Showing results for "Grow" in Biographies & Memoirs

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage?

America’s best-selling author of Wilderness, The Gateway to the Soul, and Nature’s Silent Message offers a glimpse into his childhood of skateboarding, high school brawls, and early trials and tribulations with money and success. The scenery may be different, but the writing style is business as usual, with life lessons cruising a mile a minute in this insightful story about what it means to never grow up.

Why Women Grow is a much-needed exploration of why women turn to the earth, as gardeners, growers and custodians. This book emerged from a deeply rooted desire to share the stories of women who are silenced and overlooked. In doing so, Alice fosters connections with gardeners that unfurl into a tender exploration of women's lives, their gardens and what the ground has offered them, with conversations spanning creation and loss, celebration and grief, power, protest, identity and renaissance.

Let's grow together! Come and be encouraged, inspired, and pushed forward into the beauty of God's grace for your life. To those who are in need of strength, vision, and nourishment. For the thirsty plant, the sun-beaten sapling, and those who yearn to be an “Oak of Righteousness“ in the grand Garden of God’s schemes... come, listen and be blessed!

The No You Grow Up Podcast is your ultimate time machine, fuelled by a whirlwind of fun, laughter, randomness, and nostalgic memories from decades gone by. Each episode is packed with Feel Good Nostalgia and offers a welcome escape from the seriousness of everyday life.Remember when ‘surfing the internet’ meant plugging into a landline? A time when developing photos took 24 hours, only to find you’d cut off the heads of all your loved ones? And who could forget the heart-stopping anxiety of yanking a chewed-up VHS tape from the player, only to discover your back-to-back recordings of ‘...

Journalist and psychotherapist-in-training Moya Sarner goes on a journey into what growing up really involves, and how we do it again and again throughout our lives. She draws on case studies, as well as her training, and theories of child psychology, psychoanalysis, neuroscience and more, to explore what it means to be a ‘grown up’ and how we can meet the challenges and opportunities of every stage of our lives.

It’s an age-old question: Why do some great ideas or inventions take off and soar while others never get off the ground? Today, with more and more young entrepreneurs seeking to incorporate social justice, economic equity, climate concerns, and communal health into their endeavors, the need for practical-yet-think-big answers is great. Thibault Manekin has a few.

A highly unsettling blend of true crime and coming-of-age memoir— The Stranger Beside Me meets Prep—that presents an intimate and thought-provoking portrait of girlhood within Manhattan’s exclusive prep-school scene in the early 1990s, and a thoughtful meditation on adolescent obsession...

How to Grow Old is John’s offering to the world. With sage advice on how to avoid the common pitfalls of age, intimate confessions and spit-your-dentures-out hilarious commentary on his own advancing years, this is his observational comic writing at its very best. If you were concerned about how not to be boring or how to get rid of your should-be-old-enough-to-manage kids, this audiobook has the answers.

A love-letter to the unexpected delights (and occasional despair) of so-called “first-hand food”—meals we grow, forage, fish, or even hunt from the world around us. To Boldly Grow is “part memoir, part how-to guide and wholly delightful” (Washington Post). Journalist and...

A cabin behind a padlocked gate. No power. No phone. Only Revelation and a .38. A true story of abuse, loss, redemption, and hope that winds from south Texas to a sycamore tree in Tennessee.

By the early 90s, singer-songwriter and former Blake Babies member Juliana Hatfield was in a position most aspiring alternative rockers only dream of: her solo career was taking off. Then, after canceling a European tour to treat severe depression and failing to produce another hit, she spent a decade releasing well-reviewed albums on indie labels and performing in ever-smaller clubs. No longer willing to play a kid's game by kid's rules, Hatfield resolved to take a year off and experiment with being a civilian. And that year reawakened her creative passion.

Welcome to "Let's Grow Together with Hannah Rose". Each week, Hannah shares heartfelt encouragement, biblical truth, and real conversations about what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Whether you're new to faith or deepening your spiritual journey, this is a space to be challenged, uplifted, and reminded that you're not alone, so let's grow together.

A 17-year-old ran away from home and started a podcast. Join Jerome Mbaga on Free to Grow every Tuesday for an unfiltered journey as he rebuilds his life, seeks freedom from trauma, and explores philosophy through raw stories and personal growth. Listen wherever you get podcasts and watch the video version on Spotify and YouTube. If you want your thoughts discussed then send them to the link in bio. Instagram: @Jerome.mbaga

Untangled with Kameo Briscoe is a raw, heart-centred podcast for women navigating the beautiful mess of life, love & healing. Bi-weekly, Kameo holds space for honest, unfiltered conversations on emotional healing, relationships, marriage, motherhood, blended families, neurodivergence & mental health. Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or just trying to keep it together? This is your space to feel seen, heard & empowered. 🎙️ New episodes every other Monday 💬 Real talk. Deep healing. No filter. Just love.

This is a space free from fear, we will learn, we will disagree and have fun with it. The growth will always come with respect and love, but even then can it hurt. But that hurt will make us great together. So let’s get into it!

Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity is an inspiring story that delves into the remarkable life journey of Ben Hinton, a marathon runner, devoted Christian, and a man whose relentless spirit has overcome unimaginable challenges.

Grow As We Go Podcast is a safe space that rejects perfection, and is anchored in our interconnectedness. We discuss our experiences, curiosity, and vulnerability while we grow as we go. www.instagram.com/growaswegopodcast ​​www.tiktok.com/@growaswegopodcast www.youtube.com/@growaswegopodcast growaswegopodcast@gmail.com

This podcast is a light hearted, easy on the mind and heart. We all have our own journeys and life struggles, but the key is to not live in the past but focus on the present and future. I just want to share my experiences and journey and how I’ve been able to make the best.

a mini podcast reading with some beautiful words.