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In this compelling, eye-opening story of six women who exercised power against the odds—and one, Jane Grey, who never got the chance—acclaimed historian Helen Castor explores the provocative subject of women and power in England.

In a time of rising authoritarianism and attacks on personal freedoms, the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Still Here chronicles her efforts to live as her full self in a society that wants women—and Black women in particular—to do anything but that.

Everyone's Seen My Tits is a powerful, funny, high spirited essay collection. From growing up on a council estate and her tumultuous relationship with fame to overcoming adversity, finding feminism, and finding herself, these essays chronicle one woman’s coming-of-age and coming into herself. A personal journey with universal appeal as girls worldwide continue to battle how they are perceived, who they really are, and what they can be.

Donna Leon’s memoir, Wandering through Life, gave her legions of fans a colorful tour through her life, from childhood in New Jersey to adventures in China and Iran, to her love of Venice and opera. Nowhere, however, did she discuss her writing life. In Backstage, Donna reveals her admiration for, and inspiration from, the great crime novelists Ruth Rendell and Ross MacDonald, examining their approach to storytelling as she dissects her favorite books of theirs. She expresses her love for Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations and her appreciation for Sir Walter Scott’s generosity of spirit.

In Destroy This House, Amanda sets out to document her parents’ unbelievable exploits and her own hard-won escape into independence. With humor and tenderness, Uhle has crafted a heartfelt and utterly unique memoir, capturing the raucousness, pain, joy, and ultimately, the boundless love that exists between all parents and children.

From the first slides as a toddler at her hometown Winnipeg curling club to the top step of the Olympic podium, Jennifer Jones has risen to become one of curling’s greatest players. Along the way, she has altered how the game is played and has kicked open doors to allow women to have equality in what was, traditionally, a male-dominated field. Her record of achievement is unmatched, but it never came easily.

Step into the sunshine of childhood as I share Summer Memories: Water Balloons, Pool Days, and the Fun Times of Being a Kid, a celebration of laughter, friendship, and the moments that shaped me. Through storytelling and reflection, I invite listeners into the world I grew up in. From wild balloon battles and joyful front yard games to quiet poolside lessons and family encouragement, each chapter is a tribute to the magic of being a kid. With humor and honesty, these stories shine a light on the lessons I learned in the sprinkler spray and the warmth I felt in backyard adventures.

The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth is a raw, unfiltered memoir-meets-manifesto about breaking cycles, letting go of toxic love, and finally coming home to yourself.

1870 год. В штате Огайо идет перепись населения. Древняя как мир темнокожая старуха дремлет во дворике небольшого домишки. Скучающий переписчик фиксирует ее ответы на вопросы. Из памяти старухи поднимаются давно забытые воспоминания: с родовых врат, с собственного непроизносимого имени раскручивается причудливая спираль жизней мамы Грейс, наполненных тяжелым трудом, заботой о больных, но также любовью и, главное, жаждой свободы, о которой родившимся в Африке остается только рассказывать своим детям.

Пилявская родилась в 1911-м и дожила до 2000-го. В ее судьбу вместился весь страшный ХХ век, который ее не щадил, бил наотмашь: арест отца в 1937-м, война, потеря близких. Пилявская действительно писала только о том, что видела. Это книга грустная, но не безысходная. Потому что она о людях, у которых было творчество, а значит, они знали, для чего живут.

Nachdem Ihr Mann die Diagnose Gehirntumor erhält, ist für Katharina Hangel und ihre Familie nichts mehr so, wie es mal war. In sehr emotionalen Schilderungen beschreibt die zweifache Mutter, wie das Paar mit der Gewissheit umgegangen ist, nicht mehr viel Zeit miteinander verbringen zu können. In diesem Hörbuch (von der Autorin selbst gelesen) erzählt Katharina Hangel, wie sie es geschafft hat, trotz dieses Schicksalsschlages den Fokus auf das Positive und Schöne im Leben zu richten.

In 2019, Landen Hoffmann was thrown from the third-floor balcony of the largest mall in America—a 39-foot drop onto a concrete foundation. Medical professionals who happened to be at that exact place at that exact time found Landen lifeless—no breathing and no pulse. However Landen’s mother, Kari Hoffmann, immediately began praying and pleading for everyone in the mall to pray for her son.

This book chronicles my life journey, highlighting my pattern of choosing unhealthy relationships with men—cheaters, liars, abusers, and narcissists. As someone with a big heart but lacking boundaries, I navigated through various traumas that ultimately helped me grow and become stronger. In my quest for love from others, I discovered that the love I truly sought was within me all along. This book marks the beginning of my unconventional life story.

Run: An Uncharted Direction is a compelling memoir. It tells the story of Jess Silver through a lens that is centered on sports and fitness as imperative to her life, development of a perceptive compass and personal growth. Silver takes listeners on a journey into her story as she questions and contemplates her experiences and the daily truths that are apparent to us and those which are found through more inquisitive exploration, reflection and discovery. She encourages listeners to see themselves as seekers of novelty as she calls it in the opening chapter.

When bulldozers came to carve a highway through her property, one woman refused to move. Margaret “Bonnie” Orcutt wasn’t just protecting her home—she was standing her ground against the unstoppable weight of progress all the way to the White House. Set against the sun-scorched backdrop of Newberry Springs, California, Mrs. Orcutt’s Driveway tells the true and stirring story of a retired widow, a long-forgotten patch of Route 66, and the power of quiet defiance.

The summer of 1959 promises to stretch slowly forward, with one exception. The looming deadline of entering the Saint John General Hospital school of nursing as a probationer student, interrupts the worry-free days with a nagging doubt. Is nursing the right choice? Self-doubt is mingled with preparation in advance of the date of entry while Francene gets more jittery as the day approaches. She was born to nurse but did not know it yet.

On April 18, 2017, Charlie unexpectedly loses her only child, sixteen-year-old Isaac. Devastated, she throws herself into investigating the circumstances of his death, which she suspects was related to medical negligence. As Charlie falls into darkness, she begins to sense that Isaac is communicating with her from the other side, a spiritual realm where he returns after crossing over. There, Isaac calls upon four generations of his ancestors to help him save his mother’s life.

Not all love is the same, which is one of the most peculiar truths in life. Your love is as unique as the individual you feel it for. I think that’s one of the greatest paradoxes we will live through. It seems to me, there is little choice in how big it is, or how hard it hits. There’s no telling what it will do to you when you enter the arena, and that is why it can be a force we sometimes fight; because it has felt like a battle we’ve lost before.

Martina var en almindelig teenager i en hyggelig provinsby. Men efter få måneder i Svendborgs narkotika-miljø dør den 16-årige pige af en overdosis heroin, som vennen har givet hende i halspulsåren. Inden længe er Martinas forældre klar over, at deres datter er ude på et skråplan. Hun ryger hash, pjækker fra skole og er pludselig ligeglad med alle sine gamle interesser. Den 14. maj 1991 dør hun i en snusket lejlighed.

Divine Feminine is a raw and unfiltered memoir of one woman's journey from trauma to transformation. Laura shares her truth with boldness and compassion as she escapes abuse, reclaims her power, and awakens to her divine purpose. This is more than a story-it's a revolution for every woman who's ever been silenced, broken, or made to believe she wasn't enough.