Títulos em Aventureiros, Exploradores e Sobreviventes

Picking up the Pieces is a poetic memoir that explores the ups and downs of life after surviving trauma.

Imagine if Tina Fey were Asian and describing her home country. A brilliant collection of hilariously poignant true stories follow the unbelievable tales of an American Born Chinese female executive conquering the China market. This book divulges the China you never knew in a funny and snappy way. In process, the stories illustrate what China teaches us about happiness, wealth, love, power, and getting what you want. Based on a successful and witty blog loved by worldwide readers, the book illuminates how China changes your world at home.

Bekannt aus Stern-TV! Interaktiv mit Video-Verlinkungen Aufgewachsen in Hanau als jüngstes von vier Kindern kam Caro schon früh mit Gewalt und Alkohol in Kontakt: der Stiefvater war Alkoholiker, Schläge an der Tagesordnung. Mit 16 raus von zuhause und rein ins Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel, wo Drogen, Alkohol und Gewalt den Alltag regieren. Ein Kreislauf, bestimmt von Crack, Heroin, Alkohol und Gewalt. Ein Leben auf der Straße, schlafen unter Brücken und in Hauseingängen.

This book is an assembly of countless wild adventures experienced during my transition during being a young adult to adulthood while integrating to a new country with an American father and a French mother. It's about bravery, dreams, the power of optimism and healing your wounds: A series of melancholic drama, lovely encounters, wild trips, weird coincidences, loss, love and in between.

This story is about a man who had his feelings bottled up for way too long. Not able to tell his family why he did the things he did and not able to recoup the lost years away from the people who he loved. In the Mexican-American community, you never show your sadness, your pain, or weakness. As an act of pride, you always keep all your emotions to yourself like as if nothing is wrong. Showing everyone that you're not suffering and everything is fine is strength.

Embracing the Warrior Within by Diane “Dee” Murphy is a transformative guide for women veterans navigating the transition to civilian life. Drawing from her own experience as a Navy veteran and holistic nurse, Diane offers powerful insights and practical advice for achieving personal growth and resilience. Empower yourself to embrace your true potential and lead a fulfilling life with this inspiring book. Perfect for those seeking a path to self-discovery and empowerment.

Matta charts his course through neglect and emotional hardship in this emotive-reflective micro-memoir, interlaced with evocative poetry. His premature birth triggered latent cancer in his mother, leaving him under the stern care of his faith-bound grandmother. His childhood, thus, becomes an icy saga of dread and isolation. Haunted by survivor’s guilt and unjust blame, Antonio’s tale of silent suffering and self-inflicted harm sheds light on the invisible wounds many bear. Yet, amidst this torment, Born Premature, Loved Overdue emerges as a beacon of human resilience.

Cubbyhole Kid tells a harrowing survival story of a young four-year-old boy as he recounts his days being raised in a strict Irish Catholic family while expressing his gratitude and love for two incredible women that saved his life—his protective 14-year-old sister, his godmother, and his beautiful, religious mother. Together, along with his other siblings, his brothers, they painfully navigated their abusive, alcoholic, ex-military father through the mid-1960s, Los Angeles.

Kathryn Powers’ The Strength of Cara delves into the harrowing realities of the Opioid and Fentanyl epidemic, as it seeks to illuminate the profound impact these drugs have on families and society. It uncovers the distressing absence of laws that facilitate proper care for those affected by mental illness and addiction, resulting in a dire lack of support for these individuals.

In the perpetual daylight of June, where the sun never sets, Alaskans brace themselves for the harsh winter ahead by toiling day and night, gathering supplies and chopping wood. During an ambitious hike to the Yukon River, Darcy and her companions found themselves pursued by a grizzly bear—a perilous journey that forced them to confront the boundaries of human tenacity.

"Questo sarà un manuale di volo. Però senza aerei, mongolfiere o elicotteri. Questo sarà il resoconto di un'arte che ha segnato un bel pezzo della storia del mondo. Questa sarà la cronaca autentica delle avventure straordinarie di un gruppo di eroi un po' trasognati che, senza accorgersene o volerlo, fecero ciò che a noi riesce impossibile: decollarono. Storie di uomini volanti. Circa duecento, solo quelli attestati. Duecento, fra principi, villani, dottori di chiesa o miscredenti, che solcarono i cieli di un'Europa bambina.

Being a rabbi and flight attendant seems paradoxical. They are so different. NOT TRUE. In both cases you are serving people, only in different ways. Rabbis don’t only stand on pulpits, and flight attendants do more than serve drinks. This book will open your eyes to what really goes on. It might be a source of inspiration for you to consider either one of these professions as as lifetime career. I’ve been blessed, I had both!

“Dr. Black Widow” is a gripping memoir by Mike Cromwell, unveiling a tale of love, betrayal, and the daunting quest to reclaim personal sovereignty from the clutches of manipulation and injustice. Within this narrative, listeners are introduced to Mike, a protagonist who navigates the dangerous waters of a lengthy marriage only to confront the stark reality of infidelity. Despite this betrayal, Mike’s unwavering commitment to his daughter leads to a unique living arrangement with his estranged wife.

Werden Sie mit diesem Survival Guide zum Überlebensprofi! Sind Sie auf Krisen und Notsituationen vorbereitet? Sie entscheiden heute, wie gut Sie im Notfall versorgt sind: Überlassen Sie nichts dem Zufall! Um im Ernstfall am Leben zu bleiben, brauchen Sie mehr als einen Fluchtrucksack und eine Notration Wasser. Ganz egal, ob zivile Krise oder Naturkatastrophe: Der Survival Guide hilft Ihnen mit handfesten Profitipps, im richtigen Moment einen kühlen Kopf zu bewahren.

In a small Nigerian village, six-year-old Jaycee's world is shattered by violence, neglect, and betrayal. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her broken home, she discovers an inner strength that defies her years. Bounced between abusive relatives and well-meaning strangers, Jaycee's fight for survival becomes a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. But in a world where love and cruelty walk hand in hand, can a child's hope prevail?

Als im April 1912 die Titanic ihre Jungfernfahrt nach New York bestritt, reiste mit ihr auch ein Prediger, der unterwegs zur berühmten Moody Church in Chicago war: John Harper (1872-1912). Doch dann geschah die Katastrophe. Harper half bis zuletzt, die Passagiere nicht allein vor dem leiblichen Tod zu retten, sondern zeigte ihnen die Rettung für ihre Seele. Dieses Hörbuch ist eine gekürzte Fassung des gleichnamigen Buches und schildert im ersten Teil das dramatische Geschehen auf dem Ozeanriesen.

Mary Merrill is not an ordinary woman. Don’t be surprised if she is sweeping at your front porch one morning. She is a great entertainer who values bonds and “En”. That’s who Mary J. Merrill is. My family and I are honored to be in a small part of her extraordinary life.

"Simply A Journey" is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the remarkable odyssey of a young girl from Africa to America. With unyielding courage and relentless determination, she embarked on a voyage of a thousand miles, one step at a time, forging a path towards her dreams. At the tender age of eleven, she made a resolute decision to escape her circumstances and journey to a distant land, even though the path ahead was uncertain. The book emphasizes the power of intention, urging listeners to consciously declare their aspirations as the initial step towards manifestation.

Der Mann, der durch den Eisring fuhr! Die unglaubliche Geschichte von William Morris erstmals auf Deutsch! Die offizielle Geschichte seiner Reise tauchte zum ersten Mal als Manuskript im 19. Jahrhundert auf. Das Originalmanuskript galt jahrzehntelang als verschollen. Später tauchte es in Argentinien in Privatbesitz wieder auf. Erzählungen nach existieren nur eine Handvoll Abschriften. Heute besitzt der Autor Max Ehrenberg eine Abschrift des Originals. In offiziellen Quellen wie Wikipedia gibt es keine Berichte über William Morris.

Live life forwards but understand it by looking backwards. In the book, the author’s 21st-century daily experiences are mirrored in his village days. From the comfort of a ZOOM class, jog around the estate and make rare encounters. Walk with him through libraries, hit golf balls, visit the beach and learn a thing or two about hyenas, lions and leopards.