Tagebücher & Memoiren

What's the most important lesson you have ever learned? It took almost fifty-seven years for me to learn The Most Important Lesson-and it changed my life forever. It wasn't until I suffered a cardiac arrest, was clinically dead for five minutes, and had a profound death experience that I finally realized I had been missing the mark most of my life.I'm here, thanks to God's mercy, to share with you the lesson I learned. This lesson is for everyone. And the earlier this lesson is learned and applied, the better! Don't waste time like I did. Get started now! You'll be glad you did.

Our intrepid traveller sets off from London with next to no riding experience since gaining his biker's license, in the general direction of Greece, with Fiji, in the South Pacific, the ultimate aim and destination. Later he finds himself once again on a bike riding through the unfamiliar, this time sub-Saharan Africa. Bluestone Biker relates tales of these and other misadventures, and of a world both surprising and with not a little hope. The author tries to remember, within the pages of this book, that "No-one is interested in what you had for breakfast". Bluestone Biker can be read any day of the year - in the heat of a baking summer's day, or on a rainy day in February at the Laurel Inn at Robin Hood's Bay.

How do you let go of everything you've labeled yourself as, or identified yourself as, to become you?In a world where a million distractions often overshadow the essence of self, Tara Davis takes readers on an inward journey of awakening. As a dedicated people pleaser, Tara always put everyone's needs before her own until denying herself was no longer an option.When Tara decided to step away from her business and explore the uncharted territories of her soul, she uncovered a labyrinth of emotions hidden beneath the surface-shame, guilt, and the haunting echoes of abuse. Instead of turning away from these painful truths, Tara chose to confront them head-on, diving deep into the darkness to unearth her light within.In this courageous memoir, Tara shares her profound journey of self-discovery and healing. Through the raw and unfiltered exploration of her wounds, she finds a path to reclamation, one that ultimately allows her to step into her true purpose. With vulnerability as her compass, Tara emerged from the shadows, transformed and ready to embrace a life of authenticity and service.Becoming Tara is a compelling narrative of resilience, reclamation, and the unwavering human spirit. It reminds us that, oftentimes, by confronting our deepest pain and shame, we can discover our greatest purpose and awaken to who we are meant to be.

The Tales End is an Anthology of short stories, some from real life and some from the heart and mind of this author. Poems that have been borrowed and acknowledged from the actual persons plus two stories out of the mouths of babes - the author's young grandchildren - written when they were very young. It was the author's pleasure to repeat them in this publication. The stories themselves are pretty much self-explanatory. It is to be hoped that they give much pleasure in the reading.

Ogwadabwah! A Life Lived on the Spectrum takes readers on a chronological exposé of a young man's life, navigating the complexities of Asperger's Syndrome and other developmental and mental health diagnoses. Delve into the profound impact that Edan's diagnoses have had on his family and friends. Witness the modifications and adjustments required to cope with the unique challenges that arise. From his early years as a happy and easily managed child to his transformation into a self-harming, offending, and occasionally dangerous individual, this memoir courageously explores an aspect of ASD literature and social media platforms rarely examined. Through the pages Ogwadabwah!, the depths of Edan's emotions and the complexities of his experiences are revealed. Intertwined within Edan's personal accounts are poignant anecdotes from contributors who share their own experiences. These voices enrich the narrative and provide a multifaceted perspective on the challenges and triumphs of living with Asperger's Syndrome. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and inspired as you immerse yourself in this powerful real-life story. Edan's tale is a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere, find outlets for self-expression, and embrace a future filled with possibilities.

Was kann romantischer sein als ein Liebesbrief? Auf poetische Weise spiegeln Liebesbriefe Sehnsucht und Hingabe und lassen tief in das Innerste ihrer Verfasser blicken. So unterschiedlich wie die Charaktere und Temperamente der jeweiligen Absender, so bunt und brisant ist diese Anthologie der schönsten Liebesbriefe aller Zeiten, verfasst von Ludwig van Beethoven, Ingrid Bergmann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Alain Delon, George Sand, Oscar Wilde und vielen anderen berühmten Persönlichkeiten. Ein Buch voller Liebe, Lust und Leidenschaft - authentisch und literarisch.  Die schönsten Liebesbriefe der Welt: Von Ludwig van Beethoven, Ingrid Bergmann, Rainer Maria Rilke, Alain Delon, Oscar Wilde und vielen anderen Inspirierende und faszinierende Worte der Liebe: 19 berührende Liebesbriefe voller Sehnsucht und Leidenschaft Edle Gestaltung: Verpackt in Briefumschlag-Optik mit kunstvoller typografischer Gestaltung Das perfekte Geschenk für Verliebte: Zum Valentinstag, zum Jahrestag, zum Geburtstag, zur Hochzeit oder einfach nur so  Die vielleicht romantischste Art, "Ich liebe dich" zu sagen  Schöner als mit diesen Briefen kann man die eigene Liebe kaum beschreiben! Poetischer Ausdruck tiefster Zuneigung, Momentaufnahme des Seelenzustandes, Sehnsucht nach dem fernen Partner: Die schönsten Liebeserklärungen aller Zeiten, edel verpackt und typografisch kunstvoll gesetzt. Das perfekte Geschenk für alle Liebenden!

The International Memoir Writers Association is thrilled to present the fifth volume of compelling true stories from our annual Memoir Showcase contest. This volume's winning selections are inspired by the theme, But I'm Still Here.This engaging and entertaining volume is filled with stories such as escaping a wildfire as flames engulf your car, being hunted by a hammerhead shark, and finding yourself left behind on a wartorn tarmac on your first day as an election worker in Afghanistan. In the spirit of the Shaking the Tree series, this anthology goes there-unapologetically.You can't make this stuff up.IN THIS EDITION:Lindsey Salatka, Paul Steinkoenig, Chau Pham, Hannah Andrews, Anastasia Zadeik, Janet Hafner, Elise Kim Prosser, PhD, Saadia Ali Esmail, Chili Cilch, Kimberly Joy, Lisa Churchville, Laura L. Engel, Marvelyn Bucky, Melissa Jordan Grey, Heather M. Berberet, Lori Tullis, Lauren Cross, Robert Kirk, Marilyn Woods, Stephen Schroeter, Sharon Rosen Leib, Leslie Ferguson, Nancy O'Sullivan, Thomas Courtney, Valerie E. Looper, Caroline Gilman, and Vincentia Schroeter.

In Broken to Love Again: Unapologetically Me, Tammy Beam takes you on an extraordinary journey-from a shattered past plagued by sexual abuse, abandonment, and rejection to a future built on love, understanding, and healing. This book isn't just a memoir-it's a masterclass in overcoming the scars that life can impose. Weaved into the narrative is an incisive look at how culture and tradition can simultaneously shape and betray our understanding of love and well-being.In the southern small-town backdrop of Lawndale, North Carolina, Tammy was raised in a single-parent home. As she navigates the complexities of trauma, you'll find yourself not only immersed in her life story but also reflecting on your own paths to healing. You'll learn that true healing demands confronting your pain and that embracing your own brokenness is the first step toward transformation.This book serves as a catalyst for renewing your own hope, faith, and love. Tammy's personal reflections inspire a new perspective on emotional vulnerability and the healing power of acknowledging one's own wounds. She demonstrates that when our understanding of love clashes with reality, that's when true wisdom is born.You must feel to heal, and healing starts with recognizing the need for it.Don't miss this deeply touching story that transcends memoir to serve as a guide for anyone in the caring professions and beyond.

Step aboard a timeless journey across continents and decades in Michelle da Silva Richmond's captivating memoir, Fleeting Moments.Travel back to the Golden Age of air travel with Fleeting Moments, a compelling memoir from Michelle da Silva Richmond. Experience the world through the eyes of a Pan Am stewardess during the thrilling launch of the Boeing 747, as this iconic aircraft transformed the way we explored our planet.Follow Richmond's global adventures, taking you from the sultry beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the bustling bazaars of Tehran, the enigmatic pyramids of Egypt, the timeless castles of Europe-and beyond. Engage in riveting encounters with world-renowned celebrities and absorb the suspense of mid-air dramas. Immerse yourself in her captivating love affairs with two men on different continents, relationships that seem to have come from another lifetime.Yet, life is not all glamour and romance. The memoir grapples with the challenging decisions she had to make and the turmoil of the subsequent decades. As time goes by, the nostalgia of Rome, a city that has been etched deeply into her heart, haunts her, leading her to discover that her Roman saga is far from over.Drawing from her diverse life experiences, from her international upbringing to her award-winning career in travel journalism, she masterfully weaves a narrative filled with excitement, passion, and a hint of wistfulness. Fleeting Moments is an adventurous, romantic, and nostalgic journey that celebrates the mystique of travel and the poignancy of life's ephemeral nature.Venture into this enchanting memoir and let Fleeting Moments transport you across continents, through time, and into the heart of a woman who dared to live a life filled with extraordinary moments.

This memoir is about the journey of a single mother, raising three children and holding on to the hope that her faith in God would see her through challenging and difficult times.

In this compelling sequel to Anger Brought the Fire, the author continues her deeply personal journey through a life marked by trials and tribulations. Finding solace and purpose among horses and other 'two-legged' companions, she fills the emotional gaps left by those who failed to care. More than just a survivor, she becomes a fierce advocate for the underdogs of the world, whether animal or human. This transformative story follows her as she navigates through challenges with unyielding resolve, galloping headfirst into life's obstacles in search of a brighter tomorrow. A poignant narrative of resilience and rebellion, this book offers an intimate look at a life fuelled by a burning desire to make a difference. Strap in for a ride that's both turbulent and uplifting as you join the author in racing toward a new dawn.

Life has not been easy for me, I've faced wars, death and encountered the most challenging faces of humanity along the way. I was a solitary seeker embarking on a spiritual journey to find the One God I believe in. I've searched for this God everywhere, in history, in the present, and in the future.As I delve deeper into my quest, I realize that my God is not confined to any one religion, culture, or tradition, but rather about connecting with the divine within myself.These unlost words speak of a God who is beyond all religions and cultures. Through my journey looking for these unlost words, I discovered that we are all invited to let go of the narrow definitions and boundaries that we have imposed on the divine and to embrace a more expansive, inclusive understanding of God's infinite nature.Through my life's ¿true" story, you will be reminded that you all carry the same source of love, wisdom, and compassion, the One God. We are all encouraged to look beyond our differences and find common ground in our shared humanity."

Zu diesem Buch Ein ehemaliger Bauingenieur, Jahrgang 1941, hat aus seinem reichen und forschenden Leben ein Buch geschrieben, das aus einer unbekümmert-kindlichen Verfassung entstanden ist, aber aus Weltlichkeit in die mystische Tiefe führt. Die Skizzen und der Schreibstil sind je unvollkommen, sollen es aber bewusst sein: die daraus abzuleitende Kindlichkeit hat einen tiefen Sinn, der im Buch erläutert wird. Das Buch ist also nicht für Leute geschrieben, die schon die Skizzen und den Schreibstil bemängeln, ohne das Buch zu kennen; sie sind zu sehr im Außen verhaftet. "Den wenigen Suchenden gewidmet", so lautet der Untertitel. Die Suchenden, das sind Menschen, die noch "etwas" in sich spüren und es ergründen wollen und imstande sind, über ihren jetzigen weltlich-geistigen Tellerrand zu blicken, um Unbekanntes zu erfahren. "Das, was ich suche, ist das, was sucht", so sagen es die Sufis. Das ist die Suche in Richtung auf das unbekannte eigene Innen. Es sind Gedankengänge eingeschrieben, die es in dieser Vielfalt noch nicht gegeben hat: Mit dem "Herbstgang eines Rentners" das eigene Bewusstsein zum wortlosen EINEN, die Verteilung der Menschheit in 7 Ebenen mit Prüfung der eigenen Bewusstseinstiefe, Gegensätze oder die Anziehungskraft zum EINEN, die Albernheit eines fahrbaren Dochtes mit Weiterführung zu Leben und Tod, sichtbarem und unsichtbarem Führungsverhalten, Existenzverhaltensweisen, die Unterscheidung zwischen Mond und Menschen, die Quer-Verbindungen zwischen christlicher, jüdischer Mystik, Jnana-Yoga, ZEN-Buddhismus, Sufismus und Tao, das Verhältnis zwischen dem Weiblichen, dem Yin, und dem Männlichen, dem Yang, die Verdeutlichung des jetzigen geprägten Verhaltens zur möglichen Bewusstseinstiefe, dem Matthäus aus der Bibel von 1916 mit weiterführender Vertiefung in die Mystik.

Eine Vorzeigefamilie - Schein und Sein meiner ElternEine Familie aus dem Bilderbuch: Ein studierter Chemiker mit Doktortitel und eine ebenso fleißige wie fromme Ehefrau, perfekte Umgangsformen. Dazu drei Söhne, brav, gehorsam und pflegeleicht. Das jedenfalls ist das Bild, das die Außenwelt zu sehen bekommt. Doch hinter den verschlossenen Türen fällt die Maske. Eine Ehe, die nicht funktioniert, Alkoholismus, Demütigung, emotionale Kälte und Gewalt. Drei Brüder als zitternde Untertanen in einer Atmosphäre ständiger Angst. Wer in dieser Familie Liebe finden will, muss tief graben ...Eine deutsche Zeitreise über fünf Jahrzehnte: berührend, skurril, amüsant, erschütternd und tröstlich.Rochus Hahn arbeitete lange Jahre als Drehbuchautor für Film und Fernsehen. Aus seiner Feder stammen die Drehbücher zu "Das Wunder von Bern", "SketchUp", "Der Geschmack von Apfelkernen"Als Horst Brack, "der Bestrafer" moderierte R.Hahn 1989-1991 das Wrestling-Format "Catchup" bei RTL plus. Seit 2015 schreibt Rochus Hahn Unterhaltungs-Romane.Unter dem Pseudonym R.P. Hahn erscheinen Rügen-Krimis des Autoren bei Piper.

"Natten til 9. april 1940 gikk flyalarmen, og far, som hadde stått opp, kom inn til oss og sa: 'Ja, nå er det nok krig, jenter.' Vi sto også opp, og etterhvert kom vi oss i kjelleren. Der var vi resten av natten og om morgenen gledet vi oss over at vi ikke behøvde å gå på skolen. Da vi kom opp fra kjelleren og så ut døra til oppgangen, forundret det oss at alt så likedan ut i gården. Merkelig, for det var jo krig, og vi hadde hørt dundring og smelling ute. Karin var elleve og et halvt år, og jeg var nesten ti år."Dette er en eldre kvinnes erindringer fra dramatiske dager i hennes barne- og ungdomstid, da det var krig i Norge. Historien om redsel, hemmelighold, flukt og frykt vil hun fortelle som en advarsel mot nye kriger. Vi må ikke glemme!

Der BILD-Redakteur und erfolgreiche Autor Daniel Böcking beschreibt in seinem neuen Buch auf humorvolle und unterhaltsame Art die Gespräche mit seinen Kindern über Glauben, Gott und die Welt.Wenn Daniel Böcking Zeit mit seinen Kindern verbringt, geht es immer wieder um den Glauben an Gott. Das Gebet vor dem Essen und vor dem Schlafengehen ist ebenso Routine wie der sonntägliche Besuch im Gottesdienst. Dabei kommt es immer wieder zu spannenden Gesprächen, wenn die Kinder nach "Adam und Edelheim" fragen und darüber nachdenken: "Warum tut Jesus Christoph nichts gegen das Leid?".Daniel Böcking bemüht sich um passende Antworten. Kindgerecht, sympathisch, manchmal ungeplant lustig, aber immer ehrlich. Ein echtes Lesevergnügen mit vielen ungewöhnlichen Impulsen, nicht nur für Eltern, die mit ihren Kindern über Glauben reden wollen.

Cristian Nani erzählt in dieser Biografie die Geschichte von Nasiry, die sich wie ein Abenteuerroman liest. Der Hirtenjunge ist Sohn einer Witwe und gehört im ländlichen Afghanistan damit zur untersten Schicht der Gesellschaft. Einen Angriff auf seine Herde überlebt er nur knapp. Beim Tritt auf eine Mine verliert er ein Bein. Nasiry verdingt sich als Dolmetscher in einer Klinik. Dort erlebt er, wie Ärzte aus dem Westen selbstlos helfen und sich selbst dabei in Gefahr begeben. Sein Glaube an Allah ist erschüttert, deshalb interessiert er sich für "das Buch der Christen". Was er dort liest, stellt sein Leben auf den Kopf.Er wird Christ und erzählt offen von seinem neuen Glauben. Das bringt ihn ins Gefängnis, wo er sogar den Taliban von Jesus erzählt und zum Missionar hinter Gittern wird. Ein packender, authentischer Bericht über Christenverfolgung in Afghanistan.

Discover practical ways to attain personal greatness. My story and others' facing adversity and making impossible a reality while honoring my home away from home, the island country of Jamaica. The book details my achievements and the achievements of others who rise above the fray due to hard work and commitment to realize their dreams. No matter where you are in life, there is evidence that opportunities are presented on a daily basis to allow us to achieve more. We are often inspired by others to move past our own difficulties and triumph within our own lives. I am committed to helping others cultivate their dreams and aspire to achieve goals. This book is a tool of practical and simple ways people can achieve them.

In Everyone's Shadow is the journey of a neurodiverse child from birth to adulthood. Our story highlights the resources used to help overcome social challenges, to achieve customary milestones, and successfully thrive as an artist and musician. The book's intent is to emphasize that early childhood intervention is key to helping a child reach their fullest potential.

From the Halls of Prison to the Pinnacle of Wall Street: A Tale of Resilience, Faith, and the Undying Power of Second Chances.In Not. Dark. Yet., Iran D. Amandah shares an autobiography that shines a light on life's profound capacity for change, renewal, and unparalleled growth. Raised by a single mother in one of the nation's most notorious zip codes, 53206, Iran found himself incarcerated at the tender age of sixteen. It was a world where futures dimmed and hopes were extinguished. But not for Iran.Emerging 13 years later, he could have succumbed to the bleak forecast of recidivism that ensnares many. Instead, he chose to rewrite his narrative. With unyielding perseverance, he forged a path through higher education, reaching the zenith of success-a master's in finance and positions at Wall Street's elite institutions. Ultimately, Iran realized his dream by launching his very own investment management firm.Not. Dark. Yet. stands as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of faith, self-accountability, and an undying spirit. It serves as a testament that our past does not define us; rather, our actions, choices, and the faith we harbor light the way forward.Perfect for readers inspired by transformative personal stories and those interested in criminal justice reform, this memoir is a must-read. Dive deep into this tale of resilience and witness how one man defied the odds, reshaped his destiny, and emerged not just as a success but as a beacon of hope for many.