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Portrait from the PRSD is a look at the people who are doing things and allowing others to shine to help build a better world around us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salut ! Je suis Élise Miara. J'aime raconter des histoires et faire parler les gens.Ici, vous êtes dans "Portraits", le podcast qui parle d'aventures et d'intimité.Chaque épisode met en lumière une histoire de vie: un voyage, une relation, un secret, un défi... 💌 Écrivez-moi Pour me proposer votre histoire, vous pouvez m'envoyer un mail à l'adresse: voshistoirses.portraits@gmail.com ou sur Instragram en DM @podcast.portraits 🫶 Soutenez-moi 1. En s'abonnant2. En mettant 5 étoiles et un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify et Podcast Addict3. En s'abonnant sur Instagram: @...

Artistes, sportifs, hommes et femmes politiques, auteurs, actrices,... "Le portrait", vous dévoile les vies et carrières des figures les plus influentes de notre époque. Parmi les personnalités abordées récemment, retrouvez : Roland Dumas : Ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères sous François Mitterrand, Roland Dumas a marqué la politique française par son influence et ses nombreuses contributions internationales. Décédé récemment à l'âge de 101 ans, son portrait revient sur une carrière riche et tumultueuse. Dorothée : Icône de la télévision française, Dorothée a ...

Facing challenges is hard. Let’s face them together! Through a series of interviews with different people, you can see how everyone has faced different challenges in their life and how they overcame them.

Portraits of is an audio project collaging slice-of-life audio diaries. In this project, we attempt to cover a medley of experiences and voices of Asians in America and beyond as they are in their present moments: whole, complex, simple, similar, and different; ranging from their celebrations, vulnerabilities, and mundane moments in their lives.

By the time of his death on July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant was an icon in the historical memory of the United States. Just a few decades later, however, constant criticism of his military and political leadership had tarnished his reputation. Today’s historians have a far more balanced assessment of Grant as a Union Army general and an American president—and that appraisal is at the heart of Understanding Ulysses S. Grant: Portrait of a Warrior.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An “absorbing” (Los Angeles Times) biography of one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs “[A] compelling portrait not...

A speech on the radio. A high school literature class. A promise made to a mother. Activism begins in small ways and in unexpected places. In this inspiring book, over forty activists from Billie Jean King to Bernie Sanders and Angela Davis to Edward Snowden recount the experiences that sparked...

Until the 20th century, art history was, in the main, written by white, western men who tended to write about other white, western men. The idea that women in the West have always made art was rarely cited as a possibility. Yet, they have - and, of course, continue to do so - often against tremendous odds, from laws to religion and the pressures of family and public disapproval. Feminism has shaken up the story of art and, for the first time, cast light on the often-brilliant work by women artists who were often ignored, patronised or marginalised.

In A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, James Joyce offers a captivating glimpse into the formative years of Stephen Dedalus, a young man grappling with the constraints of Irish society and the Catholic church. This semi-autobiographical novel chronicles his tumultuous journey towards self-discovery, culminating in his emergence as a poet and writer, and his deliberate choice to break free from the confines of Ireland. As Joyce eloquently states, Welcome, O life, I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated ...

Dive into the captivating world of The Portrait of a Lady, a timeless novel by Henry James, originally serialized in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881 before being published as a book in 1881. The story follows the spirited Isabel Archer, a young American woman who boldly confronts her fate, only to find herself ensnared in the intricate machinations of two cunning American expatriates after inheriting a significant fortune. Set against the stunning backdrops of England and Italy, this novel is widely considered one of Jamess early masterpieces. It explores ...

INNER PORTRAIT is a podcast about seeing people - really seeing them.Hosted by Kristen Dacey Iwai, Flagstaff family portrait photographer and owner of KDI Photography, each episode features intimate conversations with the individuals in front of the lens. Blending photography, psychology, and thoughtful storytelling, INNER PORTRAIT creates a space where guests feel seen, heard, and celebrated - where listeners may recognize parts of their own story too.Together, we explore themes of identity, parenting, life experiences, vulnerability, resilience, and the moments that shape who we are. ...

The Portrait of a Lady, a celebrated novel by Henry James, first appeared as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881, before being published as a book in 1881. This compelling tale follows the spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who boldly confronts her destiny, only to find it overwhelming. After inheriting a substantial fortune, she becomes ensnared in the Machiavellian machinations of two American expatriates. Set primarily in England and Italy, the novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Jamess early work, exploring the stark contrasts ...

In this captivating exploration of life and identity, we follow Isabel Archer, a young woman from Albany, New York, whose modest means and self-perceived lack of beauty are overshadowed by her vibrant imagination and insatiable curiosity about the world. When her aunt whisks her away to England, Isabel unexpectedly inherits a significant fortune from her wealthy uncle, an American banker in London. This newfound wealth promises to put a little wind in her sails, allowing her to embark on adventures that would otherwise remain out of reach. Although the book received mixed reviews upon its ...

In James Joyces groundbreaking first novel, we delve into the semi-autobiographical journey of a young Irish boy grappling with the complexities of family, national identity, and religious expectations as he strives to forge his path as an artist and a man. (Summary by Peter Bobbe)

Immerse yourself in the world of The Portrait of a Lady, a captivating novel by Henry James that first graced readers in the late 19th century. This compelling tale follows Isabel Archer, a spirited young American woman who, after inheriting a substantial fortune, faces the intricate and often treacherous machinations of two cunning expatriates. Set against the backdrop of Europe—particularly England and Italy—this novel delves into the stark contrasts between the New World and the Old, while exploring profound themes of personal freedom, responsibility, betrayal, and the complexities of ...

Dive into the unsettling world of a father whose sanity teeters on the edge of sadism, a man trapped within a dark spirit of malevolence. This compelling 1925 novel by a keen observer intricately navigates the complexities of human nature and morality. – Summary by David Wales

Written by a prize-winning historian and biographer of such giants as Winston S. Churchill and Douglas MacArthur, this intimately detailed account provides a rare personal glimpse into the emotions behind the Kennedy administration - from the elation of victory to the frustrating challenges facing a young president at a pivotal turning point in US history. Originally published in 1962 - before the assassination of JFK - Portrait of a President is William Manchester’s first biography of the 35th president of the United States.

A reckoning with the way we choose to see and define ourselves, Self-Portrait in Black and White is the searching story of one American family's multi-generational transformation from what is called black to what is assumed to be white. Thomas Chatterton Williams, the son of a 'black' father from the segregated South and a 'white' mother from the West, spent his whole life believing the dictum that a single drop of 'black blood' makes a person black.

Salut l'équipage c'est Hika ! Ici je donne la parole aux courageux, aux téméraires, aux audacieux, à ceux qui se battent, qui se battent, qui se battent ! Oui, à qui on arrache tout, le laurier et la rose! Arrachez! Mais Il y a malgré eux quelque chose Qu'ils emportent, et ce soir, quand ils entreront chez Dieu, leur salut balaiera largement le seuil bleu, Quelque chose que sans un pli, sans une tache, ils emportent emporte malgré eux, et c’est. . . Leur Panache !