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Bataan Death March, originally published as The Dyess Story in 1944, is the moving World War II account of William Dyess (1916-1943), a US Army Air Force pilot who was captured by the Japanese in the fall of the Philippines. Dyess then took part in the infamous Bataan Death March, and was a POW at Camps Cabanatuan and O'Donnell before his transfer and eventual escape from the Davao Penal Colony on Mindanao. His horrific story, one of the first to be published in the U.S. during the war, shocked and angered the nation. Illustrated with maps and photographs. Sadly, on December 22, 1943, Dyess was killed in a training accident in California while testing a P-38 fighter; he was only 27 at the time.

In this powerful, unforgettable memoir, Mark L. O'Brien examines the profound consequences of the moment that forever changed his life and cut short the life of the woman he loved. Mark L. O'Brien has lived through a tragedy and made something beautiful of it. He has gathered the pieces of his shattered life, and from them built this unforgettable book. Not only will this story of transformation move you; it will challenge your most basic assumptions about guilt, grief, mercy, and justice. Not to be missed. -- Darin Strauss, National Book Critics Circle Award recipient and multi-award winning author of Half a Life. The morning after a birthday party she threw for him, O'Brien woke up in the hospital to learn that his girlfriend was dead, and he might be going to prison for causing the car crash that killed her. With piercing insight and stark prose, Mark L. O'Brien leads readers on a deeply personal, intimate, and emotional journey-grappling with loss, regret, and his fragmented memories of the night of the crash, questioning a new relationship fraught with immense shame and colored by his continued attachment to his lost love, and wondering whether the forgiveness of his girlfriend's family and questions about his guilt would keep him out of prison. Along the way, he delivers an unflinching exploration of grief, mercy, and the fractured path from loss to meaning. The result is a staggering and inspiring tour de force. As seen in The Washington Post and on Jada Pinkett Smith's Emmy award-winning Red Table Talk, Mark L. O'Brien's story will inspire readers with its powerful message of hope and its heart-wrenching illustration of the human capacity to discover seeds of meaning in even the most painful experiences. This story is all about love, regret, pain, grace, mercy, consequence, mental health, dysfunction, justice, and opportunity. He also educates about the inequities of the criminal legal system. -- Roberta "Toni" Meyers Douglas, Vice President of State Strategy and Reentry, Legal Action Center. Praise for Crashing Mark L. O'Brien's powerful memoir, Crashing, takes readers on a heartbreaking journey through his pain and anguish as he comes to terms with his role in his girlfriend's death. It's a powerful reminder of the human spirit's capacity to choose redemption, and also an excellent primer on how substance use and addiction needs to be treated--with scientific evidence and compassion. -- Leana Wen, MD, CNN Medical Analyst and author, Lifelines. When [Mark] first shared his story with me, I was aghast. I was obviously shocked by the details of the moment that changed Mark's life forever, but I was equally shocked by Mark's transparency and authenticity, which is on full display in this book. Crashing is not only a book about tragedy and heartbreak, but it's also about love, forgiveness, and hope. Mark's courageous memoir is a true illustration of growth after trauma. -- Devon Still, MBA, MAPP former NFL player, founder of the Still Strong Foundation, and author, Still in the Game.

Gratwanderung erzählt von der feinen Linie zwischen Abenteuerlust und Einsamkeit.Ein 19-jähriger Reisender setzt sich Sauerstoffmangel und extremer Kälte im Himalaja aus, erlebt Polizeibrutalität bei der Durchquerung Zentral- und Westchinas, reitet auf einem Wildpferd durch die entlegenen Bergregionen der Mongolei und wird in Moskau verhaftet und vor Gericht gestellt. Kurz nach seiner Ausweisung aus Russland landet er mit hohem Fieber und einer seltenen Infektionskrankheit im Krankenhaus.

How I Got Off That Tree Limb is based on an experience that I had when I was 22 years of age and a preacher that I had worked with in a revival in Little Rock, Arkansas said to me, "Get off that Limb" He explained to me that if I wanted to make an apple pie I would have to get the apples off the tree to make a delicious Apple Pie. This book shares early beginnings of my childhood. It takes you through my journey of getting off of the tree limb. I have had lots of highs and lows in my life but I have learned how to push myself forward. And today I continue to push forward to be the very best that I can be and try every day to make a positive difference in myself and others.

A prequel to her first novel, The Unwanted Wife, Sandy Maeck's The Ungracious Daughter is an equally haunting tale about betrayal, love, deceit, and disloyalty - and a dark family secret that almost ends in murder. Trying to keep such a secret hidden led one daughter on a deeply personal journey into the slippery nature that is the truth. Follow along with Maya as she recounts her dark childhood as a victim of sexual abuse and embarks on a journey to finally acknowledge that she is the victim and needs to put a stop to the crippling self-blame that has kept her from being happy once and for all. Through her eyes, the dark secrets of a mendacious man who will stop at nothing, including manipulation, deceit and even fratricide, are exposed. While the belief that she was ungracious for telling the truth tormented her, she found strength in this revelation and was finally able to begin her healing. Come along on an empowering journey and celebrate how Maya focused on her strengths, tapped into her courage, and displayed extraordinary bravery to go against both society and her family's expectations to reveal the truth. She chose the truth, and in doing so, she finally chose herself, too.

¡La guía de supervivencia que te salvará la vida en cualquier situación límite!Descubre qué tipos de trampas son las más efectivas para cazar en el bosque, los distintos métodos de purificación de agua y de hacer un fuego, cuáles son las diferentes formas de construir un refugio, efectos adversos de la climatología y cómo prevenirlos, cómo conseguir agua potable y alimento de distintas maneras, modos de orientación técnicos y naturales...En este manual de supervivencia definitivo encontrarás las técnicas y conceptos más efectivos para sobrevivir en la naturaleza por tus propios medios. Consejos, tanto manuales como mentales, para aumentar al máximo tus posibilidades de sobrevivir y las de las personas que estén contigo en esta condiciones. Te encantará este libro porque descubrirás todo sobre:En qué consiste la supervivenciaCómo adaptar la mente para sobrevivirLos peligros ambientales, efectos adversos y su prevenciónCómo conseguir agua y alimentoCómo construir un refugio seguroEl fuego: técnicas y recomendacionesMétodos de orientación naturales y técnicosSeñales de auxilioElementos básicos para la supervivencia¡Prepárate para ser el superviviente perfecto ante cualquier situación extrema!

¡Esta guía de supervivencia te salvará la vida ante cualquier situación de peligro!En este manual de supervivencia encontrarás 125 métodos, secretos y técnicas de supervivencia moderna. Se trata de técnicas para sobrevivir sencillas y probadas a lo largo del tiempo y que han sido recopiladas en este libro para que, una vez que hayas terminado de leerlo, tengas todas posibilidades de sobrevivir en cualquier entorno en tu mano.Cómo sobrevivir en el bosque, la selva, el desierto, en pleno invierno, en el mar, tras un accidente aéreo; diferentes formas de hacer fuego y refugios; cómo recoger y potabilizar agua; qué tipo de alimento puedes comer y cómo conseguirlo; cómo enviar señales de socorro; equipamiento; caza y pesca; higiene; cómo afrontar desastres naturales; ¡y mucho más!Si lees este libro, aprenderás todo sobre:· Las claves para la supervivencia· Consejos para sobrevivir en cualquier entorno · Estrategias para afrontar catástrofes naturales· Habilidades que podrían salvar una vida · El trabajo en equipo y el valor de un líder fuerte · Peligros para la propia existencia· Higiene y cabeza fría· Diversas técnicas para construir refugios improvisados y encender fuego · Diferentes métodos para recoger agua y purificarla · Distintos modos para prestar primeros auxilios en caso de catástrofe· Los artículos esenciales necesarios para sobrevivir¡Conviértete en un superviviente absoluto preparado para todo!

¡La guía de supervivencia que puede salvar tu vida en una situación de emergencia!Descubre cómo ser el mejor superviviente durante una inundación, un incendio, en plena naturaleza... aprende a conseguir agua potable en cualquier entorno, trata heridas o lesiones, practica la reanimación o enciende un fuego de diferentes maneras... y mucho, mucho más.En este manual de supervivencia descubrirás 125 técnicas, consejos y trucos para la supervivencia moderna. Consejos sencillos pero eficaces, recopilados a través de la experiencia y reunidos para maximizar en cualquier circunstancia tus posibilidades de supervivencia. En este libro conocerás más sobre:La psicología de la supervivenciaLas reglas básicas de la supervivenciaCómo sobrevivir en la naturalezaCómo sobrevivir tras una catástrofe naturalLa supervivencia en mar, costa o zona tropicalCómo preparar el kit de supervivencia perfectoSupervivencia en circunstancias excepcionales¡Conviértete en un auténtico superviviente desde hoy!

It's just a normal afternoon when Amy's life takes a completely different turn, when she is carjacked in broad daylight. A million thoughts race through her head as she is held at gunpoint in her own vehicle. But God is there in the midst and gives her peace, clarity, and a sound mind to survive. Things did not turn out like she wanted, but God was with her. He would continue to carry her throughout the difficult time to come.A few years later, she and her husband wanted to start a family. After many months of trying to conceive, Amy's dream of carrying a child was crushed. You will read how God carried her once again through another tragic time. God shows her again that He is in control and has a plan for her life. You'll see a perfect picture of the gospel as she shares the adoption stories of her two beautiful boys.Amy's story reminds us that God is always at work even in the midst of our deepest pain.

¡Este manual de supervivencia puede salvarte la vida en una situación extrema!En esta guía se encuentran 125 técnicas, estrategias, consejos y trucos de supervivencia moderna definitiva. Son claves sencillas y probadas a través de la experiencia y reunidas en este libro para que, tras leerlo aumentes al máximo tus posibilidades de sobrevivir en cualquier condición.Cómo sobrevivir en el bosque, en la selva, en el desierto, en pleno invierno, en alta mar, tras un accidente aéreo, diferentes formas de hacer fuego y refugios, como recoger y potabilizar agua, qué tipo de aliento puedes comer y cómo conseguirlo, como enviar señales de auxilio, equipamiento, caza y pesca, higiene, como enfrentarte a desastres naturales ¡y mucho más!Este libro te ayudará a sobrevivir porque aprenderás todo sobre:Las reglas de la supervivenciaConsejos para sobrevivir en cualquier entornoCómo enfrentarse a desastres naturalesHabilidades que te salvarán la vidaEl trabajo en equipo y la importancia de un líderLos enemigos de la supervivenciaHigiene y cabeza fríaDiferentes formas de construir refugios y hacer fuegoCómo recoger y potabilizar agua de distintas manerasPrimeros auxilios para diferentes emergenciasEl equipamiento básico para sobrevivir¡Conviértete en el superviviente perfecto preparado para lo que sea!

Written by a professor of clinical psychology, this book is accessible to thoughtful readers interested in the relation between spirituality and mental disorders. It comprises two main parts: The first part tells the story of how a psychologist-cum-patient performs a self-study of "madness" in great detail. It belongs to the long tradition of ideographic studies that attend to the uniqueness of each individual. The author says: "During episodes, manic symptoms are manifest. Yet, I become more colorful, sensitive, generous, and loving. I see beauty everywhere and delight in the simple things of life. I glimpse into mystical magnanimity. All these inform me that my quest for spirituality is wedded to madness. Now, I can bear testimony that on balance the creative energy of madness may enrich rather than damage one¿s life. It is possible to retain a measure of madness in dignified living and of dignity even in a state of madness."Adhering to the nomothetic tradition of knowledge generation, the second part gives extensive coverage to various aspects of mental disorders from a scientific perspective, including the ethical, political, and sociocultural contexts in which mental disorders occur. It resolves apparent contradictions between dualities, such as normality and abnormality, individualism and collectivism, and Eastern and Western values.In the end, the reader may learn that it is possible to harness the creative energy of madness to enrich one¿s spiritual life¿a topic that can hardly be found in psychiatric texts.

Alex's story is a testament to perseverance, hard work, and the power of a strong support network. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks throughout his life, Alex never lost sight of his goals and ultimately achieved great success in both his career and personal life.Alex's journey serves as an inspiration and motivation to anyone facing their own challenges in life. By reading his story, we gain valuable insights into how to navigate the difficulties that come our way and pursue our own goals and passions. His experiences remind us that with dedication and support, anything is possible.Throughout his career as a doctor, Alex faced numerous critics and challenges. However, he never lost sight of his commitment to helping others and delivering exceptional care. Through his dedication and hard work, Alex became a world-renowned expert in his field, performing groundbreaking surgeries and developing new techniques that have saved countless lives.Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alex also found success in his personal life. He built a loving and supportive family with his wife, who played a crucial role in supporting him through his journey. Her unwavering encouragement and belief in Alex helped him overcome the challenges he faced and achieve the success he deserved.In reading Alex's story, we gain a deep appreciation for the power of the human spirit and the potential we all possess to achieve greatness. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that no matter where we come from or what challenges we may face, we all have the ability to overcome adversity and achieve our goals.

""You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke-these young people had no idea what kind of work they were stepping into. Who had recommended them? Why had they been chosen? Most would never learn all the answers to these questions. Bletchley Park was a well-kept secret during World War II, operating under the code name Station X. The critical work of code-cracking Nazi missives that went on behind its closed doors could determine a victory or loss against Hitler's army. Amidst the brilliant cryptographers, flamboyant debutantes, and absent-minded professors working there, it was teenaged girls who kept Station X running. Some could do advanced math, while others spoke a second language. They ran the unwieldy bombe machines, made sense of wireless sound waves, and sorted the decoded messages. They were expected to excel in their fields and most importantly: know how to keep a secret"--

Luis had everything anyone could want: money, respect, political power, and lots of love. In the prime of his life, fate deals him a brutal blow. A deadly disease is detected in his beloved wife during a routine medical check-up. They only give him six months to live.Desperate, Luis decides to leave his native land in South America, to move to live in Spain. The only country in the world where his wife can receive medical and health treatment.He does not imagine what awaits him.He will face xenophobia, racism, discrimination, malice and cruelty from some Spanish relatives who harass, humiliate and despise him to abominable limits.While Luis fights for the future of his wife and his daughter, he will travel with his mind through the memories of his Venezuelan family. A way to escape that will help him escape the horrors of his new Spanish reality.His odyssey, told in the first person, includes magical realism, brutal violence, lyrical beauty and sublime love. :

Trauma, tragedy, and loss are experiences that can be profoundly challenging and life-altering. They can shake us to our core, leaving us struggling to make sense of our world and find a way forward. Yet, in the face of unimaginable adversity, many people have found a way to survive and thrive. In this book, Dr. Christine Malone explores the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath, drawing on personal stories to shed light on the human capacity for resilience and recovery. By examining the themes of trauma, tragedy, and loss, this book offers insights and inspiration for anyone who has faced or is facing adversity.

TThis deeply arresting family memoir pays homage to its author's parents and the resilience they displayed both during the Holocaust and afterward. It recounts their family origins; how his father was able to survive the Nazi's death and concentration camps; and how his mother, at a young age, took care of her even younger siblings while they were being hidden in a Belgian convent/orphanage. "It also describes," writes Ervi Farkas, "how my parents were able to embrace both love and life after enduring the most trying and brutal circumstances imaginable."The book is a tribute as well to his grandparents and other relatives who survived the Holocaust and then went on to build successful lives and loving relationships in the decades that followed. Finally, it is the story of growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors and the lessons learned from that experience. "I hope this memoir inspires my children, grandchildren and their children," Farkas writes, "and leaves them with greater insight into our family's courageous history."

Unwanted, unloved, and overlooked. If you're feeling this way thinking you're the only one, I promise you're not alone. This is my story from my perspective. This is my test, and my testimony. If I can make it through the darkest times of my life, with God I know that you'd be able to as well. Let's walk with the light and shine together!

Adventureholic invites readers on a roller-coaster ride around seven continents, as adventurer Neil Laughton details the extraordinary expeditions undertaken by him and his friends: from summiting Mount Everest with Bear Grylls to piloting the world¿s first road-legal flying car on a 10,000km journey across the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu.

Hole in My Heart is a memoir of love, loss, and redemption. Meticulously researched, the book shows how Dusky became a major force in changing laws to give adopted adults access to their birth records.

**A Telegraph Best History Book 2023 and Spectator Book of the Year**The inspirational story of the ordinary people who forged the documents that saved thousands of Jewish lives in World War Two.'Powerful ... gripping ... inspiring' JONATHAN DIMBLEBYBetween 1940 and 1943, a small group of Polish diplomats and Jewish activists in Switzerland engaged in a wholly remarkable - and until now, almost completely unknown - humanitarian operation. Under the leadership of the Polish Ambassador, Aleksander Lados, they undertook a systematic programme of forging identity documents for Latin American countries, which were then smuggled into German-occupied Europe to save the lives of thousands of Jews facing extermination in the Holocaust.The Lados operation was one of the largest rescue missions of the entire war, and The Forgers tells this extraordinary story for the first time. We follow the desperate bids of Jews to obtain these life-saving documents, and their painful uncertainty over whether they will be granted protection from the Nazis' murderous fury. And we witness the quiet heroism of those who decided to act in an attempt to save thousands of lives.'Fascinating' The Times'Remarkable' Sunday Times'As gripping as it is moving' JULIA BOYD'An astonishing book' KATJA HOYER

En dag bliver diamanthandleren Sidsel Dalby Glerup kontaktet af en ukendt portugiser. Han vil have hende til at finde en sjælden lyserød diamant og har 75 millioner kroner at gøre godt med. Sidsel går derfor på jagt efter den sjældne diamant. Via hemmelige lokaler i Antwerpen og på diamantbørsen i Israel lykkes det Sidsel at finde et eksemplar af en lyserød diamant, men det viser sig, at manden med millionerne spiller med skjulte kort.Undervejs i denne virkelige fortælling tager Sidsel Dalby Glerup os med gennem diamanternes historie og videnskab. Hvorfor har vi mennesker været så fascineret af de hårde, glimtende sten, at de sælges for flere hundrede millioner?Usleben er en beretning om eventyr og hemmeligheder, der gør læseren klogere på de mineraler, der skabes dybt gennem jorden over millioner af år. Samtidig er det en personlig fortælling om at blive slået ud af kurs først af en ulykke og senere af stress og om at træde nye veje i livet og gøre dem til en forretning.Sidsel Dalby Glerup (f. 1980) er diamanthandler og indehaver af virksomheden Dalby Diamonds, der har kontorer i København, London og Geneve. Hun er uddannet gemmolog fra Gemological Institute of America og sælger diamanter til kunder over hele verden. Usleben. En personlig fortælling fra diamanternes hemmelige verden er Sidsel Dalby Glerups debut.Bogen er blevet til i samarbejde med David Pepe Birch.

¡Este manual de supervivencia puede salvarte la vida en una situación extrema!En esta guía se encuentran 125 técnicas, estrategias, consejos y trucos de supervivencia moderna definitiva. Son claves sencillas y probadas a través de la experiencia y reunidas en este libro para que, tras leerlo aumentes al máximo tus posibilidades de sobrevivir en cualquier condición.Cómo sobrevivir en el bosque, en la selva, en el desierto, en pleno invierno, en alta mar, tras un accidente aéreo, diferentes formas de hacer fuego y refugios, como recoger y potabilizar agua, qué tipo de aliento puedes comer y cómo conseguirlo, como enviar señales de auxilio, equipamiento, caza y pesca, higiene, como enfrentarte a desastres naturales ¡y mucho más!Este libro te ayudará a sobrevivir porque aprenderás todo sobre:Las reglas de la supervivenciaConsejos para sobrevivir en cualquier entornoCómo enfrentarse a desastres naturalesHabilidades que te salvarán la vidaEl trabajo en equipo y la importancia de un líderLos enemigos de la supervivenciaHigiene y cabeza fríaDiferentes formas de construir refugios y hacer fuegoCómo recoger y potabilizar agua de distintas manerasPrimeros auxilios para diferentes emergenciasEl equipamiento básico para sobrevivir¡Conviértete en el superviviente perfecto preparado para lo que sea!

There are things that you never envision could happen to you. These are the things you see in movies. The things that have you holding your breath and silently shouting encouragement to the actors through the screen. But the truth is, it can be you and sometimes, it will be you.

"Elegant yet shattering... Rendered in plainspoken yet devastating prose, Masson's historical narrative is intercut with startling present-day moments... This is haunting." - Publishers Weekly"This heart-wrenching recollection views the traumatic events and close calls that punctuate the author's memories... A brief, rare, and powerful testimony." - Library JournalThis short, beautifully-written memoir is a rare first-hand account of a child's life in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. The author weaves together memories from her wartime childhood, reflections on the burdens and damages she carried into her adult life, and accounts of her travel to contemporary Warsaw seeking to find traces of the past. Written vividly and honestly, this unique tapestry of time and perspective not only stands out in the vast literature that discusses the Holocaust, but also appeals to anyone interested in the lasting impact of childhood trauma, as well as the human potential for resiliency.