Download or read book I Wish My Dad written by Romal Tune and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From author and speaker Romal Tune and his son, Jordan, comes this tour de force about fathers, sons, and healing the unfinished business between them. Tune sits down with seventeen men for I Wish My Dad interviews and offers strategies to initiate your own vulnerable conversations, freeing you to have, and become, the kind of dad you wished for.

Download or read book My Daddy Was a Pistol and I m a Son of a Gun written by Lewis Grizzard and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lewis Grizzard always makes us laugh. But this time, when he tells us all about his father—a certified war hero and a shameless passer of bad checks . . . a charmer of men and women and a consummate con artist . . . a man of great courage and an alcoholic destined to drink himself to death—he’s going to make us cry, too. And he’s going to give us a hilarious, moving account of that “tender, spooky territory: that country of the heart inhabited by fathers and sons.”

Download or read book Tell Me a Story Grand Dad written by Nev White and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories that will fascinate children and give comfort and happiness in a book that is easy read with accepted mannerism.

Download or read book The Life and Loves of a Buckeye Boxer Named Dick written by Richard J. Stemple and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He has had his share of the good, the bad, and the ugly side of life. But it was through this circle of life that he has learned to value and appreciate everything.

Download or read book Gloves Off written by Tyson Fury and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The No-Holds-Barred Autobiography Tyson pulls no punches in his most candid, comprehensive and entertaining book yet, which chronicles for the first time in full his inspirational story - the rise, the fall, and the rise again, which saw him come back from the brink of suicide to reclaim his heavyweight crown. Access-all-areas and full of never-before-told stories, Tyson looks back on his life and career to examine what's really defined him: his Travelling upbringing, his fighting family (including his dad John and his half-brother Tommy), his beloved wife Paris, his 6 beautiful children, his mental health battles, his faith, his boxing rivalries and the fights, pitfalls and challenges along the way. Tyson shares fascinating blow-by-blow accounts of his inspiring victories against Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte, his recovery from the depths of depression, and his journey to reclaiming his world heavyweight title. With revealing intimacy, Tyson also shares new sides to his character: in the weeks before the biggest fight of his career in 2021 the devoted father was sleeping on a hospital floor in intensive care tending to his new-born daughter Athena who was born premature and fighting for her life.

Download or read book Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown written by Adena Halpern and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-05-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a Philadelphia journalist's life, told through the outfits she most loved, describes how she related fashion to her inner life and used clothes to conform, seduce, or hide her way through school, a series of relationships, and her career.

Download or read book That s Muhammad Ali s Brother My Life on the Undercard written by H. Ron Braeshear (co-author) and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books and movies have been created by telling the story of my brother, Muhammad Ali. However, before I am called home, I want to share some of my life stories and memories with this book so people can learn more about my family, my brother, and me through the eyes of a member of the Clay/Ali family. I was there from the beginning and witnessed first-hand how our family s lives were changed as 'The Greatest of all Time' emerged from being a fun-loving kid on the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, to becoming an icon recognized around the world. The memories I share in this book are ones that I will treasure forever. Living through these experiences helped shape my life and made me the man I am today. I can say for a fact that no other man took as many punches from the champ as I did as a result of the training and sparring sessions that we had over the years together. It is my hope that after reading my story and accounts of key events in my family's life, you will walk away with an even greater appreciation of the Clay/Ali family name, history and legacy. I encourage you to treasure each day and strive for your own personal greatness. Peace be upon you (As-salamu alaykum) Rahaman Ali a.k.a. Rudolph Arnett Clay

Download or read book The Making Of A Cosmic Citizen written by Michael A. Hanna and published by Majeston Hanna. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the first 30 years of my life and God willing, I will write about the rest of the years while the sun still shines. Now that I have written my history I can say that there is far more left out than what was written. And then, we tend to see the past through rose-colored glasses, and that is our way of rationalizing our existence. Memories are sketchy at best and we all see things from their moccasins. I hope that my recollections can enrich your own. My children will have a reference point for their history and they will add to it for greater continuity. Life will become the beginning for a life that never ends.

Download or read book Noble Drew Ali Plenipotentiaries written by G.S., D.M. Kudjo Adwo El and published by Califa Media Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grand Sheik of M.S.T. of A. Toronto, Brother Kudjo Adwo El examines the history of the Moorish movement in the Americas and the many offshoot organizations resulting from those taking advantage of the "schism" that occurred shortly after the transition of our Prophet, Noble Drew Ali. G.S. Kudjo also expounds on the contributions of those seeking to maintain the movement as the Prophet left it. CalifaMedia.com for details.

Download or read book You Are Not Forgotten written by Bryan Bender and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1944 Major Marion “Ryan” McCown Jr., an earnest young Marine Corps pilot, came under attack by enemy fire and went down with his plane, lost to the dense jungle of Papua New Guinea. Some sixty years later, Major George Eyster V would find himself in the same sweltering and nearly impenetrable rain forest searching for evidence of MIAs. Coming from a long line of military officers dating back to the Revolutionary War, army service was Eyster’s family legacy. After a disillusioning tour of duty in Iraq and almost ending his army career, he accepts a posting to JPAC instead, an elite division whose sole mission is to bring all fallen soldiers home to the country for which they gave their lives. While Eyster’s search for McCown proves difficult, what emerges at the end of the unforgettable mission is an inspiring true tale of loss and redemption.

Download or read book The Iron Fist Chronicles written by Bill Vincent and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack "Iron Fist" Thompson's journey is one of relentless determination, fierce rivalries, and unwavering resilience. From his early days in the gym to the pinnacle of his career as a world champion, Jack's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the strength of the human spirit. Alongside his steadfast coach, Harris, and the love of his life, Emily, Jack faces formidable opponents, grueling training regimens, and the ever-present scrutiny of the media. As he navigates the highs and lows of his career, Jack learns valuable lessons about discipline, respect, and the true meaning of legacy. "The Iron Fist Chronicles: A Boxer's Odyssey" is an inspiring tale of triumph over adversity, the importance of mentorship, and the enduring impact of a fighter's legacy.

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Download or read book No Time to Dream written by Rita Molyneux and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NO TIME TO DREAM is in many ways reminiscent of HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY. The background of both books largely centred on the mining valley of the Rhondda in Wales during the depression of the early twentieth century. The author Rita Molyneux herself lived in this mining valley and witnessed at fi rst hand the harshness of daily life during that period and vividly recounts them in her book. Indeed her own father suffered a broken back in a colliery accident. The Rhondda, as Gwyn Thomas once described it, poured out enough coal to have coked the world at one stroke. The valley was majestically ransacked and the coal owners became very rich men. Cruelly, little of this money stuck to the fi ngers of the people who mined the coal. Yet these people laughed, sang, worshipped and propagated at record levels and were far more precious than the coal they hauled out of the ground. In NO TIME TO DREAM the author richly evokes those times in technicolour and brings to life those characters who fi ll the pages. The story also tells of emigration of some of these characters to Australia, where they faced with bravery the vicissitudes of the new environment. In real life Rita and her husband Arthur paralleled the story of this novel, emigrating to Australia in 1964, initially to Canberra and then to Sydney. It was this experience that allowed Rita to complete the second half of her book. NO TIME TO DREAM is a rich evocation of the human spirit and a unique description of love, kindliness and courage surrounded and deepened by the dangers of the times. Read it!

Download or read book A Vagabond Life written by Michael Byron Smith and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Vagabond Life is a true story of a family lost. Told by Michael, the oldest son, it chronicles the challenges that arise from a lack of nurturing and a deep hunger for fatherly attention. His father is a man with demons, no paternal instinct, and no desire to improve. Michael, however, longs for the tender, intelligent father often exposed when demons allow it. His mother means well, but her youth and lack of education or marketable skills leaves her struggling to keep a roof over her family's heads. The births of six siblings over the course of nine years combine with ongoing evictions, neglect, and cyclical despair to form the backdrop for Michael's childhood and coming of age. With resilience, determination, and some glimmers of good fortune, Michael ultimately rises above his circumstances. Rich with both heartache and inspiration, A Vagabond Life digs deep to untangle the elements of his upbringing and make meaning of the factors impacting not only his life but those of his siblings and future generations.

Download or read book In My Father S Shoes written by Manuel Davila Sr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-12-29 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the heart of a father crosses paths with the honor of a badge, the bloodline is sacrificed for love, respect, family, power, and greed. Meet the most powerful man to ever walk the streets of New York City. Street name Lefty, his net worth exceeds more than one hundred million. To keep it, all he has to do is eliminate the one person standing in his way his father. Take the ride as you flip through the pages of In My Fathers Shoes. This is a heart-pounding, fast-paced, end-to-end journey of a father and son looking to uncover their differences in respect, love and principals. Hang on as they both scramble to stay in touch within their own world. Unfold the drama and the untold story of the hard-core streets of New York. Get on board and hold on to your seat as you are taken on a roller-coaster ride like never before...

Download or read book No I Will written by Richard Matthews and published by ShieldCrest Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘No I Will’ is a father’s own story of his experiences raising a special child. It is a searingly honest account of his struggles and the challenges he faced. It is heartfelt and uplifting, incredibly moving and full of laugh out loud humour. “I don’t believe any parent, if they had the choice, would choose a physical or mental handicap for their child. No parent want’s their child to suffer. But despite my son’s limitations, he inspires me every day. He is innocence personified and sees the world as the truly wonderful and magical place that it is. He reminds me how to have fun, to find humour in everything and show kindness to everyone.”

Download or read book Just a Little Country Boy written by LeRoy T. Allen Sr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2006-08-08 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just A Little Country Boy is a story of the trials in the life of a young black boy born during the late Depression years in Arkansas. In 1940, when segregation was at its worst in the South, his father moved the family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in search of a better life. An industrial revolution was taking place throughout the North at the time, offering better employment opportunities for the black man. Therefore the Black Migration began with black families leaving the servile attitudes of the South with the dreams of a better life. LeRoy Allen was blessed with good, hard-working parents who taught him to take pride in himself, to work hard, use good manners, and to respect all people. As a teenager, he took an interest in, and competed in almost all sports, but his big interest was boxing. He became Wisconsins State Golden Gloves champion for 3 different years. Later, he spent a few years as a professional boxer, meeting and sparring with many well-known boxers of that era. As a young adult, he became more aware of the prejudices and inequities surrounding the black man. Most of his adult years were spent moving from job to job, trying to improve his circumstances, while searching for decent employment to support his growing family. After experiencing nearly 50 different jobs, he succeeded in being hired into a position for which he was trained and well qualified. He was well into middle age before the job market began to hire women or blacks into responsible positions. Mr. Allen records many of the changes in the attitudes towards blacks in Milwaukee, and across the nation, as they occured during the last half of the 20th century. It is a story of faith, determination, and fortitude and a real insight into our nations awakening to the talents of our black citizens and our growing respect for their contributions to our society.