Showing results for "On Earth" in Biographies & Memoirs

A New York Times Bestseller In this uplifting memoir in the vein of The Last Lecture and Man’s Search for Meaning, a Holocaust survivor pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom, and living his best possible life. Born in Leipzig, Germany, into a Jewish...

From well-known nature and adventure writer Dan Koeppel, whose work has appeared in Audubon and National Geographic Adventure, comes this true story of one bird watcher's incredible achievements.

Jamie and Angie here, better know as "Jangie". Each episode, we'll take you on a gripping journey through the events of true crime stories, exploring cases and hopefully teach you a thing or two of what you can avoid or do if you're caught in a similar situation. And the best part? We're bringing our own unique perspectives and our whimsical friendship into the mix. Get ready for some banter, laughs, and maybe even a few gasps as we navigate the chilling world of true crime together. Keep listening, be aware and be safe, because we are living a twisted…hell on earth.

The Happiest People on Earth is the fascinating story of ordinary people who had themselves qualified to achieve extraordinary things. This classic about the life of Demos Shakarian, who was a very success-ful dairy farmer in California, will also inspire you!

Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's "enthralling" bestseller as your eye-opening guide (Slate). Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army...

David Attenborough reads his own bestselling memoir 'An enthralling autobiography from one of the linchpins of television' Good Book Guide David Attenborough is the acknowledged voice of nature, loved and revered worldwide for his groundbreaking wildlife documentaries. Over the course of his...

This renowned journalist's classic Pulitzer Prize winning investigation of schizophrenia - now reissued with a new postscript - follows a flamboyant and fiercely intelligent young woman as she struggles in the throes of mental illness. "Sylvia Frumkin" was born in 1948 and began showing signs of schizophrenia in her teens. She spent the next seventeen years in and out of mental institutions. In 1978, reporter Susan Sheehan took an interest in her and, for more than two years, became immersed in her life.

‘Who On Earth?’ is a captivating podcast that unravels the extraordinary tales that reside within us all. Diving deep into the depths of the human spirit as we explore the passions, triumphs, and remarkable moments that have shaped their journey. The unique stories that await are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join me and discover who on Earth you are sharing this epic adventure we call life with!

Collected together for the very first time, this is the complete Series 1 and 2 of Life Stories, written and presented by Sir David Attenborough. One of the nation's most popular presenters, Sir David examines 40 marvels of the natural world from his extraordinary and pioneering experiences...

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world’s most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang.

Already navigating thier own epic journey of healing on all fronts; Reeta presents to you PERSPECTIVES. Reeta attempts to delve deep into the many components of self, relationships, and spirituality and what it looks like to be addressing these parts of us in real time. With zero credentials except vast life experience, and the belief in dem higher powers; Reeta strives for healing, and strengthening of self and spirit during a tumultuous and pivotal point in human history. Embark upon a journey of discovery, croaky recordings and maybe some laughs with Reeta, if that’s what you’re into.

Where we follow the journey of one man as he attempts to raise $1M for charity, while playing America’s 100 greatest golf courses in a single calendar year! Ted Fenton and Mike Higgins break down and plan the golfing adventure of a lifetime, that is scheduled to tee off on January 1st, 2023. Each weekly episode takes you inside the ropes to America’s 100 greatest golf courses, as we talk to head PGA professionals, golfing industry leaders, and some of the luckiest golfers on earth!

In Brenda Peterson's unusual memoir, fundementalism meets deep ecology. The author's childhood in the high Sierra with her forest ranger father led her to embrace the entire natural world, while her Southern Baptist relatives prepared eagerly and busily to leave this world.

Pure Land is the story of the most brutal murder in the history of the Grand Canyon and how McGivney's quest to investigate the victim's life and death wound up guiding the author through her own life-threatening crisis. On this journey stretching from the southern tip of Japan to the bottom of Grand Canyon, and into the ugliest aspects of human behavior, Pure Land offers proof of the healing power of nature and of the resiliency of the human spirit.

After a deadly medical mistake sent a navy sailor to the presence of Jesus, he returned from his near-death experience with new eyes to see the kingdom of heaven in this life. Now he wants to help you experience heaven on earth today. For years Steve Musick kept his amazing story to himself...

Greg Williams was a successful tech entrepreneur living a quiet life with his family in a Fort Worth suburb. Until one night in 2011, when his whole world came crashing down. Greg had been shot in cold blood, as he lay sleeping in bed. His wife and business partner, Michele, called 911, alleging an intruder had fired the fatal shot. What really happened to Greg Williams, and who is responsible for his death? Join award-winning journalist Claire St. Amant as she re-examines the complicated murder investigation, where Greg’s case is only the beginning. Texas Justice Tour: https://bit.ly/...

Henry Louis Gehrig (June 19, 1903 to June 2, 1941), born in New York City, was an American baseball player who played 17 seasons for the New York Yankees (1923-1939). The following recording is a radio interview from August 1939 after Gehrig had retired from baseball due to his illness, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable neuromuscular illness which, since then, is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."

Controvertido gurú del sur de la India nacido en 1926, con seguidores en todo el mundo, la vida de este hombre ha sido objeto de los más delirantes cumplidos y valoraciones, pero también de las más furibundas críticas y denuncias.

Just me having conversations with People.

Over the course of 20 episodes, we broadcast various articles from the Medium journal "Journey on Planet Earth" by Shadi Kamal Kandil.