Archives for Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs - Page 5
Book Blast! Adventure by Chicken Bus: An Unschooling Odyssey through Central America
by Janet LoSole Anyone who puts her children and the ecology of the planet ahead of herself is a singular person in my book. But this is Janet LoSole’s book, full of daring adventures, selfless volunteerism, and endless curiosity—a must for community-based travellers. Adventure by Chicken Bus is a delightful…
Author Guest Post by Dr Lisa Cook – Transform & Heal
Transformation & Healing guest post by Dr Lisa Cook Here is a funny story…as a young child, I always imagined myself as a famous ; I wanted to walk on the red carpet, but you may be surprised to know that I did not foresee myself as an actress, but…
Book Blast! At Crossroads with Chickens: A memoir
A “What If It Works” Experiment in Off-Grid Living and Quest for Home Award-winning author Tory MCagg chronicles her transition to off-the-grid living in a timely, captivating memoir JAFFREY, New Hampshire — How much can one chicken change the life of a New England author? “Our chickens have had more…
Liberation Through Hearing – Required reading for any fan of British Music
A spiritual journey through music by the Mercury Prize-nominated musician and the man behind some of the world’s biggest recording artists including Adele, Dizzee Rascal and The Prodigy (more…)
Never Stop Dancing – A memoir on male grief
“Be present,” “cherish each day,” “always say I love you.” John Robinette lived those words. Or so he thought. Then his wife, Amy, was killed instantly in a pedestrian accident. John’s world shattered, and he began the gruelling task of parenting two young boys in a house filled with vibrant,…
Better Off Bald – A Life in 147 Days
A touching and detailed medical memoir about a strong young teen battling cancer and the extraordinary love and strength between two sisters. (more…)
Advice I Ignored – Book review and interview with teen author Ruby Walker
Advice I Ignored is the only book about teenage depression that was actually written by a teenager! (more…)
488 Rules For Life – A funny, ranty read by Kitty Flanagan
'Who knew other people loved rules as much as I do? I'm so excited, this feels like it could be more than a book, it could be a movement, a way of life even!' - Kitty Flanagan (more…)
Moby – Then It Fell Apart
In summer 1999, Moby released the album that defined the millennium. PLAY, which sold over 15 million copies worldwide. What do you do when you realise you have everything you think you've ever wanted but still feel completely empty? What do you do when it all starts to fall apart?…
The Snapshot Killer – Did Christopher Wilder commit the Wanda Beach Murders?
I had never heard of Chris Wilder ‘‘The Snapshot Killer’. A man who terrorised young girls in Australia in the ’70s is still a suspect in one of Sydney’s most horrific double murders, The Wanda Beach Murders of 1965 and who fled to the USA to continue his sadistic, murderous…