Published posthumously in 1964, A Moveable Feast remains one of Ernest Hemingway's most beloved works. It is his classic memoir of Paris in the 1920s, filled with irreverent portraits of other expatriate luminaries such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein; tender memories of his first wife, Hadley; and insightful recollections of his own early experiments with his craft. It is a literary feast, brilliantly evoking the exuberant mood of Paris after World War I and the youthful spirit, unbridled creativity, and unquenchable enthusiasm of Hemingway himself.
This book is the first guide to teenage life that won't
tell you what to do, or who to be, but rather how to live life best. Employing
the techniquies from Dr. Phil McGraw's Life Strategies, his son
Jay provides teens with the Ten Laws of Life which make the journey to
adulthood an easier and more fulfilling trip. This book tackles the challenges
of adolescence like no other. A great read for teens and those who care
about them.
One of the most extraordinary true survival stories ever told -- Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired act of bravery brought him home.
It started out as a simple hike in the Utah canyonlands. Climbing down a wedged boulder, a rock suddenly, and terrifyingly, came loose, pinning his right hand and wrist against the canyon wall.
And so began six days of hell for Aron Ralston.
With scant water and little food, what does one do in the face of almost certain death? A brilliantly written, funny, honest, inspiring, and downright astonishing narrative.
Les Brown has been through countless
ups and downs, suffering through personal and career crises. It's Not
Over Until You Win captures the amazing spirit of Brown's electric speaking
style in a sure-fire empowerment audio program that will help you take your
life to a higher level. Brown tells you how he rose from his challenges
and how you can too! Learn to cope with loss, recover self-esteem, and more.
Even as a young girl, growing up in the Bronx, Mary Higgins Clark knew she wanted to be a writer. The gift of storytelling was a part of her Irish ancestry, so it followed naturally that she would use her sharp eye, keen intelligence, and inquisitive nature to create stories.
In this personal memoir, Clark tells the story of her amazing life, from a child of the depression, to the intrigues of family life and her unyeilding struggle to get published. She began writing stories at the kitchen table; finally selling the first one for one hundred dollars, after six years and forty rejections. When asked if she might give up writing for a life of leisure, Marv replied, "Never. To be happy for a year, win the lottery. To be happy for life, do what you love."
Michael Phelps is one of the greatest competitors the world has ever seen. In No Limits, he reveals the secrets to his remarkable success. Like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps has learned to filter out distractions and deliver stellar performances under pressure. The road has not always been easy. When he was younger he was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; other kids bullied him; even a teacher said he would never be successful. Later, he had to work through injuries that jeopardized his career. In No Limits, Phelps talks for the first time about how he has overcome these and other challenges about how to develop the mental attitude needed to persevere, in athletics and in life.
So many of our dreams at first
seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the
will, they become inevitable. Christopher Reeve shows that we are all capable
of overcoming seemingly insurmountable hardships. He describes his own struggles
since his spinal cord injury that left him virtually paralized. Yet, says
Reeve, many able-bodied people choose paralysis - choosing
to live with self-doubt and the fear of taking risks. Life is not to be
taken for granted but to be lived fully with zeal, curiosity, and gratitude.
A powerful message of hope.
"I've been a questioner all my life..." So begins bestselling author and award-winning actress Shirley MacLaine, as she invites readers to join her on the most powerful, provocative journey of her life. Over the years, Shirley has firmly established herself as a fearless, iconoclastic thinker and seeker of truth. Now, as she confronts the realities and rewards of growing older, she reflects on the greater understanding of her own place in the universe.
Filled with her trademark wit and candor, this is a fascinating, inspiring book that will delight and captivate Shirley's legions of fans and fellow travelers everywhere.
