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Second Acts
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Author : Mark Updegrove
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2006-10-01
Second Acts written by Mark Updegrove and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-01 with History categories.
F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, "There are no second acts in American lives", but more and more, our former presidents are proving him wrong. No longer fading into the background upon leaving the highest office in the land, ex-presidents perform valuable services as elder statesmen and international emissaries - and by pursuing their own agendas. From Eisenhower taking Kennedy to the woodshed (literally) on the Bay of Pigs crisis, to Carter earning the Nobel Peace Prize, to Bush Sr. and Clinton joining forces in an unlikely partnership for tsunami and Hurricane Katrina relief, the author examines the increasingly important roles that former presidents assume in our nation and throughout the world. Through interviews with former presidents, first ladies, family members, friends, and staffers, the author also delves into the very human stories that play out as the modern ex-presidents - from Truman to Clinton - adjust to life after the White House and attempt to shape their historical legacies. In this, the first narrative history of the modern post-presidency, Mark K. Updegrove makes a refreshingly unique contribution to literature on the American presidents.
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Author : Stephen M. Pollan
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-10-13
Second Acts written by Stephen M. Pollan and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Business & Economics categories.
Second Acts is a guide to reinventing your life. Whether you wish to change careers, move to a more desirable part of the country, start a business, write a novel, or drop everything to pursue a life dream, Stephen Pollan offers a powerful message ofhope and guidance that has benefited his own clients. Through a series of exercises, you will develop a comprehensive "script" for your second act—a step-by-step action plan that will lead you to the life you've always wanted.
Great Second Acts
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Author : Marlene Wagman-Geller
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2018-10-31
Great Second Acts written by Marlene Wagman-Geller and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-31 with History categories.
These inspiring true stories of women who’ve made the most of their mature years “will get you fired up” (Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women and Real Life Mindfulness). The amazing women profiled in Great Second Acts refused to be defined by the dates on their birth certificates. Their lives are testimony that one can be feisty after fifty—and this book says in no uncertain terms to those who think otherwise, in the words of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “I dissent.” This isa fascinating collection of biographical sketches of dozens of women of a certain age who have excelled, inspired, and achieved. Learn how these women changed their respective fields of art, politics, science, mathematics, media, literature, business, activism, education, and more. Included are: · Biographies of influential women such as PM Margaret Thatcher, chef Julia Child, Mother Teresa, feminist Gloria Steinem, actress Rita Moreno, inventor Ruth Handler, Judge Judy Sheindlin, and many more · Empowering quotes from strong women who epitomize grit and persistence · Motivational, inspirational, and educational stories of ordinary older women who’ve accomplished extraordinary things
Your Second Act
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Author : Patricia Heaton
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2020-07-21
Your Second Act written by Patricia Heaton 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 2020-07-21 with Self-Help categories.
An entertaining book “filled with inspirational anecdotes” (People) about second acts in life and reinventing yourself from beloved television actress Patricia Heaton—Emmy Award–winning star of Everybody Love’s Raymond, The Middle, Patricia Heaton Parties, and most recently, Carol’s Second Act. Patricia Heaton is one of TV’s most recognizable and beloved moms. She’s won three Emmys, two for her starring role as Debra Barone on the long-running comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, and followed that career-making role with another gem as Frances Heck on the popular sitcom The Middle. She returned to television as the lead in the series Carol’s Second Act, which followed divorced fifty-year-old Carol Kenney (played by Heaton), who after raising two children and retiring as a teacher decides to finally pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Patricia Heaton knows what it’s like to stage a second act and navigate pivotal transitions in life. When Heaton’s children left the nest, she found herself in a new and unfamiliar stage of life, compelling her to evaluate which direction to take next. Heaton discovered she had the time pursue passions that were previously placed on hold, both personally and professionally. She made her move and took a step forward in her career and for the first time, Heaton was not only the star of her own show, but also the executive producer. She now finds her greatest fulfillment in using her influence to support humanitarian efforts as a Celebrity Ambassador for World Vision, the world’s largest non-governmental organization. She and her husband support their work in poverty relief around the globe, something that was planted in her heart long ago. Through her own experience, Heaton became curious about other people’s stories of second-act transitions and ways to offer support in the process. Now, in Your Second Act, she shares wisdom from her own personal journey as well as insight from stories of numerous people across the country. From work to health, to love and more, the results are heartwarming, inspiring, and surprisingly relatable. “If you’ve been wanting to start your second act, Patricia Heaton may have just what you need” (Today). Filled with light-hearted anecdotes and pragmatic steps, Heaton shows us that midlife doesn’t have to be about crisis when you focus on the opportunity. After all, it’s never too late, or too early to stage your second act.
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Author : A. S. Breslauer
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2006-04
Second Acts written by A. S. Breslauer and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04 with Fiction categories.
In 1938, Jason Gilbert, a world famous composer, undergoes dangerous brain surgery to discover why he is suffering from debilitating headaches. The surgeons discover a brain tumor and remove it. To everyone's relief, the tumor is found to be benign. However, Gilbert soon discovers that the surgery has rendered him tone deaf. Bereft of his talent, he desperately searches for a new life. Gilbert travels to Paris-the scene of one of his many musical triumphs-where he gets caught up in a bizarre escapade involving famous journalists, Soviet secret police, an attractive divorcée, and desperate musicians. This leads to a chain of events that takes Gilbert and others to Marseilles, New York, Hollywood, Mexico City, Acapulco, Costa Rica, Lisbon, and the battlefields of France during World War II. He also meets an eclectic group of people: French painter Henri Matisse; German composer Arnold Schoenberg; Hungarian novelist Arthur Koestler; American journalist Bertram Wolfe; dictator Joseph Stalin; America's greatest code-breaker, William Friedman; and William Donovan, the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), who makes Gilbert a charter staff member of the new organization. Working for the OSS makes Gilbert feel alive. But will music ever again play a part in his life?
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Author : Teri Emory
language : en
Publisher: Amberjack Publishing
Release Date : 2017-09-26
Second Acts written by Teri Emory and has been published by Amberjack Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-26 with Fiction categories.
The interwoven tales of three women unfold in the voices of Sarah, Miriam, and Beth, whose unshakable friendship takes root in a Buffalo college dorm in the late 1960s. Fueled by the optimism and bravado of that era, they charge into adulthood with high expectations and lofty ideas. They were, as Beth would later observe, "the first generation of women to feel entitled to interesting lives." At times, they find themselves living long distances from each other as each of them seeks new directions and new locales—midtown Manhattan, a Florida suburb, coastal Savannah, the hills of Rome. Nonetheless, they remain deeply connected in the decades after college, sharing their joys and shepherding each other through heartache. With emotional courage and wry humor, they come to terms with a disconcerting postscript to the Age of Aquarius: Life—inevitably, unsparingly, repeatedly—demands compromise. In the year leading up to 9/11, the three women, now middle aged, are tested by unwelcome drama at home, unforeseen challenges at work, and unresolved conflicts about decisions made long ago. Sustained by their abiding friendship, Sarah, Miriam and Beth confront hard truths about themselves and the choices they have made. They must let go of past regrets and make peace with present circumstances as they begin the second acts of their lives. Second Acts is a story of love, loss, and renewal, and a testament to the enduring power of female friendship.
Second Acts That Change Lives
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Author : Mary Beth Sammons
language : en
Publisher: Conari Press
Release Date : 2009-03-01
Second Acts That Change Lives written by Mary Beth Sammons and has been published by Conari Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-01 with Self-Help categories.
The author offers a five-step process for going from life before the leap to the view from the other side. Sammons shares dozens of stories of people who re-invented themselves at mid-life--and made the world a better place in the process.--Cover.
Second Acts Book Three The Choice
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Author : J. R. Pickens
language : en
Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc.
Release Date : 2023-07-25
Second Acts Book Three The Choice written by J. R. Pickens and has been published by BookLocker.com, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-25 with Fiction categories.
Welcome to the tale of Second Acts. Book One begins the story of young Madison Newman who has a remarkable gift. It’s a secret that she keeps even from her parents. Madison has been blessed with the gift of healing, and as she grows up, she comes to understand that God’s desire for her is to leave home and preach about Jesus Christ. Madison resists, not knowing how to explain to her parents what she believes God has asked her to do. One night, her secret is spectacularly revealed and the world takes sides, regarding her with suspicion and fear. In Book Two, Madison begins her ministry at a campground where she preaches her first sermon. It is a powerful message, and the Holy Spirit is present to touch people’s hearts and lead them to salvation. As Madison continues her spiritual journey, she grows more confident, and increasingly bold. Some accuse her of fomenting violence by condemning sin, news programs portray her as a fraud, yet believers everywhere respond to her message. The end of days is approaching, and Madison is obedient to preach to the lost. In this exciting, final volume of the ‘Second Acts’ trilogy, Madison Newman is truly on her own for the first time after walking away from Stillman’s show. Weary from her months on the road, Madison is desperate to return home to her parents and friends, and to the life she left behind. But home is not to be her destination as the Holy Spirit leads her to serve God in ways she could never have anticipated. Cataclysms afflict the Earth as an increasingly turbulent world struggles with shortages, disease, and political upheaval. While nations form economic alliances, they secretly plot to usher in a truly digital currency that renders cash obsolete, and control absolute. And an unexpected reunion with old friends provides Madison an opportunity for celebration and fellowship, but leaves her eluding federal agents under cover of darkness. Despite media attacks and government persecution, Madison remains undeterred. The fight is not against flesh and blood, and Madison acknowledges the spiritual forces at work as the world rushes headlong to judgment. As the final days swiftly approach, Madison urges believers everywhere to share their faith, and enlists an unlikely ally in sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Love In The Second Act
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Author : Alison Leslie Gold
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2006-01-19
Love In The Second Act written by Alison Leslie Gold and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-19 with Family & Relationships categories.
Inspiring stories of individuals—aged 46 to 97—who experienced a resurgence of passion in their lives when they least expected it. F. Scott Fitzgerald believed there are no second acts in American lives. Yet at least as far as love is concerned, the statistics indicate otherwise. These days, more and more people are falling in love and embarking on deep and fulfilling romantic relationships in the later part of their lives. At a time when the specter of spending one's final years alone can seem only slightly less intimidating than Internet dating, the subjects profiled in this book tossed their hearts up in the air with the hope that love just might spring eternal. And just how different is the game at age seventy-five than it was at age twenty-five? This book forms an engaging meditation on the ways that love itself alters and matures as we grow older. Organized around the distinct and often surprising themes that emerged from Gold's conversations with lovers from all walks of life—love suddenly appearing out of the shadows following a determination to find it at whatever cost; second-act relationships that represent 180-degree turns for the parties involved; a sense of finally coming home to the one you were meant to be with in the final stages of life—Love in the Second Act will remind anyone, young or old, that the quest for love is never-ending.
Women Of Means
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Author : Marlene Wagman-Geller
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2019-09-15
Women Of Means written by Marlene Wagman-Geller and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Glimpse Behind the Façade of Rich and Famous Women If you liked The Last Castle and Lean In, you’ll love Women of Means. The Grass Isn't Greener on the Other Side. Heiresses have always been viewed with eyes of envy. They were the ones for whom the cornucopia had been upended, showering them with unimaginable wealth and opportunity. However, through intimate historical biographies, Women of Means shows us that oftentimes the weaving sisters saved their most heart-wrenching tapestries for the destinies of wealthy women. Happily Never After. From the author of Behind Every Great Man, we now have Women of Means, vignettes of the women who were slated from birth―or marriage―to great privilege, only to endure lives which were the stuff Russian tragic heroines are made of. They are the nonfictional Richard Corys―those not slated for happily ever after. Women of Means is bound to be a non-fiction best seller, full of the best biographies of all time. Some of the women whose silver spoons rusted include: • Almira Carnarvon, the real-life counterpart to Lady Cora of Downton Abbey • Liliane Bettencourt, whose chemist father created L’Oreal... and was a Nazi collaborator • Peggy Guggenheim, who had an insatiable appetite for modern art and men • Nica Rothschild, who traded her gilded life to become the Baroness of Bebop • Jocelyn Wildenstein, who became a cosmetology-enhanced cat-woman • Ruth Madoff, the dethroned queen of Manhattan • Patty Hearst, who trod the path from heiress... to terrorist
