Showing results for "Bit by Bit" in Biographies & Memoirs

If it weren’t for Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. Emma gave her children the loving care and wisdom they needed to succeed in life, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010—and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later—she felt deeply alone; the only people who truly knew her were gone. Emma raised her children not just to survive, but to thrive. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, Whoopi shares many of the deeply personal stories of their lives together for the first time.

Two college students talk about life, entertainment, and doing things for the bit. We don't have any idea what will happen next but hey that is life. One of us grew up in a cult and the other is a lesbian obsessed with Moth man.

Success catapulted Alex James from a slug-infested squat in Camberwell to a world of private jets and world-class restaurants. As "the second drunkest member of the world's drunkest band" life was always chaotic, but Alex James retained a boundless enthusiasm and curiosity at odds with his hedonistic lifestyle. In Bit of a Blur he recounts his experiences living through the madness of Britpop, detailing both the pleasures and perils of fame.

Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Which British education system struggles with 50 percent illiteracy? Where do teetotal Muslims attend AA meetings? Where is it easier to get 'spice' than paracetamol? Welcome to Her Majesty's Prison Service, a creaking and surreal world that has been left to rot for decades in the shadows of polite society. Like most people, documentary-maker Chris Atkins didn't spend much time thinking about prisons. But after becoming embroiled in a dodgy scheme to fund his latest film, he was sent down for five years.

From midwifing new lambs to harvesting basil, Jessica Gigot invites the listener into her life on a small farm and the uncommon road that led her there. Fascinated by farming and the burgeoning local food movement, she spent her twenties wandering the Pacific Northwest, interning at small farms and doing graduate work in horticulture, always with an eye towards learning as much as she could about how and why people farm.

“Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. Its tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!”—Julia Louis Dreyfus Jenny Lawson meets Nora Ephron in this joyful memoir-in-vignettes on...

Marcus Berkmann's funny, instantly recognisable description of middle-age in A Shed of One's Own struck a chord and turned it into a bestseller. Now he looks at life ten years on. Well, as Marcus describes, the body continues to fall apart, along with the bank balance - but it's certainly not all doom and gloom. You have come to terms with your deficiencies and eccentricities (and if you have a partner they may be better adjusted to them too); you might have finally conquered your FOMO; and you have embraced the notion of the Power Nap.

Hello!My name Is Khai, and I am a bit of a rambler. I like to travel, learn and tell stories.I've been to a couple dozen countries with my sights on dozens more. I've been traveling for over a decade and love sharing these stories, be it my overpass tightrope nap, winning my first impromptu Beijing dance contest, or legally avoiding taxes for over a decade by reading the tax code.Each episode, I talk about what I did, what I do, and how it happens.Thanks for listening!The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice....

Bits of Everything, Lots of Heart is a space for the messy middle of life — where adulting, parenting, mental health, faith, work, and random passions all collide. I’m Kaitlyn, a mom of three, working through ADHD and riding the adulting wave right alongside you. This podcast is here for the moments that make you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone. Come as you are, stay for the stories, and leave with a lot of heart (and maybe a laugh).

NATIONAL BESTSELLER It never gets better, but it does get easier. That's the first thing Roz says to anyone who asks him for advice. Anyone who's fighting like hell, just hanging on or putting the pieces back together. When you're broken, fixed becomes an obsession. Roz is a multi-platform...

In this refreshingly candid memoir, Denise speaks openly and sensitively about her rollercoaster career, her struggles in a past high-profile relationship and the betrayal she suffered at the hands of those once closest to her, with the hope that in doing so, she can help empower others to avoid and overcome similar difficulties. Denise shot to fame on The Big Breakfast in her early 20s. After a decade grafting through lower-profile TV work, she was finally living the dream.

In this frank and funny memoir, the Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen shares her journey from small-town Oklahoma to big-time Broadway, vamping on what it takes to stand firmly on a foundation of family and faith while wearing a hot pair of Jimmy Choo platform sling-backs.

"Andy's Chomping at the Bit" discusses various topics, issues, and aspects in our daily lives through the unique personal perspective of Andy Schiffer, while also addressing the challenges and growth he experiences living with addiction, PTSD, and other obstacles.Andy, a recovering addict has openly documented his recovery journey dating back to November 15, 2022, when the first videocast episode of "Andy's Chomping at the Bit" aired on YouTube. He was only a couple of months clean and sober at the time, and decided to document his journey as a reminder to himself of the road he was taking, ...

A Bit of Everything is a series of podcasts that celebrates diversity. From our genes to countries, there is diversity in every aspect of life and we, here at ABE want to celebrate that. We want people to tell their stories and what they’re good at to bring out beauty in everyday life. We celebrate the diversity of people, opinions, jobs, backgrounds, and just a bit of everything. And just talk to people to people and learn from them.

Hii bestie, Step into the pink spotlight with Kiara Williamson, where confidence meets chaos in the classiest way possible. Sass with a Little Bit of Class is your weekly escape into bold conversations, real-life stories, personal growth and everything in between . It’s like your girls group chat… but more brutally honest. New episodes drop weekly, press play and let’s get into it. love you, Bye. * Mwah*

I am an older LGBTQ+ Air Force veteran living with the intersection, and consequences, of several neurological conditions: TBI, aphasia, autism, synesthesia, PTSD, alcoholism, and addiction. I only learned these facts in the last 10 years. I also have been in 12 step recovery for the past 30 years. Doctors give me no "model" for my condition, so there can be no comprehensive treatment plan. I have had to evolve my own non-traditional approaches to many human concepts in order to understand my own experience, and rebuild my life. Sharing what I have found and built is my way of reentering life.

Just 2 college girls discussing life, school, conspiracy theories, and the art of committing to the bit.

A conversation around culture with two fast friends from very different backgrounds.

Come listen to my view of life as a full time stay at home mom/stepmom, friend and mental patient. Tune in for all my crazy stories, opinions and guest segments. I hope you guys stick around :)Follow my socials:Podcast Insta: @alittlebitofmarvaPersonal Insta: @deaunnafireHost: Marva GarrickEditor: Daniel Flowers

Two crazy cuzinz with odd coping skills talk about Indigenous stuff. It might get a wee bit spicy.