singer - Biography & Memoir 1

Polcz Alaine pszichológust, írót, a tanatológia magyarországi úttörőjét, a Magyar Hospice Mozgalom elindítóját az egész ország ismeri és elismeri. Útját tragédiák szegélyezték, a második világháború……続きを見る

Since Before Roe v. Wade was written with clarity, humor, and passion. This memoir presents an accurate picture of abortion to the public, including the medical and psychological realities for patie……続きを見る

A celebration of a generation of iconic comediesーthe raunchy, blockbuster “Frat Pack” films of the early 2000sーand a no-holds-barred look at their rise and fall in Hollywood, the effects of which ……続きを見る

“This book split my heart open and reminded me how much immigrants matter, how much we all carry the traces of other worlds.”’ ーLidia Yuknavitch, author of The Chronology of Water California Callin……続きを見る

The Pulitzer Prize–winning historian chronicles the short life of the Kennedy family's second presidential hopeful. Schlesinger's account vividly recalls the forces that shaped Robert Kennedy, from ……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered about the untold stories of women whose voices are often silenced by societal structures? Under the Shade of the Guamuchil Tree: Life Stories of Indigenous and Peasant Women i……続きを見る

Alsace, a region marked by an intricate history and shifting sovereignties, changed national affiliations four times between 1870 and 1945. Pierre Wersinger, an Alsatian, was conscripted into the Ge……続きを見る

Glass Half Full is an inspiring and deeply personal memoir by Susan G. Helsinger, chronicling a lifetime of courage, resilience, and hope. From her early years immersed in service through the Jewish……続きを見る

Between 1946 and 1955 Isaac Bashevis Singer underwent a total transformation. During the post-Holocaust period Singer reappraised everything he knew, questioned all his assumptions, and rebuilt his ……続きを見る

**“Dazzling and instructive . . . [a] magisterial new book.” ーWalter Isaacson, Time "An astute analysis that illuminates many of today's critical international issues." ーKirkus Reviews** Henry Kis……続きを見る

Sling (Paul Felix Schlesinger) liebte das Spazierengehen in der Stadt. Tagein, tagaus schrieb er auf, was er sah: Damenboxkämpfe, Jazzkonzerte, Sechstagerennen, Revuen, Ausverkäufe, Gerichtsverhandl……続きを見る

George Orwell was one of the most significant literary figures on the left in the twentieth century. While titles such as 1984, Animal Farm and Homage to Catalonia are still rightly regarded as mode……続きを見る

**The New York Times bestseller “An extraordinary book.” ーThe Wall Street Journal “Kissinger is the genuine article, and worth listening to.” ーFinancial Times “A must read. . . . His booksーinclud……続きを見る

Alfred Schirokauer wurde 1880 in Breslau geboren, wuchs in London auf, studierte in Hamburg und lebte als Schriftsteller in Berlin. 1933 flüchtete er nach Amsterdam und starb 1934 in Wien. Die zweiu……続きを見る

Lance Hillsinger was a Child Protective Services (cps) social worker for thirty-four yearsーfirst in Los Angeles County, then in San Luis Obispo County. He has personally filed over six hundred case……続きを見る

This volume retraces Carl Lutz’s diplomatic wartime rescue efforts in Budapest, Hungary, through the lens of Jewish eyewitness testimonies. Together with his wife, Gertrud Lutz-Fankhauser, the direc……続きを見る

*From the author of the New York Times No.1 bestseller The Untethered Soul comes the astonishing true-life story about what happens when you just let go* The extraordinary story of what happened whe……続きを見る

The Greek philosopher Socrates believed an unexamined life is not worth living and recommended we think about life to make living meaningful. I am writing this book to examine my life and share my e……続きを見る

In the Polish city of Lodz, the twin brothers Ashkenazi grow up with contrasting characters. Max, depicted as sickly and cunning, is driven by ambition and greed to be more successful than his broth……続きを見る

As one of the most well-known Yiddish writers of the twentieth century, Israel Joshua Singer produced an impressive opus - presented in three volumes in Collected Works - in which he tackles religio……続きを見る

Maurice Tyree went to prison thinking that life was disposable. He came out knowing that he had a story to tell. This is his story, told through letters and poems written during and since his time i……続きを見る

"Fortabt i Amerika" er 3. del af "Kærlighed & eksil", som er den amerikansk-jiddische forfatter Isaac Bashevis Singers selektive, semi-fiktive erindringer. Med Singers egne ord er det "et bidrag til……続きを見る

James Healy Short, a retired Episcopal priest and former Roman Catholic priest, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up in a devout Irish-French Catholic family, he developed a d……続きを見る

This book introduces an inventory of proposed cultural landscapes in Israel, which have been identified, researched and mapped by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. The categories as defined by ……続きを見る

Dive into an Inspiring Journey from NYC Streets to the Grand Stages of the world: A Musician's Tale of Grit and Glory From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is more than a musician's story; it's an inspir……続きを見る

WINNER of the NYC BIG BOOK COMPETITION in the Autobiography category WINNER • Literary Titan Gold Award • BookFest Silver Award • Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review FINALIST • National Indie Excelle……続きを見る

“A deeply insightful and introspective look at arguably the best basketball player in the world.”ーJemele Hill “This is a fantastic book. Mike Singer, through moments large and small, captures the u……続きを見る

As a four-year-old in Nowy Targ, Poland, Gustawa Singer lived an idyllic life. Her parents doted on her, and she was always surrounded by loving relatives. Her father worked in the hardware store ow……続きを見る

The incredible true story of the most powerful brothers in Hollywood historyーan wildly entertaining saga studded with glamorous stars, scandals, mobsters, murders, and one legendary blond bombshell……続きを見る

A remarkable bandleader, composer and clarinetist, Artie Shaw's popularity defined the American music scene from 1938 to 1945, the Swing Era. Shaw led a fascinating, tumultuous personal life, includ……続きを見る