A Personal Odyssey
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A Personal Odyssey
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Author : Thomas Sowell
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2001-02-28
A Personal Odyssey written by Thomas Sowell and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is the gritty story of one man's lifelong education in the school of hard knocks, as his journey took him from Harlem to the Marines, the Ivy League, and a career as a controversial writer, teacher, and economist in government and private industry. It is also the story of the dramatically changing times in which this personal odyssey took place. The vignettes of the people and places that made an impression on Thomas Sowell at various stages of his life range from the poor and the powerless to the mighty and the wealthy, from a home for homeless boys to the White House, as well as ranging across the United States and around the world. It also includes Sowell's startling discovery of his own origins during his teenage years. If the child is father to the man, this memoir shows the characteristics that have become familiar in the public figure known as Thomas Sowell already present in an obscure little boy born in poverty in the Jim Crow South during the Great Depression and growing up in Harlem. His marching to his own drummer, his disregard of what others say or think, even his battles with editors who attempt to change what he has written, are all there in childhood. More than a story of the life of Sowell himself, this is also a story of the people who gave him their help, their support, and their loyalty, as well as those who demonized him and knifed him in the back. It is a story not just of one life, but of life in general, with all its exhilaration and pain.
A Personal Odyssey
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Author : Thomas Sowell
language : en
Publisher: Free Press
Release Date : 2002-02-05
A Personal Odyssey written by Thomas Sowell and has been published by Free Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-02-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is the gritty story of one man's lifelong education in the school of hard knocks, as his journey took him from Harlem to the Marines, the Ivy League, and a career as a controversial writer, teacher, and economist in government and private industry. It is also the story of the dramatically changing times in which this personal odyssey took place.
A Personal Odyssey
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Author : Thomas Sowell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
A Personal Odyssey written by Thomas Sowell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"The vignettes of the people and places that made an impression on Thomas Sowell at various stages of his life range from the poor and the powerless to the mighty and the wealthy, from a home for homeless boys to the White House, as well as ranging across the United States and around the world. It also includes Sowell's startling discovery of his own origins during his teenage years.".
To Paris With Love
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Author : Eric H. Willis
language : en
Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub
Release Date : 2010-01
To Paris With Love written by Eric H. Willis and has been published by Trafford on Demand Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Living in Paris is far different than visiting Paris. Paris has to grow on you and into you - it is something you feel. The book describes the tentative reactions of someone who lands at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket and must confront a new job, a new language, a new home, a strange environment, and no familiar faces. The author describes his reactions and the eventual warmth he develops toward those quintessential Parisians, the local people in the "Quartier." Another important facet of his life is also undergoing a radical change for he is soon to be joined by his wife-to-be, Helga. While Eric is discovering the sometimes thorny thickets of international relations with member countries of the IEA, Helga is busy learning the language and establishing a rapport with the local tradesfolk. Meanwhile, Eric finds the political landscape shifting under his feet and has to adapt to the realities of changing global energy policies driven in large part by the ascent to the US Presidency of Ronald Reagan. Come along with Helga and Eric as they learn to understand and love the people and the places of Paris and France.
Journey
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Author : Marsha Mason
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2002-01-27
Journey written by Marsha Mason and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
As an actress, Marsha Mason has had a varied and very successful career. Winner of the Golden Globe award as best actress and a four-time Academy Award® nominee, she has worked in film (perhaps most notably in the movies Cinderella Liberty, Chapter Two, and The Goodbye Girl), television (most recently as Sherry on Frasier), and the theater (having performed in London's West End, on and off Broadway, and in regional theater around the U.S.). While the path she followed to achieve her success was seldom an easy one, Marsha Mason never wavered in her determination. She wanted to be an actress -- that much she knew even as a young girl growing up in a modest neighborhood in St. Louis. For her, acting would be an escape, a chance to be someone other than the girl who seemed always to disappoint and anger her parents, the ticket that would take her out of their provincial, strict Catholic household and transport her to another world somewhere between reality and fantasy. Now, in Journey, Marsha Mason retraces the path she followed out of her difficult childhood. She moved to New York City, where she worked as a waitress and go-go dancer before landing a role in the then popular daytime TV soap opera Love of Life. After that, her world started to change, as one success led to another. The biggest change, however, came when she met Neil Simon, Broadway's most successful and powerful playwright, the creator of such long-running shows as Barefoot in the Park and The Odd Couple. Cast in his play The Good Doctor, Mason found herself drawn to the charismatic Simon, who was still struggling with the pain of losing his wife, Joan, to cancer. After a brief, whirlwind courtship, they married, and nothing was ever the same. The couple moved to Hollywood so Mason could pursue film work, and Simon began writing a string of films to star his new wife. Her journey had indeed taken her far, as she realized an undreamed-of level of success. There was, however, a price to pay. The marriage to Simon ended so abruptly, and left such a major void, that for quite some time afterward Marsha Mason seemed to have neither direction nor focus in her life. Finally deciding to leave Hollywood and to undertake an entirely different career raising herbs on a ranch in New Mexico, she began a new stage of her journey -- the one that frames this very personal and involving memoir -- by packing up a lifetime of memories and setting off with friends on an odyssey that finds her today a successful farmer with a still active career as an actress. Marsha Mason's Journey is revealing of the demands and sacrifices of the life of a successful actress, and at the same time inspiring, as she traces a lifetime spent in search of an elusive happiness. As an adult child of alcoholics, she has come to understand the forces that shaped her life and propelled her along a path that was as inevitable as it was debilitating. And now, from her present vantage point, she is able to look back with a new understanding, one that enables her to take comfort in the success she has found and find joy in learning to celebrate life.
The Incredible Voyage
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Author : Tristan Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
The Incredible Voyage written by Tristan Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Voyages and travels categories.
Dear Galaxy Letters To The Universe A Personal Odyssey
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Author : MUHAMMAD ASYRAF NORLI
language : en
Publisher: Muhammad Asyraf Norli
Release Date : 2024-02-26
Dear Galaxy Letters To The Universe A Personal Odyssey written by MUHAMMAD ASYRAF NORLI and has been published by Muhammad Asyraf Norli this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In "Dear Galaxy: Letters to The Universe: A Personal Odyssey," embark on a deeply personal and transformative journey alongside the author as they navigate the trials and triumphs of life's unpredictable terrain. This motivational memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-discovery. The author's narrative unfolds with raw honesty and unflinching courage from humble beginnings marked by financial struggle. As they confront the shadows of adversity, a newfound purpose emerges—a commitment to education and the pursuit of knowledge as a beacon of hope in the face of hardship. As a teacher, the author becomes an unwitting protagonist in a story fraught with challenges and injustices. From biased assessments to societal inequalities, the classroom becomes a crucible where ideals clash, and convictions are tested. Yet, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the author finds solace in the silent embrace of the cosmos. Through heartfelt letters addressed to the universe and penned in the sanctity of a diary, they find a haven to share their deepest fears, insecurities, and aspirations. "Dear Galaxy" is more than a memoir—it is a testament to the transformative power of vulnerability and the healing that comes with self-expression. Through writing, the author discovers a profound sense of purpose and a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the human experience. Join them on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, where the stars themselves witness the resilience of the human spirit. In the "Dear Galaxy" pages, find inspiration, solace, and the courage to embrace life's infinite possibilities.
Salvage A Personal Odyssey
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Author : Ian Tew
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-03-07
Salvage A Personal Odyssey written by Ian Tew and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This gripping memoir by salvage Captain Ian Tew recounts the danger and glory that salvage crews face every day as fight to save huge ships from distress, whether the 'casualty' ships be on fire, filled with combustible fluids, or in the midst of a war zone.
An Odyssey A Father A Son And An Epic Shortlisted For The Baillie Gifford Prize 2017
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Author : Daniel Mendelsohn
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2017-09-07
An Odyssey A Father A Son And An Epic Shortlisted For The Baillie Gifford Prize 2017 written by Daniel Mendelsohn and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017 SHORTLISTED FOR THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZE 2017 WINNER OF THE PRIX MÉDITERRANÉE 2018 From the award-winning, best-selling writer: a deeply moving tale of a father and son’s transformative journey in reading – and reliving – Homer’s epic masterpiece.
Wrestling With The Goddess
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Author : Azeem Kayum
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2008-08
Wrestling With The Goddess written by Azeem Kayum and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08 with Family & Relationships categories.
Wrestling with the Goddess details the candid, personal journey of one man's struggle with a debilitating and chronic illness, the insurmountable challenges he faces and his eventual realization that first and foremost, he must believe in himself. Most human beings strive for greatness in their lives. Azeem Kayum's only wish is to be normal. After suffering a spinal cord injury at birth that results in severe neurological damage, he must begin to deal with a disability that impairs his verbal and comprehension skills, and also leaves him with the inability to reason and process information quickly. Confronted with constant social, academic and physical challenges, Azeem must frequently remind himself that he is not a quitter and soon learns that his pure zest for life will help him overcome countless obstacles. Without realizing it, he begins to achieve greatness through hard work, courage and a dogged determination to not only survive, but also thrive, despite all odds. Azeem's story is an eye opener for those who consider themselves normal and undoubtedly a wonderful inspiration for others with disabilities. Azeem's message is simple. Reach for the stars. They may seem far. Persevere and you will get there because anything is possible with the right attitude.