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Finding Me is Viola Davis' story, in her own words, and spans her incredible, inspiring life, from her coming-of-age in...
Finding Me is Viola Davis' story, in her own words, and spans her incredible, inspiring life, from her coming-of-age in Rhode Island to her present day. Hers is a story of overcoming, a true hero's journey. Deeply personal, brutally honest, and riveting, Finding Me is a timeless and spellbinding memoir that will capture hearts and minds around the globe. Author; Viola Davis ISBN; 9781399704007
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How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle...
How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden’s husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha’s Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Exploring the transformation of a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed ‘Belle the Good’ to a powerful, brave, determined woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long, Strangers is a must-read memoir of self-discovery. The must-read memoir of the end of a marriage and the start of a personal revolution, based on the iconic 'Modern Love' essay in the New York Times and perfect for fans of Glennon Doyle. Author; Belle Burden ISBN; 9781529936124
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Daughter of Africa is the extraordinary story of a girl from Nanyuki, Kenya, who quickly and naturally gathered business...
Daughter of Africa is the extraordinary story of a girl from Nanyuki, Kenya, who quickly and naturally gathered business, networking, and writing skills in the dusty lanes of her town and beyond…and before long found herself networking at the highest corporate and government levels. The daughter of self-made parents, Gina Din blazed a new trail as a female entrepreneur, a public relations authority, and a dedicated Kenyan with a heart for transforming lives. Gina Din’s outlook is resolutely African, and her personal and career story is a testament to the immense potential that exists for African women in business, politics, and philanthropy. As a mother, a daughter, a sister, a mentor, and a lifelong learner, she is comfortable in all spaces, embracing the humanity in everyone she meets, while always questioning restrictive cultural and religious norms. This book is an intimate and inspiring portrait of an acclaimed daughter of the continent. Available from 21st May, 2022.
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International businessman Peter Holmes Court left the executive world and found himself living deep in rural France with...
International businessman Peter Holmes Court left the executive world and found himself living deep in rural France with only his seven-year-old twin girls for company. Peter was struggling as a single father in a foreign country - unsettled by the sudden move away from a traditional job, and completely baffled by the society around him. His only plan- to ride L'Etape du Tour, the challenging amateur leg of the Tour de France. In an effort to find some new friends in the community - and a bike for the race - he discovered the region's small bicycle factory. He was soon spending his days there- photographing his custom bike being built, meeting the locals, and learning about the rich traditions of artisan craftsmanship. Trying to enjoy the simple things and become a better father, Peter slowed down, and started to reflect seriously on history, industry and the structure of our modern economy. He and his daughters finally began to put down roots and understand the beauty and calm of a small-scale existence - and a very different approach to excellence and the well-lived life. This is one man's compelling, informative and funny story about the wisdom of children, the nature of work today, and the science of bicycles. Author; Peter Holmes a Court ISBN; 9780670077946
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