Showing results for "Rough" in Biographies & Memoirs

'This is essential reading for anyone who loves this country's seasides' Fiona Robertson, author of Stone Lands 'Natasha Carthew writes with an insight and an acuity of vision that few can match' Sally Huband, author of Sea Bean 'Fascinating ... affecting ... illuminating ... [Carthew] has...

Courage, grit, and adventure ride into history. In The Rough Riders, Theodore Roosevelt delivers a vivid firsthand account of the legendary volunteer cavalry regiment that became one of the most iconic forces of the Spanish-American War. Blending battlefield action, frontier spirit, and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Four gripping stories from the Old Bailey that force us to consider: What is justice? Do our legal courts dispense it? Has our judicial process improved, for the victims, the accused and for society? And what more must be done to ensure genuine justice is carried out...

Rough Draft is your weekly yap session with Kaley-Jade Baker - radio host, TikTok wannabe, storyteller and just one of the girls trying to figure it all out. Real conversations, unfiltered thoughts and the chaos that comes with growing up, figuring yourself out, learning new things and stepping into a new chapter. From burnout, relationships and confidence to chasing dreams, pop culture and personal growth, no topic is off limits. Some episodes are a solo sesh with Kaley, others feature guests with stories, experiences and perspectives worth hearing. Because nobody really has it all figured ...

**Narrated by the Author!** A poignant and inspiring memoir from the former mayor of Atlanta about her modest, hardscrabble upbringing, and fully appreciating the selfless, loving, fierce, and altogether Southern-twinged lessons her family taught her. Long before Keisha Lance Bottoms rose to...

Professional wrestling is both a cultural phenomenon and a multibillion-dollar industry that has launched some of the biggest names in entertainment. But what does it take for a wrestler to break through? In Rough House, journalist Alison Lyn Miller introduces Hunter James, an aspiring star born into a family of wrestlers in Georgia. Hunter lifts, runs, and pounds protein, sculpting himself into a human action figure with the goal of being signed by a major promotion and finishing what his father started.

'Warm, humorous, nature-packed restoration ... a story you can neither put down nor stop thinking about' Delicious 'Book of the Month' 'Full of hope and joy' - Garden News 'A healing year of sowing and reaping ... [Kathy's] tale of personal transformation is inspiring' Saga Magazine When Kathy...

The Rough Riders is the story of the First US Volunteer Cavalry, the regiment Theodore Roosevelt led to enduring fame in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt recounts how the regiment was raised from an unusual mixture of hardened Southwestern frontiersmen and privileged Northeastern college graduates and how it trained in Texas before sailing southward through the tropic seas toward the unknown.

THE AWARD-WINNING, NEW DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT AND THE ROUGH RIDERS "Thrilling. ... A CLASSIC." —True West WINNER: Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award; New Mexico-Arizona Book Award; and Colorado Book Award The now-legendary Rough Riders were a volunteer...

Football attracts people from all walks of life—but very few can match the story of Paul Montgomery, the flamboyant Geordie who went from running a floating nightclub to spotting some of the greatest British footballing talent of the last 40 years. In Rough Diamond, Paul Montgomery lifts the lid on his incredible career change, the highs and lows of his footballing journey to the top of the sport and how he still loves the game that has given him so much.

Rough & Messy Justice vividly portrays Alberta's Crowsnest Pass of 1920, a rugged Rocky Mountain region shaped by its mining economy and diverse culture. An armed CPR train robbery spirals into a deadly shootout at the Bellevue Café, where police clash with Russian outlaws fresh from Montana’s mines. A surviving bandit escapes, triggering a relentless manhunt.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Rough Magic written by Lara Prior-Palmer, read by Tamaryn Payne. '[Prior-Palmer's] gorgeous, sensual depiction of this race is a literary marvel; it feels like you are riding alongside her across the desolate steppes; her verbal acuity makes vivid the...

From the unapologetic bad boy of professional golf comes a rip-roaring account of his rollercoaster life and career From his battles with alcoholism and gambling addiction to marital problems (his fourth and current wife is facing money-laundering charges) and a highly publicized breakdown...

Through the Rough – Real Stories of Resilience & Transformation What happens when life knocks you down—and you refuse to stay down? Through the Rough brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with real people who have faced life’s toughest moments and emerged stronger. From near-death experiences to personal awakenings, every episode explores resilience, self-discovery, and the power of the human spirit. If you’re searching for inspiring true stories, deep conversations, and thought-provoking perspectives, this is the podcast for you. New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and join the ...

Bloomsbury presents Rough Beast written and read by Máiría Cahill. NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER IN THE IRISH NON-FICTION CHARTS "Rough Beast is shocking, important and unputdownable." Roddy Doyle Rough Beast is Máiría Cahill's harrowing story of her life and of what she went through at the hands of...

Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain is the remarkable story of a couple who came together during the Civil Rights Movement and made fighting for equality and civil and workers’ rights their purpose for more than sixty years, overcoming adversity—with the strength of their love and commitment—to bring about meaningful change.

There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from the great disappointment of being denied his own regiment in World War I, leading a suicide mission of Rough Riders against the Germans, to the devastating news that his son Quentin had been shot down and killed over France.

In Rough Justice, we delve into the gripping mystery of Lisa Rainers murder. Could her previous lover who embarked on a fortune-seeking expedition to Africa and found a new romance on his return be responsible? Or are there deeper, blood-stained motives at play? Follow Detective John Thorne as he unravels the truth in this thrilling saga inspired by real events. But this isnt just your typical detective novel - its an exploration of class, gender, societal norms, and the complexities of family. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Life has a funny way of showing you how to get on your path. I thought I had a pretty good life: nice family, big dreams & goals, smart, funny, talented, pretty. But then I met…Him. To say my world was turned upside down is an understatement. And it wasn’t just a little bump in the road. But this isn’t about him completely. He was just the catalyst. I got through it, but that didn’t mean that life got any easier. Eventually, I made it to a somewhat happy place. That doesn’t mean I’m done healing…if we’re not growing, then we’re dying. I’m Jamie, and it’s been a rough road...

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