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In Imperfect, Sanjay Manjrekar brings his famous analytic powers to look back at his own career as a cricketer. His photographic memory takes the listener along on his journey from the dusty maidans of Mumbai to the world stage as the diminutive batsman faces up to the fearsome West Indian and Pakistani pace attacks. In his precise plainspeak, Sanjay reflects on his father Vijay Manjrekar, and the effects of that legend on his game; comments on the complex equations with the Indian greats with whom he shared the dressing room and on the lessons learnt from his opponents.

Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At the age sixty, he decided to leave that all behind to sail around the world. In spite of his romanticized vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realizes that sailing around the world isn’t going to be as easy as he’d imagined.

On an overcast September day in 1993, Jim Abbott took the mound at Yankee Stadium and threw one of the most dramatic no-hitters in major-league history. The game was the crowning achievement in an unlikely success story, unseen in the annals of professional sports. In Imperfect, the one-time big...

Ellen Keane spent most of her teens uncomfortable with her limb difference and battling to hide her insecurities. It was only when she embraced her difference that she found her superpower. She started to believe in her unique abilities and gradually find the success that she had never dreamed possible. Perfectly Imperfect is for anyone struggling to accept who they are. With anecdotes from her own life, practical advice and good-natured humour, Keane challenges you to let go of waiting until everything is perfect and instead embrace your imperfections and accept who you are, flaws and all.

“You can tell a woman’s whole life story from the possessions in her jewelry box. Like reading a palm, you can trace the points where her life has intersected with memorable events, people, places, and loves. You can speculate on the essence of her personality, all from what she has...

Want to make a move but scared to leave your comfort zone? Go anyway. “Jessica's perspective of global sisterhood and the power of lifting each other up in the midst of fear and scarcity is exactly what we need today. This book is both an invitation and a challenge to bravely show up for...

Hi, I’m Imperfect Rebel. This podcast is where I say what I think about what I read, watch, and listen to without polishing it for comfort. I speak about books (especially fantasy), witchcraft, mythology, biographies of witches, and occasionally TV shows, movies, music, and other podcasts. There are no reviews, no neutrality, no performance. Just opinion, curiosity, and attention. It’s imperfect. It’s honest. And yes... my dogs may bark in the background.

Jeff Ashton was part of the prosecution team in the Florida homicide trial of Casey Anthony, the single mother accused of murdering her little girl, Caylee. The most sensational courtroom drama since the infamous O.J. Simpson affair, the Casey Anthony trial had people coast-to-coast riveted. In...

Her role as Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty brought her to peak stardom, a role which might have been created for the tempestuous, strong-willed, and passionate woman that she is. As might be expected, in this memoir, she tells the truth; from her romantic adventures - sometimes desirable, sometimes disastrous - with some of the most famous and interesting men in the world, to the inside story of her fascinating and erratic acting career. Joan Collins candidly divulges her past imperfect in a book that is, like herself, outspoken, witty, daring, and full of life.

Renowned and loved for her refreshing candour on everyday issues, social, domestic and intimate, Stacey Solomon reminds us how important it is to embrace ourselves; the good, bad and the ugly. Stacey’s authenticity and her courage to say what others daren’t opens discussions on sensitive but...

Imperfect Progress is your companion on the journey to a more intentional, purpose-driven life. Hosted by two women navigating growth in real time—not from a place of having it all figured out, but from exactly where we are.Each episode offers down-to-earth conversations to help you build confidence, set meaningful goals, and create habits that align with who you truly are. Whether you’re changing careers, craving clarity, or just trying to stay consistent, we’re right here with you.We’re showing up, embracing the messy middle, and taking one imperfect step at a time.

Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Frémont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple John C. Frémont, one of the United States’s leading explorers...

On the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, Union artillery lieutenant Bayard Wilkeson fell while bravely spurring his men to action. His father, Sam, a New York Times correspondent, was already on his way to Gettysburg when he learned of his son's wounding but had to wait until the guns went silent before seeking out his son, who had died at the town's poorhouse. Sitting next to his dead boy, Sam Wilkeson then wrote one of the greatest battlefield dispatches in American history.

This podcast shares powerful conversations with remarkable people as they open up about their journeys through grief, loss, mental health challenges, addiction, and life’s toughest moments. Each story is raw, honest, and deeply compelling—showcasing not only the struggles but also the strength, recovery, and healing that follow. Listeners will be inspired by these courageous journeys and the hope-filled outcomes that remind us it’s possible to rebuild, recover, and feel whole again

God placed this idea in my heart and I am being obedient. This podcast provides a space for women to be able to realistically talk about things we face daily. This community was created so that women can have a relatable space that does not require them to be perfect and have it all figured out. We are navigating though this life, learning and growing as we go. This platform allows women to let their hair down and escape from the pressures of having to appear perfect that world imposes on us. We are all “Baddies” in our own right and although we are imperfect remember that we are made in ...

Amanda, a graphic designer from OH, invited Melissa, a NY stay-at-home mom on her podcast. Melissa, who has been hunkered down for decades after a cool but soul-crushing brush with fame on MTV’s Real World New Orleans, didn’t really do this sort of thing but Amanda seemed nice. They recorded twice due to technical difficulties, but ended up chatting for hours. Who the fuck talks on the actual phone? They do! Two strangers getting to know each other the old-fashioned way. Get to know Melissa all over again as she gets to know Amanda for the first time. Bonus! One’s white and one ain’t.

This a place for you to feel seen, heard, and loved. Welcome to perfectly imperfect with Jenny Minney, your weekly podcast to help you navigate the highs and the lows of life. As a girl in her 20s, Jenny shares her experiences and advice with perfectionism, self love, anxiety, food freedom, and self growth. Whether it's a solo episode or with a guest, this podcast is here to remind us all to celebrate our imperfections, learn to enjoy the journey and not just the outcomes, find power in vulnerability, and remind you that you are never alone.IG: @perfectlyimperfect.podYT: @...

Would you like to live your best life possible, regardless of your imperfections? Discover cutting-edge tools and inspiration to let go of your limitations and expand your life beyond what you’ve ever imagined!On Imperfect Brilliance we help you tap into your unique gifts and talents, uncovering and letting your brilliance shine. Join Certified Facilitator and Coach Betsy McLoughlin to delve into different areas of your life, get unstuck and create the life that is truly possible for you. This joyful lady has changed her life by utilizing the tools and techniques she shares with you.What if ...

Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone wants to feel heard. Emily and Kelsi dig deep into both the highs and lows of life, not just with each other but with a variety of guests. Tackling these subjects with authenticity and humor is what makes their perspective unique. Sharing life stories while embracing imperfections.

Writing has been medicine for Nancy Slonim Aronie. At nine months old, her son Dan was diagnosed with diabetes. Then, at twenty-two, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. During the years she and her husband took care of Dan, and when he died at age thirty-eight, Aronie could not find the book she needed. So she wrote her memoir. Over decades of writing and teaching, Aronie has created a set of prompts, directions, and examples that she shares in Memoir as Medicine. Listeners will learn how to write through where they have been and into understanding, healing, and even joy.