Download or read book The Constant Outsider Memoirs of a South Boston Mechanic written by Thomas M. Cirignano and published by TM & DM Cirignano Jnt Livin. This book was released on 2009-02-27 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constant Outsider chronicles the radical choices made by the author as part of an intense struggle to fit in and be accepted within the challenging and often violent environments of Dorchester, South Boston and beyond.This memoir is a true and exciting account of what it was like for the son of an Italian immigrant to grow up, live, and work in the predominantly Irish sections of Boston, Massachusetts during some of the most volatile and violent decades in their histories. For those who were not exposed first hand to the extreme criminal activity and violence which was Southie during the Whitey Bulger years, the events the author experienced and the people he encountered should prove riveting. Having to co-exist with killers, drug dealers and other assorted criminals, as well as the many fine and honest people that were part of the community, sometimes caused the author to walk a fine line between participating in or rejecting the lawlessness that surrounded him.
Download or read book Memoirs of a South Boston Mechanic written by Thomas M Cirignano and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mob wars, "Whitey" Bulger's reign of terror, "Forced Busing" and the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s created a history-rich era in Boston. Tom had a front row seat to it all. He ran an auto repair garage and gas station in the heart of Southie during those decades. With both mobsters and cops as his friends, he became adept at navigating a tightrope between good and evil. He also made many reckless choices that resulted in close brushes with death. Tom shares all of those surreal memories with his readers while adding a bit of humor at times. Right on his doorstep while living across the street from South Boston High, he experienced fierce and violent protests related to court-ordered desegregation of the Boston schools via "Forced Busing". Add to the mix, Tom's mobster friends and interactions, the tension and violence he encountered at his shop, and the stress of running a gas station in Southie during the fuel shortages of the 70s, and you've got all the ingredients of a gripping narrative. Early in this amazing story of survival, the author made a decision to do whatever it took to fit in and be accepted within each of his challenging and dangerous environments. That strategy worked well for Tom, but it also placed him in too many scary and dangerous situations. He is one of the very few people who have had a gunpoint encounter with James Whitey Bulger and lived to tell about it. How did he do that? Surprisingly, Tom tells it as a rather humorous story with a mostly happy ending. This book is written from the perspective of someone who experienced history first-hand. Tom's life story is a vivid flashback to an exciting era in Boston's colorful past.
Download or read book The Asset Mindset written by Daniel Fielding and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring personal development book that “can change your life” (Pete Hegseth, New York Times bestselling author and cohost of Fox & Friends) and help you obtain elite levels of success, from former Special Forces Green Beret Daniel Fielding. Thought-provoking, engaging, and accessible, The Asset Mindset effortlessly delivers twelve chapters of self-awareness, self-manifestation, and personal development, helping you to: -Discover and change any negative mindsets and behaviors that prevent you from achieving success. -Build a mindset you will be proud to live with and start creating positive changes today. -Turn yourself into an elite level asset, the kind that overcomes any obstacle that life may throw at you. Take ownership of your life and effectively pursue your goals as never before with this ultimate guidebook that is the key for “today’s pursuit for success” (Ray “Cash” Care, Navy SEAL veteran).
Download or read book The Healing Power of Writing written by Susan Borkin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The healing benefits of writing can support traditional therapy. While much has been written about the physical and emotional benefits of writing, little has been written specifically for mental health professionals detailing how to use therapeutic journaling with their clients. Therapeutic journaling—any type of writing or related expressive process used for the purpose of psychological healing or growth—can be an extremely helpful adjunctive therapy. When integrated into an overall treatment plan, regardless of the therapist’s clinical orientation, journaling can become a dynamic tool for personal growth and healing. The first part of this book, “Journaling and the Clinical Process,” gives an overview of therapeutic journaling and the many potential benefits from its use. It provides concrete and specific steps for introducing journaling to psychotherapy clients and answers questions about structure and logistics. For example, engaging your client in writing a biographical statement will not only help focus the treatment plan but also provide a vast amount of background information. This section also introduces two very beneficial mnemonic devices to help clients focus and organize journaling between sessions. The next section, “Presenting Problems and Journaling Solutions,” addresses nine different diagnoses and explains specifically how therapeutic journaling can be integrated into the treatment plan of these diagnoses. Key diagnoses are covered: adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, couple and relationship issues, addictions, disordered eating, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The final part of the book, “Journaling Roadblocks and Building Blocks,” addresses potentially difficult, sticky, or challenging situations regarding journaling, such as possible resistance to therapeutic journaling, privacy issues, safe boundaries, and protection of client material. Importantly, it also reviews those circumstances in which it is best not to use therapeutic journaling or when journaling is contraindicated. The author offers a program designed for therapists for creating their own therapeutic journaling practice. The Healing Power of Writing is filled with case studies, step-by-step exercises, and clear and practical guidelines for mental health professionals who want to incorporate journaling into their clients’ treatment.
Download or read book Catalogue of Books in the South Boston Branch Library of the Boston Public Library written by Boston Public Library. South Boston Branch and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs written by Poduval, Jayita and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The medical profession requires extensive training and preparation in order to ensure the success and competency of future doctors and healthcare professionals. With an emphasis on professional development and medical education, current professionals in this field acknowledge the importance of residency programs and training in the professional development of future doctors. Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs presents a comprehensive overview of chapters ranging from the history of medicine to opportunities and research for further exploration geared toward the professional development and medical training for the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, practitioners, and professionals interested in the education and training of modern medical professionals.
Download or read book Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of the State of Massachusetts written by William Richard Cutter and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences written by American Academy of Arts and Sciences and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 11, pt. 1, "Centennial volume," includes full list of officers and members of the academy, 1780-1881.
Download or read book 67 Cents written by Thomas M. Cirignano and published by Infinity Pub. This book was released on 2012 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A South Boston garage owner becomes irrevocably connected to the Mob. Seemingly innocent missteps sow the seeds of deception, which leads to violence that calls for the ultimate revenge; murder.
Download or read book Index to the Catalogue of Books of the Mercantile Library Association of Boston written by Mercantile Library Association (Boston, Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Autobiography of An Ex Colored Man written by James Weldon Johnson and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in the year 1912, 'The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man' by James Weldon Johnson is the fictional account of a young biracial man, referred to as the "Ex-Colored Man", living in post-Reconstruction era America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Download or read book Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers written by American Society of Civil Engineers and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Catalogue of the Books in the Mercantile Library of the City of Brooklyn N Y August 1858 written by Mercantile Library, Brooklyn, afterwards Brooklyn Library (NEW YORK) and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Era of Experimentation written by Daniel Peart and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Era of Experimentation, Daniel Peart challenges the pervasive assumption that the present-day political system, organized around two competing parties, represents the logical fulfillment of participatory democracy. Recent accounts of "the rise of American democracy" between the Revolution and the Civil War applaud political parties for opening up public life to mass participation and making government responsive to the people. Yet this celebratory narrative tells only half of the story. By exploring American political practices during the early 1820s, a period of particular flux in the young republic, Peart argues that while parties could serve as vehicles for mass participation, they could also be employed to channel, control, and even curb it. Far from equating democracy with the party system, Americans freely experimented with alternative forms of political organization and resisted efforts to confine their public presence to the polling place. Era of Experimentation demonstrates the sheer variety of political practices that made up what subsequent scholars have labeled "democracy" in the early United States. Peart also highlights some overlooked consequences of the nationalization of competitive two-party politics during the antebellum period, particularly with regard to the closing of alternative avenues for popular participation.
