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“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

Ordinary People brings you real conversations with everyday individuals whose experiences will surprise, inspire, and motivate you. From moments of triumph to lessons learned through deep struggle, each episode uncovers the extraordinary in seemingly ordinary lives. No filters, and no lies—just real stories that feel personable and authentic. Tune in and discover the power of the human experience, one story at a time.

a narration of 'A Blog Less Ordinary' writing orginally posted on a male survivors forum.

4 stories of resilience, mutual aid, and radical rebellion that will transform how we understand the Great Depression Drawing on little-known stories of working people, What Can We Learn from the Great Depression? amplifies voices that have been long omitted from standard histories of the...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One spark of love can change everything. The social media sensation known for his viral “random acts of kindness” videos invites you to discover a bigger, more meaningful existence, one act of generosity at a time. “This book will leave your heart a little lighter...

Best Book of 2021 —Esquire? Featured on Good Morning America ""A meticulous cartography of how outer forces shape young people’s inner lives."" —Esquire, Best Books of 2021 In conversation with young adults and experts alike, journalist Rainesford Stauffer explores how the incessant...

Too often, we look to celebrities and people in power for guidance, forgetting that real inspiration is all around us. This podcast shifts the spotlight to ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things—people who have overcome challenges, sparked change, or built something meaningful without fame or recognition. Their stories, struggles, and victories offer powerful lessons and grounded wisdom.But it’s not just about the guests. In between interviews, I’ll share solo episodes filled with my own ponderings and musings on life—the questions we all wrestle with, the ideas that keep us ...

"Did I sound stupid?" "Should I have sent that email?" "How do I look?" Many of us spend a lot of time feeling self-conscious and comparing ourselves to others. Why do we judge ourselves so relentlessly? Why do we strive so hard to be special or successful, or to avoid feeling rejected? When psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel realized that he, as well as most of his clients, was caught in a cycle of endless self-evaluation, he decided to do something about it.

Para las muchachas que fuimos, para la muchacha que fui, para las muchachas de todo el mundo que son como nosotras solíamos ser. Para las muchachas que nunca se vieron reflejadas en los libros. Para las muchachas ordinarias. Jaquira Díaz siempre se encontró entre extremos en lugares permeados...

A groundbreaking exposé and diagnosis of the silent epidemic of fear afflicting new mothers, and a candid, feminist deep dive into the culture, science, history, and psychology of contemporary motherhood Anxiety among mothers is a growing but largely unrecognized crisis. In the transition to...

New po Journal of an Ordinary Man is a raw, honest, day-by-day audio journal from a 54-year-old husband, father, and former entrepreneur learning how to navigate the second half of life. After decades defined by career, achievement, constant moving, and holding everything together for everyone else, he now finds himself in a season of deep personal transition—letting go of old identities, rediscovering faith, supporting a family through loss, and figuring out who he is when the noise finally settles. Set against the backdrop of Denver, Colorado, this podcast blends reflection, faith, ...

Welcome to The Ordinary Effect—the podcast that shines a light on life’s most overlooked moments. Each episode explores something you’ve likely seen, felt, or wondered about—but never really unpacked. Whether it’s a tiny social habit, a quiet cultural shift, or just that odd thing people do on elevators, host Guido Piraino digs beneath the surface to reveal the deeper meaning behind the mundane. It’s smart. It’s human. It’s what happens when you start paying attention.The stuff we all notice—but rarely talk about.Subscribe and join the conversation—new episodes every week.

Jonathan Kozol's books have become touchstones of the American conscience. Unlike his previous books, however, Ordinary Resurrections is almost entirely narrative and takes us into the fascinating details of daily life as he has lived it with young children who befriended him over the course of several years. Like Amazing Grace, this book describes the children of New York's South Bronx, but it is a markedly different book in mood and vantage point.

Ordinary Nigerians, Vol. 1: The Roots of Empire uncovers hidden stories of life under colonial rule. From a death that reshaped native healthcare, to a marriage torn apart by law, and a love story undone in court, this three-part volume reveals how colonial power reached into the most intimate corners of Nigerian life. Through vivid narration and a rich, immersive soundscape, the podcast restores forgotten voices, reminding us that history is not only made by the powerful or popular, but also by ordinary Nigerians.

Ordinary Love is a podcast about real relationships and the stories that bring people together. Hosted by LMFT and couples therapist Corinna Rivera, each episode features candid conversations with couples about how they met, the challenges they’ve faced, and the everyday moments that make love last. Whether you’re partnered, single, or just curious about what makes relationships work, these unfiltered stories will remind you that love doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

What moral values do human beings hold in common? As globalization draws us together economically, are our values converging or diverging? In particular, are human rights becoming a global ethic? These were the questions that led Michael Ignatieff to embark on a three-year, eight-nation journey in search of answers. The Ordinary Virtues presents Ignatieff's discoveries and his interpretation of what globalization - and resistance to it - is doing to our conscience and our moral understanding.

“I’ve always felt that the term fairy tale doesn’t quite capture the essence of these stories,” writes Emily Urquhart. “I prefer the term wonder tale, which is Irish in origin, for its suggestion of awe coupled with narrative. In a way, this is most of our stories.” In this startlingly original essay collection, Urquhart reveals the truths that underlie our imaginings: what we see in our heads when we read, how the sight of a ghost can heal, how the entrance to the underworld can be glimpsed in an oil painting or a winter storm—or the onset of a loved one’s dementia.

MSPC is a podcast about TV and movies and also The Office but mostly about friendship. Every week, hosts & longtime pals Sean Roney, Edwin Janes, and Alex Ward hang out and discuss stuff they're watching or thinking about, whether it's the hot new show coming out, old movies they hadn't seen before, new movies they're excited about, or what brought them together in the first place - The Office. If comfort food was a podcast, this is it.

May 10, 1940. The Netherlands was swarming with Third Reich troops. In seven days it's entirely occupied by Nazi Germany. Joining a small resistance cell in the Dutch city of Haarlem were three teenage girls: Hannie Schaft, and sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen, who would soon band together to form a singular female underground squad.

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