Tagebücher & Memoiren

Illuminating. Shocking. Compelling.Harvard Professor Ross Terrill, a friend of Rupert Murdoch, advised Richard Nixon and US Senators and was a prize-winning China expert, whom nobody knew was gay, and for over 40 years kept an intimate and sexually explicit diary. This is the first volume.Ross Terrill was a leading expert on China and the author of several award-winning books which have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. His writings were influential in how Americans came to think about China. Henry Kissinger used Terrill's articles about China, published in the Atlantic, to brief President Richard Nixon on his historic visit to China in 1972. While famed newsman Walter Cronkrite was in China covering the event, Ross Terrill was in the New York CBS television studios providing colorful and penetrating commentary.Ross traveled in high circles and was friends with Rupert Murdock, prime ministers, US senators, and the politically powerful and well-connected. He was a well-respected political scientist and historian. However, Ross had a secret. Nobody knew that he was gay and very sexually active, a life he wrote about for over 40 years in a very intimate diary.Breaking the Rules: The Intimate Diary of Ross Terrill is Terrill's frank and raw diary. Often sexually explicit, it sheds light on how this talented and connected man balanced his life between his high-powered connections and his sexual exploits and adventures. The diary and its span of time also show how Ross first struggled with being gay and later embraced it. It reveals changing attitudes about world politics, fame, and gay life.The diary may shock some and entice others. It is a guilty pleasure that allows us to look through a keyhole to see the life of an extraordinary man. Ross was at the forefront of our emerging modern political world. He was in China during Tiananmen Square. The high and mighty sought his opinions, and his writings influenced our political world. He flew high in the spotlight and explored excesses and pleasures in the shadows. Ross Terrill is a man who lived life to its fullest. His diary is an exceptional document and an engaging read.

Die Tagebuch-Notizen und -Bilder sowie persönliche philosophischen Betrachtungen des Herzogs Johnny von Schnarchenreuth zu den alltäglichen Herausforderungen des Lebens

She was the proverbial good girl, obeying all the rules and expectations of others-until she took control and changed the rules. Gaye was an optimistic college music major when she agreed to marry her senior music major boyfriend after his graduation. She never expected that before their wedding, he would upend his career and toss her unprepared into the role of a minister's wife at age eighteen. But the people-pleaser in Gaye is compelled to stand by his side, even if it means living in a fishbowl where the expectations of others disrupt her sense of self. Gaye walks this path that was never meant to be hers for fifteen years before beginning to realize that only by reclaiming her identity can she unleash her inner power and become the unstoppable force she was meant to be. In a relatable and moving account of overcoming obstacles, Gaye Kick provides an eye-opening peek into the ups and downs of a clergy wife who yearns for a spiritual path that resonates with her soul. Her story will inspire other seekers to examine beliefs hindering them from living the life they desire so they, too, can go on an incredible journey of breaking free. Releasing Religion is an honest, heartfelt memoir. If you like engaging narratives, funny self-reflection, and journeys of discovery, then you'll love Gaye Kick's uplifting search for freedom and identity.

Electric Katieland is the spiritual memoir of how I liberated myself beyond the misleading construct of the mental health industry with the use of plant medicine. Readers dive into my story of being raised by a patriarchal father and a mother suffering from the oppression hidden within privilege. With no sense of personal identity and the mounting pressure to serve my parents' deepest wounds through perfectionism, I fell into a state of un-wellness.I went on a quest to heal the root cause of trauma and embrace neurodivergent and clairvoyant abilities while searching for my truest form of Self using Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, and Kambo. In order to manifest a new reality, I had to expose the old one that was filled with systemic oppression, patriarchal programming, and the loss of the Divine feminine in motherhood.With the use of alternative methods of healing I unlocked parts of my consciousness that had long been forgotten. I became aware of my ego and the spiritual desire to reunite with my soul. My path to heal uncovered a deeper knowing of the spectrum of the human experience and God-Source Consciousness.

Do you ever look back on your life and wonder, What the hell was I thinking? If so, good for you! As a self-proclaimed black sheep with a rebel heart, Laura relates to so many in her debut compilation of personal essays, Trial and (Mostly) Error.With essays like "Dying Sucks, So Write a Will" and "Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History," Laura takes you on a personal journey of self-evolution and discovery through stories and life lessons that are both relatable and entertaining. Her "tell it like it is" style will leave you laughing, crying, and endlessly entertained. At the end of each chapter, readers will find a list of "challenges" to ask themselves before moving on. These stories will inspire you and leave you feeling thankful for your mistakes because after all, we all can grow through what we go through.

Giving Voice to the Power of the Written Word "One day you will tell your story about how you overcame that battle you went through and God will send you the exact peoplewho need to hear that story." -- The Master Shift The inspiration for writing this book on the one hand just kind of followed me throughout my life over time giving me subtle nudges in that direction.The seeds got planted.Many times.Signs and messages.I smiled, laughed at the idea, the notion so preposterous to my mind and ignored it. Basically, boils down to me, not trusting my own inner knowing and looking outside myself for validation. Clues. Tell me what I need to do. I was future focused, feeling lost, looking for purpose, direction and hoping for the answers. Most cases I went in with an expectation and the answer I sought was not even touched upon. I do, however, feel when looking back I did receive exactly what I needed to hear at those moments in time. On the other hand, the process of writing this book is cathartic both for myself and I imagine hopefully for the reader as I revisit chapters of my life. Where I was living more on "auto pilot", unconscious, which gifts me hindsight and how far I had actually come to this point in the moment of now. Painting a picture using the power of words sharing my awakening journey through storytelling as puzzle pieces and realizations "come together". "Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle."¿ Lewis Carroll , Alice in Wonderland

From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring--and surviving--an attempt on his life thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him.

Eikinou était un petit Bichon frisé qui pendant plus de treize ans à tenu un journal qui était diffusé chaque trimestre dans le bulletin trimestriel du "club des bichons et des petits chiens lions".Il était aidé par sa maman, Madame Yvette Ostermann, conteuse et poétesse.Elle y conte l'histoire de la vie "d'Eikinou" les anecdotes, ses joies, ses peines.Maintenant, son journal est ici assemblé en une seule publication. Nous espérons que vous prendrez beaucoup de plaisir à le lire. Le Club des Bichons et de petits chiens Lions.Je suis la maman d'Eikinou, j'ai maintenant 93 ans, j'ai quitté ma ville de coeur Le Blanc, pour raison de santé, une méchante DMLA, je suis Sarladaise? Sarlat la Canéda se trouve en Dordogne, à 35 km de chez Tonton Gérard et Tata Michelle...Je tiens à remercier vivement le club des Bichons et des petits chiens Lions qui a bien voulu transcrire toutes les pensées d'Eikinou pendant treize ans. Un gros travail pour la secrétaire.Vingt ans se sont écoulés et comme ma peine est toujours aussi grande, j'ai voulu remettre le journal d'Eikinou dans les mains de ceux qui aiment nos petits amis à quatre pattes, qui aiment les contes et qui gardent une âme d'enfant.21 Août 2023, date anniversaire de son papa chéri.Que votre coeur reçoive ce trop-plein d'amour que nous avons à partager. Yvette Ostermann dite : Madame Eikinou

Inspired by the example of a spirit-centered life exhibited by the author's parents and elders in the family, this book serves as a testament to the lessons learned throughout the author's own life.She grew up in a multigenerational family within a small island village, where families resided for generations and coexisted harmoniously regardless of religion, caste, or social status. She received early education in a boarding school established by Christian missionaries, where education and the cultivation of values based on spirituality laid the foundation for embracing the world with an open mind.Wearing simple uniforms and refraining from the use of jewelry and makeup allowed each individual's personal beauty to shine without any extravagance. Simplicity and character were the jewels. The author's experiences across various settings will bear witness to this truth.

In today's world of instant messaging, it is rare to find a large cache of letters, and those published here span more than a dozen years, from 1982 to 1995. They were sent back and forth between Jeffrey L. Carrier, beginning when he was a 19-year-old college student, and a long-retired star of silent movies named Patsy Ruth Miller. Nearly forgotten today, Miller was very popular a century ago, receiving great acclaim for her performance as Esmeralda opposite Lon Chaney's Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). It is fascinating to read their correspondence and trace a friendship that rises and falls and rises again against the backdrop of movie star anecdotes and the challenge of working together on Miller's autobiography. Miller could be unforgiving, but she could also be nurturing and Carrier, always respectful in his letters, takes it all in his stride. Through these letters, we get to know a naïve young man who grows in wisdom and experience and a once-famous movie star at the end of her life, still trying to cling to the glory of Hollywood fame. This book is a worthwhile companion to Miller's 1988 memoir, My Hollywood - When Both of Us Were Young, available from Bear Manor Media. "I've a hunch that this book will win hearts, a testament to the power of an extraordinary cross-generational friendship, as told through the fading art of the written word." - Austin Mutti-Mewse "How fortunate we are that Jeffrey L. Carrier decided to share his correspondence with silent film star Patsy Ruth Miller. Through these letters, we get a glimpse inside their complicated, but ultimately fulfilling friendship. We are also treated to Miller's personal recollections of Rudolph Valentino, Alla Nazimova, Joan Crawford, Lon Chaney, Mae Murray and scores of other silent film luminaries. This book is a must for any fan of old Hollywood." - Michael G. Ankerich

In today's world of instant messaging, it is rare to find a large cache of letters, and those published here span more than a dozen years, from 1982 to 1995. They were sent back and forth between Jeffrey L. Carrier, beginning when he was a 19-year-old college student, and a long-retired star of silent movies named Patsy Ruth Miller. Nearly forgotten today, Miller was very popular a century ago, receiving great acclaim for her performance as Esmeralda opposite Lon Chaney's Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). It is fascinating to read their correspondence and trace a friendship that rises and falls and rises again against the backdrop of movie star anecdotes and the challenge of working together on Miller's autobiography. Miller could be unforgiving, but she could also be nurturing and Carrier, always respectful in his letters, takes it all in his stride. Through these letters, we get to know a naïve young man who grows in wisdom and experience and a once-famous movie star at the end of her life, still trying to cling to the glory of Hollywood fame. This book is a worthwhile companion to Miller's 1988 memoir, My Hollywood - When Both of Us Were Young, available from Bear Manor Media. "I've a hunch that this book will win hearts, a testament to the power of an extraordinary cross-generational friendship, as told through the fading art of the written word." - Austin Mutti-Mewse "How fortunate we are that Jeffrey L. Carrier decided to share his correspondence with silent film star Patsy Ruth Miller. Through these letters, we get a glimpse inside their complicated, but ultimately fulfilling friendship. We are also treated to Miller's personal recollections of Rudolph Valentino, Alla Nazimova, Joan Crawford, Lon Chaney, Mae Murray and scores of other silent film luminaries. This book is a must for any fan of old Hollywood." - Michael G. Ankerich

Focussing on the chaotic period during the collapse of the former Soviet Union this is the first-hand account of a young man's struggle to make a fairly honest buck in a world riddled with corruption and deceit.Unlike other memoirs, this book offers a "view from the street" and shows the human face of the Russian people, so at odds with their autocratic leader.

Writing quality non-fiction is my passion, and the current book presentation, after 2 years of research of a very personal nature, required a mere two weeks to write with few changes. There are other major works in various stages (two on miracles and other visions, and more on solid Christian teachings covering a wide variety of subjects), and I have written and published online more than 50 minor works.Additional current activities, over the decades, include preaching revivals, teaching, seminars on Christian values, informational/inspirational speaking in women's groups, Bible studies (mine and others), and numerous professional speaker/broker engagements, created a unique Last Chance Ministry for those during the known end stages of life, even in a coma on machines who may not yet be born again, locally appeared for organizations, colleges, and home school groups, officiated weddings and funerals, TV (my own ministry program), first movie at age 8, appeared on Walker Texas Ranger TV series, guest appearances on various radio programs, and oil paintings showing the glory of G-d's handiwork in creation.Entering into full time ministry in 1984, pioneered my first church (In the Love of God Church) in 1980s, travelled worldwide by invitation only with G-d faithfully doing awesome miracles, started the online ministry and church in 1990s ( Church Without Walls, issued worldwide), and recently established a third church, G-d's Remnant Church in 2016.Through the years, I have received various awards, and was in the "Who's Who in Women's Ministry" for two years consecutively (unfortunately they only published 3 years), a member of MENSA International since 1974 (an organization for the top 2% of intelligence in the world), have 24 hours everyday to plan and devote to each day's tasks as needed; and as I am a professional capable of rising to the occasion to serving G-d. All of my books are published for the benefit and maturing of the everyday saint and those who care for them as well, how to be a better and more informed Christian, and inspire to a higher life and service for G-d. My devotion to working with and for G-d to accomplish what He wants is uppermost at all times.

Step onto a magical time-traveling carpet to Boston's Italian North End in the transformative 1950s-70s era, a time shaped by the advent of the telephone and television, by a rebellious spirit personified by Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando, by Abstract Expressionism, school integration, feminism, the Pill, and Playboy magazine. Despite this buffeting of the wide world outside, quotidian life in the North End went on without interruption. "Do You Believe in Magic" gathers and weaves memories of thirty North End residents of that era. Enjoy favored stories that describe a pulsating Italian community with its vibrant personalities, evocative vignettes, and timeless photos, and salivate at the home kitchens, restaurants, coffee shops, and food-dispensing pushcart vendors calling out, "Cowoda, cowoda."

Uncover Your Path to Triumph¿Embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating life of Paul P. Rachmanides in An American Dream: A Path to Self Actualization and the Manifestation of One's Own Destiny. This gripping memoir unveils the power of resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success, making it a must-read for those craving inspiration and transformation.Benefits Await You:Unlock Your Potential: Witness the remarkable transformation of a young man from a serene Greek village to a symbol of the American Dream, showing you that the impossible is attainable.Fuel Your Passion: Join Paul's adventures from elite paratrooper to corporate success, igniting your own passions and driving you to reach for the stars.Embrace Resilience: Discover the incredible strength of the human spirit as Paul overcomes challenges, proving that adversities can be stepping stones to greatness.Master Cultural Navigation: Learn how to navigate diverse cultures and overcome obstacles with Paul's incredible journey as a blueprint.Live Your Dream: Be empowered to turn your dreams into reality, as Paul's journey of self-actualization guides you to embody the spirit of the American Dream.Get ready to be moved by Paul's awe-inspiring life story and realize that the American Dream isn't just a destination - it's a mindset. Take action now and embrace the power of transformation by grabbing your copy of An American Dream today. Your journey to empowerment starts now!Empower Your Dreams with Every Turn of the PageReaders of this work will be taken along with the author on a journey of a lifetime-Truly.

A Widow's Awakening tells the story of how Krista triumphed through a fairy-tale love that quickly became a toxic, turned fatal marriage at an early age, and how losing a husband at 23 years old transformed her outlook and attitude on life. With the many highs and lows of any marriage, she had to learn to live with the physical and emotional abuse that came with being married to an addict. As she coped in a marriage based around alcohol and drug addiction, she had to overcome her own battles of misuse to regain her life.Struggling through battles of addiction and mental health issues, with not only herself but loved ones, her journey through the years taught her a great deal on healing, self-awareness, and self-love. After shutting out many emotions for years throughout her childhood, she had to relearn to be vulnerable and open with herself and others.Krista spent her childhood lacking the emotional guidance most children learn which left her fighting to understand her emotions for many adolescent years. Feeling empty for so long, she searched for any relationship that would make her feel whole but found it in all the wrong places. Learning to rely on her own individual capabilities was something that took years to adapt to as she went through many obstacles to find her inner strength.Krista wrote this book in hopes that other people struggling with similar situations would be able to relate to the hardships that can happen in life and to gain a spiritual perspective to become resilient.

From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of On Chapel Sands, shortlisted for the Costa Prize for Biography'No one writes art like Laura Cumming' Philip Hoare, author of Albert and the Whale'I will never look at any painting in the same way again' Polly Morland, author of A Fortunate Woman_____________________'We see with everything that we are'On the morning of 12 October 1654, in the Dutch city of Delft, a sudden explosion was followed by a thunderclap that could be heard more than seventy miles away. Carel Fabritius - now known across the world for his exquisite painting, The Goldfinch - had been at work in his studio. He, along with many others, would not survive the day.In Thunderclap, Laura Cumming reveals her passion for the art of the Dutch Golden Age and her determination to lift up the reputation of Fabritius. She reveals the Netherlands, where - wandering the narrow streets of Amsterdam, driving across the flatlands, or pausing at a quiet waterfront - she encounters the rich reality behind the shining beauty of Vermeer and Rembrandt, Hals and de Hooch. She shares too her relationship with her father, the Scottish artist James Cumming, who had his own deep connection to Dutch painting, and who taught her about colour, light and the rewards of looking deeply.This is a book about what a picture may come to mean: how it can enter your life and change your thinking in a thunderclap, a sudden clarity of sight. This is also a book about the precariousness of human life - the way it may be snatched from us in an instant. What can art do to sustain us? The work that survives tells its own compelling story in these pages.

Every Contact Leaves a Trace is a professional and confessional account of cases and stories from a senior crime scene investigator.

What does it take to report from conflict zones? What good is neutrality in the face of suffering, and how much difference can one person make?From her first journalistic assignment in Gaza to covering the Arab Spring in Egypt, Sherine Tadros searched for ways to change people's lives for the better.It wasn't until her life fell apart that she found the courage to pursue her true purpose. With compassion and verve, Tadros now shares her remarkable journey, from witnessing injustice to fighting it in the corridors of power. In probing the line between journalism and activism, her memoir Taking Sides demonstrates why stories matter - and how we can all use our voices to inspire meaningful change.

Clara Törnvalls Essay über Autismus bei Frauen ist ein eindringliches, persönliches Buch über die Gefahr von Fehldiagnosen bei Frauen in Medizin und Psychiatrie."Ich habe Probleme mit Blickkontakt. Ich kann weder Mimik deuten noch zwischen den Zeilen lesen. Da ist eine permanente Angst und lähmende Müdigkeit." Clara Törnvall wusste schon immer, dass etwas mit ihr nicht stimmt, doch erst mit 42 Jahren erhält sie die Diagnose. Sie ist Autistin? Sind das nicht eher sozial inkompatible Männer mit Inselbegabung? In "Die Autistinnen" erkundet sie, warum es insbesondere bei Frauen oft zu Fehldiagnosen kommt und wer wirklich hinter der mythisch aufgeladenen Figur der Autistin steht. Dabei stößt sie unverhofft auf eigene Idole wie Beatrix Potter, Greta Thunberg und Virginia Woolf. Ein eindringlicher, überraschender und persönlicher Text, der unsere Auffassung von Normalität infrage stellt.

Das Leben lesen: Theresia Enzensbergers Buch ist ein philosophischer Streifzug durch die Nacht - und eine persönliche Erkundung der Schlaflosigkeit.Theresia Enzensberger kann nicht schlafen. Also schreibt sie ein Buch über den Schlaf und folgt dabei den verschiedenen Stadien, die wir in der Nacht durchleben. So beginnt sie in der zähneknirschenden Leichtschlafphase mit einem Essay über die Moralisierung von Schlaf, Traum als politische Metapher und die Folgen allgemeinen Schlafmangels. Fast unmerklich wird ihr Text in der Tiefschlafphase privater, innerlicher, und eröffnet uns eine intensivere, persönlichere Sicht auf die Welt, die Kunst, die Literatur. Der Traum kommt erst in der REM-Phase, hier verlässt sie den Raum des Realen und wagt etwas Neues. Ein aufregender, kluger, anregender Versuch, die Essenz eines menschlichen Grundbedürfnisses zu begreifen, das sich so sehr unserer Macht entzieht.

Das Leben lesen: Elke Heidenreich schreibt ganz persönlich über ein Thema, das uns alle betrifft. Ein ehrliches Buch über das Altern, das Mut macht.Alle wollen alt werden, niemand will alt sein. Der Widerspruch ist absurd, das Leiden daran real. Wie lernen wir, so gut wie möglich damit zurechtzukommen? Geht das, alt werden und ein erfülltes Leben führen? Elke Heidenreich hat sich mit dem Altwerden beschäftigt. Herausgekommen ist dabei ein Buch, wie nur sie es schreiben kann. Persönlich, ehrlich, doch nie gnadenlos, mit einem Wort: lebensklug. Sie denkt über ihr eigenes Leben nach, und das heißt vor allem, über ihre Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen. Im Alter trägt man die Konsequenzen für alles, was man getan hat. Aber mit ihm kommt auch Gelassenheit, und man begreift: "Das meiste ist vollkommen unwichtig. Man sollte einfach atmen und dankbar sein."

Über das Leben eines jüdischen Mannes, der nach seiner Vertreibung aus Rumänien in Großbritannien landet. "Sehr persönlich und bewegend - eine beeindruckende Familiengeschichte" Philippe Sands Briefe, Dokumente, Fotos, ein ganzer Koffer voll. Sie sind es, die Frances Stonor Saunders von ihrem Vater Donald bleiben; aber sind sie es auch, die Aufschluss geben über seine lebenslange Verschlossenheit? In seiner Kindheit bereits gerät der Sohn eines polnisch-jüdischen Erdölingenieurs in die Mühlen der Geschichte. Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs wird die Familie aus Rumänien vertrieben, Donald landet nach Stationen in der Türkei und in Ägypten in einem britischen Internat. Und dann? Es ist eine fesselnde, zutiefst berührende Erkundung, die Saunders unternimmt - und die letztlich in der Frage mündet, ob es besser ist, die Büchse der Pandora zu öffnen - oder zu vergessen.