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Laura was in her early twenties and directionless when she quit her job to backpack in Bolivia. Fate landed her at a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon jungle where she was assigned to a beautiful and complex puma named Wayra. Wide-eyed, inexperienced, and comically terrified, Laura made the scrappy, make-do camp her home. And in Wayra, she made a friend for life.

Elena Poniatowska cree que le habría beneficiado dejar el periodismo para dedicarse a la novela, pero no pudo hacerlo porque su profesión la atrapó. En varias tardes de té con el periodista Gustavo Borges en Chimalistac, compartió esta y otras confesiones sobre su oficio. La crónica Tardes de té con Elena, seleccionada por la Fundación Gabo para un taller de Martín Caparrós en 2023, no es una biografía ni una apología, sino un retrato de perfil de la influyente autora mexicana. Gustavo Borges presenta los momentos clave de la obra de Poniatowska con un enfoque agudo y emotivo.

Incest denial and sexual assaults disrupt a young woman's solo spiritual quest and her two romantic adventures in India in 1990-91. Two decades later, after profound healing, she's resilient at mid-life. Finding the love and intimacy she craves, she can, at last, forgive her dying father—and her mom, for her decades of silence.

This inspiring autobiography by Helen Keller is an account of her life from her family history up to her last years of college, supplemented by her personal letters from age 7 to 21. This edition includes letters and reports contributed by her teacher, Anne Sullivan, and the editor, John Albert Macy.

Em Deve Ser da Idade, a atriz e escritora Maria Ribeiro lança uma audiossérie autobiográfica que parte da chegada da menopausa aos 47 para refletir sobre a passagem do tempo. Entre histórias da juventude, da vida em família, dos primeiros amores, dos casamentos desfeitos e das transformações do corpo ao longo dos anos, a autora constrói uma narrativa íntima e bem-humorada. Um relato pessoal que se reconhece coletivo, sobre o que muda e o que permanece.

When her body began to change at 11 years old, Febos understood immediately that her meaning to other people had changed with it. By her teens, she defined herself based on these perceptions and by the romantic relationships she threw herself into headlong. Over time, Febos increasingly questioned the stories she’d been told about herself and the habits and defences she’d developed over years of trying to meet others’ expectations.

Read by the author, Cynthia Erivo. It is never too late to build the life you’re seeking. Part-memoir, part-inspirational manual for better living, Simply More by Cynthia Erivo is for anyone seeking greater harmony and fulfilment in their lives. Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a...

Sharon Stone, one of the most renowned actresses in the world, suffered a massive stroke that cost her not only her health, but her career, family, fortune and global fame. In an industry that doesn't accept failure, in a world where too many voices are silenced, Stone found the power to return, the courage to speak up and the will to make a difference in the lives of women and children around the globe.

"I intend to do everything...I shall anticipate pleasure everywhere and find it too, for it is everywhere! I shall involve myself wholly...everything matters!" This first selection from Susan Sontag's diaries (from 1947-1963) takes us from early adolescence through to when Sontag was in her early 30s. It is an astonishingly affecting and honest self-portrait which is also a fascinating, revealing account of an artist and critic being born. We see Sontag honing her skills and fashioning herself, by a supreme act of will, into an intellectual force.

Life never goes as planned. Follow the unique story of a young woman who suffered through five uncontrollable brain hemorrhages and brain surgery that left her paralyzed. Gain insight and perspective from her and her family as she chose to embark on the fight of her life to regain independence.

Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks is a musical visionary, a poet, and an enduring style icon with a truly phenomenal life story. The Omnibus enhanced Dreams, Visions & Rumours is a celebratory examination of this tale, tracing Stevie's life from her Arizona childhood, the magic moment when she joined Fleetwood Mac, and the hedonistic turbulence that followed.

Written by the forensic nurse who transformed the way the FBI profiles and catches serial killers, this thought-provoking book takes an intimate look at the creation of the Behavioral Science Unit–the inspiration for Hulu’s Mastermind documentary. In the 1970s, the FBI created the...

Fatima: The Chosen One is the powerful true story of a woman who faced deep heartbreak, betrayal, and spiritual awakening but came out stronger, wiser, and more connected to her faith and purpose.

‘I adored this book. It’s so Geena and so inspiring and such a wonderful read’ Emma Thompson A Times Film and Theatre Book of the Year 2022 From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, Dying of Politeness is the candid, surprising tale of her journey from her epically...

In ihren eindrucksvollen, aufschlussreichen Memoiren geht Jordan in die Tiefe und erzählt von den Herausforderungen ihres Lebens – dem Rassismus, dem sie als begabtes schwarzes Mädchen in einer überwiegend weißen Elitesportart ausgesetzt war, den Kämpfen mit ihrem Körperbild und der daraus resultierenden ungesunden Beziehung zum Essen, den strapaziösen Trainingseinheiten, den Verletzungen und den Momenten, in denen sie fast aufgegeben hätte.

PUPO, Pommes & Plan B ist kein klassischer Ratgeber – sondern eine ehrliche, humorvolle und zutiefst menschliche Reise durch den unerfüllten Kinderwunsch. Mit viel Selbstironie, Wärme und schonungsloser Offenheit erzählt Amélie Laurent-Dubois von Hoffnung und Enttäuschung, von Klinikterminen, Hormonspritzen, absurden Ritualen und der großen Frage: Wie bleibt man bei all dem eigentlich man selbst? Dieses Hörbuch nimmt dich mit in Wartezimmer und WhatsApp-Gruppen, in schlaflose Nächte mit Dr. Google, in Gespräche mit dem Partner, die zwischen Liebe, Überforderung und schwarzem Humor schwanken.

Una campeona olímpica con una historia poderosa: Paula Leitón narra su lucha contra el bullying, los TCA y la gordofobia en el camino hacia el oro. Paula Leitón mide 1,88 m. Pesa 96 kilos. Es una de las mejores boyas del waterpolo mundial. Con la Selección española ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 y, a cambio, recibió una ráfaga de insultos y comentarios sobre su físico. Esta es la historia de Paula, un viaje inspirador para niños, jóvenes, padres, educadores y todos aquellos que comprendan que la gordofobia no debe tener lugar en nuestro futuro.

Dans ce second et dernier volume, Maxime de La Rocheterie poursuit le portrait de Marie‑Antoinette, du faste contraignant aux heures d’épreuves, au cœur d’un royaume gagné par l’inquiétude. Avec la précision d’un historien du XIXe siècle, il suit la reine dans le passage de la faveur à la controverse, entre vie privée et affaires d’État, échos de la cour et clameurs de la rue.

Pink Lemonade: How We Dealt With Our Lemons, is an inspiring narrative of four diverse women united by their breast cancer journeys. The book delves into the raw emotions and realities faced, yet it is an uplifting testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering valuable insights beyond the medical facts. It's a must-hear that celebrates the power of hope, camaraderie, and courage, reminding us that even when life gives us lemons, we can make pink lemonade.

Women of the Sierra Nevada forged their legacy through resilience and adventure, shaping their community while pursuing dreams. Their stories inspire future generations, revealing the strength and spirit of those who embraced the mountains as home. In Four Women and a Mountain, the narrative unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, where the mountains are not just a setting but a character in their own right. This book shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women who have shaped the region's history.