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An seinem 43. Geburtstag stieg Dick Conant, ein Goldjunge, der nie ganz so erwachsen wurde, wie es seine Umgebung erwartete, in ein selbstgebautes Boot, um trotz eines aufziehenden Schneesturms eine Reise anzutreten. Der Beginn einer gewaltigen Odyssee eines unkonventionellen Mannes durch die flüssigen Arterien Amerikas, eine Reise zu den unbekannten Rändern der Gesellschaft. »Riverman« ist das bewegende Porträt eines komplexen und faszinierenden Mannes.

It is the Summer of 1970. A decade of hope and optimism is quickly giving way to one of doubt and cynicism. Yet it is still a time when two young vagabonds have a decent chance of throwing themselves on the mercy of strangers and living to tell about it. One is a romantic sort. He knows books and concerns himself with ethereal things like meaning and the purpose of life. The other is more practical. He knows how to get out of a jam and concerns himself with things that look fishy and might spell trouble. Together they set out.

Soren West discovered the woods as both adventure and refuge from a difficult home life as a 12-year-old. After 44 years as a trial attorney, he and his golden retriever, Theo, set out on the Appalachian Trail. Soren loses 30 pounds, has a tooth reset, and his shoulder repaired. But he also meets wild people, unscalable rocks, and night-time frights on this "life-changing adventure," all the way with Theo!

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.

Heidi's story is extraordinary. Imagine being 540 miles from land, with nothing but water in sight, and then experiencing every pilot's worst nightmare - a complete engine failure. Heidi's fixed-gear Cessna bounced off the ocean's surface, flipped onto its back, and began to sink. What followed was a nine-hour ordeal, battling 10-foot seas in a tiny life raft, with the shadow of the Cold War looming as she was finally rescued by a Soviet vessel.

Picking up the Pieces is a poetic memoir that explores the ups and downs of life after surviving trauma.

Imagine if Tina Fey were Asian and describing her home country. A brilliant collection of hilariously poignant true stories follow the unbelievable tales of an American Born Chinese female executive conquering the China market. This book divulges the China you never knew in a funny and snappy way. In process, the stories illustrate what China teaches us about happiness, wealth, love, power, and getting what you want. Based on a successful and witty blog loved by worldwide readers, the book illuminates how China changes your world at home.

This anthology of survival stories covers the craziest and most enthralling wilderness encounters in American history. After mining our 126-year archive, we uncovered 10 tales of adventure and near tragedy that include close calls with aggressive grizzly bears, epic blizzards, hungry wolves, and much more. The thread that ties all of these narratives together is the authors’ grit and will to preserve — and then tell the tale.

The Many Mishaps of Miller: Decades III & IV is a laugh-out-loud collection of true-life stories that capture the humorous side of life’s everyday challenges. Join Miller as he navigates the ups and downs of adulthood, from family adventures and car troubles to unexpected encounters and household mishaps. Each story is a delightful blend of humor and heart, showcasing how even the most frustrating situations can turn into fond memories.

The sweet-natured Laura Meer dreams of a superhero and spends days trying to provide for herself while being half-neglected by her parents, who couldn’t take good care even of themselves. Her father constantly tries to kill her mother, and the police refuse to help. Developing faith in God is Laura’s only strength. But will she be able to protect her mother?

In her unflinching memoir, Balascio bravely reveals an astonishing tale of a lifetime of manipulation, unexplained upheavals, and silent fear. Some part of her had always known what her father was capable of, but the full truth of how she came to these revelations is as riveting as it is quietly terrifying. Through searing storytelling, dedicated research, and intimate insight, Raised by a Serial Killer is a gripping, courageous memoir unlike any other.

Wit’s End isn’t just a state of mind. It’s the name of a gravel road, the address of a rundown, off-the-grid cabin, 120 shabby square feet of fixer-upper Patrick Hutchison purchased on a whim in the mossy woods of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state. To say Hutchison didn’t know what he was getting into is no more an exaggeration than to say he’s a man with nearly zero carpentry skills. Well, used to be. You can learn a lot over six years of renovations. CABIN is the story of those renovations, but it's also a love story; of a place, of possibilities, and of the process of construction.

Forget everything you think you know about psychedelics. They’re not punchlines. They’re not party favors for aging hippies. Instead, as Alex Abraham discovered, they are an innovative approach that can help heal trauma and chronic pain.

Raggiungere il punto più alto della Marmolada, la Regina delle Dolomiti, ti dà una scarica di adrenalina. Viverci, in solitudine, per cento giorni di seguito, è un’esperienza che ti cambia la vita. A 42 anni, Carlo Budel decide di lasciare un lavoro sicuro, a tempo indeterminato. Non sopporta più la routine quotidiana, né il pensiero che i giorni della settimana saranno uno uguale all’altro, senza sorprese, senza emozioni. Sulle montagne, Carlo trova la sua strada. Scopre per caso che stanno cercando un gestore per la Capanna Punta Penìa, il rifugio più alto delle Dolomiti.

Mein Feuer der Reiselust......wurde fruh entfacht, seither muss es genahrt werden.Zusammen mit meinem Partner folge ich – manchmal mit Rucksack, meist mit eigenem Expeditionsmobil – einem inneren Kompass. So entdecken wir Berggorillas und Lowenrudel in Afrika, erkunden den Regenwald Costa Ricas, besuchen eines der letzten Naturvolker Indonesiens und bewundern den Sternenhimmel uber der Wuste des Iran.Ich habe Momente des Schreckens und des großten Glucks erlebt, habe unterwegs die Liebe verloren und innere Starke gewonnen.

On the day The Beatles Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely-Hearts Club, is released in June 1967, Raphael falls off his motorbike and momentarily dies. In a vision, he sees Shiva, the father of Yoga, and is altered in a way he cannot understand. Raf is propelled on a quest to travel into the heart of Yoga, and following his mysterious antique-dealer father’s death, is initiated into the lineage of Merlin, as a weaver of the electromagnetic web of Aquarius, and like his father, a finder of sacred objects.

La mochila que ríe cuenta con humildad, sencillez y humor los 366 días de andanzas por el mundo de un profesor-actor francoitaliano que decidió abandonar su trabajo en Nueva York para cumplir un sueño. De Estocolmo a París, pasando por los cinco continentes y viviendo en 18 países, David investigó la esencia de la risa y del humor universal con la intención de grabar un documental.

In With God in Russia, Ciszek reflects on his daily life as a prisoner, the labor he endured while working in the mines and on construction gangs, his unwavering faith in God, and his firm devotion to his vows and vocation. Enduring brutal conditions, Ciszek risked his life to offer spiritual guidance to fellow prisoners who could easily have exposed him for their own gains.

Maria Rose shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity, discovering inner strength, and reshaping her destiny. Her memoir explores how resilience and determination can transform even the most daunting circumstances into powerful catalysts for personal growth and success.

Eve's Exodus is a coming of age story about multi-generational trauma and it's impact on one woman's mental health as she departs from the two most significant relationships of her lifetime.