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Get the Summary of Bono's Surrender in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Surrender" by Bono is a memoir that intertwines the U2 frontman's medical challenges, such as his unique heart condition and extraordinary lung capacity, with a tapestry of personal memories and reflections on his life and career. Bono delves into his upbringing in 1970s Dublin, marked by the loss of his mother, Iris, and the influence of punk...
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Get the Summary of Sinéad O'Connor's Rememberings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Rememberings" is the memoir of Sinéad O'Connor, tracing her tumultuous life from a challenging childhood to her rise as a renowned musician. Born to separated parents, O'Connor faced behavioral issues and abuse, leading to her stay at a rehabilitation center. Her mother's death coincided with the start of her music career in...
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Get the Summary of Jonathan Eig's King in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Jonathan Eig's "King" provides a comprehensive look at the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his family's legacy. It begins with the struggles of his parents, Delia and Jim King, as sharecroppers in Georgia, facing racial oppression and poverty. Martin Luther King Sr., influenced by his parents' resilience, pursued a ministry career, eventually...
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This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community-and their country. Explore the...
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Navudaan, beyond being a mere publication, is an emotional journey. It encapsulates the essence of success, the warmth of pride, and the resilience of never giving up. At Navudaan, we present the narratives of changemakers, individuals sculpting a better world. Each story possesses the belief that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the positive change.In the spirit of love and benevolence, inspired by the altruistic ideals of Mother...
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Kate by Claudia Joseph, is a true-life fairy tale: the biography of Kate Middleton, Princess-in-Waiting, who is quite possibly poised to be the next Queen of England. The extraordinary Cinderella story of the beautiful, charming, sophisticated young woman who has snagged Britain's most eligible bachelor, Prince William, Kate is a must-read for all the many followers of the lives, loves, and remarkable turns of the royal family of Great Britain.
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History Hub presents a complete biography of Anne Frank from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. On June 12, 1929, Annelies Marie Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany. Her parents were Edith and Otto Frank. When Hitler became Germany's leader, the family decided to move to Amsterdam. When Germany invaded the Netherlands, the family hid in the office building's secret annex. On August 4, 1944, the German police received a tip...
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History Hub presents a complete biography of Karl Marx from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. Karl Heinrich Marx had a very rough life from having his works outlawed to his children and wife's death and poverty. Even though he conceived of brilliant economic and political ideologies, he ultimately felt like a failure. Marx is well-known as an influential revolutionary, rather than a philosopher whose works influenced and...
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The author takes the reader on a journey from the sheltered suburban life of a white girl-through trying marijuana and dancing to Janis Joplin during the Summer of Love in San Francisco, having a spiritual epiphany about the Oneness of the Universe while on an entomology camping expedition across Africa, and then returning to realize that the Flower Children she'd left behind had somehow shared her epiphany. Carol is shocked to realize the depths...
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Sometimes the best way to tell a story is to take you there. A union carpenter holds her own on the job until she gets hurt. While recovering from an injury, she digs into a mysterious medical situation from her past and old issues resurface. She then learns that she is part of a community who has been systemically duped and erased for not measuring up.Esther is a semi-retired carpenter, and medical sociologist with a background in public health data...
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Albert Camus, the celebrated French-Algerian writer and philosopher, is often remembered for his existentialist views and thought-provoking literary works. However, behind the enigmatic facade lies a man whose life was marked by tumultuous experiences that shaped his worldview and artistic expression. Born in Mondovi, Algeria in 1913, Camus grew up in poverty after losing his father in World War I. His humble beginnings instilled in him a deep sense...
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She gave up everything: her home, her possessions, even her real name. She called herself Peace Pilgrim, put on her sneakers, and started off on her quest to walk thousands of miles all around America. Step by step, mile after mile, Peace Pilgrim traveled tirelessly, inviting everyone she met to consider a world where each person and each nation chooses peace.
This true story about a little-known woman who sacrificed everything for her convictions...
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"Robert Tressell and Ragged Trousers" is an exploration into the life of Robert Tressell, a mysterious figure behind the revolutionary novel "The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists." Delving into Tressell's life, early influences, and his journey to becoming a writer, this book unravels the enigmatic author's motivations, struggles, and the societal context that shaped his literary masterpiece.Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century...
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"Funny, touching, tragic….A remarkable tale of corruption, child trafficking and civil war in a far away land-and one man's extraordinary quest to reunite lost Nepalese children with their parents."
-Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts
Little Princes is the epic story of Conor Grennan's battle to save the lost children of Nepal and how he found himself in the process. Part Three Cups of Tea, part Into Thin Air, Grennan's remarkable...
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Make way for Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
It's RBG like you've never seen her before! Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an American trailblazer. The first book in an exciting new nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Ruth Bader Ginsburg focuses on Ruth's lifelong mission to bring equality and justice to all.
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Sarah Winnemucca worked tirelessly for American Indians. The remarkable woman led an adventure-packed life that ranged from working as a wartime scout in Nevada to meeting with the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. The noted author and speaker was a strong advocate for her people, the Northern Paiute.
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Madam C.J. Walker worked hard her entire life. The nationally known business leader gave generously of her time and money to further the cause of civil rights. She brought hope and optimism to African-Americans and tirelessly fought for racial equality.
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