Resultados para "The Group" en Culturales y regionales

What does it really mean to become the man you respect? For most of us, the answer isn't found in a single moment. It is discovered over a lifetime. In Becoming the Man You Respect, Joe Negron shares the deeply personal stories that shaped his life, from growing up in New York City and learning from his grandfather, to building a career in corporate America, flying airplanes, sailing oceans, serving others, raising a family, losing his wife, and ultimately discovering that life's greatest lessons often arrive through change, loss, and unexpected conversations.

What does “privilege” mean when you grow up in a coal camp at the edge of a river that floods, in a county the rest of the country only remembers during disaster? In Appalachian Privilege: The Story of Nobody, W. D. Marcum tells the deeply personal story of a coal miner’s son from Logan County, West Virginia, who leaves home in search of something larger—only to discover that leaving is never simple. From a 934-square-foot company house to the deck of a U.S. Navy frigate sailing foreign waters… From blocking roads during coal strikes to dining in the Inns of Court in London…

Chosen by Stylist as one of the best memoirs of 2026 An addictive, tell-all memoir about chasing reinvention in Korea and the reality behind the dream At twenty-one, fuelled by K-dramas and a need to reinvent herself, Alice Amelia moves to Seoul. She knows no one, doesn't speak the language, and...

Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives is a powerful and timely tribute to the voices that history too often tries to silence. In an era where African American history is being questioned, diluted, and even erased, this audiobook stands as a bold act of remembrance and resistance. Through deeply personal accounts from individuals closely connected to the author, this collection reveals the triumphs and trials of Black life in America over the past century. These stories-raw and resilient-shine a light on the enduring legacy of racism, but they also go far beyond it.

Raised in 1980s Madrid in the streets of San Blas, which bore the devastating scars of heroin addiction and crime, Jonathan Tepper's childhood was anything but ordinary. Born into a family of American missionaries driven by unwavering faith, Jonathan's home became a sanctuary for society's most...

In "Amish Renegade: The Anthropology of an Amish Girl Turned CEO," journey into the extraordinary life of a woman who defied the confines of tradition and forged her own path to success. From her humble beginnings in an Amish community to becoming a serial entrepreneur with global influence and the co-founder of a non-toxic beauty brand, the author shares her captivating story of transformation and resilience. Discover the challenges she faced, the decisions that shaped her destiny, and the lessons learned along the way.

From Haiti's shores to America's bustling cities, Solanges Vivens takes you on an unforgettable journey of grit, passion, and resilience. Drawing strength from the symbolic turtle, a creature of patience and fortitude, she shares a life marked by challenges, achievements, and boundless determination. It isn't just Solanges' story-it's a reflection of every person who has faced adversity head-on, defied societal expectations, and pursued their dreams with vigor.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Dr Jessica Taylor grew up on a council estate where brutality and coercion were normalised, and where substance abuse was a day-to-day occurrence. Now one of the UK's most spirited advocates for women's rights, and a leading chartered psychologist helping women and...

A story of migration, identity and belonging, drawing on the stories of people from Audrey Osler's mixed-heritage family, over three centuries. Whether or not we trace our families from beyond the shores of Britain, we British people deserve a better understanding of our shared past, and...

In almost 60 years of professional life, John Tusa has fought for and sometimes against the major arts and political institutions in the country. A distinguished journalist, broadcaster and leader of arts organisations, he has stood up publicly for the independence of the BBC, the need for public funding of the arts and for the integrity of universities. He has made enemies in the process.

'This gripping memoir conveys the courage and cost of telling a truer story' GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY 'A memoir of an extraordinary life, which takes in the past 50 years of Xinjiang's history ... fascinating' THE TIMES 'Revelatory' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A powerful and urgent memoir by Uyghur...

A memoir of friendship and literature chronicling a search for meaning and comfort in great books, and a beautiful path out of grief. Anne Gisleson had lost her twin sisters, had been forced to flee her home during Hurricane Katrina, and had witnessed cancer take her beloved father. Before she...