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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...

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.

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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.

In the whirlwind of a life that comes across like a twisted fairy tale, Janelle Alexis Flatt emerges from the wreckage of betrayal, addiction, and shattering heartbreak as a force of unapologetic resilience. From a childhood marked by instability and early trauma to building a thriving beauty empire while battling toxic relationships, a daughter's near-fatal spiral into drugs, and a marriage destroyed by brazen infidelity, she faces every hammer life swings—reality TV disasters, spiritual awakenings through sacred plant medicines, and a divorce war that exposes every scar.

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.

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.

Ava Cooper is best known for her heart-touching and inspiration story in which she allows listeners to get a closer look at her journey of success, struggles, and growth.

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.

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.

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. 

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...

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

The rush to the Louisiana border was known to the Texans as the Runaway Scrape, the Great Runaway, or the Sabine Shoot. Whatever one calls it, the wild exodus was a nightmare of terror and suffering for women and children across the Lone Star State. It was only their burning desire for retribution that made it possible for them to keep going.

Donna Deegan was only months from realizing her dream of launching the nation's first national breast cancer marathon when she was diagnosed with the disease for the third time. While still committed to the race, Deegan began searching for answers beyond the conventional. As she opened one door, it led to the next. What started as a quest for a cure became a physical and spiritual rebirth. Deegan takes us along on her journey with great candor and humor.

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.