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Anchor of the number-one news show on cable, The Kelly File, Fox News Channel's Megyn Kelly writes her much anticipated book, a revealing and surprising memoir detailing her rise as one of the most respected journalists working today. From the values and lessons that have shaped her career to her time at the center of the chaotic 2016 Republican presidential primary, this book offers an inside look at an uncompromising woman's journey to the top of the news business.

My life was flipped upside down on April 7, 2001, one day before my 43rd birthday. I received the DNA test results that had answered a lifetime of questions. Everything—and I mean everything—I knew about myself wasn’t true. I turned into my own private investigator, digging through records and interviewing nurses who worked at the hospital, where my life changed forever. It’s a devastating and bizarre story, so out of this world that my life even garnered worldwide attention. The research and wisdom I have gained regarding trauma have given me hope and understanding.

Christine Collins is a decorated veteran, having served as a U.S. Air Force Captain and trauma nurse during a pivotal deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. Stationed at Bagram Air Base, she found herself at the epicenter of the conflict, tirelessly working to save the lives of American troops, Afghan civilians caught in the crossfire, and even enemy fighters.

Based on her popular class at Yale, this masterful, intimate essay collection from one of our greatest living playwrights and teachers, Sarah Ruhl, is a testament to the singular impact of teachers across every stage of our lives. Anchored in stories both personal and universal, drawing on Sarah’s experiences with her parents and children, with schoolteachers, creative influences, and beyond, Lessons from My Teachers offers an uplifting perspective on our basic human need to teach and learn from each other as we navigate the surprising paths that shape our lives.

There had been worse times before, moments when life had thrown her curveballs that felt impossible to overcome. Yet, nothing could prepare Teresa for the day she discovers her husband’s lifeless body— a haunting image that sears itself into her memory, forever. In the days that follow, she struggles to comprehend the depths of his pain and the silence that now fills their home. Alone and reeling from disbelief, Teressa must confront the unbearable weight of her grief while facing a future she never envisioned.

This book is an inspiring biography that traces the remarkable journey of Kamala Harris, from her early life as the daughter of immigrants to her historic election as Vice President of the United States. It offers intimate insights into her values, her roles as a prosecutor and senator, and her impact on issues like criminal justice reform and healthcare access. It also celebrates her as a symbol of progress and resilience, emphasizing that her story inspires all to pursue justice and create a brighter future. Get duplicate for yourself by TOGGLING THE BUY BUTTON as soon as possible!

"Angela Lansbury: Biography, Family, Personal Quotes, Trivia and Death" is a captivating biography that chronicles Angela Lansbury's extraordinary life. This book delves into her career and personal life, from her early aspirations for stardom to her legendary roles on stage and screen. You'll be taken on an intimate journey through the life of this beloved actress through personal quotes, trivia, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The book concludes with a touching tribute to Angela Lansbury's enduring legacy in the entertainment industry, making it a must-read for classic Hollywood and ...

Legendary outlaw Belle Starr has been written about and portrayed in various media for well over one hundred years. Born Myra Maybelle Shirley in Missouri in 1848, Belle lived most of her life in Texas. She became notorious after living with and hanging out with members of the James and Younger gangs. Belle was a crack shot who rode side saddle while engaging in horse thievery, cattle rustling, and holdups. In between these activities, Belle bore two children and was involved with (though not necessarily married to) several men, including Sam Starr.

¿Qué pensaba Elena Garro de la política, de la vida, de la literatura? Carlos Landeros plasma en este libro las siempre atinada opinión de esta extraordinaria escritora, casada por más de 20 años con Octavio Paz. Resultado de la entrañable amistad entre Carlos Landeros y la escritora Elena Garro, nace este libro lleno de anécdotas y comunicaciones que mantuvieron desde el día en que Carlos Landeros entró con las manos vacías a casa de Elena para entrevistarla, y salió con un libro autografiado y una amistad que duraría hasta el final de los días de la célebre Garro.

Open up this memory box to reveal one woman's memoir of forced adoption, loss and self-loathing. Locked away for years, these memories have now found their voice as Yvonne Tomlinson bravely shares Memory Boxes with the world. Through raw honesty and unwavering courage, Yvonne invites readers to explore the contents of her memory boxes, revealing the resilience and strength that have carried her through the darkest of times.

Osada, valiente, libre, divertida, cosmopolita, popular, amante de los placeres de la vida pero también capaz de grandes sacrificios pocos reconocerán en este retrato a esa gran desconocida que fue la madre del rey, un ser humano excepcional a quien no en vano Alfonso XIII apodó María la Brava. Porque sí, María fue todo esto, y también conoció profundas desgracias -exilio, la muerte accidental de un hijo, infidelidades matrimoniales, soledad y sanatorios- que la arrastraron a un abismo del que surgió más vital, más interesante y más cercana.

One day, Johanna's boyfriend doesn't come home. Suddenly five undercover cops are standing outside their residence. In a matter of minutes, her life is turned upside-down when she realises that she's a suspect of a serious crime. She, who had just left a glamorous life in Dubai for the sake of love, falls helplessly into the dark.

Violetta ha tagliato tutti i ponti con il passato, vivendo per anni come Barbara Genova, un alter ego che l’ha resa una sconosciuta. È stata Barbara a permetterle di ritrovare se stessa o ha inventato la Violetta che conosciamo oggi? Violetta Bellocchio ha deciso di sparire ed Electra è la storia della sua scomparsa.

Across six revealing lectures, Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson will introduce you to one of the 20th century’s most fascinating and divisive writers in Flannery O’Connor and the Scandal of Faith. Beginning with an overview of her brief but remarkable life, Professor Wilson will then take you through an exploration of themes in O’Connor’s work and the hallmarks of her literary style. You’ll get a clearer picture of O’Connor’s historical and geographical context while digging into how her stories can transcend time and place.

The shocking first true account from one of the young girls who lived through and survived the Rotherham sex abuse scandal. In the summer of 2014, the Rotherham sex abuse scandal sent shockwaves through the nation. A report revealed that since the 1990s, up to 1,400 young girls in the town had been regularly abused by sex gangs, predominantly comprised of Pakistani men.

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and more.

When Christa Brown first spoke out about the sexual abuse she endured in her Texas childhood church, she never imagined it would expose the ethical chasm at the core of the Southern Baptist Convention: male religious leaders so focused on institutional protection that they sacrifice the safety of children. A book about speaking out and speaking up, Baptistland weaves together Christa’s revealing story of hope amid Southern patriarchy and religious fundamentalism.

Joe and Rose Kennedy's strikingly beautiful daughter, Rosemary, attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters. And yet Rosemary was intellectually disabled - a secret fiercely guarded by her powerful and glamorous family.

Natalie MacLean, a bestselling wine writer, is shocked when her husband of twenty years, a high-powered CEO, demands a divorce. Then an online mob of rivals comes for her career. Wavering between despair and determination, she must fight for her son, rebuild her career, and salvage her self-worth using her superpowers: heart, humor, and an uncanny ability to pair wine and food.

In this extraordinary book, Sarah Polley explores what it is to live in one’s body, in a constant state of becoming, learning, and changing. Each of these six essays captures a piece of Polley’s life as she remembers it, while at the same time examining the fallibility of memory, the mutability of reality in the mind, and the possibility of experiencing the past anew, as the person she is now but was not then. As Polley writes, the past and present are in a “reciprocal pressure dance.”