Barnes and Noble: Off The Deep End by W. Hodding Carter
When you consider all the training, preparation, injuries and competitions that an athlete must endure before even qualifying for the Olympic Games, you realize just how lucky and talented are the chosen few . . . regardless of whether or not they even make it to the medal podium. This book chronicles one man's struggle to make it to Beijing and all that he learns on his mid-life journey, both in and out of the swimming pool.
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By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what thi... By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what this remarkable leader had in mind for the future of our great nation. AND HE'S OUR PRESIDENT!!
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Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points... Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points to hundreds more who struggle mightily still . . .
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An honest memoir about addiction, self hatred and forgiveness. Lit is the third memoir by Karr, Liars Club and Cherry preceeded. She describes a truly electrifying story of how to grow up—as only a seasoned poet can tell it.
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Style matters. And accessories speak, crossing boundaries that sometimes the most well-conceived speeches fail to reach. No one understands this better than Madeleine Albright, scholar, diplomat and author of "Read My Pins."
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Not just a Talking Head, David Byrne is also a serious student of bicycle transportation and its evolution all across the globe. Get his unique street-level perspective in this memoir/tour de cycle. For cyclists, environmentalis... Not just a Talking Head, David Byrne is also a serious student of bicycle transportation and its evolution all across the globe. Get his unique street-level perspective in this memoir/tour de cycle. For cyclists, environmentalists and alternative music enthusiasts alike.
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If you liked BLUBBER by Judy Blume, you will love MOOSE: A MEMOIR. Now in paperback!
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Mitch Albom ( i think he use to be a former sportscaster or something) rediscovers his old college professor some 20 years after they knew one another. Unfortunately, Morrie is on his death bed and doesn't have much time. They spe... Mitch Albom ( i think he use to be a former sportscaster or something) rediscovers his old college professor some 20 years after they knew one another. Unfortunately, Morrie is on his death bed and doesn't have much time. They spent every Tuesday together. Mitch brightening Morrie's day and Morrie shedding light to Mitch and, subsequently all of us.
Tags: books, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, true story, best seller, morie, books about death, books about friendsAdded 5 Years Ago from Barnes & Noble -
An intense look at the life of a teenager. The story is told through a series of letters written to a friend by the narrator. It explores hot topics such as drug use, abuse and sexuality.
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"I've always believed happiness is just around the corner," Eric Weiner writes. "The trick is finding the right corner." This books is essentially a travel log/ memoir of Eric Weiner, a former correspondent on NPR and a self procl... "I've always believed happiness is just around the corner," Eric Weiner writes. "The trick is finding the right corner." This books is essentially a travel log/ memoir of Eric Weiner, a former correspondent on NPR and a self proclaimed grump. He takes off around the world to find the happiest places and figure out why.
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