Tagebücher & Memoiren

"Drengeår og knøsekår" er en fortsættelse af de erindringer, som Jeppe Aakjær begyndte i bogen "Fra min bitte-tid". Den begynder i 1879, da han kun havde et års tid tilbage i skolen og slutter med et højskoleophold på Askov i 1887, som bestemt ikke får en rosende omtale. Blandt bogens hovedpunkter er et ophold på Blaagaard Seminarium 1884-86, hvor han tog en præliminæreksamen, som kostede faderen 1500 kr. Beretningen indeholder mange gode detaljer om datidens københavnerliv, for Aakjær var en interesseret ung mand, der opsøgte begivenhederne. I den forbindelse er der f.eks. fine beskrivelser af Georg Brandes, og hvis vi går i en hel anden retning, får han selv et gevaldigt nakkedrag under en politisk demonstration i 1885. Endnu fyldigere er dog omtalen af Estrups forsøg på at knægte ytringsfriheden ved at fængsle politiske modstandere. Her blev Aakjær således varetægtsfængslet 17 dage under kummerlige forhold i Viborg i 1887, anklaget for at have afholdt et revolutionært foredrag. Og så var forklaringen endda, at foredraget kun havde omhandlet Den franske Revolution i 1789.

"Fra min bitte tid" er Jeppe Aakjærs barndomserindringer, der i detaljer beskriver dagliglivet i 1870erne i en ganske almindelig bondefamilie. Helt konkret foregår det i en landsby syd for Skive, men forholdene var de samme i resten af Danmark. Vi møder børnene, moderen, faderen, tjenestefolkene og aftægtsmanden, den gamle, sure Jeppe. Både de daglige, men også de mere specielle arbejdsopgaver i en af datidens stort set selvforsynende bondefamilier ruller frem som perler på en snor. Desuden er der levende beskrivelser af bygningernes indretning, børneopdragelse, skolegang m.m. Det er kulturhistorie, når det er bedst!

'Et liv som Hee-man' er en hudløst ærlig beretning om en enkelt mands personlige udvikling gennem 50 år. En spændende rejse præget af en utrættelig kamp mod den danske jantelov, mod familiens arv og indimellem sig selv. Det er et karrieremæssigt eventyr, der begynder i 1978 hos det prestigefyldte BMW i England og slutter i 1990 midt i kampen om den mest magtfulde position i Toyota Danmark. Det er også beretningen om det klassiske sprængfelt mellem far og søn, og der er ikke sparet på følelserne, når Lars fortæller om sine succeser og skuffelser og om at lande på benene igen. Tilnavnet Hee-man og analogien til 80ernes tegneseriefigur bliver utilsigtet den røde tråd. Trods status som universets hersker, er der alligevel en ting den virkelige He-man frygter; sin fars manglende respekt.

A captivating memoir of the last US Army soldier taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. A narrative of courage, hope, and survival, Through the Valley is more than just a war story. It also portrays the thrill and horror of combat, the fear and anxiety of captivity, and the stories of friendships forged and friends lost.

In this engaging scientific memoir, Kenneth Ford recounts the time when, in his mid-twenties, he was a member of the team that designed and built the first hydrogen bomb.

A moving and life-affirming memoir about survival and the power of love to heal, from internationally renowned writer Salman Rushdie'A story of hatred defeated by love' Guardian'Absolutely stunning...the ugliest thing turned into the most beautiful' Nigella Lawson'Part thriller, part love story' The Times'A masterpiece... full of Rushdie's wit, his wisdom, his stoicism, his optimism' The TelegraphOn the morning of 12 August 2022, Salman Rushdie was standing onstage at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York, preparing to give a lecture on the importance of keeping writers safe from harm, when a man in black - black clothes, black mask - rushed down the aisle towards him, wielding a knife. His first thought: So it's you. Here you are.What followed was a horrific act of violence that shook the world. Now, for the first time, Rushdie relives the traumatic events of that day and its aftermath, as well as his journey towards physical recovery and the healing that was made possible by the love and support of his wife, Eliza, his family, his army of doctors and physical therapists, and his community of readers worldwide.Knife is Rushdie writing with urgency, gravity, and unflinching honesty. It is also a deeply moving reminder of literature's capacity to make sense of the unthinkable.This an intimate and life-affirming meditation on life, loss, love, art - and finding the strength to stand up again.

I denne bog fortæller Peer Stakroge om erindringer fra sit liv og opvækst i Struer. Bogen beskriver også en del lokalhistoriske fortællinger og lidt om de mennesker Peer har mødt som bydreng og gennem aktiviteter indenfor byens foreningsliv og lokalidræt. Bogen giver således læseren et indblik i hvordan livet var dengang og hvilke mennesker man kunne træffe rundtomkring i gader og butikker."I 1995 begyndte min far - efter opfordring fra min onkel Bent og mig, at skrive om sin barndom i Struer. Det blev en fin historie: En del af mine erindringer på godt og ondt, som blev printet i papirversion til familien m.fl. og endelig udgivet som bog i Juli 2021.Far var god til at fortælle og skrive og da jeg gennem mange år har nedskrevet forskellige ting, dels om mig selv, men også om Struer, har jeg nu valgt at forsøge mig som skribent og bogudgiver og følge efter min far.Første udgave af mine erindringer blev færdig til min 70 års fødselsdag i 2018 og min historie er nu rettet på enkelte punkter, og der er tilføjet lidt mere.Bogen handler mest om mig, men også meget om mit liv som dreng i Struer. Jeg bringer dig en tur gennem byen - dens gader, butikker, virksomheder og enkelte personer, herunder også en del om øgenavne m.m. Der indgår også helt naturligt en hel del om sport hvor jeg selv har været aktiv i mange foreninger og sportsgrene. - God fornøjelse."

During the catastrophic economic depression of the 1890s, young Jack London found himself in the same situation as many others¿homeless and unemployed. After a failed American investment and crop failure, the nation found itself in a panic. As London recounts these times, he tells stories of hopping on freight trains, consequently being forcefully removed. While living as a hobo, London often had to beg for food and money, and frequently found himself in trouble with the law. Since the economic depression had affected so many, there were often people just wandering around with no home or job to go to. Those that were fortunate enough not to be brought to such measures found this undesirable, which led to a strict uphold of vagrancy laws, punishing and harassing the homeless. Though he often would escape imprisonment by making up elaborate stories and excuses to tell the police, he wasn¿t always so lucky. After being arrested for vagrancy, London describes his horrible, thirty-day stay at Erie County Penitentiary. Following this incident, London recalls his time in Coxey¿s Army, a protest group composed of unemployed workers. Surviving these times and going on to become a successful author, Jack London looks back on the trying time of his youth with a new, and often humorous perspective. With entertaining and enlightening prose, Jack London discloses the personal details of a difficult time in his life, as well as a strained time in American history. Acting as a stimulus for political upheaval, the economic depression of 1893 was a pivotal time in America. Jack London¿s The Road provides an intimate glimpse into these times, as well as entertaining audiences with a light-hearted tone. The Road has inspired film adaptations and remains to be a relatable and intriguing perspective into a humbling human experience. This edition of Jack London¿s The Road is now presented with a stunning new cover design and is reprinted in a modern, stylish font. With this accommodations, contemporary readers are welcomed to the captivating tales of Jack London¿s life on the road, following his humble and humiliating experiences begging for food and evading arrest.

Published in 1924, The Life and Letters of Emily Dickinson is a biography by her niece Martha Dickinson Bianchi. Featuring detailed biographical essays and her letters, for the first time arranged chronically, the book stands as a retelling of her aunt''s life from the perspective of family in an attempt to challenge the image of Emily Dickinson as a cold, isolated woman of mystery. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Life and Letters of Emily Dickinson is a must-read biography reimagined for modern readers.