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Dive into the fascinating life of Abraham Lincoln with The Boys’ Life of Abraham Lincoln, a captivating biography filled with intriguing anecdotes. Although the title suggests a focus on Lincolns childhood, it provides a comprehensive, albeit condensed, account of his entire life. Expertly written and delightfully narrated by Tom Weiss, this biography draws largely from the works of Helen Nicolay, whose father, John George Nicolay, served as Lincolns private secretary. Experience a unique perspective on the thoughts, character, and convictions of one of Americas most iconic figures.

Journey into the inspiring life of Booker T. Washington, one of the earliest African American leaders who emerged in the aftermath of the Civil War. Born to a slave woman in Virginia, his life took a turn when his mother moved them to West Virginia following emancipation. Rising to prominence, Booker championed the cause of education, leading the Tuskegee Institute for over three decades and collaborating with other universities. Advocating a balanced approach to uplift African Americans, he focused on education and entrepreneurship. However, behind the scenes, he was an active force in ...

The Boys’ Life of Abraham Lincoln is a biography with many anecdotes that takes one deeper into the thoughts, personality, and beliefs of the man that was Lincoln. While the title indicates the book is about Lincoln’s life as a boy, the book is a full, if somewhat shortened biography. It is very well written and was a joy to record. One might ask, "Who was Helen Nicolay?" Her father, John George Nicolay, was Abraham Lincoln's private secretary and doubtless much of the material comes from his complete biography of Abraham Lincoln. ( Summary by Tom Weiss)

Albert Bigelow Paine was Samuel Langhorne Clemens' (Mark Twain's) biographer. He lived with Twain, collecting ideas and material for a biography, for a few years before Twain's death in 1910. Six years later Paine published this "story of a man who made the world laugh and love him".For those who have read or listened to Mark Twain's works, Paine's work is an invaluable resource to better understand Twain, the stories behind his stories and his life with those he loved and with whom he worked. (Summary by John Greenman)

Set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution, this poignant novel sheds light on the harsh realities faced by child laborers in the cotton mill factories. It chronicles the struggles of Michael Armstrong, a young boy thrust into a world of grueling work and exploitation. Aimed at raising awareness about the plight of countless infant laborers in northern mill towns, this powerful narrative is both a brave and honest portrayal of a dark chapter in history. Though it faced its share of criticism, it remains a forgotten gem that will resonate with fans of classics like Oliver Twist and ...

Brought to you by Penguin. The long-awaited autobiography from beloved star of Just a Minute, QI, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Gogglebox. There are few people Gyles Brandreth doesn't know or hasn't met - from the Queen to the Sex Pistols, Mandela and Marlene Dietrich to TS Eliot, he's...

Embark on a journey through the remarkable lives of individuals who rose from humble beginnings to achieve extraordinary success. This collection of inspiring narratives from around the globe and across various professions, underscores the fact that poverty is not an insurmountable barrier to achievement. These stories illustrate how adversity often fuels ambition and spurs action. Learn from the likes of Lincoln and Garfield, who ascended from their modest farmer-boy origins to the highest office in the land. Be inspired by Ezra Cornell, a mechanic who became a telegraph company mogul and Sir...

Victor Rios grew up in the ghetto of Oakland, California, in the 1980s and '90s. A former gang member and juvenile delinquent, Rios managed to escape the bleak outcome of many of his friends and earned a PhD at Berkeley and returned to his hometown to study how inner-city young Latino and African American boys develop their sense of self in the midst of crime and intense policing. Punished examines the difficult lives of these young men.

Raising Boys, Building Men: The Go-To Parenting Podcast for Moms Raising Sons from Middle School to ManhoodAre you a mom caught in the whirlwind of raising sons? Do you find yourself:• Wishing the arguments would just... stop?• Frustrated by the constant battle with screens, schoolwork, and indifference?• Longing for those simpler days when you could just enjoy your boy?• Searching for a parenting approach that actually works?Look no further! ”Raising Boys, Building Men” is your lifeline in ups and downs of boy-mom life.In each episode, you’ll discover:• Practical, same-day ...

Jordon's Pathway tells the true, heart-wrenching story of Jordon from his grandmother's perspective. The years of hard work, emotional pain, anxiety and sacrifice, conveyed with an endearing respect for this young autistic boy's journey. Here, the author's present a chapter by chapter reading of Jordon's Pathway. A full audio version will soon be on Amazon's Audible app, but in the meantime you can find the paperback and Kindle versions here on Amazon http://tinyurl.com/jpamazonuk and contact us on info@carolannspathway.co.uk. Hear how a grandmother's heartfelt love and unique insight helped ...

An unflinching and luminous memoir that explores a father’s philosophical transformation when he must reconsider the questions what makes us human? and whose life is worth living? Before becoming a father, Chris Gabbard was a fast-track academic finishing his doctoral dissertation at Stanford...

This enormously fascinating and practical book shows parents and teachers how to help boys overcome their current classroom obstacles by helping to create the proper learning environment, understand how to help boys work with their unique natural gifts, nurture and expand every bit of their potential, and enabling them to succeed in life the way they ought to.

Inspiring and honest, this unique memoir of gender transition and coming of age proves it’s never too late to find your true identity.

In his account of the sensational life and murder of Grady Stiles Jr., also known as the legendary carnival "freak" Lobster Boy, author Fred Rosen explains how Stiles's death was engineered by his wife, Mary Teresa, the carny known as the Electrified Girl. Rosen describes how Mary Teresa arranged for her husband's murder after years of physical and emotional abuse. The narrative is full of appearances from the couple's colorful acquaintances, including the World's Only Living Half Girl, Midget Man, and the Human Blockhead.

Read by the author. Here’s a secret: God has deposited a gift inside of you. Acclaimed angel artist Anne Neilson wants to help you find yours as she shares her personal story of passion and purpose and how faith radiates from every canvas of her life. The Brushstrokes of Life will help you see...

From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a collection of moving meditations on the beauty and complexity of women’s lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold, and on remorse, joy, ancestry...