Showing results for "Community" in Biographies & Memoirs

In 1978, when Jamiyla was two years old, her mother, Ummi, quit her job, converted to Islam with her husband, and moved into an exclusive Muslim society in Brooklyn. Once inside the Community, the family was separated by its powerful and charismatic leader, Dwight York, who was hiding behind the name Imam Isa. Instead of the devotional refuge they’d imagined, the Community was a nightmare of controlled abuse and unspeakable secrets. Forty years later, Jamiyla was ready to excavate and understand a past buried in bad dreams, disturbing memories, and inexplicable rage.

"An instant classic." —Arianna Huffington "Will inspire people from across the political spectrum." —Jonathan Haidt An essential shortlist of leadership ideas for everyone who wants to do good in this world, from Jacqueline Novogratz, author of the New York Times bestseller The Blue Sweater...

Embodied Movement as The Medicine is a storytelling podcast exploring the personal healing journeys of many individuals for whom conscious movement and dance became a vital practice profoundly impacting their lives in beneficial ways. ​Through intimate, grounded, human conversations, dancers and facilitators from Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal share how free-form, somatic movement became a turning point — not only a source for healing, awakening, and rediscovering personal truth, but also a space for co-creating community while expressing and reclaiming our vitality together through ...

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness...

Embark on a listening journey of the lives well lived through the voices at the Point. From anecdotes to once kept secrets, take a listen to residents sharing excerpts of their unique tales. A creation of Providence Point, a Baptist Senior Community in Western Pennsylvania

A candid, soulful conversation between Karen Mehiel and Olga Karloutsos about staying steady in an unsteady world, from social media overload to stress, purpose, breathwork, and the messy humanity in between. Grounded in their life in New York City and their work at FLOK NYC: Five Pillars, each episode offers honest reflection, practical tools, and a little humor as we all figure out what wellness really means today.

This is the story of Miss White, a woman who lived in the author’s village 80 years ago, a pioneer who realised her ambition to become a farmer during the Second World War, and how she worked to become accepted within this community. Nicola Chester, too, dreamed of becoming a farmer but working with horses was the only path open to her. Was it easier for women to become farmers in the 1940s than it is now?

The never-before-told story of the friendship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Thich Nhat Hanh—icons who changed each other and the world.

An "instant classic", this genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author). During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an...

Are you someone with an insatiable yearning to step into the unknown, face challenges head-on, and make your mark on the world? Corey The Genius is here to guide you through the process, sharing his personal stories, insights, and research information to inspire and empower you. Join us at the COMMUNITY'S COLLEGE of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, and let Corey The Genius ride along shotgun on your path to greatness. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your full potential and make your dreams a reality!

Unique tales of interesting members of our community.

Community Conversations is a Crimestoppers podcast where you will learn more about the impact crime has on local communities, what people are doing to stop it and how you can help. ​Series one discusses the impact of knife crime on local communities with each episode focusing on a specific issue, from first responders to youth culture.All podcasts will be available on crimestoppers-uk.org/podcast this November.Join the conversation to promote empathy, action and help bring people to justice. #SpeakUpStopKnifeCrimeBy sharing our podcast you can help stop crime. All our podcasts will promote ...

A journey with Robert Chapman talking to the many people who make up various communities throughout Mississippi and beyond!

This heartfelt collection of letters written by eminent queer people across music, television, activism, comedy and politics, is a celebration of self-acceptance and an inspiring resource for anyone who has ever struggled with ‘growing up different’. Each letter is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a powerful reminder that love transcends all.

Community Hall is our weekly interactive live show that is multi-streamed to Facebook, YouTube, and Periscope. The show is a mixture of our regular co-hosts, featured guests, and members of the My DVC Points Community. If you cannot join the live show, we hope that you enjoy the podcast syndication.

On the Community Heroes, your host Matt Budkaz listens to special individuals as they tell their personal life stories and how they are ready to give others a helping hand up to those in need. Matts believe that "You can't wait until life is not hard anymore before you decide to be happy" Night Birde

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ""[An] outstanding debut.""—Publishers Weekly (starred review) The award-winning journalist and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning tells the candid, and deeply personal story of her mother’s abandonment and how the search for answers forced her to reckon with her own...

{The quirky thoughts of an introvert} Entrepreneur | Designer | Content Creator | Writer | Wife | Mom Serial over thinker, slightly OCD, worrier by nature, part time insomniac & an outgoing introvert...basically im F*UCKED up and FABULOUS...

Community Builders, is a podcast dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting the individuals who make a positive impact in Chico, California and the surrounding North State region. Each episode dives deep into the journeys, insights, and efforts of local leaders, activists, and changemakers who are shaping this community through dedication and innovation. With thoughtful conversations and inspiring stories, Community Builders offers listeners a closer look at the people behind impactful projects.

The world can feel heavy, full of pain that outpaces our joy. A Fiercer Delight is Matt Gordon’s search for something brighter - conversations with coworkers, business leaders, neighbors, and friends who are chasing goodness, truth, and wisdom in their real, messy lives.Each episode explores the human experience - failures, turning points, small delights, and big transformations - to uncover how we might live with more light, more hope, and more joy. Starting with local voices and expanding nationally, A Fiercer Delight invites you to sit in on candid, thoughtful, sometimes funny talks that ...