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In 1986 Margaret Humphreys, a Nottingham social worker, investigated a woman's claim that, aged four, she had been put on a boat to Australia by the British government. At first incredulous, Margaret discovered that this was just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Up to 150,000 children, some as young as three years old, had been deported from children's homes in Britain and shipped off to a 'new life' in distant parts of the Empire, right up until as recently as 1970. Many were told that their parents were dead, and parents were told that their children had been adopted.

In this final volume of diaries, Tony Benn reflects on the compensations and the disadvantages of old age. With the support of a small circle of friends and his extended family, he continues his activities on behalf of social justice, peace and accountability in public life, to a background of...

Grey Sunshine tells the human stories behind the national crisis we see - and yet don’t see - every single day: the state of Indian education. It is an invitation to walk in the shoes of hundreds of thousands of children from less privileged backgrounds. Battling the injustices of poverty alongside them are 4,000 unlikely leaders from Teach for India, a two-year fellowship programme that places young people as full-time teachers in government classrooms across the country.

A Heated Rivalry - inspired podcast about fictional people, real feelings, and the joy we find in a messed-up world. We’ll explore sex, masculinity, tenderness, raising kids, ambition, identity, and spiral into personal stories, culture, and whatever we’re currently obsessed with. Hosted by the Girls in the Crease (yes, a hockey thing… and yes, also that).Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and come get your sunshine.Say hi: EveryoneDeservesSunshine@gmail.com

The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the show is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate everyday challenges and live life to the fullest.

Welcome to the 1980s, where the war on drugs rages on and America's teenagers are caught in the crossfire. Enter Straight Incorporated, a controversial new rehab program that promises its tough love approach can set kids back on the straight and narrow. But for the survivors of Straight, their experience tells a horrifyingly different story — one of abuse, torture, and brainwashing. Season 2 of “The Sunshine Place” delves into the shocking tale of Straight Incorporated, an experimental teen rehab that descended into a sadistic cult exploiting parents' deepest fears and their children's ...

One of Canada's most cherished writers, British-born Stephen Leacock was probably best known and loved for his works of light humor. First published in 1912, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is one of his most popular and enduring pieces of fiction. This collection of short stories describes the people that comprise a typical but fictional small town in Ontario - Mariposa. The book's appeal lies in the universality of the characters Leacock describes so eloquently, they live out their 'large' lives in the little town.

covering one minute of the film 'eternal sunshine of the spotless mind' each thursday, exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, memory, and the meaning of life. one show of an existential trilogy along with 'minutiae ex machina' and 'the groundhog day project: minute by minute'.

My Sacred Space is a solo podcast by Leah-Sunshine Garrett, a place to think slowly, feel deeply, and speak honestly. Twice a month, I open a space for reflection on the world we are living in and the futures we are building. This podcast sits at the intersection of the sacred and the structural. The personal and the political. The intuitive and the analytical. This is not a podcast about having all the answers. It is about asking better questions, honouring intuition alongside evidence, and creating room for nuance, anger, tenderness, and hope. Welcome to My Sacred Space.

Welcome to Stories We Weren’t Supposed to Tell.This is a survivor led podcast where we speak the truth about abuse, manipulation, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after it.These aren’t watered down stories.These are real experiences from real people who lived it, survived it, and chose to tell it anyway.You’ll hear the patterns most people misslove bombing, gaslighting, control, trauma bonds broken down in a way that finally makes sense.Alongside each story, we dive deeper with The Manipulation Whisperer episodes, connecting the dots between what happened, why it happened, ...

During one sweltering week in July 1948, the Democratic Party gathered in Philadelphia for its national convention. The most pressing and controversial issue facing the delegates was not whom to nominate for president—the incumbent, Harry Truman, was the presumptive candidate—but whether the Democrats would finally embrace the cause of civil rights and embed it in their official platform. On the convention's final day, Hubert Humphrey, the relatively obscure mayor of the midsized city of Minneapolis, ascended the podium.

A series of conversations between noted non-journalist Adam Duritz and his pal, author and music journalist James Campion, about life, music, and whatever comes into their large and incredibly handsome brains.

Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure. This entertaining journey includes bears, bugs, blisters, captivating characters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings. Alt walked more than five million steps in tribute to his brother, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a home called Sunshine. This trail adventure has inspired an annual event that has raised more than $200,000 for Sunshine. It includes hiking tips for the whole family.

Conversations that spark wonder, warmth and wistfulness

These are the kinds of stories we need right now. While the news is filled with villains and villainy, we do see a few famous heroes now and again. But what about the everyday heroes? The people going out of their way bring a little love into someone else's life? They deserve a time in the...

My podcast is about personalized experiences of the everyday struggles of a young sarcastic black woman who endures so many different aspects of life and still finds time to laugh.

A safe space where those interested in Afro-Indigenous culture, edification, and holistic wellness are encouraged to conduct open discussions to better facilitate transparency and spiritual success.

Sunshine and his friend embark on enlightening journeys through life's profound landscapes, they share moments of introspection, humor, and wisdom. Join us as we explore the depth of life events, mid-life musings, philosophical questions, cultural curiosities, personal issues, and so much more. In each episode, Sunshine and his companion navigate the twists and turns of existence, diving into topics that spark contemplation and curiosity. Whether it's pondering the meaning of mid-life crises or exploring the depths of philosophical quandaries. it's about the exploration, the journey towards a ...

The best stories come with a few unexpected lessons. Ever had a late-night thought that made you laugh, question everything, or learn something unexpected? Welcome to Sunshine After Dark, where a social worker (who doesn’t have it all figured out) shares real stories, unexpected lessons, and a little humor along the way. From the chaos of social work to the quirks of everyday life, no topic is off-limits. Pull up a chair, get comfy, and let’s talk about the things that keep us up at night—sometimes deep, sometimes ridiculous, but always real.

Tempest and Sunshine, the debut novel by Mary Jane Holmes, transports readers to the pre-Civil War South, where the lives of two sisters—blonde Fanny and dark-haired Julia—unfold in a tale of contrasting struggles and romances. As different as night and day, their journeys intertwine against the backdrop of a tumultuous era, exploring themes of love, family, and resilience. (Introduction by jedopi)