamese people and transformed the party into a communist party, the Viet Cong. When it rained and we were unable to remove the water from the holes before the planes came over, we had no alternative but to remain submerged inside the hole. Thanks to a wooden ladder propped against the hole's wall, we could always escape. During the air strikes, I recall how, after a particularly bloody battle, the peasants fled with their relatives to adjacent towns for safety."In her heroic and desperate attempts to escape Vietnam, she is caught between sacrificing her and her three children's lives in order to cross the ocean to attain freedom. Despite the odds being stacked against her, she outwits the Viet Cong and finds herself responsible for a vessel full of Vietnamese refugees."Several days had passed while we were at sea. The entire time, I was unable to detect any changes on the horizon and questioned whether we were traveling in the correct direction. It had been days since our last sighting of the land, and I had no idea where we were headed."This book offers previously untold stories about the author's life, beginning with her youth and leading up to her courageous escape, and how she and her three out of four children managed to flee Vietnam and seek refuge in the United States. Since its inception, after 13 years, this book was eventually completed. In this time period, the author has aged, resulting in a decline in her health that has nearly prevented her from completing her story for this book. As a result, it took her close to seven years to chronologically recount all the events in her handwritten journal entries, which she contributed to every so often, for her memoir. It took an additional three years to translate and complete her Vietnamese memoir into English. This memoir should serve as a reminder to all of us that we are capable of overcoming our failures, no matter how difficult the challenges may be.

Stories of the Krib is a collection of stories, poems, and memoirs highlighting immigrants from the Afro-Caribbean community into Canada. Each narrative is a compelling account highlighting the talents and major obstacles that had to be overcome in the course of immigration into a new land.You will feel and emphatize with Agnola's battle with cancer and rejoice with her strong will and determination to succeed.Michelle's battle with mental health will take you into a place you have never been and open up your eyes to the challenges and triumphs that can result from a family brought closer with a new outlook.Sonia's journey into poetry will open up a new window for shared healing of spirit and soul.The short stories of seniors will educate and bring you into challenges that you and your family might encounter in their aging years, allowing you to gain insight and open up future options for care.We share openly and want you to engage, build, and learn from these struggles so that you can gain insight from these powerful voices.

Osho International Ashram: The ashram founded by the controversial guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, now known as Osho.Although he's been dead for more than fifteen years, what influence does Osho still have on the happenings at the ashram? Can one classify the group of Osho followers as a cult? Is the ashram still a haven of sexuality?Learn the real story about what goes on inside the Osho International Ashram. Read about the rules, the practices, and the mandatory attendance at a video showing of the dead guru. Meet the people who populate the ashram: their beliefs, their attitudes, and their blind devotion to Osho's teachings.Sprinkled with local color and Indian customs, NOT MY GURU tells the engrossing story of how one woman fared during her three months of living and working alongside dedicated Osho-ites.

"...Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me, even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you." -Psalm 139:11-12 Have you ever been in a tough situation? Sometimes life does not go the way that you planned. This biography of author, mother, and dancer Ashaniti White and all that she has endured is a story that everyone needs to be familiar with. Follow her through some of her toughest moments of abuse, drugs, pregnancy, divorce, loss and so much more. Her testimony will remind you that no matter where you are or what you face, you can truly find God's Glory in a Dark Place! " ...I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." -John 8:12

"Sono un contadino. Voglio vivere nella mia terra e prendermene cura". Era la frase che ripeteva spesso Salvatore, alla gente che gli chiedeva cosa volesse fare nella vita. Nato e vissuto a Monreale in provincia di Palermo. Ha avuto una bella famiglia numerosa, cercando di prendersi cura dei propri cari, nonostante il suo handicap fisico a volte glielo impedisse. In una Sicilia che tanto gli ha dato e altrettanto gli ha tolto, viene ricostruito il percorso della sua vita: fatti, avvenimenti, narrati dalla voce della figlia Patrizia. Un tributo speciale a un uomo che ha saputo vivere con coraggio l'incognita del domani senza un futuro certo. Una vita fatta di stenti e piccole gioie, colmata dall'amore incondizionato di quattro figli e dai loro sorrisi. L'amore di una figlia per un padre. Perché anche nella semplicità di zappare la terra esiste la maestosità di un grande uomo.

"More from Within" takes a long, reflective look inside the thoughts and suppressed emotions that lay dormant during a boy's maturation from adolescence into manhood. Written in conjunction with "Memoirs from Within," the second book in a series of Clyde Oliver's memoirs focuses on his fears, guilt, and vulnerabilities experienced through interpersonal relationships. In the exploration of memories buried due to trauma, an understanding of the "why" for most things in his life is discovered. In a collection of feelings revolving around anguish, confusion, and betrayal, the negative impact that was secretly protected only served to glorify itself in the molding of the man he became . . . until it broke him. In "More from Within," Oliver unearths compressed emotions toward individuals and events while highlighting a person's downward spiral caused by leaving things unfinished, unsaid, and unresolved.

Oleg Okshewsky's own words come alive in Flying with the Enemy, almost seventy-five years after the young airman tried to escape evil so he could fight Hitler another day. Oleg's memoir offers a gripping, firsthand account from the commander of the DO-17Z bomber himself. The son of a Tsarist cavalry officer, grew up in Serbia after the Russian Revolution. His memoir recounts his wartime experiences as a former Royal Yugoslavian Air Force commander who infiltrated the Croatian Air Force in an attempt to secure a plane for the Allies, only to be captured by the Soviets and sent to various POW camps and gulags in the Soviet Union.

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The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy Glass

Rita Gigante grew up in a world swirling with secrets, lies, and multiple sins.Her father, notorious Mafia boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, was the leader of the Genovese crime clan and the head of all five New York crime families for decades. But until Rita was sixteen, she was kept in the dark about his underworld activities. She unknowingly hung out at mob headquarters and witnessed her dad's whispered meetings around the dinner table, but only knew what she was told by her mother and siblings about his odd behavior: Dad's sick. Keep your mouth shut. Don't talk about the family. Living with the family secret--and other shocking betrayals she was to uncover, then instructed to conceal--plunged Rita into emotional and physical turmoil for years. And then there was the blockbuster secret she herself kept hidden away: As the youngest girl in an old-fashioned, devout Catholic family, how could she confess to the unforgiving Godfather that she was a lesbian? They were all going to hell, she figured... unless she could find a way to embrace the truth and find redemption. In The Godfather's Daughter, Rita details her spiritual journey as she unravels the mysteries of her family and herself, and learns what it means to live in the truth she finds. It's a real-life father-daughter tale of betrayal and faith, violence and love--and how a young woman escaped from a spiraling darkness to reach the light.