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In "The Silence of Our Friends," Darrell Davis shares his riveting experiences as a civil rights activist through compelling chapters like "Dirty Games Dem," "Nieces and Nephew," and "The Problem with BLM." This thought-provoking journey unveils the challenges, personal revelations, and unflinching insights that have shaped his activism. Davis's nuanced perspective challenges readers to confront their own silence in the face of injustice, igniting a call to action for those who believe in the power of speaking up, taking action, and making a difference.

The Terrible Truth About the Truth is an all-in-one dramatic, romantic, horrific, true story, not without some humor. As a Tutsi who experienced a number of close calls during the Tutsis genocide conducted by extremists Hutus, Emma identifies herself as a Tutsi and a genocide survivor, but many of her compatriots question that reality.

Indian lore of the Cuyamaca Mountains and surrounding region in San Diego County, California, abounds in myths and legends handed down from generation to generation by tribal song and squaw-tale. Yet so swiftly has the hand of civilization wiped out the old traditions and customs, that but few Indians remain who remember them, and fewer still are those willing to divulge them. Only when one comes into intimate contact with them is one accorded the privilege and honor of hearing the tales of their ancestors.

This book allows listeners to dive into a captivating exploration of resilience and personal growth. Through compelling stories and personal insights, you’ll join the author’s parents on a journey through the trials of WWII, the Great Leap Forward, and China’s Reopening to the World. You’ll also join the author on her path from childhood in China to adulthood in the US. These intriguing stories span three generations, two countries, and more than eighty years.

Esta es la historia real, dramática y desgarradora de una niña que crece con su abuela paterna y sus hermanos en el barrio más aterrador y peligroso conocido como Fuerte Apache en el Callao, Lima-Perú. La policía y otras autoridades no se atrevieron a poner un pie en ese lugar por temor de ser asesinados.

In "Not Now Please: Living through Racism, Ableism, and Grief," Elizabeth takes you on an intimate journey through the intersecting worlds of adversity, resilience, and transformation. This compelling narrative is a candid exploration of personal experiences that touch upon the deep-rooted issues of racism, ableism, and the complexities of grief.

I Just Want to Go Home By: Sonia Collazo Strockyj “Welcome home,” someone held a sunflower out to her, and amazed, she accepted the dear gift, holding the precious little loaf of kolach in its soft rushnik close, but with her other hand she couldn’t help but bring the sunflower closer, drinking in its beautiful golden petals with her eyes, and its rich chocolate brown florets. She for a moment closed her eyes, a split moment, and drank in its sweet scent. “I’m home, I’m home!

Born in the gold mining hot bed of Tarkwa, Ghana, T. P. Manus Ulzen is the oldest of 5 children. His parents were both educators. He grew up in Bolgatanga, Wa, Wenchi, Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi in Ghana until he was 12 years old. He started high school at the age of 10 at St. Augustine's College, Cape Coast and continued his education at Kabulonga School for Boys in Lusaka, Zambia after his family left Ghana following the 1966 coup which ended Nkrumah's first republic. He returned to Ghana to complete his high school education at Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi.

«Il destino mi ha portato la musica, la grande tradizione napoletana e soprattutto le grandi canzoni umoristiche.» Renzo Arbore nel cuore ha da sempre Napoli, il luogo che lo ha ispirato come cantautore e come intrattenitore nel corso della sua lunga e brillante carriera. In queste pagine racconta se stesso attraverso la più intensa delle sue passioni: la canzone napoletana. Ripercorre così origini ed evoluzione di un genere intramontabile grazie alla rievocazione di artisti (alcuni dei quali conosciuti direttamente) come Maldacea.

Born-and-raised Johns Island resident Lee Glover tells the story of the evolution of his home from a rural agrarian setting to a rapidly changing sea island of the Low Country. Traditionally, Johns Island produced millions of pounds of fresh produce that was shipped all across America every year. Each summer, migrants and workers of all description, and in numbers sometimes surpassing the island's total population, flocked to participate in the harvest.

A survival story and celebration of one woman’s life, My Mother's Legacy is also a glimpse of the spirit, culture, and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. From life on the trapline in the Far North to meeting the Pope at the Vatican, this is Angie Mercredi-Crerar’s journey of perseverance and triumph—as told by her daughter.

How It Feels To Be Colored Me was first published in The World Tomorrow in May 1928. In this autobiographical piece that focuses on race and 1920s America, Hurston reflects on her early childhood in an all-black Florida town and her first experiences in life where she felt "different." Hurston focuses on the similarities we all share and on her own self-identity in the face of difference. "Through it all," she says, "I remain myself."

"Book Of Gosh" is an extraordinary autobiography that takes listeners on a captivating journey through the vibrant culture of Zimbabwe. Written and narrated by Kudakwashe Pfekerai also known as Gosh Da Reel, a Zimbabwean rapper. This audiobook tells the inspiring story of a man who defied the odds to pursue his dreams. From his early struggles with skeeter syndrome and rhotacism, Gosh found solace in music, which ultimately became his refuge and source of strength.

In "Chance or Circumstance?" author, James R. Mapp, takes listeners on a gripping journey through the tumultuous 1960s, offering an insider's perspective on the relentless fight for Civil Rights. At its core, the book poses a poignant question: What compels an individual to risk everything for justice and equality? The answer unfolds through the life of the author, who undeterred by dangers to himself and his family, becomes a catalyst for change in his adopted hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

As a young girl, Razina Theba makes her way every day to the tiny family flat on Vorster Street in Fordsburg. It is here, just outside of the Johannesburg city center, where she grows up, playing in the Yard with countless cousins, learning to enjoy perfect syrupy paan and the best way to brew chai for her bajee. It is also where she observes her family’s harassment by the Security Branch, as well as her parents’ determination to make their business at the Oriental Plaza a success.

In terms of drama, my childhood memoir appears sadly lacking. It starts promisingly, Mum and Dad arguing just after my birth, but deteriorates thereafter into eighteen years of relative wellbeing. The working title 'Nothing Much Happened' always seemed appropriate and yet? 

When Nusrit Mehtab joined the Met Police in the late 80s the organisation was rife with racism and misogyny. Officers refused to patrol with her, or even call her by her name. Her attempts to get promoted were met with hostility and ridicule and she was subject to cruel pranks. As the years passed and her seniority grew, Nusrit was dismayed to find that these problems got worse, not better. After 30 years, she finally had enough and left the MET, initiating an employment tribunal against them in the process.

In "How I Forced Pandora’s Box Shut," Samantha White shares a powerful narrative that transcends challenges, showcasing her indomitable spirit. Will Samantha conquer the revealed generational curses? Find out in this extraordinary audiobook.

Part memoir, part social history, in Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and other lies), Elisa Bernick uses her family’s experiences to explore Minnesota’s legacy of antisemitism and the struggle for women’s rights during the 1960s and early 1970s. She tells both heartbreaking and hilarious stories about being the only Jews in the suburb of New Hope during this period and shows how being considered “different” took a toll on her family, particularly her mother.

Why you may ask, would they want to stop you from listening to my story? They say it’s because it tells too many secrets and that I’m a spy … a spy for the Brotherhood! Now you can follow my story from my birth in the Midwestern city of St. Louis, Missouri, to the gang-infested streets of Chicago, Illinois, and into the war-torn jungles of Vietnam.