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A bestseller in Malayalam when it was first published in 2019 as Karthavinte Namathil, In the Name of the Lord is a harrowing account of Sister Lucy Kalapura's life as a nun and her spirited fight for justice. Cast out for writing a poem, for owning a car, for talking about the sexual harassment...

At the age of 17, after a childhood in an fostered family followed by six years in care homes, Norman Greenwood was given his birth certificate. He learned that his real name was not Norman. It was Lemn Sissay. He was British and Ethiopian. And he learned that his mother had been pleading for his safe return to her since his birth. Here Sissay recounts his life story. It is a story of neglect and determination. Misfortune and hope. Cruelty and triumph.

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For five years, Jessica Stern interviewed extremist members of three religions around the world: Christians, Jews, and Muslims. She traveled extensively -- to refugee camps in Lebanon, to religious schools in Pakistan, to prisons in Amman, Ashqelon, and Pensacola -- and discovered that the...

A riotous collection of "witty and captivating" essays by a gay Filipino immigrant in America who is learning that everything is about sex (Bitch Magazine) -- and sex is about power. When Matt Ortile moved from Manila to Las Vegas, the locals couldn't pronounce his name. Harassed as a kid for...

In Betty Reid Soskin's 96 years of living, she has been a witness to a grand sweep of American history. When she was born in 1921, the lynching of African-Americans was a national disgrace, minstrel shows were the most popular American form of entertainment, women were looked at suspiciously by...

"From the winner of the 2021 Governor General's Award for literature, a revelatory look into an obscured piece of Canadian history: what was then called the Eskimo Identification Tag System In 2001, Dr. Norma Dunning applied to the Nunavut Beneficiary program, requesting enrolment to legally...

Set against the political turmoil of post-Napoleonic France, Wounded Name is a tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. When young nobleman Laurent de Courtomer returns to France, he becomes entangled in the fate of Aymar de la Rocheterie, a wounded officer accused of treason. As Laurent fights to clear his friend’s name, he must confront shifting allegiances and deep-seated prejudices. A gripping historical drama with themes of honor, sacrifice, and friendship, this is a must-listen for fans of historical fiction.

Welcome to Universe of Names – the podcast where names come alive with meaning, creativity, and stories! Hosted by Alvet, each episode takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of names, exploring their origins, cultural significance, and modern-day applications. Whether you're naming a character, building a brand, or crafting the perfect social media handle, we provide expert insights, trending ideas, and fun naming challenges to spark your imagination.Tune in and discover the name that tells your story—because every name has a universe behind it!