Showing results for "Autobiographie" in Social Sciences

The books that make up the life and times of Maya Angelou are some of the best, most beautiful and haunting pieces of autobiography written. They run the gamut from life affirming to tragedy and back again with a tone that is a joyous, direct and searingly honest and are an extraordinary portrait of 20th century black America.

A stunning narrative from one of the most powerful young writers at work today, and the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, Sugarcane, We Survived the Night interweaves oral history with hard-hitting journalism and a deeply personal father-son journey into a searing portrait of...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR A “rich hybrid of memoir and history” (The New Yorker) of the literary art form that has transformed the cultural landscape, by one of its influential practitioners, an award-winning poet, professor, and slam champion “Bennett…transport[s] us...

Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller's breathtaking memoir "gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell “Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with...

This book contains autobiographies by 12 individuals of Korean descent. However, their background experiences are vastly different. The editor of the book, Ariel Raimundo Choi, was born in Argentina and is still a citizen of Argentina; therefore, he considers himself a Hispanic-Korean-American. Ye One Chung grew up most of her life in Israel, so she considers Israel as her home. She writes a part of her autobiography in modern Hebrew, a language Ye One Chung is fluent at.

An irresistible delight, this hilarious and heartwarming essay collection gathers essential tales about growing up in the South, the pitfalls of date night, and why no one should ever tell a Black girl how to Black Girl. Black women always find a place to meet: in the natural hair aisle, at...

NAMED MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, NPR, TIME, LIT HUB, VULTURE, and more The sexual assault that stunned the world. A courageous woman’s rallying call for shame to "change sides." For the very first time, Gisèle Pelicot tells her story. In 2024, Gisèle Pelicot waived...

*National Bestseller* "This is a funny and beautiful book. What a little bastard." --Russell Brand "Every paragraph is like doing a shot with a friend. A double." --Caitlin Moran Joel Golby's writing for Vice and The Guardian, with its wry observation and naked self-reflection, has brought him a...

Michael Jackson was once universally acclaimed as a song-and-dance man of genius; Wacko Jacko is now, more often than not, dismissed for his bizarre race and gender transformations and confounding antics, even as he is commonly reviled for the child molestation charges twice brought against him...

From the author of Unwell Women comes a powerful and groundbreaking new narrative history of motherhood and mothering. Mothers make history. But what it has meant for mothers to do the physical and emotional work of mothering has, for centuries, been neglected in the stories of the past...

We all feel it, the teetering toward a place in America from which there is no return. The battle to remain hopeful in spite of injustice after injustice. In this powerful story of one lawyer’s fight for his community, both justice and hope are redeemed. The Greenwood neighborhood of North...

Read by the author. Now an Award-Winning Documentary from The Duplass Brothers. Between the Mountain and the Sky shows us the goodness that is possible when a single person--regardless of age--takes action to help another and, in the process, changes the lives of hundreds. Maggie’s story...

Niclas Seydack erzählt warmherzig von einer kalten Zeit. Dauerkrise, digitaler Aufbruch und eine neue Sensibilität—während die Millennials erwachsen werden, ist die Welt mehrmals eine andere geworden. Nur Wetten, dass..? feiert immer neue Comebacks.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Named a Best Book of the Year by critics from both NPR and the New York Post! "The voice of a man who tasted the best of the American century and still left the party early, with his dignity intact." —The New Yorker From the pages of Spy and Vanity Fair to...

“[A]nother hilarious essay collection from Phoebe Robinson.” —The New York Times Book Review “Strikes the perfect balance of brutally honest and laugh out loud funny. I didn’t want it to end.” —Mindy Kaling, New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me? With sharp, timely...

En introduction: Autobiographie d’un étrangerDe NGARBASSA Assil Baraké Mon arrière grand-mère était une femme aimante et protectrice. Elle vivait dans la concession familiale, une grande maison avec tous ses enfants dans la ville de Garoua au Cameroun.Moi qui n’était qu’un petit garçon, Je garde encore quelques souvenirs du temps passé à ses côtés avec toute la famille.Je me souviens qu’à l’âge de quatre ans, elle me laissait sortir dans la nuit.J’allais regarder des films hindous chez les voisins.Je garde quelques souvenirs des scènes de ces films qui m’ont ...

Welcome to "Scientific Journeys," the podcast that takes you on a captivating exploration of the extraordinary lives of individuals who have shaped the world we live in. Join us as we uncover the remarkable stories of visionaries, trailblazers, and change-makers who have left an indelible mark on history. In each episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of an influential figure, delving into their personal journey, triumphs, challenges, and the profound impact they have had on society. From scientists and inventors to artists, leaders, and humanitarians, we bring you inspiring narratives...

In A Child Called "It," David Pelzer shared the harrowing story of his abusive childhood. Now, his brother Richard reveals a horrifying glimpse behind closed doors -- and shares a message of strength and resilience. Mom has no one like David around to beat on anymore. I am more afraid of her...