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Kathleen Richards was just 17 when she and her sister Deirdre found themselves on the doorstep of 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, seeking lodgings from a seemingly friendly local couple: Fred and Rose West. While growing up in poverty-stricken Dublin in the 1960s, Kathleen was abused from a...

Meet Mya-Rose—otherwise known as “Birdgirl.” In her words: “Birdwatching has never felt like a hobby, or a pastime I can pick up and put down, but a thread running through the pattern of my life, so tightly woven in that there’s no way of pulling it free and leaving the rest of my life intact.” Birdgirl follows Mya-Rose and her family as they travel the world in search of rare birds and astonishing landscapes. But a shadow moves with them, too—her mother's deepening mental health crisis. In the face of this struggle, the Craigs turn to nature again and again for comfort and meaning.

Generations of children have fallen in love with the pioneer saga of the Ingalls family, of Pa and Ma, Laura and her sisters, and their loyal dog. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have taught millions of Americans about frontier life, giving inspiration to many and in the process becoming icons of our national identity. Yet few realize that this best-selling series wandered far from the actual history of the Ingalls family and from what Laura herself understood to be central truths about pioneer life.

Brought to you by penguin. The astonishing story of the English heiress who devoted her life to the IRA She grew up in a Chelsea townhouse and on a Devon estate. She was presented to the Queen at Buckingham Palace as a debutante in 1958. She trained at Oxford as an academic economist and had a...

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Porn star turned social media influencer, Channon Rose takes you through her life in the adult entertainment industry. She shares secret stories about working as a high class escort and talks about her encounters with celebrities, athletes, and politicians. She manages to create a captivating story that is both tragic and empowering.

In her compelling and intimate portrait, presidential historian Barbara A. Perry captures Rose Kennedy’s essential contributions to the incomparable Kennedy dynasty. This biography - the first to draw on an invaluable cache of Rose’s newly released diaries and letters - unearths the complexities behind the impeccable persona she showed the world. The woman who emerges is a fascinating character: savvy about her family’s reputation and resilient enough to persevere through the unfathomable tragedies that befell her.

A former porn star and now a YouTuber, Channon Rose takes you through her early childhood, which was filled with severe traumatic events. The story of Channon's childhood is both disturbing and captivating. Channon shares her deepest darkest secrets about her life in this audiobook that she hasn't even shared with her own family or closest friends. Channon spent much of her childhood in and out of psychiatric hospitals dealing with drug addiction; she was a child prostitute; she dealt with emotional and physical abuse at home; and she struggled with eating disorders.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With the critically acclaimed Sin in the Second City, bestselling author Karen Abbott “pioneered sizzle history” (USA Today). Now she returns with the gripping and expansive story of America’s coming-of-age—told through the extraordinary life of Gypsy Rose Lee...

A 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Best Nonfiction Narrator! Moving and powerful, this is a vivid portrait of the women who came together to form an orchestra in order to survive the horrors of Auschwitz. New York Times bestselling author of Les Parisiennes and That Woman: A Life of Wallis Simpson...

Looking Through Rose Colored Glasses is a memoir by Rosalie Richardson that takes listeners on a journey through her life. From her childhood filled with challenges to her struggles with addiction and the search for stability, Rosalie shares her story with honesty and courage. In this inspiring book, Rosalie reflects on the impact of her upbringing, the strength of family bonds, and the importance of resilience. She describes the pain of moving around, facing abuse, and battling addiction, but also highlights moments of hope and love that helped her find her way.

The Rose Among Thorns is based on the life experiences of Valerie Faulkner-Beal. She was 12 years old when her dad murdered a man in her family's home. That man was the biological father of Guns n Roses front man, Axl Rose.

Tres amigas, mujeres en sus cincuenta, se proponen recorrer «el sendero de larga distancia más hermoso del mundo»: el sendero John Muir. Desde el principio, su aventura se complica por accidentes autoinfligidos y un clima feroz, para luego enriquecerse cuando «adoptan» a una joven excursionista abandonada por su grupo en el camino.

In 2013, Di McDonald packed up her life in regional Victoria and moved to Melbourne to help her sister care for their ageing parents. Recently divorced, Di was flattered when, in late 2014, a customer she assisted in the store she helped manage expressed a romantic interest in her. She eventually accepted his invitations and, as their relationship developed, it seemed this suave, charming man was too good to be true. And he was.

Charge Like a Bull: Unlock Relentless Growth and Revolutionize Your Business. Are you ready to shatter limits and achieve extraordinary success? In Charge Like a Bull, trailblazing entrepreneur Rose Odette reveals the 7 relentless strategies that propelled her bootstrapped company to $100 million in revenue—and shows you how to do the same.

At just seven years old, Rose’s innocence was shattered when a trusted family member violated her in the most unimaginable way. This traumatic event marked the beginning of a long and painful journey for Rose, as she was subsequently used and abused by men who took advantage of her vulnerability. Despite the darkness that consumed her, Rose’s story is one of resilience and strength as she navigates the complexities of healing from the unimaginable trauma that has shaped her life. Join us as we delve into Rose’s harrowing tale of survival and redemption in the face of unspeakable horrors.

A blind dog, skydiving, electric fences, and flooding bathrooms are just some of the adventures you'll go on in this audiobook! Heidi takes you exploring through themes of faith, courage, and resilience drawn from her travels and everyday life.

Part-memoir, part girl's guide, Now Accepting Roses is full of never-before-told stories from behind the scenes of one of America's most popular television shows - but this book isn't just for fans of The Bachelor. This book is for anyone navigating the crazy and exciting world of finding real love.

There was a time when women’s health was repressed and breast cancer wasn’t discussed, but Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder refused to be silenced. Their courage ignited a movement that changed the way society addresses breast cancer. When these “radical sisters” were diagnosed, they faced a medical world of myths, outdated protocols, and a shocking lack of research. Breast cancer awareness was absent, and treatment options were scarce. Yet, Shirley, Rose, and Evelyn became trailblazing advocates for breast cancer research, early detection, and women’s health.

Iva Nasr [NUHsir] is a mentor, speaker, and author, working globally, residing in the USA. In her anecdotal and lighthearted way, she guides a Modern Mind: Open Up – Align – Focus – Shine©, highlighted in her book From Rifles to Roses: Memories and Miracles. Her private Intuitive W-Readings©, classes, on-going dialogues, and life testimonials give hope and inspire mind expansion and action. IvaNasr.com