The Extraordinary Lives Of Ordinary People
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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.
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.
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.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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Author : Rahul Patel
language : en
Publisher: R. Patel
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Rahul Patel and has been published by R. Patel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with categories.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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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.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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Author : Peter Collins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Peter Collins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Genealogy categories.
People Who Inspire
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Author : Mary Dreliszak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
People Who Inspire written by Mary Dreliszak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with PSYCHOLOGY categories.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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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.
Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives
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Author : Ordinary People
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-01
Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives written by Ordinary People and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with categories.
Have you ever wondered if your ordinary life can be transformed into an extraordinary experience? Are you one of those who believe that your life holds no special meaning? Perhaps you are waiting for "the big moment" which will bring the change you need for your life to become "special." But what if that transformation is already happening while you are waiting for it to begin? Our big yes to God is comprised of the many times we have the opportunity to say yes or no in the process of our daily lives. In Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives, you will discover how ordinary people learn how to tap into the extraordinary plan that God has for their lives. By submitting to Him in everyday decisions, they have discovered the secret to living beyond measure!
Extraordinary Ordinary People
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Author : Condoleezza Rice
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2010-10-12
Extraordinary Ordinary People written by Condoleezza Rice and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl--and a young woman--trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community that made all the difference. Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping to oversee the collapse of communism in Europe and the decline of the Soviet Union, to working to protect the country in the aftermath of 9-11, to becoming only the second woman--and the first black woman ever--to serve as Secretary of State. But until she was 25 she never learned to swim, because when she was a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Public Safety Bull Connor decided he'd rather shut down the city's pools than give black citizens access. Throughout the 1950's, Birmingham's black middle class largely succeeded in insulating their children from the most corrosive effects of racism, providing multiple support systems to ensure the next generation would live better than the last. But by 1963, Birmingham had become an environment where blacks were expected to keep their head down and do what they were told--or face violent consequences. That spring two bombs exploded in Rice’s neighborhood amid a series of chilling Klu Klux Klan attacks. Months later, four young girls lost their lives in a particularly vicious bombing. So how was Rice able to achieve what she ultimately did? Her father, John, a minister and educator, instilled a love of sports and politics. Her mother, a teacher, developed Condoleezza’s passion for piano and exposed her to the fine arts. From both, Rice learned the value of faith in the face of hardship and the importance of giving back to the community. Her parents’ fierce unwillingness to set limits propelled her to the venerable halls of Stanford University, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become the university’s second-in-command. An expert in Soviet and Eastern European Affairs, she played a leading role in U.S. policy as the Iron Curtain fell and the Soviet Union disintegrated. Less than a decade later, at the apex of the hotly contested 2000 presidential election, she received the exciting news--just shortly before her father’s death--that she would go on to the White House as the first female National Security Advisor. As comfortable describing lighthearted family moments as she is recalling the poignancy of her mother’s cancer battle and the heady challenge of going toe-to-toe with Soviet leaders, Rice holds nothing back in this remarkably candid telling.