Land Memoir

In diesen Geschichten erzählt Astrid Lindgren von dem entschwundenen Land dem Land ihrer glücklichen Kindheit. Sie erzählt von dem Hof auf Näs nahe der schwedischen Kleinstadt Vimmerby in Småland wo sie am 14. November 1907 geboren wurde von ihren Eltern Samuel August von Sevedstorp und Hanna in Hult deren Liebesgeschichte irgendwann im Jahre 1888 begann und ein ganzes Leben dauern sollte von den Spielen mit ihren Geschwistern von Mägden und Knechten von Armenhäuslern und Landstreichern und von dem grenzenlosesten aller Abenteuer dem Leseabenteuer.

In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouley strips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a dark or dour look at the demon of Alzheimer’s. Whouley shares the trying, the tender, and the sometimes hilarious moments in meeting the challenge also known as Mom.

Decades before Melville and Twain composed their great works, a farmhand and child seer named Joseph Smith unearthed a long-buried book from a haunted hill in western New York State that told of an epic history of ancient America, a story about a family that fled biblical Jerusalem and took a boat to the New World. Using his prophetic gift, Joseph translated the mysterious book into English and published it under the title The Book of Mormon.

Hi there! It's so nice meeting you. I'm very happy to see that you're interested in listening to my adventures. Why don't I give you a sneak peek of my story? Heading to an unknown land to preach the good news to a Northern Indian tribe living just above the Arctic Circle may not sound like a good life, but I didn't care. As long as I was with my husband, I could do everything. And with Christ on our side, we left everything behind to live in the remote wilderness of Alaska.

"Dreamland—A Quest for Balance" is the inspiring story of Scott, a boy with asthma and allergies who discovers his passion for art at a young age. Despite his health challenges, Scott's mother, Pattie, encourages and supports his artistic journey through painting classes and private lessons. As Scott explores different mediums and techniques, he not only develops his artistic skills but also learns valuable lessons about balance and perseverance.

In the small hours of the annual Punta Carnivale celebrations held by Central American communities of the West Bronx, residents witness flames and smoke coming from a popular nightspot known as Happy Land. Fire and rescue personnel arrive at the scene within three minutes, only to find all 87 party-goers trapped inside already dead. The victims have died at an unfathomable speed, succumbing to suffocation and the effects of lethal gases before the flames could even reach them.

The author of this astonishing audiobook first became involved in the practice of devotional yoga at fifteen in 1970. Since that time Sripad Jagannatha Das has traveled the world in pursuit of his goal of self-realization through the Vedic tradition. Spending many years in India under the tutelage of many advanced devotees, Das has now reached the venerable age of sixty-nine and his quest to teach is stronger than ever. In this touching-spirited memoir, the yogi recalls his walk on the yogic path and how the deep divinity of bhakti yoga has colored his life.

Throughout the many long years Geoffrey Giuliano has worked as a rock biographer and became an intimate to many of those of his generation who made the music, he knew the groundbreaking band Cream best. As the author of Ginger Baker’s yet unpublished first autobiography, a close friend of Jack Bruce and a casual acquaintance of Eric Clapton, Giuliano had unique access to the complex relationships which knitted together formed this unexpected, unforgettable trio of musical titans.

Mozart gibt uns bis heute Rätsel auf. Blieb er wirklich zeitlebens ein Kind, wie seine Familie es behauptet hat? Ein Hochbegabter, dessen kreative Energie das Alltagsleben sprengte? Ein Genie, nicht von dieser Welt? Seine Musik erzählt eine andere Geschichte: Sie verrät, dass er den Menschen tief in die Seele geschaut hat.

Monica Graves’ memoir is a profound exploration of resilience, legacy, and justice in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of rural South Carolina, Monica recounts her family’s struggle to preserve their cherished land after her father’s untimely death.

Experience the magic and wonder of Thailand through the eyes of an adventurer who learned valuable lessons on their journey. This captivating memoir takes you on a thrilling ride as the author explores the country's rich culture, tantalizing cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene beaches of Hua Hin, we delve deep into the heart of Thailand, discovering the beauty and complexities of this vibrant nation. Through my travels, I've gained a deeper understanding of the importance of family, community, and spirituality in Thai culture.

The Great Migration of the 1910s-1940s was both a flight and a pursuit, as African Americans moved north and west in hopes of leaving behind the South’s violence and finding the freedom of equality. Journalist and author Art Cribbs tells the story of his family’s pursuit of that dream in Los Angeles County, and the racism which undermined it.

"In Consequences I," Kesselheim recalls how when things sometimes go wrong, the key players have to make immediate decisions. In 1979, Kesselheim and companions were involved in a canoe that had capsized in the frigid lake waters of northern Quebec and he was thrust into the role of rescuer. In "Consequences II," the story is told from the perspective of one of the capsized paddlers.

"In The Storm" is LeMoyne's personal account of the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in south Florida. The writer, with his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law, evacuated their apartment near downtown Miami and drove to a friend's concrete-block house about five miles inland. The worst of the storm struck just 10 miles farther south. In the end, Hurricane Andrew severely damaged 300 square miles, with about 100 square miles blasted or simply gone.

Jes Stein Pedersen fortæller om sin barndom i et årti, der er præget af optimisme, materiel fremgang - og oprør. Det er forandringernes tid, hvor blandt andet fænomener som kvindebevægelse, p-piller, kollektiver og månelanding opstår. Jes Stein Pedersen (f. 1959) er uddannet cand.phil. i samfundsfag og har arbejdet som journalist for dagblade som Det Fri Aktuelt og Politiken. Fra 2004-2012 var Jes Stein Pedersen vært på Deadline 2. sektion på DR2 og blev efterfølgende ansat som litteraturredaktør ved Politiken.

Den 7. oktober 1981 lagde skibet Falados von Rhodos til i havnen i en sydfynsk købstad. Ombord var en person, der havde begået fire drab. Da han forlod byen, var fire blevet til fem drab, og inden han ca. 3 år efter blev afsløret, var det blevet til 6 drab.

Tauchen Sie in den abgrundtiefen Rotlichtsumpf Thailands ein. Der erfahrene Autor entführt Sie in die magische Welt des ältesten Gewerbe der Welt. Eine Reise in die Schattenwelt der Thailadys, Ladyboys, der Ostblockmafia und den Jungfrauenfängern in den Grenzgebieten. Ein Kathoey (Transsexueller) erzählt seine haarsträubende Geschichte über die raffiniertesten Abzockmethoden im Prostitutionsmoloch Thailand. Authentische Schicksale von "gehörnten" Farangs (europäisch aussehende Menschen), die sich auf eine exotische Beziehung oder eine Ehe mit einer Thailänderin einließen.

While Disneyland’s magical attractions are known the world over, many overlook the Magic Shop on Main Street as a wondrous showplace of its own. A former Disneyland magician takes listeners on a journey through that legendary shop in the 1970s. Go beyond the magic tricks that dazzled park guests to discover the behind-the-counter shenanigans the public never saw. Through hilarious anecdotes, learn what working at the Happiest Place on Earth was like before smartphones and social media.

Bridges of Dreams: A Journey of Hope and Triumph in New Lands by Jaime Guevara is a compelling narrative that follows a young immigrant’s journey to achieve educational success, graduating with his daughter together from Georgia State University in a new country, the USA. Based on challenges and societal expectations, the author navigates through trials and triumphs, driven by faith, hope, and relentless hard work.

A follow-up to the memoir Land of Allusions which focuses on Andrew Davie's continued recovery from a ruptured brain aneurysm and also offers a philosophical reflection of those events, as well as more applicable movie references.