Book Description
The life and accomplishments of Dorothea Dix as humanitarian, crusader, and woman are explored
Author : Dorothy Clarke Wilson
Publisher : Little Brown & Company
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 12,55 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780316944960
The life and accomplishments of Dorothea Dix as humanitarian, crusader, and woman are explored
Author : Eric Hansen
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,15 MB
Release : 2000-11-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0375724958
Eric Hansen was the first westerner ever to walk across the island of Borneo. Completely cut off from the outside world for seven months, he traveled nearly 1,500 miles with small bands of nomadic hunters known as Penan. Beneath the rain forest canopy, they trekked through a hauntingly beautiful jungle where snakes and frogs fly, pigs climb trees, giant carnivorous plants eat mice, and mushrooms glow at night. At once a modern classic of travel literature and a gripping adventure story, Stranger in the Forest provides a rare and intimate look at the vanishing way of life of one of the last surviving groups of rain forest dwellers. Hansen's absorbing, and often chilling, account of his exploits is tempered with the humor and humanity that prompted the Penan to take him into their world and to share their secrets.
Author : Ninya
Publisher : Ninya
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,99 MB
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
“Who goes to Scotland for two weeks with a stranger they met over the internet?” Are you feeling stuck in a rut, yearning for adventure, and seeking a fresh start? Discover the transformative power of stepping out of your comfort zone and embarking on an unforgettable journey to Scotland. Ninya's true story is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that await us, even when life seems at its darkest. At forty-three, Ninya found herself at a crossroads. Her life had been marred by addiction, cancer, and the painful aftermath of a divorce. Overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, she was desperately in need of a change. That change arrived in the form of a message from a stranger, offering her a chance at self-healing through a hiking expedition across the breathtaking Scottish highlands. Join Ninya as she steps out of her comfort zone and into the unknown, guided by a woman whose unorthodox methods challenge her every step of the way. In this poignant memoir, you'll experience the highs and lows of Ninya's adventure as she traverses winding one-lane roads, hikes majestic mountains, and explores awe-inspiring glens. From the rugged beauty of the Scottish wilderness to the unexpected twists and turns of fate, you'll find yourself captivated by Ninya's courage and resilience. Prepare to be swept away by a story that is equal parts hilarious and terrifying, heartwarming and empowering. As Ninya confronts her fears and reclaims her power, you'll witness the incredible transformation that unfolds against the backdrop of Scotland's breathtaking scenery. "Scotland with a Stranger" is more than just a travel memoir. It's a testament to the indomitable spirit of women over 40, reminding us that it's never too late to embark on a journey of self-discovery and find the strength to heal ourselves. Ninya's story will inspire you to embrace the unknown, face your fears head-on, and rediscover the beauty and magic that life has to offer.
Author : Farah J. Griffin
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 32,2 MB
Release : 1999-05-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780807071212
Dispatches, diaries, memoirs, and letters by African-American travelers in search of home, justice, and adventure-from the Wild West to Australia.
Author : Eddy L. Harris
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 17,58 MB
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 9780679742326
When Eddy Harris went to Africa, he ended up learning a great deal about his own identity as a black American as well as witnessing both the splendor and squalor of the continent. From encounters with beggars and bureaucrats to a visit to Soweto and a hellish night in a Liberian jail, Harris evokes Africa with candor and vividness.
Author : Barbara Taylor Bradford
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,33 MB
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780312631697
Justine lost her beloved grandmother a decade agoNthe person who was the only source of comfort in her life. When she inadvertently opens a letter addressed to her mother, Justine discovers that her grandmother is alive and her mom has deliberately estranged the family from her. Martin's Press.
Author : Noo Saro-Wiwa
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 11,57 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 159376491X
A “remarkable chronicle” of a journey back to this West African nation after years of exile (The New York Times Book Review). Noo Saro-Wiwa was brought up in England, but every summer she was dragged back to visit her father in Nigeria—a country she viewed as an annoying parallel universe where she had to relinquish all her creature comforts and sense of individuality. After her father, activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, was killed there, she didn’t return for several years. Then she decided to come to terms with the country her father given his life for. Traveling from the exuberant chaos of Lagos to the calm beauty of the eastern mountains; from the eccentricity of a Nigerian dog show to the decrepit kitsch of the Transwonderland Amusement Park, she explores Nigerian Christianity, delves into the country’s history of slavery, examines the corrupting effect of oil, and ponders the huge success of Nollywood. She finds the country as exasperating as ever, and frequently despairs at the corruption and inefficiency she encounters. But she also discovers that it is far more beautiful and varied than she had ever imagined, with its captivating thick tropical rain forest and ancient palaces and monuments—and most engagingly and entertainingly, its unforgettable people. “The author allows her love-hate relationship with Nigeria to flavor this thoughtful travel journal, lending it irony, wit and frankness.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author : Jenny Diski
Publisher : Picador
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 23,87 MB
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1466853085
The book about America de Tocqueville might have written had he spent some time in the nation's smoking sections Using two cross-country trips on Amtrak as her narrative vehicles, British writer Jenny Diski connects the humming rails taking her into the heart of America with the track-like scars leading back to her own past. As she did in the highly acclaimed Skating to Antarctica, Diski has created a seamless and seemingly effortless amalgam of reflection and revelation. Stranger on a Train is a combination of travelogue and memoir, a penetrating portrait of America and Americans that is at the same time an unsparing look in the mirror. Traveling and remembering both involve confronting strangers—those we have just met and those we once were—and acknowledging the play of proximity and separation. Diski has written a moving, courageous, and deeply rewarding book about who we are, and the landscapes through which we have passed to get there.
Author : James Patrick Kelly
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 21,5 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Hugo Award-winning author offers fifteen tales ranging from contemporary fantasy and off-beat romance to science fiction and horror.
Author : Stacy Bierlein
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,12 MB
Release : 2013
Category :
ISBN : 9781938604317