Download or read book Walking back home Life is a Story story one written by Elliot Wehrstein and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly a decade has passed since he left this town. Now, he's back, stepping into a world that feels both familiar and foreign. He left behind things he'd rather forget, but there are things he must remember if he wants to find his way back home. This book follows the journey of a young man returning to his hometown for the first time in many years. Through his reflections, the story explores the complexities of growing up, being queer in a small town, and the ways love can be misunderstood, lost, and rediscovered.

Download or read book The Long Walk written by Brian Castner and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming. Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in Iraq. Days and nights he and his team—his brothers—would venture forth in heavily armed convoys from their Forward Operating Base to engage in the nerve-racking yet strangely exhilarating work of either disarming the deadly improvised explosive devices that had been discovered, or picking up the pieces when the alert came too late. They relied on an army of remote-controlled cameras and robots, but if that technology failed, a technician would have to don the eighty-pound Kevlar suit, take the Long Walk up to the bomb, and disarm it by hand. This lethal game of cat and mouse was, and continues to be, the real war within America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But The Long Walk is not just about battle itself. It is also an unflinching portrayal of the toll war exacts on the men and women who are fighting it. When Castner returned home to his wife and family, he began a struggle with a no less insidious foe, an unshakable feeling of fear and confusion and survivor’s guilt that he terms The Crazy. His thrilling, heartbreaking, stunningly honest book immerses the reader in two harrowing and simultaneous realities: the terror and excitement and camaraderie of combat, and the lonely battle against the enemy within—the haunting memories that will not fade, the survival instincts that will not switch off. After enduring what he has endured, can there ever again be such a thing as “normal”? The Long Walk will hook you from the very first sentence, and it will stay with you long after its final gripping page has been turned.

Download or read book Grandma Gatewood s Walk written by Ben Montgomery and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, having survived a rattlesnake strike, two hurricanes, and a run-in with gangsters from Harlem, she stood atop Maine's Mount Katahdin. There she sang the first verse of "America, the Beautiful" and proclaimed, "I said I'll do it, and I've done it." Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called her, became the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person—man or woman—to walk it twice and three times. Gatewood became a hiking celebrity and appeared on TV and in the pages of Sports Illustrated. The public attention she brought to the little-known footpath was unprecedented. Her vocal criticism of the lousy, difficult stretches led to bolstered maintenance, and very likely saved the trail from extinction. Author Ben Montgomery was given unprecedented access to Gatewood's own diaries, trail journals, and correspondence, and interviewed surviving family members and those she met along her hike, all to answer the question so many asked: Why did she do it? The story of Grandma Gatewood will inspire readers of all ages by illustrating the full power of human spirit and determination. Even those who know of Gatewood don't know the full story—a story of triumph from pain, rebellion from brutality, hope from suffering.

Download or read book MIDWAY Life is a Story story one written by Kristina Finsterer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine being loved the way you love. And now, imagine the imagined became the real life scenario. As it did for Kristina and Kunal. Two random strangers met online. In spite of them residing on different continents, coming from different backgrounds and living in contrasting society norms - Their souls instantly recognised each other. How are the decisions Kristina made 10 years ago adding to the complexity of their relation? This book is basically a prayer. A solemn letter of invoking a midway from the numinous universe, to assist Kunal and Kristina on their path towards togetherness. Whenever Kristina goes into the zone of overthinking and trying to find a solution for their situation ... Kunal steps up saying: `Remember Love is powerful enough to bring ALL our parts together So ... I LOVE YOU.`

Download or read book After Ever After Life is a Story Story one written by Sandra Bilek and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Long Walk to Water written by Linda Sue Park and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2010 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, 11-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. By a Newbery Medal-winning author.

Download or read book Walking to Listen written by Andrew Forsthoefel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of one young man’s coming of age on a journey across America--told through the stories of the people of all ages, races, and inclinations he meets along the way. Life is fast, and I’ve found it’s easy to confuse the miraculous for the mundane, so I’m slowing down, way down, in order to give my full presence to the extraordinary that infuses each moment and resides in every one of us. At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel headed out the back door of his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, his copies of Whitman and Rilke, and a sign that read "Walking to Listen." He had just graduated from Middlebury College and was ready to begin his adult life, but he didn’t know how. So he decided to take a cross-country quest for guidance, one where everyone he met would be his guide. In the year that followed, he faced an Appalachian winter and a Mojave summer. He met beasts inside: fear, loneliness, doubt. But he also encountered incredible kindness from strangers. Thousands shared their stories with him, sometimes confiding their prejudices, too. Often he didn’t know how to respond. How to find unity in diversity? How to stay connected, even as fear works to tear us apart? He listened for answers to these questions, and to the existential questions every human must face, and began to find that the answer might be in listening itself. Ultimately, it’s the stories of others living all along the roads of America that carry this journey and sing out in a hopeful, heartfelt book about how a life is made, and how our nation defines itself on the most human level.

Download or read book From book to book Life is a Story story one written by Malina Rittmann and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-24 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious girl who likes to spend her time in the local bookstore. But what would happen if she disappears one day? This book is about a man who works at a bookstore and suddenly when his patron vanishes, he decides to look after her. But was it the right decision? First of all, who can he trust? Maybe he shouldn't have talked to her all this time, giving her book recommendations every week. What was his motive to even start working at the bookstore? You'll find the anwser deep in the woods in a cabin overgrown with moss.

Download or read book These Precious Days written by Ann Patchett and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.

Download or read book Where do the fireflies rest Life is a Story story one written by Vidhisha Marak and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the eyes of Maya who escapes reality in her grandparent's farm where she spends her summer holiday. She takes us through the childhood journey of what a millennial child had, exploring stereotypes, controversial cultures and nostalgia in India. While talking about the Garo tribe, which most people are un-aware of. As a multi cultured child, she finds it difficult to fit into either of her parents traditions. This experience piques her interest and curiosity which she will cherish as a box of memories.

Download or read book Walking Back Home written by Ricky Ross and published by Headline. This book was released on 2022-08-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'For all these years I've told stories. Sometimes these days I also tell them on the radio. I've met some amazing people and their stories need told too. The first time Deacon Blue ever played Wembley Arena I started to introduce a song only to hear, "Get on with it" shouted from Row Z. We proceeded with the song, but I often thought I'd quite like to finish that story.' In 1986, Ricky Ross started a full-time career in music, which has lasted for over 35 years. His earlier working life was spent in youth work and teaching in his home city of Dundee, and his adopted home of Glasgow. It was in these two cities where he spent his formative years learning how to write and play songs. Having always written about the people and places who've made an impact on his life, it's no surprise that this is how he has approached Walking Back Home, his first ever memoir, which takes the reader on a journey from Ricky's childhood to the rollercoaster of leading his band to top of the charts and their break-up, his solo career and Deacon Blue's recent renaissance.

Download or read book Walking Each Other Home written by Ram Dass and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A year before Ram Dass's passing, he engaged in an intimate dialogue with his dear friend, Mirabai Bush. Walking Each Other Home presents their extraordinary discussion about loving and dying, sharing their stories, favorite practices, and deep wisdom about the most important, final step on our spiritual journey through this lifetime.

Download or read book Life s Little Grins Life is a Story story one written by Manuela Ruseva and published by BOD GmbH DE. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portions of little and big coincidences in life. A storyteller in progress...

Download or read book Summer days quiet nights Life is a Story story one written by Gabriela Hyodo and published by BOD GmbH DE. This book was released on 2024-09-04 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a quiet village near Brighton, Olivia arrives to spend the summer with an aunt she barely knows, running from a heartbreak she cant yet face. She's not quite sure what she's searching for, but what she finds is a small town brimming with secrets, a ghostly presence that seems to understand her loneliness, and two intriguing locals who make her question everything she thought she knew about love. As Olivia uncovers hidden truths about her aunts past, she's forced to confront her own fears and desires. With summer days fading and decisions looming, she must choose between running from her problems or finally facing them head-on. Will she stay in the village, where shes found a new sense of belonging, or return to New York to confront the life she left behind? A story of self-discovery, love, and the courage to embrace who you are. This story takes readers on a heartfelt journey of finding light in the darkest places.

Download or read book Glass Coffins Life is a Story story one written by A. M. Kluge and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-09-04 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I live in a glass coffin. It only has room for me, nobody can join me and I can't leave. (The Glass Coffin) Frequently rooted in mythology, the poems in this volume borrow figures and images in an attempt to make sense of contemporary experience. They explore themes like love, grief, mental health, and coping with chronic illness. Experimenting with form and tradition, they investigate the depths of emotion and trauma. Little glass coffins in themselves, the poems encapsulate and showcase aspects of the human experience. Enveloped in hues of blue and green, this debut anthology promises to captivate and inspire.

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Download or read book The Long Walk Back Home A Quest For Freedom written by Douglas Davis and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-03 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become involved in Hunter's westward quest for freedom during the Civil War, when the forced "Long Walk" and tragic enslavement threatened the destruction of his proud people. This Navajo youth displays three loves of homeland, culture and tribe while struggling with daily survival issues, dangerous wildlife, and the greed of soldiers determined to eliminate this cherished freedom. Religious enlightenment develops for Hunter while "walking in beauty" with nature, and contending with convoluted cross roads of truth and irony. Freedom has never been free!