Showing results for "The Movement" in Biographies & Memoirs

The most inspirational story in Indian cricket is that of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Generations will remember Dhoni for hitting the spectacular winning six for India in the finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2011 against Sri Lanka, but it is the hope he has given to many aspiring cricketers across this nation that is his true legacy. Born in the lap of poverty and having battled against unimaginable adversities, Dhoni's rise from being just another small-town boy to captain of Team India is a case study in B-schools.

Malcolm X. Marcus Garvey. Charles Hamilton Houston. Diane Nash. For every well-known figure of the Civil Rights Movement, there are dozens of lesser-known, yet no less significant, activists who helped advance America’s social views and helped shape race relations in this country. Most listeners have only skimmed the surface of these deeply complex, influential, and world-changing figures. Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University delves into their stories, presenting an intimate study of the men and women who led half a century of social change.

Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the ‘town of runners’; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.

Abhinav Bindra once shot 100 out of 100 in practice six times in a row and walked out of the range unhappy. He is a perfectionist who once soled his shoes with rubber from Ferrari tyres because he thought it would help. He would wake up at 3:00 a.m. to practise at his range at home if an idea suddenly struck him. It is from such obsession that greatness arrives.

This gripping audiobook is a strong choice alongside books about high-demand religion, overcoming odds, and finding inner strength in impossible situations."—Booklist (Starred Review) This program is read by the author. “Today it hit me when he hit me, blood shaking in my brain. Maybe there...

Many people grapple with destructive thought processes or a "critical inner voice" that directs their behavior and, to varying degrees, limits their lives. Using deeply personal and very human stories based on his own clinical practice, noted psychologist Robert W. Firestone illustrates the struggles of his clients to give words to this "enemy within", and in the process overcome its damaging influence.

“The Movement Made Us takes literature to a momentous Southern Black space to which I honestly never thought a book could take us. This is literally the Movement that made us and both Davids love us whole here with a creation that is as ingenious as it is soulfully sincere. Stunning...

Embodied Movement as The Medicine is a storytelling podcast exploring the personal healing journeys of many individuals for whom conscious movement and dance became a vital practice profoundly impacting their lives in beneficial ways. ​Through intimate, grounded, human conversations, dancers and facilitators from Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal share how free-form, somatic movement became a turning point — not only a source for healing, awakening, and rediscovering personal truth, but also a space for co-creating community while expressing and reclaiming our vitality together through ...

One of the most important African-American leaders of the 20th century and perhaps the most influential woman in the civil rights movement, Ella Baker (1903-1986) was an activist whose remarkable career spanned 50 years and touched thousands of lives. A gifted grassroots organizer, Baker shunned the spotlight in favor of vital behind-the-scenes work that helped power the Black freedom struggle.

Ernesto Che Guevara was a voyager - and thus a letter writer - for his entire adult life. The letters collected in I Embrace You with All My Revolutionary Fervor: Letters 1947-1967 range from letters home during his Motorcycle Diaries trip, to the long letter to Fidel after the success of the Cuban revolution in early 1959 (from which the book's title comes).

The Rise Above Justice Movement Podcast amplifies voices driving social change. Unscripted, unedited, and raw conversation is our specialty. Each episode features activists, thinkers, and everyday people challenging injustice and inspiring action. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, resistance, and the power of rising above. We are deeply committed to ensuring that the stories of those who our systems have impacted are amplified, despite not being, or being under covered, by the mainstream media.Instagram: @RiseAboveJusticeMovementWebsite: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

In the quiet town of Seneca Falls, New York, over the course of two days in July 1848, a small group of women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, held a convention that would launch the woman's rights movement and change the course of history. The implications of that remarkable convention would be felt around the world - and indeed are still being felt today.

Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news broke of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged and decided to do something about it. What started as a simple Facebook group to connect with other frustrated parents grew into...

Somewhere in Movement is a dispatch from the spaces where we are sewing revolution. We are speaking as and with people who center the struggle for liberation in their lives, who believe that things must change and who try to find the ways to do it.Our political home and common denominator is the Palestine solidarity movement in the Netherlands.

On Matriarch Movement, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild sets out to amplify Indigenous voices from Canada to Turtle Island and beyond. In her interviews, she highlights issues that Indigenous people face while challenging the mainstream narrative surrounding Indigenous identity. By showcasing Indigenous role models with a focus on our matriarchs and two spirit voices, language revitalization, sustainability, and reclamation, Shayla’s mission is to inspire the next seven generations.

A podcast by YWAM Lancaster — a community of passionate Jesus followers on mission to reach the unreached. Hear from people who’ve been part of moves of God around the world—past and present—to inspire and equip you to live boldly in your calling and be part of fulfilling the Great Commission.Visit us:www.ywamlancaster.comFollow us on IG @ywamlancaster

Anthony Stevens argues that Jung's visionary powers and profound spirituality have helped many to find an alternative set of values to the arid materialism prevailing Western society.

""Avoid the Day truly seems to me to push nonfiction memoir as far as it can go without it collapsing into a singularity and I am at a loss for words. You are just going to have to read it."" –Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk A surreal, high-wire act of narrative nonfiction that...

Mobile Home Movement with Franco Perez Revolutionizing Affordable HomeownershipWelcome to the "Mobile Home Movement with Franco Perez," the podcast that delves deep into the world of mobile homes, dispelling myths, and unveiling their transformative potential. Hosted by Franco Perez, a trailblazer in affordable housing solutions, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the incredible merits of mobile home ownership.In an era where the dream of traditional homeownership can feel increasingly elusive, mobile homes offer a unique and accessible pathway to achieving that cherished sense of ...

Welcome to The Mix'd Movement Podcast. We are biracial siblings here to make a positive impact on the world. We discuss all topics about being of mixed ethnicities. From how to navigate unique situations revolving around our genetic makeup, what it's like raising biracial children, to how empowering it can be to be to a life of dual cultures, and everything in between.