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She was born the 20th child in a family that had lived in the Mississippi Delta for generations, first as enslaved people and then as sharecroppers. She left school at 12 to pick cotton, as those before her had done, in a world in which white supremacy was an unassailable citadel. She was subjected without her consent to an operation that deprived her of children. And she was denied the most basic of all rights in America—the right to cast a ballot—in a state in which Blacks constituted nearly half the population. And so Fannie Lou Hamer lifted up her voice.

Come take a power walk with me on this rocky road ice cream of a delicious life! We’ll meander off many paths in the forest of Recovery, as in 12step programs, of which i could belong to several, but am a proud card-carrying member of 2; sidewalk our way into the broadway boogie of well-beingness and catch a curious picnic with some mind blow me away buddies. I promise, you’ll leave with a metaphoric Oscars goodie bag or at least a USEFUL wedding favour to marvel for the week.

The book is written with humour on a subject which could very easily be melancholy, and whilst not avoiding the truth about this degenerative neurological condition, Simon takes you on a journey with earnest compassion. A great listen for everyone, especially for anyone remotely connected to Parkinson’s Disease, this is an uplifting, supportive and reaffirming listen; life is still to be enjoyed no matter what the adversity.

Residents of Grandview Hill in Provo, Utah share personal history stories through weekly interviews.

On June 29 2002 a little girl was born in a beautiful home in Cali, Colombia. She was brought up with so much love, travelled the world with her family of 5, that soon became a family of 3. Her story started off as a fairytale, she picked flowers and chased rabbits and fell asleep in her father's arms. But one day she was bored with her life and she prayed for an adventure, she wanted more. An so her wish was granted and her beautiful house was burnt to the ground. And ever since then she's tried to rebuild it.

In his theatrical debut, comedian Mike Birbiglia takes the audience on a hysterically funny and intensely personal journey through his struggles with sleepwalking and his reluctance to confront his fears of love, honesty, and growing up. Sleepwalk with Me is the rare collision of comedy and theatre that touches your funny bone and tickles your heart.