Author : Basil Ramsay
Publisher : Basil Ramsay
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 35,92 MB
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
A young Jamaican boy along with his parents seeking a better life in the United States, had discovered life on a whole, wasn’t a bed of roses. But instead, what you've made it! An autobiography that's filled with lot's of drama, crazy sarcastic sense of humor mixed with some early childhood sad events. A real-life changing story!
Author : Rosie Perez
Publisher : Crown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 27,48 MB
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307952401
Oscar-nominated actress and star of the new musical drama Rise, Rosie Perez’s never-before-told story of surviving a harrowing childhood and of how she found success—both in and out of the Hollywood limelight. Rosie Perez first caught our attention with her fierce dance in the title sequence of Do the Right Thing and has since defined herself as a funny and talented actress who broke boundaries for Latinas in the film industry. What most people would be surprised to learn is that the woman with the big, effervescent personality has a secret straight out of a Dickens novel. At the age of three, Rosie’s life was turned upside down when her mentally ill mother tore her away from the only family she knew and placed her in a Catholic children’s home in New York’s Westchester County. Thus began her crazily discombobulated childhood of being shuttled between “the Home,” where she and other kids suffered all manners of cruelty from nuns, and various relatives’ apartments in Brooklyn. Many in her circumstances would have been defined by these harrowing experiences, but with the intense determination that became her trademark, Rosie overcame the odds and made an incredible life for herself. She brings her journey vividly to life on each page of this memoir—from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to her turbulent years in the Catholic home, and finally to film and TV sets and the LA and New York City hip-hop scenes of the 1980s and ‘90s. More than a page-turning read, Handbook for an Unpredictable Life is a story of survival. By turns heartbreaking and funny, it is ultimately the inspirational story of a woman who has found a hard-won place of strength and peace.
Author : Ted W. Baxter
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 46,85 MB
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 162634521X
An Incredible Journey of Determination and Recovery In 2005, Ted W. Baxter was at the top of his game. He was a successful, globe-trotting businessman with a resume that would impress the best of the best. In peak physical condition, Ted worked out nearly every day of the week. And then, on April 21, 2005, all that came to an end. He had a massive ischemic stroke. Doctors feared he wouldn’t make it, or if he did make it, he would be in a vegetative state in a hospital bed for the rest of his life. But miraculously, that’s not what happened . . . In Relentless, Ted W. Baxter describes his remarkable recovery. Not only did he live, but he's walking and talking again. He moves through life almost as easily as he did before the stroke; only now, his life is better. He’s learned that having a successful career is maybe not the most important thing. He’s learned to appreciate life more. He's learned that he wants to help people—and that’s what he does. He gives back, volunteering his time and effort to help other stroke victims. Relentless is a wonderful resource for stroke survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, but it is also an inspiring and motivating read for anyone who is facing struggles in their own life.
Author : Ernlé W.D. Young
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1532032773
In this memoir Ernl W.D. Young tells of growing up as a farm-boy in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa, and making the unpredictable life-journey to Palo Alto, California; from being a printer, pastor, and political activist in South Africa to becoming a full professor at Stanford University; from having had to leave his native land because of his implacable opposition to the Nationalist governments apartheid policies and he and his family making new lives in their adopted country. It is the story of one trained in ethics primarily concerned about social justicefounding in Bloemfontein a branch of the Progressive Party, committed to building a racially integrated South Africahaving to make the transition to biomedical ethics and the ethical conduct of research, first at Stanford, and then at NASAs Ames Research Center in Mountain View. It is the story of a fifty-eight-year marriage to his beloved wife Margaret, who believed in him and stood by him through thick and thinof a marriage almost wrecked and then painstakingly salvaged and re-built stronger than ever. It is the story of the achievements and accomplishments of their four children and seven grandchildren.
Author : Jonathan Bricklin
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 15,30 MB
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1438456298
A Seminary Co-op Notable Book of 2016 William James is often considered a scientist compromised by his advocacy of mysticism and parapsychology. Jonathan Bricklin argues James can also be viewed as a mystic compromised by his commitment to common sense. James wanted to believe in will, self, and time, but his deepest insights suggested otherwise. "Is consciousness already there waiting to be uncovered and is it a veridical revelation of reality?" James asked shortly before his death in 1910. A century after his death, research from neuroscience, physics, psychology, and parapsychology is making the case, both theoretically and experimentally, that answers James's question in the affirmative. By separating what James passionately wanted to believe, based on common sense, from what his insights and researches led him to believe, Bricklin shows how James himself laid the groundwork for this more challenging view of existence. The non-reality of will, self, and time is consistent with James's psychology of volition, his epistemology of self, and his belief that Newtonian, objective, even-flowing time does not exist.
Author : Bob Miglani
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 24,88 MB
Release : 2013-10-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1609948262
An accomplished Fortune 50 executive translates for a western audience the lessons he learned from the land of his birth, India. Bob Miglani was stressed out, burnt out, and stuck until he rediscovered the enduring lessons of his childhood: celebrate impermanence, serve others, and move forward no matter what. Bob's message: chaos isn't going away--embrace it!
Author : Laurie L Hellmann
Publisher :
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 38,77 MB
Release : 2020-06-22
Category :
ISBN : 9781948238328
Candid, Vulnerable, Informative, Inspirational When Skyler was three years old, he was diagnosed with severe, non-verbal autism. When he was 17, his mom wrote a book about his amazing life. From page one, Welcome to My Life delivers on its promise to place you squarely in Skyler's life, surrounded by mom and dad, Laurie and Josh, and superstar sister, Kendall. Detailed sensory descriptions take you to doctors' appointments and trick-or-treating, to Qdoba and the kitchen table, to the bathroom for another "pull-ups" change, to family gatherings, to the Autism Center, and to conversations and internal dialogue so honest that you'll feel like you're part of the family too. Welcome to My Life shares the 14-year journey of a true warrior mom advocating for her non-verbal, severely autistic son from diagnosis through his teenage years. This brutally honest and heartwarming account details the daily struggles and often lack of social understanding that families face when raising a child who relies on parental assistance for every need. "A memoir like no other -- truthful and raw, hilarious and unexpected, heartbreaking and uplifting. Laurie L. Hellmann's Welcome to My Life is a love letter to her son Skyler and a welcome letter to the masses. It is dose of reassurance to us all, and a reminder that the world -- even when it's unpredictable and frightening -- is still shimmering with silver linings and powerful lessons." Because He Has No Words and Yet So Much to Say For mothers and fathers, sister and brothers, autism isn't a personal diagnosis ... it's a family diagnosis. Especially when your autistic loved one copes with significant development delays, suffers from serious chronic medical conditions, is an insomniac, and exhibits behaviors that disrupt the flow of day-to-day life. Autism turns households inside out, cracks hearts wide open and turns daily routines upside down. Take a journey with Laurie L. Hellmann and explore: -- How Skyler's autism diagnosis shook and then restored her faith -- The realities of navigating divorce, co-parenting and new love when your child has special needs -- The emotional and physical toll (on Skyler and his family) of countless medical and behavioral treatments -- The difference between hope, false hope, acceptance and gratitude in the face of disappointment, uncertainty and fear -- The effects of autism on sibling relationships -- How autism can challenge and strengthen a marriage -- Why laughter is good medicine for us all Experience the laughter and love, unspoken bonds and unflagging devotion of one very special family. And be changed forever by the knowledge that a mother's love knows no bounds, and that autism -- though it presents various challenges -- does not define who a person is nor does it devalue or diminish their contributions to this world.
Author : Sameet Kumar
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 22,44 MB
Release : 2010-01-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1572249706
Do you find yourself ruminating about things you can't control? Worrying about those yet-to-complete goals and projects? What about just feeling like you're not the person you want to be? People who worry and ruminate find it difficult to stop anxiously anticipating future events and regretting or rethinking past actions. Left unchecked, this tendency can lead to mental health problems such as depression and generalized anxiety disorder. The Mindful Path Through Worry and Rumination offers powerful mindfulness strategies derived from Buddhist spiritual practices and proven psychological techniques to help you stop overthinking what you can't control-the future and the past-and learn how to find contentment in the present moment. Kumar integrates science, Buddhism, and therapeutic tools to create an insightful and useful guidebook for people stuck in rumination. -Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Yale University
Author : Matteo Fanelli
Publisher : Matteo Fanelli
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 37,35 MB
Release : 2024-02-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
"From Calabrian Roots to Silicon Fruits" is an inspiring memoir that beautifully encapsulates the journey from the traditional heartlands of Calabria to the innovative forefront of Silicon Valley. The book vividly details Calabrian culture and traditions, painting a rich puzzle of life in Southern Italy that profoundly shapes the author. This narrative delves deep into the significance of family, community, and the rustic charms of Calabrian life, showcasing how these elements forge the author's character and worldview. As readers traverse through the pages, they experience the intricate blend of heritage and ambition, witnessing the author's transformation from a life deeply rooted in Calabrian customs to embracing the dynamic world of technology. This story connects two contrasting worlds, highlighting the power of one's origins in shaping their future. "From Calabrian Roots to Silicon Fruits" invites readers to explore the depths of cultural identity and the impact it has on charting one's course in life.
Author : Mary Terzian
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 14,25 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1504913108
Multicultural/Social Science, Women//Travel In this Memoir, Terzians aspirations to attend college meet parents refusal, flaring her yearnings even more. Consequently she quits her home in Cairo to work with the United Nations (UN) World Health Organization in Alexandria.Five years later she accepts a UN assignment in Congo, where civil war is rampant. She endures the rigors of expatriation, meanwhile saving funds for her college tuition. She also travels to eighteen countries across three continents for vacation and to visit her scattered family: cousin in Holland, brother in Armenia, and new relatives there, descendants of survivors from the Armenian genocide during World War I. While she is still in Yerevan, Comrade Khrushchev is overthrown. She manages to slip out of the Soviet Union safely and visit several countries in Africa on her way back to Congo. She returns to Leopoldville on board a plane commandeered by mercenaries! Her struggles continue. Tertians Politically Homeless. . . publication in 2015 has so far caught the attention of three entities: -Women of Distinction Magazineis looking forward to featuring you and your article. It will now be noted Recipient of the 2016 Excellence Award .... - The Honors Department ofThe International Women'sLeadership Association(IWLA) selected Mary Terzian for her outstanding leadership skills,commitment to her profession and contributions her community. -Continental Who'sWhohas awarded a plaque to Mary Terzian as "Pinnacle Professional Member" inducted into Continental's Who's Who circle. Additional information about the book and the author can be found online at Amazon.com, and other digital stores as well as at www.maryterzian.com; Authorsden.com/maryterzian; Whittierwriters. wordpress.com/author/MaryTerzian. She is active on Facebook and Linked-in.
