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Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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Author : Debra E. Bernhardt
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2020-05-19
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Debra E. Bernhardt and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-19 with History categories.
Brings to life the breathtaking and often heartbreaking stories of the workers who built New York City in the Twentieth Century Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives tells the stories of the men and women who built the City—of towering structures and the beam walkers who assembled them; of immigrant youths in factories and women in sweatshops; of longshoremen and typewriter girls; of dock workers and captains of industry. It provides a glimpse of the traditions they carried with them to this country and how they helped create new ones, in the form of labor organizations that provided recent immigrants, often overwhelmed by the intensity of New York life, with a sense of solidarity and security. Astounding in their own right, the book's photographic images, most drawn from seldom-seen labor movement photographers, are complemented by poignant oral histories which tell the stories behind the images. Among the extraordinary lives chronicled are those of Philip Keating, who, seven years after a fellow worker photographed him painting the Queensboro Bridge in 1949, plunged to his death from another worksite; William Atkinson, who broke the color bar at Macy’s and tells of fighting racism at home after fighting fascism abroad during World War II; and Cynthia Long, who fought gender barriers to become, in the late 1970s, an electrician with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3. With narratives at the beginning of each section providing historical context, this book brings the past clearly, emotionally, and fascinatingly alive.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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Author : Rahul Patel
language : en
Publisher: R. Patel
Release Date : 1997-01-01
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At The Heart Of It
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Author : Walt Harrington
language : en
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Release Date : 1996
At The Heart Of It written by Walt Harrington and has been published by University of Missouri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Delving into the everyday lives of real, everyday people, Walt Harrington skillfully draws the reader into an intimate relationship with the men and women profiled in this powerful collection of stories--people like V. I. Smith, a homicide detective; Deane Guy, a stock car racer; Jackie Jordan, a social worker in family services; and Sheri D'Amato, a girls' soccer coach. Originally appearing in the Washington Post Magazine, these stories, which capture a cross section of Americans, stand out in the field of journalism because of the unique way in which Walt Harrington uses unheralded, individual lives to elaborate on the great human issues of the day. In "Mothers and Daughters" three generations of women discuss how society affected the choices they made and who they became. "The Mystery of Goodness" follows a Harvard-educated lawyer who handles death-row cases for very little money because he feels the system is unfair to African Americans. In "To Have and Have Not" a young couple with two small children struggle to make ends meet. Harrington describes in detail the creation of a poem by Rita Dove, then United States Poet Laureate, in "The Shape of Her Dreaming." Harrington has adeptly combined sociology and journalism into beautiful prose. As "literary journalism," the stories employ scene, dialogue, and physical description within a narrative framework. At the same time, they also adhere to all the traditional journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and balance. As a result, At the Heart of It represents a subgenre that is rarely practiced and seldom understood even within the profession of journalism. All of these stories are snapshots, pieces of everyday life in America that are intended to be a mirror held to the lives of readers. These are not stories about which you can remain neutral; even the most casual readers will be moved by the glimpses Walt Harrington provides us of ourselves.
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Author : Michael Winegarden
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2016-01-26
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Michael Winegarden and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-26 with Self-Help categories.
Michael has a great ability to take complex information and make it simple for people to understand. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives is a good read that you will not want to put down. You will want to keep it close to you forever. Michael shares some of his life experiences that will entertain and amaze you. His sense of humour and passion is evident in Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives. Michael does not let his disabilities stand in the way of his success. This is one of the reasons that Michael is such a powerful mentor for you. In these pages you have all the information you need to make a difference in your life. It has been tried and tested. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives will teach you how to live with passion, achieve your dreams, and most importantly, live your life in a state of happiness and joy. You can do this. It is not mysterious or complicated. You can make a difference in your life and be a wonderful example for others. Michael will teach you how to dream, believe, and achieve whatever you want.
The Extraordinary Lives Of Ordinary People
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Author : Gauri Jhangiani
language : en
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Release Date : 2017-05
The Extraordinary Lives Of Ordinary People written by Gauri Jhangiani and has been published by Rupa Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05 with Fiction categories.
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Author : Jackson H. Bailey
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1991-10-01
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Jackson H. Bailey and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-10-01 with History categories.
Tanohata in the 1950s was an isolated fishing village in the Tohoku region of Japan. Life there was so miserable that those who could leave did, and those who could not stayed on in a state of demoralization. By the 1980s, however, Tanohata had not only joined the mainstream of Japanese culture and economic life, but had done so with an adroitness that attracted national notice. The story of that dramatic transformation, written from the perspective of one who has both observed and participated in the changes for the last 20 years, brings into dramatic focus what is happening throughout Japan in the 20th century.
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language : en
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Release Date : 2014
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Three Thousand Stitches
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Author : Sudha Murty
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Release Date : 2017-07-14
Three Thousand Stitches written by Sudha Murty and has been published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Literary Collections categories.
So often, it's the simplest acts of courage that touch the lives of others. Sudha Murty-through the exceptional work of the Infosys Foundation as well as through her own youth, family life and travels-encounters many such stories . . . and she tells them here in her characteristically clear-eyed, warm-hearted way. She talks candidly about the meaningful impact of her work in the devadasi community, her trials and tribulations as the only female student in her engineering college and the unexpected and inspiring consequences of her father's kindness. From the quiet joy of discovering the reach of Indian cinema and the origins of Indian vegetables to the shallowness of judging others based on appearances, these are everyday struggles and victories, large and small. Unmasking both the beauty and ugliness of human nature, each of the real-life stories in this collection is reflective of a life lived with grace.
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Author : Nikki Emerson
language : en
Publisher: Constable
Release Date : 2014-06
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Nikki Emerson and has been published by Constable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06 with categories.
In 2008 Nikki Emerson was driving back from university when she had a near-fatal car crash which broke her spine. Nikki spent ten weeks undergoing intensive physiotherapy and was told she'd never walk again. During this time in hospital she watched the Beijing Paralympics and was inspired by the athletes she saw on screen to take up Paralympic sport. She now competes against these same athletes internationally. Nikki has won four medals at the 2010 U23 World Track Championships, bronze in the Great North Run and the end of the 2010 season she was ranked 6th in the world for the T53 800m and 7th in the world for the wheelchair marathon. Riveting and revelatory, Nikki describes her struggles to adapt to her new life with honesty and humour. Hers is a story of an ordinary girl whose life, despite adversity, has become extraordinary.
Ordinary People Extraordinary God
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Author : Stephen Eyre
language : en
Publisher: High Bridge Books
Release Date : 2020-01-07
Ordinary People Extraordinary God written by Stephen Eyre and has been published by High Bridge Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-07 with categories.
Ordinary People Extraordinary God tells the true stories of 17 modern-day heroes who encountered God's transforming love in their broken state and answered His call. They may never be as renowned as biblical heroes or regarded as especially gifted by the world's standards, but each of these ordinary, modern-day heroes contains infinite value in the eyes of God. He has transformed them by His redeeming love, gifted them for service, and used them for His glory in amazing ministries which have blessed thousands. You, too, are one of God's ordinary people, redeemed and transformed by the blood of Jesus. But is fear of failure and disappointing Him holding you back from living your destiny and serving in the Kingdom? If so, this book will challenge and encourage you with the reality that you are good enough and gifted enough. All it takes is a yes. Allow the stories in Ordinary People Extraordinary God to increase your faith as you step into the transforming work of a loving God.